Renting a skiff in Capitola in a few weeks and I was wondering if y’all can recommend colors, sizes, and brands. Halibut are running but would like to try for some ling too.

They'll eat anything you put in their face. What matters is tide timing, flows, drift speed and having the right amount of weight to get into the zone based on those factors. Once it's in the zone, they could care less what it looks like or how big your leads are, so don't be afraid to use a lot of lead to get you down fast. Slack tides are always the best cuz' that's when the current stops and the critters come out to feed.

For actual lures - the cheaper the better cuz' you stand a good chance of losing many to the rocks Lings hide out in. Halibut are in the sand, so not as many offerings will be lost....generally speaking. Having a finder that can tell bottom composition is a major advantage. If not, use the terrain as it meets the shoreline to help you determine bottom structure (which is not an exact science, but it's better than nothing).

Good luck and post some pics dammit!

Thanks Nick!

Keep your line as straight up and down as you can, keep your gear just tapping bottom on the dip in the swell, don't let it drag...ever, don't let it hang...ever.

...work it.

Will do stam. Thinking of getting these jigs.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08YDP71Y...P71YYp13NParams

Can we get a mod to start a fishing only section for this site.

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Lancer jigs

Thanks Dan, they look great! Gonna order a few

I assure you that you'll be glad you did. They're made locally by a dude that is a fish assassin and they've always produced for us.

I see a lot of people using them these days for everything from rock fish to halibut.

ordered 5. Two 3/4 green sliver, two 2 oz green silver and one 2 oz water dog. Thanks again!

Still got great info, dipsh!t.

My favorite lingcod lure is a live greenling two cranks off the bottom

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