Thanks for this video man , since quarantine I’ve gotten really into fishing (mostly fresh water at cachuma and some ponds) but I like fishing salt water and going to goleta pier as well, I’ve really been wanting to catch some halibut, might have to go check it out this weekend!
Of course, glad I can help guide you in the right direction. The halibut bite isn't what it was 4 months ago. They are still out there though, I got a keeper this last weekend from my kayak. Good luck out there.
@@TacoManD4X4 Lake Cachuma is the go-to for another month or two. Especially since they are stocking trophy trout. There is always a lull in fishing from December to March.
I swapped out all the treble hooks out to single 1/0 inline VMC hooks on all my LC SP minnows. I get a lot less kelp on them when the surf is loaded with it and it doesn't tear up the fish either.
Awesome video. I’m a bit new to the lucky craft minnow and am having a bit of trouble launching it out there as far as I can with other gear. I’m using a pen battle battle 2 5k, 8ft ugly stick, 30lb braid + 20lb floro, and a lucky craft 110. I saw that you mentioned “110s” in the vid. Is the “s” just for sardine or is it perhaps a heavier version? I think the one I have is only 5/8oz and it’s strangely hard to get out, even without wind. I was wondering about your thoughts on this. Thanks!
Your reel is a little big, but can totally be used for this. I use a penn battle 2, 3k size reel with 20lb braid backing and 12lb mono leader. The question I have for you is what is your lure weight for your rod? My guess is it is 1-3oz, if that is the case you are throwing a lure that is 5/8 oz, which is too light for your rod. The rod I use has a luire weight of 1/4-1/2oz, which means the lure is slighty heavy which gives me that leverage to throw it real far. I am using gear that takes some finesse and reel drag to get a large halibut on shore, but is completely doable.
Jeff W you were right. I also have a battle 3 2.5k for freshwater and picked up a lighter rod, and have had a much better time. While I haven’t had any luck with the LC minnow, keitechs have been slaying them recently.
Thanks for the tips Jeff, I just started last year and love this new adventure. I've been mostly hitting the Jelly bowl / Tar pits in Carp (where I camp) and have had fun with catching SP's and Yellow Fin Croaker. My quest is to land my first Hallie hopefully a legal. I don't know if you have any knowledge regarding this area. I've' done my homework and been there at low tide to check out the structure and man it's loaded with rocks and other stuff such as pipe line, sea cabbage, and pot holes. I was out there last weekend and no a bite. How important is water temp and the direction of where I cast my LC. It seems that I get it out there pretty good straight out from the shore line, should I be casting at an angle from the shore? It seems when I start reeling in the line the line ends up to the left of me and I really don't feel the wobble of the LC until it's 10 to 15 feet from me. My line is 15lb. braided with a 10 ft. of 15lb. floro lead. I live in Santa Clarita and would love to fish with someone/or a club that knows their stuff. I'm retired and have the time to put the time in to learn.
The main thing you want is a sandy bottom. I mainly fish Goleta beach from shore for Halibut, so I am not well versed in some of the other areas. Google earth is a good tool to check for sandy bottoms in your area. The week you will catch the most halibut all year is the week after the grunion run, I caught 4 keepers that week last year. I cast my LC straight out and try to get it to the bottom as quickly as possible. The rod you use affects how much you feel. Braid gives the best feeling of the lure due to no stretch. The only club I am in is so cal kayak fishing junkies. I fish from a kayak 90% of the time, except after the grunion run and I just fish hard for two weeks after work from shore.
@@talljeffkayakfishing4527 Thanks for the tips and the fast response I'm really grateful. I'll let you know when I hook up my first Hallie and will check out some info regarding a more sensitive rod.
@@jessemontemayor5198 hey Jesse don’t know if you’ll see this or if even still come up to Carp anymore but if you were to go for a hali I would highly recommend to take the walk up to the point that’s to the right of all those spots I’ve seen guys have pretty good luck there
You do not need a swivel. The only setup I use a swivel with is a carolina rig. I have learned to tie quick knots. Lures without a swivel is a better presentation.
@@jayl5265 Yes there is surf perch there. May I recommend a different spot for surf perch though? Off the side of the 101 just past the Refugio on-ramp going southbound. A little trail down to the beach and an amazing surf perch spot.
@@talljeffkayakfishing4527 is halibut baiting now ? And what’s the spot good for surf at? I’m new to area gonna be moving my daughter down to ucsb t next week
I am now working 50 hour weeks Monday through Friday. So I have been fishing on the weekend, which is also why I have not put out many videos. I tend to fish for what is biting and when the Grunion run I will be fishing for Halibut from shore again.
@@Jaortega805 Usually this month and next month. Halibut shore fishing should be going strong right now. 5/11 - 5/13 is the next big run and another the week after.
