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Originally Posted by fishingOC
Thank for the info HH.
Please do ramble because if you don’t, we can’t compare notes. I did a search and found page that said that pacific halibut do actually migrate to California. How far in to California I don’t know. Probably not far enough down south for us to get a chance to catch one of these big guys. But then again, I haven’t heard of any one trying, so the answer is still unknown. Unless…..some one like myself or others pick up a 12 footer and chuck out the lines as far as they can and see if they catch anything.
All I know is the halibut will soon start to bite and every one with their surfing outfits will hit the beach trying to catch the California halibut. If I ever get around to picking up a long surf rod and casting or spinning reel. I let you know if I have any luck catching the barn door. But I know I will at least catch a doggy door….hehe.
By the way HH. Do you think halibuts in general are line shy? As to my opinion, I don’t really think so, but others tend to disagree.
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Do please keep me posted on your efforts down there, I am always open for a good fish tale and the details behind it.
I can only really speak for the butts up here and in that case no they are not line shy. The average length of leader from the weight to the hook on our rigs is only 5 inches. I've tried many lenghths and found that it is best to go short for casting reasons, the fish don't seem to care at all.
You are correct the Pacifics out of BC and Washington have been known to migrate down south to California but it is my understanding that this usually takes place during the winter spawn when they are in deeper offshore waters.