Enjoying Some Halibut Fishing Today

Jigs are great to use for halibut fishing, and you should think of buying several of them. Since there are so many shapes and sizes you should know the most popular choice is an 8 to 12 ounce jig. If you are in water that is shallower try using a smaller jig size. Make sure that you place the hook on the top of the jig to help avoid any snags.

Add a piece of herring to a jig that is shaped like a herring, and your chances of getting a fish while halibut fishing should increase. Attracting Halibut will be the sound that jig will make when it hits the bottom, and also the smell of the bait. If they know there is food around, you will hopefully be bringing home your limit.

When halibut fishing you need to head into the water that will be about 80 to 180 feet deep. Though at times you may find a few in deeper waters, but try not to go deeper than 300 feet. Spreader bars are a great tool to add in to your fishing techniques. Place that spreader bar on the jig and get some herring on there as well. Also make sure you've put treble hooks on it, and 40 to 80 pound test.

Halibut fishing should be done near the bottom of the area, or within five feet of the bottom. Move your jig after you've hit bottom, and lower it down slowly. You shouldn't be in much danger of losing the bait, since halibut fishing will done in sandy or gravel bottomed areas.

Most halibut fishing will be done where the bottom is gravel or sand, so not too often will you lose any equipment. After you've notice that a halibut has nibbled on your line, set the hook. You can do this by lifting up the rod; make sure you reel in the line at the same time. After you've made sure the halibut is hooked make sure you pump the rod and keep that line tight.

Once the halibut gets close to the top you will experience a strong run. Have your equipment drag set for that, and get ready for them to dive. You should also have a gaff hook and harpoon on board to help bring in the fish. A harpoon can have line on the end of it, just watch for it to come back up, and start bringing the halibut in again.

Good luck with your halibut fishing, try these tips and you will find success.