These baits are the candy bait for Halibut! I have been doing this for 30+ years and they are stellar. Check back in and let me know how you do! Thanks for watching!
@@GrizzlyCam1 It's SP. You can do the exact same thing at all of the docks you mentioned. Smelt are at each location. Focus near kelp (but not too close) and especially around the pier pilings. If you chum... they will come!
Not familiar with that area, but everything in the video should work the same up there. Chum with white bread and use only the smallest Hyubasa Sabiki. 🤙
Yes sir. I use it 24/7. The last trip though I only caught one and got upset and went to the anti-christ-lure the lucky Craft. I'm posting that video on Saturday morning. It's really an interesting video.
I found a halibut hole on my local beach can I use this technique off beach ?use bobber? Or put flat on bottom, I hooked 2 earlier this week on drop shot rig fresh squid , help me Edward the butts are like 10 to 20 lbs lurking in the holes
Randy, you can catch Smelt off the beach. I'm not sure if a bobber would be the ticket, but you can give it a shot. I'd say the Sabaki and a small weight and you're golden. My Halibut rig from the beach is usually just a Carolina rig and a Blacktail 1/0 Chinu hook. Sometimes larger, depending on the bait. Whack 'em!
Thanks Ed I'm gonna slayem for you and all of real spirited fishermen, you gotta come to fiji with me sometime I got family out there and um fijian ,the fishing there is unreal 15 lb barracuda light tackle from just about any reef edges you can cast to and treacly also ,I'll report tomorrow with double digit butt
I love your videos! Watched the WSB tutorial 100 times. Glad you are making more videos now! What do you think shiner (perch) vs. smelt? Norcal fisherman here.
Yeah, I bet those Shiner Perch are great! I have no experience with them as they are a rarity in SoCal. Those 7-11 Perch are great and I get bit, good on those! Also, Herring is candy bait, but those are rare here too. Love you videos, James! Keep them coming!
Got it! I am about to fish SoCal for the first time at the end of this month. San Diego Pac Queen 2 day trip. That probably tells a lot of how familiar I am with SoCal fishing (practically 0 now ;). I will try this smelt technic when next spring comes. Yes, herring and anchovy are more common here in the bay. Thanks for checking out my videos! Appreciated!
One of the videos from 2019 I do Fire Marshall Bill. That video I'm at a real estate property. I think it's the only video I did that is non fishing related. Thanks 👍👊
Hey bud, great meeting you! I have about 15 minutes of the Halibuts we saw. One was 24 and one was 26. Hit me up on Instagram so we can Private Message at Office of the Pacific. 🙏
That’s it I’m calling them HALI-MOTTOS from now on. I tried to catch halibut last weekend using live bait, I was only able to catch mackerels tho. I’ll try chumming the water with white bread this weekend, thanks for the video!
Sure. The harbors are loaded with them. Near rocks/Jettys, piers... I've been running over them in open water. Also floating buoys is good. Try to meter them and and anchor up. Chum with white bread... it usually takes them 5 to 10 minutes to find it. Use the Hayabusa Sabiki S002AE or S068AE both work perfectly. If you chum... they will come!
Great tip for tying knots on the water bucket line. Where would you hook a 3-inch, 6-inch, or 9-inch smelt? Bottom lip to upper lip, upper lip only, rear dorsal fin, or anal fin?
Bill, I honestly don't know if I do it right. All of these years I chin hook my baits? Many guys have told me, I should nose hook, collar hook or butt hook. This has always works for me. When you chin hook be careful not to go into the brain. You'll figure it out with practice. Thank you for you kind words. 🙏👍👊
Yeah, the work good when there is no wind or current. I have one, but the areas I do this has wonderful, current or both. When that is happening the net angles and makes it impossible for me anyway. Sabiki is a lot harder for sure. I always bring my dop net but rarely use it because everytime I have wind or current. Thanks, Carlos for the suggestion, I appreciate it 👊
Ivan, Sardines are excellent bait, but I prefer Topsmelt. They are way tougher baits and the more dominant bait for the areas I fish. Sardines congregate more on the outside waters in my experience. I too have caught Sardines on piers, bridges and jettys. No matter what our preferences are they are both kickers baits. The biggest Halibuts I've ever hooked was on Spanish Maks and Smaller size Maks 👍👊
Best thing to do is to chin hook live bait that way you'll hook less of it because your bait will be swimming on the parallel line. Also depends on depth and if you're fishing plastic or live bait.
