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Sinker attachment for halibut?

Postby Sauceykid » Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:28 pm

I have heard several pros and cons on whether to use a sliding swivel sinker attachment or a stationary one for halibut. Does it matter? I am using hoochies and herring on the terminal end. Any recommendations?
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Re: Sinker attachment for halibut?

Postby Nelly » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:37 pm

I've gone over to Robbo's 3-way corkscrew swivel set-up.
It never tangles and is simpler than a slider.
You snap your mainline into the side, your leader into the other side, hang your sinker from the bottom and catch 'buts! thumbup
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Re: Sinker attachment for halibut?

Postby Robbo » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:43 pm

The only downside to eliminating the tuna cord is that you have to handle the braid when a fish comes up. I've been running the three way corkscrews for years and they are super easy. Plus when you hang up it's less gear to tie back on ;)
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Re: Sinker attachment for halibut?

Postby Eddy C » Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:32 am

This calls for some pictures? blog? video? Lets see it Robo? clap
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Re: Sinker attachment for halibut?

Postby Robbo » Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:26 pm

I'll try and get some photos up for you tomorrow Eddy
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Re: Sinker attachment for halibut?

Postby Robbo » Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:47 am

Here ya go Eddy ;)
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Re: Sinker attachment for halibut?

Postby Eddy C » Wed Apr 30, 2014 5:21 am

Thanks Robbo
Does that rig slide?
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Re: Sinker attachment for halibut?

Postby Robbo » Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:19 am

Tie your mainline to the top and drop'er down, down, down
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Re: Sinker attachment for halibut?

Postby Crazyfisher » Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:58 am

I like the look of that rig Robbo. Do you find a better or worse percentage of hangups with that rig? I imagine its a perfect style when there are no boulders to snag. Then again, no snags will let anything work well lol.
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Re: Sinker attachment for halibut?

Postby Dan Carney » Thu May 01, 2014 6:44 am

Hey Robby,
What benefits does this rig provide over a spreader bar?
Thx.
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