@@talljeffkayakfishing4527 what time do they show like around 11pm the grunion? And what beaches are best to try out ? Butterfly beach ? Loon point ? Goleta beach ?
@@Jaortega805 Ya they come at night. The idea though is that they bring the halibut close to shore, in less than 15 feet of water. So you can walk and throw and catch them, plus usually, the keeper halibut follow the grunion close to shore. I am a big fan of Goleta Beach due to it being a 4-minute drive from my house. Any beach that has a vast sandy bottom and waves you can throw past is an amazing spot for Halibut.
Seaweed is an issue at every beach you fish at. Watch the weather, after a storm there is more seaweed in the water. Also incoming tides tend to bring in the seaweed, while outgoing tides tend to take the seaweed away from shore. Goleta beach can have no seaweed days and tons of seaweed days, it all depends on a multitude of factors.
@@DUNGSTA It can happen, but i promise you there are times where there is no seaweed. Also i usually switch to a drop shot with a white curly tail grub if there is too much seaweed. Making the seaweed a non problem.
Thank you for the comment on the rod, been a hobby lately. Goleta Beach is a good place I can go to for an hour or two just to enjoy the ocean because I live so close. So I have been finding ways to make it work with the conditions. Once the grunion runs each year you pull a keeper or two a day for a month.
Awesome video brotha! I would love to get a fishing sesh with you i only fish surf for halibut!Hmu on insta anthony_mezafx ! For some cool places to fish you should try! Tightlines
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Thanks for explaining about your pole and the method you use to fish along the surf. Fantastic narration. Love the sound of the waves!
Thank you. I am happy to share what I have learned fishing with others. Cheers!
Thanks for this video man , since quarantine I’ve gotten really into fishing (mostly fresh water at cachuma and some ponds) but I like fishing salt water and going to goleta pier as well, I’ve really been wanting to catch some halibut, might have to go check it out this weekend!
Of course, glad I can help guide you in the right direction. The halibut bite isn't what it was 4 months ago. They are still out there though, I got a keeper this last weekend from my kayak. Good luck out there.
What ponds do you go to?
@@TacoManD4X4 Lake Cachuma is the go-to for another month or two. Especially since they are stocking trophy trout. There is always a lull in fishing from December to March.
Nice halibut, I actually caught a halibut on my channel like a week ago.
I swapped out all the treble hooks out to single 1/0 inline VMC hooks on all my LC SP minnows. I get a lot less kelp on them when the surf is loaded with it and it doesn't tear up the fish either.
Great idea, I need to try that. Keeping your lure clean with a lot of kelp isn't the easiest to do.
Quick question you put a weight ball(don’t know the proper name for it lol) on it also or just the bait thing
With this setup, the lure is the weight. Their are other ways to fish for halibut using a weight.
Awesome video. I’m a bit new to the lucky craft minnow and am having a bit of trouble launching it out there as far as I can with other gear. I’m using a pen battle battle 2 5k, 8ft ugly stick, 30lb braid + 20lb floro, and a lucky craft 110. I saw that you mentioned “110s” in the vid. Is the “s” just for sardine or is it perhaps a heavier version? I think the one I have is only 5/8oz and it’s strangely hard to get out, even without wind. I was wondering about your thoughts on this. Thanks!
Your reel is a little big, but can totally be used for this. I use a penn battle 2, 3k size reel with 20lb braid backing and 12lb mono leader. The question I have for you is what is your lure weight for your rod? My guess is it is 1-3oz, if that is the case you are throwing a lure that is 5/8 oz, which is too light for your rod. The rod I use has a luire weight of 1/4-1/2oz, which means the lure is slighty heavy which gives me that leverage to throw it real far. I am using gear that takes some finesse and reel drag to get a large halibut on shore, but is completely doable.
Jeff W you were right. I also have a battle 3 2.5k for freshwater and picked up a lighter rod, and have had a much better time. While I haven’t had any luck with the LC minnow, keitechs have been slaying them recently.
@@C0w0wow Happy to hear you are out there enjoying yourself catching fish. Cheers my man, glad i could help.
Thanks for the tips Jeff, I just started last year and love this new adventure. I've been mostly hitting the Jelly bowl / Tar pits in Carp (where I camp) and have had fun with catching SP's and Yellow Fin Croaker. My quest is to land my first Hallie hopefully a legal. I don't know if you have any knowledge regarding this area. I've' done my homework and been there at low tide to check out the structure and man it's loaded with rocks and other stuff such as pipe line, sea cabbage, and pot holes. I was out there last weekend and no a bite. How important is water temp and the direction of where I cast my LC. It seems that I get it out there pretty good straight out from the shore line, should I be casting at an angle from the shore? It seems when I start reeling in the line the line ends up to the left of me and I really don't feel the wobble of the LC until it's 10 to 15 feet from me. My line is 15lb. braided with a 10 ft. of 15lb. floro lead. I live in Santa Clarita and would love to fish with someone/or a club that knows their stuff. I'm retired and have the time to put the time in to learn.