Office of the Pacific thanks I have been asking around for help and the biggest I have caught I think their names were smelts and it was three I wish to be catching bigger fish thanks for the tips and I subb
@Office of the Pacific I just remember you giving these seminars on white sea bass. In all sincerity, I hope that you are feeling well and that your health is good.
Your accents are very politically incorrect, but super funny. I hope you’re able to show the over reactive SJW how you’re kidding, because ya do a good job and I can tell you mean it from a good place.
David, thank you for your comments. I've done impersonations since I was a kid and I really enjoy it. My only goal is to make someone laugh at my stupidity and if I do that, my mission was accomplished. I will never apologize for making someone laugh or be happy. That's part of the reason God put me here in on this Earth. Rock on my friend 👍👊🇺🇲
These baits are the candy bait for Halibut! I have been doing this for 30+ years and they are stellar. Check back in and let me know how you do! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the info. With all the bait docks closed. Thanks Ed heading out to Santa Rosa on Friday
Where is that dock located? Playa Del Rey, Marina Del Rey, or Venice Beach? I would like to fish that location. Please advise. Thanks.
@@GrizzlyCam1 It's SP. You can do the exact same thing at all of the docks you mentioned. Smelt are at each location. Focus near kelp (but not too close) and especially around the pier pilings. If you chum... they will come!
Okay, thanks. By the way, I have a cast net. Is it legal to use in California?
@@GrizzlyCam1 illegal South of the Point of Conception... Down here illegal up North legal (S.F.)👍
I have some issues doing this is paradise pier in Marin do you have any tips to get them to bite
Not familiar with that area, but everything in the video should work the same up there. Chum with white bread and use only the smallest Hyubasa Sabiki. 🤙
@@OfficeofthePacific Thnks
@@JZFishing thank you, JZ
One more question will this technique work this time of year (and year round)?
Yes sir. I use it 24/7. The last trip though I only caught one and got upset and went to the anti-christ-lure the lucky Craft. I'm posting that video on Saturday morning. It's really an interesting video.
Office of the Pacific Thanks!!! I’m pumped to see the new vid!
@@JZFishing thank you. I really appreciate your kind words 🙌👍🙏
Don’t change for no one! Do you bro! Keep up the content!
thank you e! You're awesome! Fish on!
"They got big huevos, homes!"😂😂
😭😝🤣😂
Wow really nice one!!! Very nice tip and helpful information. Thank you for the great shoutout Edward! You are the best my friend!
You too, Sky! Best Fishing Tackle rules!
What pier are you at?
SP. Same thing at all the other local piers. LB, HB, MB, RB. All are holding. Backup plan is always to hit up the bait barge in MDR or SPB.
Hi I'm curious I live on Vancouver Island. Just quick question do you get Dungeness crabs down there
Eric, unfortunately we do not, but up North in San Francisco they do. My buds whack them up there James Mi has some good Dungeness videos 👍
Where is that fishing bridge?
Pier is SP and the bridge video is MDR 👍👊
I found a halibut hole on my local beach can I use this technique off beach ?use bobber? Or put flat on bottom, I hooked 2 earlier this week on drop shot rig fresh squid , help me Edward the butts are like 10 to 20 lbs lurking in the holes
Randy, you can catch Smelt off the beach. I'm not sure if a bobber would be the ticket, but you can give it a shot. I'd say the Sabaki and a small weight and you're golden. My Halibut rig from the beach is usually just a Carolina rig and a Blacktail 1/0 Chinu hook. Sometimes larger, depending on the bait. Whack 'em!
Thanks Ed I'm gonna slayem for you and all of real spirited fishermen, you gotta come to fiji with me sometime I got family out there and um fijian ,the fishing there is unreal 15 lb barracuda light tackle from just about any reef edges you can cast to and treacly also ,I'll report tomorrow with double digit butt
@@randylal4324 Nice Randy! I'm rooting for you! Get 'em!
Great video! Glad to be a part of it.
You're a huge part, my brother!
Pretty stoked about the sidewinder crab were doing tomorrow. Any special hooks I need?
