hard bait - California Fishing

lovefish · 08-07-2007, 09:16 PM

i bought this hard bait for freshwater but dnt rly do any freshwater fishing. i was wondering if i can use it for halis, bonitos, barris, bass etc.
its 3 1/2 inches, 3/16 oz and dives 3 to 6 feet...

spooky007 · 08-07-2007, 09:30 PM

Yes. I would switch out the trebles though to something more saltwater freindly.

Al

BeachBear · 08-07-2007, 09:34 PM

The colors might not be the most saltwater friendly, but "Fish have no hands" so they'll have to chomp on it to test it. Bonitta may go for it and maks too. Good luck and tight lines.

lovefish · 08-07-2007, 10:52 PM

wat kinda hooks should i put on???

Nick Velvet · 08-08-2007, 12:53 AM

I switch mine out with red Owner Stinger trebles.

Local Rookie · 08-08-2007, 01:20 PM

Yes, stringer treble hooks are the way too... if it swims right you'll catch something... not sure if you can cast far with it though being only 3/16oz.

spooky007 · 08-08-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Local Rookie

Yes, stringer treble hooks are the way too... if it swims right you'll catch something... not sure if you can cast far with it though being only 3/16oz.

I suggest he does the homeslice method and drop shot that thing!!

Slice, you know you'll never live that down!!!

Al

Sinjin Kim · 08-08-2007, 07:35 PM

I've used that hardbait and have caught legal halibut on it. It is not the best, but it still works at times.

To trick it out, remove the split ring and attach a #2 D-Ring (oval in shape) and replace the trebles to Gamakatsu EWG #6.

dodoman · 08-09-2007, 08:07 AM

plenty of fish will hit it. use at own risk

surfish · 08-09-2007, 11:34 AM

Put it behind a splasher for more casting weight, and chuck it on piers for bonito. The hard part will be finding the splasher.

klymons · 08-13-2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lovefish

i bought this hard bait for freshwater but dnt rly do any freshwater fishing. i was wondering if i can use it for halis, bonitos, barris, bass etc.
its 3 1/2 inches, 3/16 oz and dives 3 to 6 feet...

Just remember this--fish aren't rocket scientists. . .contrary to popular belief

On any given day, any fish might bite on anything. I've seen sand bass bite on a chunk of galley cheeseburger. . .I have personally caught bluegill on a bare hook. . .and also a 3 lb. calico bass on a bare hook dangling in the water. . .some goofus on a rock fishing trip out of Channel Islands Sportfishing drop-shotted a gaudy rubber frog lure--black, green, and white--and caught a 6 lb. red. In other words, freshwater lure or saltwater lure, it makes no difference. When the fish are "in the mood," they will bite on anything

jamesek9 · 08-13-2007, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sinjin Kim

I've used that hardbait and have caught legal halibut on it. It is not the best, but it still works at times.

To trick it out, remove the split ring and attach a #2 D-Ring (oval in shape) and replace the trebles to Gamakatsu EWG #6.

what company makes the d rings...i have been searching for the longest time for them and the only ones i can find are the bass pro brand...rick clunn series. does spro make them as well, cause if they do i cannot find them...
i have searched bass pro, sporth chalet, young's tackle, fisherman's access, etc...last time i checked sav on tackle, they didnt have it.

MOBassman · 08-13-2007, 04:34 AM

I think Janns Netcraft and Stamina Inc carry the oval split rings.

surfish · 08-13-2007, 11:38 AM

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...KY-LCRING.html
These are the oval rings that are on Luckycraft's. Hope it helps!

FromtheLBC · 01-17-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by klymons

Just remember this--fish aren't rocket scientists. . .contrary to popular belief

On any given day, any fish might bite on anything. I've seen sand bass bite on a chunk of galley cheeseburger. . .I have personally caught bluegill on a bare hook. . .and also a 3 lb. calico bass on a bare hook dangling in the water. . .some goofus on a rock fishing trip out of Channel Islands Sportfishing drop-shotted a gaudy rubber frog lure--black, green, and white--and caught a 6 lb. red. In other words, freshwater lure or saltwater lure, it makes no difference. When the fish are "in the mood," they will bite on anything

i caught a 4lb calico on a plain hook when i was on my friends boat docked outside of catalina, i also caught a blue on a piece of string with a knot in it... Yes, they are that stupid.