The main thing you want is a sandy bottom. I mainly fish Goleta beach from shore for Halibut, so I am not well versed in some of the other areas. Google earth is a good tool to check for sandy bottoms in your area. The week you will catch the most halibut all year is the week after the grunion run, I caught 4 keepers that week last year.
I cast my LC straight out and try to get it to the bottom as quickly as possible. The rod you use affects how much you feel. Braid gives the best feeling of the lure due to no stretch. The only club I am in is so cal kayak fishing junkies. I fish from a kayak 90% of the time, except after the grunion run and I just fish hard for two weeks after work from shore.
@@talljeffkayakfishing4527 Thanks for the tips and the fast response I'm really grateful. I'll let you know when I hook up my first Hallie and will check out some info regarding a more sensitive rod.
@@jessemontemayor5198 hey Jesse don’t know if you’ll see this or if even still come up to Carp anymore but if you were to go for a hali I would highly recommend to take the walk up to the point that’s to the right of all those spots I’ve seen guys have pretty good luck there
Do you need a swivel when using a lucky craft lure?
You do not need a swivel. The only setup I use a swivel with is a carolina rig. I have learned to tie quick knots. Lures without a swivel is a better presentation.
Hey bro I been there once on beach where did you park to get down that spot to fish ?
At Goleta Beach on the northside of the parking lot and I walked along the wave break.
@@talljeffkayakfishing4527 ok thanks do you know know if there’s surf perch there?
@@jayl5265 Yes there is surf perch there. May I recommend a different spot for surf perch though? Off the side of the 101 just past the Refugio on-ramp going southbound. A little trail down to the beach and an amazing surf perch spot.
@@talljeffkayakfishing4527 is halibut baiting now ? And what’s the spot good for surf at? I’m new to area gonna be moving my daughter down to ucsb t next week
@@talljeffkayakfishing4527 do you remember the beach name for the surf perch fishing spot ? Thanks bro
Hey Jeff, is there any way I can contact you? I'm a student at UCSB and I want to surf fish, but have no idea where to go. Much appreciated!
Love that far right spot at Gbeach .but hate the weeed
Nice video! Do you go whenever you can or do you have a schedule you abide by?
I am now working 50 hour weeks Monday through Friday. So I have been fishing on the weekend, which is also why I have not put out many videos. I tend to fish for what is biting and when the Grunion run I will be fishing for Halibut from shore again.
@@talljeffkayakfishing4527 when is the grunion run in Santa Barbara?
@@Jaortega805 Usually this month and next month. Halibut shore fishing should be going strong right now. 5/11 - 5/13 is the next big run and another the week after.
@@talljeffkayakfishing4527 what time do they show like around 11pm the grunion? And what beaches are best to try out ? Butterfly beach ? Loon point ? Goleta beach ?
@@Jaortega805 Ya they come at night. The idea though is that they bring the halibut close to shore, in less than 15 feet of water. So you can walk and throw and catch them, plus usually, the keeper halibut follow the grunion close to shore. I am a big fan of Goleta Beach due to it being a 4-minute drive from my house. Any beach that has a vast sandy bottom and waves you can throw past is an amazing spot for Halibut.
Is seaweed still an issue at that beach?
Seaweed is an issue at every beach you fish at. Watch the weather, after a storm there is more seaweed in the water. Also incoming tides tend to bring in the seaweed, while outgoing tides tend to take the seaweed away from shore. Goleta beach can have no seaweed days and tons of seaweed days, it all depends on a multitude of factors.
@@talljeffkayakfishing4527 never again! Too much seaweed everywhere!
@@DUNGSTA It can happen, but i promise you there are times where there is no seaweed. Also i usually switch to a drop shot with a white curly tail grub if there is too much seaweed. Making the seaweed a non problem.
Cool rod you wrapped there. Not a big fan of surf fishing that area because of all that salad. Lots of short halibut though. I agree, keep moving.
Thank you for the comment on the rod, been a hobby lately. Goleta Beach is a good place I can go to for an hour or two just to enjoy the ocean because I live so close. So I have been finding ways to make it work with the conditions. Once the grunion runs each year you pull a keeper or two a day for a month.
Gotta get out in the yak sumtime🤙🏽
We will, just starting to meet the local crew. Kenny said your a good dude to go fishing with.
@@talljeffkayakfishing4527 kenny cool guy definitely better fishing then I am lol...
Awesome video brotha! I would love to get a fishing sesh with you i only fish surf for halibut!Hmu on insta anthony_mezafx ! For some cool places to fish you should try! Tightlines
Thank you. Been fishing at Cachuma lately since they finally planted trout. Always down for a shore halibut session. Cheers!