@@matthewoneal5653 that will be epic!
What pier was that?
Pedro. Every pier in SoCal pretty much has them. Thanks for watching 👍
I love your videos! Watched the WSB tutorial 100 times. Glad you are making more videos now! What do you think shiner (perch) vs. smelt? Norcal fisherman here.
Yeah, I bet those Shiner Perch are great! I have no experience with them as they are a rarity in SoCal. Those 7-11 Perch are great and I get bit, good on those! Also, Herring is candy bait, but those are rare here too. Love you videos, James! Keep them coming!
Got it! I am about to fish SoCal for the first time at the end of this month. San Diego Pac Queen 2 day trip. That probably tells a lot of how familiar I am with SoCal fishing (practically 0 now ;). I will try this smelt technic when next spring comes. Yes, herring and anchovy are more common here in the bay. Thanks for checking out my videos! Appreciated!
Which pier did you go to in SF to catch this bait?
I'm down in L.A. It was in SP, but the pier is permanently closed... according to the harbor master. I hope it's not true!
@@OfficeofthePacific thanks! Also, do you like Jim Carrey by any chance?
One of the videos from 2019 I do Fire Marshall Bill. That video I'm at a real estate property. I think it's the only video I did that is non fishing related. Thanks 👍👊
Good tip about clumping bread in a ball going to try to catch in sf bay. Thank u
Awesome, go get 'em Michael 👍👊🙏
Excellent video! Great tips! Good music! Thank you
Thank you, I appreciate it.
hello i meet you tonight at the lagoon thanks for the tips love your videos what pier is that
Hey bud, great meeting you! I have about 15 minutes of the Halibuts we saw. One was 24 and one was 26. Hit me up on Instagram so we can Private Message at Office of the Pacific. 🙏
Where do you catch them at in this video
Cabrillo Pier. Due to this stupid state... it's closed indefinitely. Super frustrating.
@@OfficeofthePacificit opened up again! Idk when but I fished there recently
@@Turtisland Awesome!
That’s it I’m calling them HALI-MOTTOS from now on. I tried to catch halibut last weekend using live bait, I was only able to catch mackerels tho. I’ll try chumming the water with white bread this weekend, thanks for the video!
Peter, thank you. Keep doing it and you will be rewarded... I promise!
@@OfficeofthePacific subbed, cool videos!
Thank you, Peter 👍👊🙏
Liked your video
What model or Art number Hayabusa Sabiki Rig should I get
Robert S002AE, HAGE-KAWA, Size 3. Thank you for your kind words.
You in so cal?
Btw is tht a salmon/steelhead rod you are using for the sabiki?
Yep
Love the accents- keep them coming . You can add entertainer to your list of jobs. Loved the video thanks for sharing
Thank you, Keith. It comments like yours that bring a smile to my face. Thank you kindly. 🙏💚
1:35 that’s Camp Pendleton’s sand bar I’m pretty sure.
Luke I havent made it to the SD area to fish. Most of my stuff is in LA County and the OC sometimes 👍
Office of the Pacific it’s looks just like it 😂
Luke, for sure👍 I've been fishing so many similar spots they are all looking the same to me. I totally agree 👍
Mr. Halimoto! Any tips on locating smelt from a boat?
Sure. The harbors are loaded with them. Near rocks/Jettys, piers... I've been running over them in open water. Also floating buoys is good. Try to meter them and and anchor up. Chum with white bread... it usually takes them 5 to 10 minutes to find it. Use the Hayabusa Sabiki S002AE or S068AE both work perfectly. If you chum... they will come!
@@OfficeofthePacific thank you!
@@p3teytran My pleasure, Peter!Catch 'em up my friend!
You get a like on the video for the " They got big huevos holmes" skit.
Thank you, bud. I try to keep it light, but sometimes I just can't help myself. Fish on, my brother!
Great tip for tying knots on the water bucket line. Where would you hook a 3-inch, 6-inch, or 9-inch smelt? Bottom lip to upper lip, upper lip only, rear dorsal fin, or anal fin?
Bill, I honestly don't know if I do it right. All of these years I chin hook my baits? Many guys have told me, I should nose hook, collar hook or butt hook. This has always works for me. When you chin hook be careful not to go into the brain. You'll figure it out with practice. Thank you for you kind words. 🙏👍👊
caught a 36 incher at that same spot
Nice. Everywhere on the pier is solid, just bring a flat net! 👍👊
I see a lot of Jim Carrey inspiration
Absolutely. Thanks
Impressive.
