How to Rig Swimbaits for Lingcod and Rockfish

[@izraelleon]

Where did u get that squid bait from?

[@CckfNet]

www.b2squid.com/

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

I purchased mine from B2 squid www.b2squid.com/

[@rcastillo6860]

What size

[@patrickduncanjr.6847]

Great video! I super glue my swim baits to the lead head keeps them on much better.

[@octaviofuentes7781]

The squid set up looks very nice my brother thanks for sharing

[@oceantri]

Thanks! I live in the Sierra Foothills so I’m primarily a freshwater Sailyak fisherman, I’m looking forward to trying these rigging methods when I venture out to the central coast.

[@CckfNet]

Good luck man, hit me up when you make it over and we will try and hook up.

[@koogle612]

Love the B2s & very reasonably priced

[@randyneilson7465]

Add knots and sinker config next time. I like the shrimp fly idea.

[@austinpangcog8923]

is this video for southern cal as well? ive been looking for rigging videos for lingcod and rockfish but none were helpful. You should make another video about how to fish them as well, but good video. very informational

[@koogle612]

For bocaccio & vermillion (cover pic), whenever we fish a wreck I always catch these on the following: I make a 60 lb double dropper loop rig with mono about 6 ft long & hang a 10 or 12 oz torpedo wt on it to beat everyone else to bottom. To the dropper loops I attach two pink coneheads (Pink, not red, not clear, not orange) to those I attach the head only of a frozen squid which I hook directly between the eyes so it hangs naturally below the conehead & snugs up to it. This always loads up the bocaccio & vermillion maybe because of same color? - No idea, just guessing. 2nd rig that gets hammered by them (& lingcod even though they are very sm jigs) are the gold/chrome spro brand jigs in 1/2 oz & 3/4 oz. The 1/2 oz get way more hits but a decent ling will bend that hook so either light light drag or up it to 3/4 oz which has a thicker hook. Tried a beefy 2 oz but it got very little interest. Also on same double dropper rig w/ these & add a squid head. These are really bright & have a ton of movement (& scent) which is why I think they do so well. These are both lures that produce for me almost every time. They are $5-6 each so $10 -12 per rig if you double em up which I recommend over a single with a teaser fly because for some reason the pair seems to make the fish strike much more aggressively. I have hundreds & hundreds in expensive, elaborate jigs of all the major brands but these are my favorites & really produce. With this yr starting at 300' & deeper 2023 (San Francisco zone, (Sonoma coast for me)) it should be interesting to see what works from May to July 15th. After that all depths open. Hope some find value in this info. Prep now May will be here b4 you know it.

[@jigslingersfishingchannel3713]

Great stuffs man! I'll have to make it up to Central Cal to fish one day. You guys have a great rockfish fishery!

[@freddiegonz4113]

Just saw this old post . Do you put a glue or something to hold the swimbaits to your jigheads? TIA

[@getoutandfishusa3554]

Interesting... Im moving to San Diego soon and have like no Saltwater experience. What colors are popular for the Lings, Rockfish, and Sheepshead out there? I make my own swimbaits so Im very interested! Thanks for the video!

[@alexanderkiricko]

Rock fishing changed a whole lot since I last fished .

[@bassinbilliards6279]

I come from a Largemouth and smallmouth backround. I know times of year, colors, size and action. I'm starting to understand size and action but what colors are best? Like time of year etc. I actually have the same swimbait in that color and the red and white.

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

Great Videos....how do you get your line from the dropped loop the fit though the eye of the hook. What size mono are you using. My mono must be to larger, I struggle getting the doubled up loop though the bead and the eye.

[@CckfNet]

I use 30 to 50lb test depending on depth and if fishing from a boat or kayak

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

@@CckfNet I am going to purchase some 30lb and go home and practice. Thanks for the info

[@doublepitstochesty1]

is it advantageous to use the name brands like big hammer and b2? or will similar plastics before just as well?

[@CckfNet]

Yes can use your favorite swimbait for sure. Tons of different makes some have different action then others. I’ve found the big hammers tail kids with very little movement or current.

[@doublepitstochesty1]

Awesome! Btw awesome channel man. I went to college at CP and have been diving/fishing the coastline for the last 20 years... I’m glad the knowledge is still being spread despite all of the outdoors stores shutting down.

[@tracywong8408]

Thanks RHYAK. This was a very informative video. What method(s) do you use to present the swimbait or b2 squid to lingcod?

[@wyattroose2664]

What kind of knot is best. Going for the first time tomorrow

[@CckfNet]

Dropper loop and San Diego Jam should be all you need

[@iwilltv5031]

Can you do a review on the shark shield?

[@CckfNet]

Yes man, Will get a video out soon on a review of the Shark Shield. I am of course bias after being attacked prior to using one. But will do one. Want to get some additional footage first but stay tuned man.

[@SurfFishingCentral]

Great video!! With that first swimbait is there a way to get a larger jighead and hook in? That one seems small, is there a reason for that? Is small better?? Can't wait to check out more very informative.

[@CckfNet]

Yes, I frequently use 4oz that has a much larger hook and the 6oz as well when fishing deep and the hook comes out much further back. A lot of the strikes are head strikes. Do not notice any more short strikes regardless of the hooks however.

[@SurfFishingCentral]

Thank you that makes sense tight lines bro!!

[@humbleddirt5148]

what bait scent are you using

[@grindinitout1761]

Good video! Just curious, what does RHYAK stand for?

[@CckfNet]

Adam Teaney my name is Ryan Howell and I kayak fish so just went with my fishing forum handle

[@grindinitout1761]

Cool.

[@KidBako]

Great job Ryan! Always enjoy your vids. Question, which size B2Squid are you using - mini, 3" or 5" bodies, etc. At the web site I'm not certain when they say "3" body", it is just the body and not body and tentacles. Thanks. PS - Looking forward to the 2018 Slam Down!!!!

[@CckfNet]

KidBako 5 inch are what I am using the 3 inch are pretty small. Good for a day pulling on blues in the kelp.

[@WavesTrails]

Great setup, I'm going have give that a try! Where do you get the squid lures from?

[@CckfNet]

www.b2squid.com/

[@WavesTrails]

RHYAK thanks man!

[@SoCalOutdoors]

How to setup for and troll for trout at cachuma please.....

[@CckfNet]

Sure thing man. Gonna be an all around trolling video but the ideas and how I troll are the same no matter which lake.

[@jacksonvang3429]

What is the size squid lure u have 3inch or 4inch? I wanna buy it.

[@CckfNet]

5inch b2 squids

[@CckfNet]

www.b2squid.com/product/u3-3-pack-of-5-b2-squid-bodies/

[@rcastillo6860]

What Size B-2 squid do you use

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

Well Done great video

[@Itchin2Fish]

good stuff bro

[@ryanimpreza]

Nice man

[@MrHanole]

what scent do you use?