Post by: unluckyjohn on April 05, 2011, 06:14:13 AM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on April 05, 2011, 06:22:05 AM
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Post by: Rick on April 05, 2011, 10:37:49 AM
Just curious if any one has tried shad for halibut bait? I was thinking about trying it.
Very popular in Oregon.
Post by: 7mmfan on April 05, 2011, 11:19:40 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on April 05, 2011, 11:22:09 AM
Post by: jackmaster on April 05, 2011, 12:26:58 PM
Halibut are bottom feeders so just about any type of bait mentioned will work. The trick is getting it in their face so they bite.:yeah:halibut dont give a damn what they eat as long as you put it in there face and the bite is on... hell you could hook a damn beer can on and they would eat, oh and its hard to beat a copper pipe jig for ling or butts
Post by: unluckyjohn on April 05, 2011, 07:43:18 PM
Post by: jackmaster on April 06, 2011, 06:55:38 AM
Thanks for the great replies. talked with swains in PA tonight and it looks like bait wont be an issue. :brew:dang unlucky i forgot all about swains and you might grab extra gear there also its definatly alot cheaper than sekiu or neah bay, if you like copper pipe jigs i have a bunch of pre cut copper tubing you could have i even have some old tubes already built yo can have them, i dont really fish the salt much anymore, when i do i am all about the sea bass and greenling which happens to be the best ling bait you can get, well if you want the stuff just pm me and we can get it figured out how to get it to you
Post by: Sneaky on April 07, 2011, 07:57:46 AM
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Post by: unluckyjohn on April 07, 2011, 04:11:47 PM
I will look into the Asian market idea
Post by: fishcrazy on April 08, 2011, 04:51:09 PM
I heard about a guy who used cut plug rainbows with good success
That can get you a ticket. trout are not allowed for bait. I'm told they make great gator bait also but have never tried it.
Kris
Post by: robodad on April 08, 2011, 05:06:13 PM
I heard about a guy who used cut plug rainbows with good success
That can get you a ticket. trout are not allowed for bait. I'm told they make great gator bait also but have never tried it.
Kris
I have asked this question specifically to the WDFW and the enforcement division told me its perfectly fine to use them for bait, infact they said it makes great bait for all sorts of species of fish and crab. What they don't want is to see it wasted !! I am specifically talking about planted rainbows not native ones, and I am also talking about the ones that are planted in ponds for kid fishing so there may be a difference then the ones planted in lakes and reservoirs !!
In fact I will be taking 3 kids to the PA derby tomorrow to get their limit of rainbows to use in May for the halibut opener !!
Post by: pjb3 on April 08, 2011, 06:55:22 PM
bottom line!! :P
Ling and halibut!
Post by: fishcrazy on April 08, 2011, 07:41:36 PM
Kris
Post by: junkyard on April 08, 2011, 08:40:04 PM
Post by: longknife on April 13, 2011, 11:14:00 PM
Salmon bellys are great bait as well, but DAMN good smoked and ate!!
Post by: seansfire on April 14, 2011, 08:27:13 PM
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Post by: chukar hunter on June 26, 2012, 11:49:53 AM
Anyone know of any reliable herring jog spots, not from a boat in the Puget Sound? Seattle area specifically?
Any help appreciated.