Thank you
Dang I want go use love bait to try to catch Halibut now!🤔😁🤙
Fun stuff 🤟
You mean the halimotto
I really enjoyed the video and your accents! Great job!
Excellent! Glad you enjoyed everything! Thank you for the compliment!
It ant’ fun if it ant’ fun ! Way to enjoy life :-)
Thank you, bro. It's been tough, but I'm giving it my all 🤟👍🙏👊
At the pier try using a dip net with bread at the top. You’ll catch 30 in on try
Yeah, the work good when there is no wind or current. I have one, but the areas I do this has wonderful, current or both. When that is happening the net angles and makes it impossible for me anyway. Sabiki is a lot harder for sure. I always bring my dop net but rarely use it because everytime I have wind or current. Thanks, Carlos for the suggestion, I appreciate it 👊
Is that legal in California? I was thinking of doing it with my hoop net
Under 36 inches in diameter is legal
@@cookie19292 thanks! I just need myself a live bait holder now
JUST FOR THE HALIBUT ‼️👽
Halimotto!
Looks like my stomping ground of seal beach and long Beach
Absolutely, Mitch! Super fun area! Fish on! 👍👊🙏
On some piers you can catch sardines which are even better bait
Ivan, Sardines are excellent bait, but I prefer Topsmelt. They are way tougher baits and the more dominant bait for the areas I fish. Sardines congregate more on the outside waters in my experience. I too have caught Sardines on piers, bridges and jettys. No matter what our preferences are they are both kickers baits. The biggest Halibuts I've ever hooked was on Spanish Maks and Smaller size Maks 👍👊
Try fishing with a lucky craft
I do from the surf sometimes, but when I'm on my tube or yak live Smelt is the way I roll... I love it 👍
The beach near me has major amounts of seeweed what do you recommend when it comes down to catching halibut in seeweed areas? Loved the video also
I recently started this summer also
Best thing to do is to chin hook live bait that way you'll hook less of it because your bait will be swimming on the parallel line. Also depends on depth and if you're fishing plastic or live bait.
Office of the Pacific thanks I have been asking around for help and the biggest I have caught I think their names were smelts and it was three I wish to be catching bigger fish thanks for the tips and I subb
Thank you, if you ever have questions I will always try to respond. I have a video Eight Ways to Hook bait. I show the chin hook there.
Office of the Pacific alright thank you sorry for late response I fell asleep
Smelt no-way !!!
Which are your favorite?
Oh snap! The secret is out.
Hahaha.
I know you won’t believe me when I say I caught a halibut on a live porgy
I believe it. They eat anything with fins.
Ahh. It's the white sea bass expert.
I'm far from an expert. Just sharing a little knowledge I've learned over the years.
@Office of the Pacific
I just remember you giving these seminars on white sea bass. In all sincerity, I hope that you are feeling well and that your health is good.
@@drrckhamilton thank you, Derrick. Health has been really difficult these days. Really takes the fun out of life. The plan is to get out soon 👍👊🙏
@@OfficeofthePacific
May you have many more opportunities to do this
@@drrckhamilton thank you, Derrick 👍👊🙏🇺🇸❤
Just found your channel. You’re hella funny. Please pound out some content I can get you lotsa subscribers
Roger that. Thank you so much. Working on the next video as we speak. Hopefully, I'll have it ready by next Monday.
Your accents are very politically incorrect, but super funny. I hope you’re able to show the over reactive SJW how you’re kidding, because ya do a good job and I can tell you mean it from a good place.
David, thank you for your comments. I've done impersonations since I was a kid and I really enjoy it. My only goal is to make someone laugh at my stupidity and if I do that, my mission was accomplished. I will never apologize for making someone laugh or be happy. That's part of the reason God put me here in on this Earth. Rock on my friend 👍👊🇺🇲
lol love indian accent...
Aivaras, thank you for the compliments. I was born able to do accents. I enjoy it, because it makes people laugh. Thank you for your positive vibe.
Indian accent though 😂!!!
Thank you, Jose 😂🤣😝🙏👍👊