4/25/2011

Halibut Fishing at Berkeley



California Halibut

Fishing Season: April - August
Peek Time: May - June

How did I do it?

"Equipment"
-Fishing Pole
-Pole Holder
-One Hooks (Size 1 Owner Mosquito)
-Two Plastic Beads
-Three Power Swivel
-One Clip
-P-Line 20lb (hook line)
-P-Line 50lb (weight line)
-Power Pro 25lb (main line)
-Weight (1oz ball)

This is how I setup my rig:

Weight Line
-5ft. 50lb P-line
-Tied one end to 1st swivel
  • The end to main line
-Put 1st bead through the line
-Put 2nd swivel through the line
-Put 2nd bead
-Tied the other end to 3rd swivel with the clip
-Attach weight to clip

Hook Line
-2 ft. 20lb P-line
-Tied one end to the hook
-Tied the other end to 2nd swivel

-Be here on the right season
-Use life Shiner for bait (hook it though the nose)
-Best time to go (any daylight hours will be good as long as you are fishing)


Hours: Open 24/7

How to get there: Go straight and pass Berkeley marina bait shop
Berkeley Marina Bait & Tackle Shop
225 University Av.
Berkeley, CA 94710