Catching California Halibut in Cold Water.

With water temps in the low 50's most of the baitfish leave the area in search of warmer water. And following in suit, most of the predatory fish leave as well. But usually there's a few halibut that will stay around. And if you put in the time, there's a pretty good chance of finding one.

[@bigtimegoblin]

Never seen your channel before but basically a perfect fishing vid in my eyes, no over explanations and long drawn out nothing just here I am I’m goin fishing and you showed what happened I love it

[@Mr.Markus.]

THANK YOU! Yeah I try to cut out the down time. I see a lot of dudes leave pointless footage in there vids and I don't get it.

[@minh7170]

Super skilled kayak fishermen!!

[@Mr.Markus.]

Well I've been practicing for quite a while so thanks!

[@orvillesmith968]

Mr. Markus, it is so good to see you back to posting your GREAT VIDS! Thanks for taking the time to post again!!!!

[@feiery]

I’ve missed you. Great to see you back.

[@Mr.Markus.]

My apologies for the lag in vids. I have tons of footage to share. Just gotta lock down on that editing grind. Cause I'm always fishing!

[@afr1474]

HE'S BACK!

[@Mr.Markus.]

Hopefully for good this time.

[@halibutman_fishing]

Definitely halibutman approved 👌 👍 I love it

[@ku7342]

Thanks for sharing your craft with the world! I'm a born and raised freshwater angler, due mostly to to geography...and perhaps some financial limitations. 😉 Channels like yours keep this guy's interest piqued for the saltier side of life! 😆 Stay well, and keep your lines tight brother!

[@Mr.Markus.]

Well whenever everything aligns and you can get out in the salt, DO IT!!! Its so dang fun out there!

[@ku7342]

@@Mr.Markus. Did some bottom fishing in Mexico on my honeymoon about 6 years ago, after waiting my whole 30 years of life at that point. Lol. Was legit a dream come true! Caught a few...one red, and two that were purple and blue, that I (clearly) had no idea what they were 😉...prolly a few pounds a piece...but it was too choppy on the day that we had booked with the guide to stay out more than an hour or so, or to go out too far/for bigger game (the wife still got seasick anyways, lol). My only experience to date, though. Praying to get out again, some day! And thanks for your channel. Been subbed for maybe a year or so, since you hit my recommendations (sometimes the utoob algorithm gets it right! 😉). Stay well brother, and sorry for the essay!

[@JBOMB802]

Welcome back man!

[@Mr.Markus.]

Thanks. Hopefully I can figure out how to post regularly cuase I'm just sitting on a TON of footage.

[@JBOMB802]

@@Mr.Markus. hell yeah well be waiting 😁

[@DesertRatLife]

Welcome back. Was stoked to see a new video.

[@Mr.Markus.]

Thanks Man!

[@elgatodiablo6650]

I get the feeling this guy talks to himself exactly like this whether he's recording or not.

[@Mr.Markus.]

There may be some truth to that. Haha

[@rogueendeavor]

Looks like a solid trip!

[@tswrench]

Nice work on landing that flatty! Tell us a little bit about the motor you're using , Mark.

[@Mr.Markus.]

Its a J-1 jet drive made by Bixpy. Thing is awesome. I run the battery for like 6 hours every time I'm out there and it has never let me down. Doesn't go crazy fast or anything but great for cruising and slow trolling live baits.

[@Moe_510]

I’m jealous lol nice catch there man

[@shotgunaaron]

Late season halibut… wow 🤙

[@kayakfishingcouple8866]

Enjoy your Bixpy jet. I have been using one for the last three years. You might want to wear your remote on your wrist to make it easier to control.

[@BigBaitsBigFish]

Yoooooo remember me 😈 the old Jeff that Joe told u about the fns thing when I told them to fuxk off lol yeeeew !!!! Get and old town brother we take thoes waves like nothing lol post more stuff !!! I know u got more brother 🤣🤙🤙🤙

[@Mr.Markus.]

Hahaha. Yeah I remember. And yeah I'm trying to get on that editing grind. I seriously think I have 30 videos sitting on my hard drive I need to edit and share.

[@BigBaitsBigFish]

@@Mr.Markus. get me so fired up bro make me feel like I’m there and want to slay more I had a decent season iv gone to land hunting so I’ll be in the next for the next season brother post away!! 🤘🤙🏽

[@renfei9149]

Nice video. Is a size 2/0 offset circle hook too big for your average halibut? Thanks.

[@markescobar928]

Missing this right now.

[@Mr.Markus.]

Well I'll accept your excuse for missing so many days this year since you kind of did create a human. I ain't never done that. But next year I better see your face out there a little more often.

[@GrimReaper68440]

How do you like that Bixpy electric motor? I assume it is a Bixpy? Nice Hali by the way 👌 👍.

[@Mr.Markus.]

I love that thing. I've had it for a LONG time now. Almost 2 years and I haven't had a single issue. Well except when I beached my kayak with the motor still down. Hahaha. Broke the mount in half. But they were awesome helping me get it fixed. I run that thing on one battery for like 5-6 hours. Like 1-2mph slow trolling live baits. It works awesome.

[@GrimReaper68440]

@@Mr.Markus. I have an Oldtown Bigwater 132pdl and I was thinking about getting a Bixpy for it. Did you get it with the Bixpy Battery?

[@Mr.Markus.]

@@GrimReaper68440 Yeah bixby battery. I actually got a 2nd battery and bring it every time but rarely use it. Those things last. But you're not gonna be ripping all over the ocean. My kayak is a 2016 Outback. Not super light, but it tops out around 4mph. I usually can run it all day but just cruising at like 1-2mph.

[@GrimReaper68440]

Well thanks for sharing. Thanks for the chat. Oh by the way, what Beach did you launch from. It looked like Seal Beach pier in the background?

[@Mr.Markus.]

@@GrimReaper68440 Sorry I refuse to say the name of the beach on here. Its not some super secret spot or anything. Just a personal thing.

[@user-ur4lo2fe9e]

where is that bridge

[@Mr.Markus.]

Central Coast of California.

[@BLESSED1591]

Squid is candy for halibut, thank me later.