How to Fish for California Halibut with Swimbaits [Kayak Fishing]

I went out for my first attempt at halibut for the year and it payed off. Once again, small swimbaits were the ticket to success. Hopefully y'all can learn a thing or two from the video and use it this upcoming Halibut season. They should be in thick.

Rods/Reels

Phenix Abyss 807 8'
Penn Squall II 12 LH

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[stevet]

You're spot on with your information. I quit using bait a couple years ago. I'd rather spend my time fishing than messing with bait all day long. 4" is the size to use also. I catch very few under sized halibut on swimbaits too, that's another plus. Good job!

[tommyliu]

One of my favorite channels! Always sharing knowledge!

[dontbcryn]

Yes your back! Can’t wait to watch more and learn from your videos!!

[liftmys]

Best video that explains how you fish. Thank you sir

[NorCalFishermen]

getting pupmed for our skiff rental next weekend! i learn alot from your vids bud! keep it up!!

[SavHabitz]

Great video bro and thanks for the tips going this coming weekend for my first halibut hopefully it’s a monster!

[josueramirez]

Hi I’m Antonio I have known you for about 8 years that I saw you fishing when you were riding your little bike with your fishing rods. your views are fine keep it up. let us know when you get halibut on the beach. Thanks

[starik]

Where did you launch? I fished last week near the Alameda wall and caught two 30-inchers.

[Nigel_BC]

Got my first halibut of the season last week and I’m looking forward to a great season! it was my first one on artificial too!

[durhamdf]

I just started fishing for halibut off my kayak and am completely lost. Any advice for depth, structure vs. sand etc.? Do you all just let it drag as you drift or do you hop it more vertical every so often? I just have such a hard time seeing bites when my weight keeps catching on rocks and kelp…

[salcalderon]

Nice one Everett! My bait of choice too. See you on the beach in the next month for them striper! 👍🏼

[petergajic]

HOLLOW BELLY SWIMBAITS RULE, NOW IN H.D😎🐟

[welding]

I fished off the yak in SD on swim baits, never live. Now I'm up north, what marina can I dock from to fish santa cruz, I have a 16.5' Alumucraft

[kman]

They can site you if they want to for not having a landing net. Min. Of a 18 inch hoop. My friends have gotten tickets FYI. I hate bringing a net on a kayak too.

[lhommebleu]

How has that Penn Spinfisher we held out for you on the surf? Did it break down at all?

[Ivan-veqd]

awesome all around. Appreciate all the tips! I must say I rate this video top of all the other one's i've been watching lately from other bay area folks. Why? I consider this the people's champion. Simple, down to basics yet effective. No fancy motorized kayak, fishfinder or expensive rig, just sheer skill and determination. That's why! Plus local to my area!! I am wondering what kayak you're using?

[mollylee]

I cant find the new Okuma Rockaway SP, any suggestions ?

[OrsaPoison]

How deep were you drifting? Great video!

[rainzer]

No fishfinder? That's pretty hardcore.

[jaychino]

Everett, did you get an Old Town yak too?