Mar 1, 2021 · It doesn’t matter if you’re on a private boat or fishing on a sport boat, using the right gangion will make a huge difference in the amount of fish that you catch. Gangion is a popular term used in Southern California, referring to a multiple-hook rig used to catch bottom fish.

Dec 23, 2022 · One of the most common and heavily utilized rigs for fishing rockfish, especially on party boats, is the dropper loop. The dropper loop is a simple rig to tie and yet very effective for fishing live or dead bait near the bottom. A double dropper loop rig is my go-to for fishing live or dead bait for rockfish.

Feb 18, 2021 · Ali Hussainy of Local Knowledge Fishing Show gives a full breakdown of his recommended setup for offshore fishing rods, reels, and line for every size class of bluefin tuna. Ali spends all his time offshore fishing hunting bluefin tuna when the time is right, so this breakdown is catered for offshore, however, there is certainly some carry over ...

Oct 1, 2015 · When your making rigs, make plenty of extras so that if you lose or damage one while fishing, you can quickly swap it out with a new one. Store each rig in its own bag to reduce tangles. We don’t hang the bottom too often, but sometimes I make the leader on the lead dropper out of a much lighter leader material so that if the lead hangs rock ...

Mar 10, 2014 · Rockfish Tackle Rigs The combination of depth and tackle restrictions and the availability of braided lines have completely changed the way people fish rockfish. Long gone are the days of using 9/0-sized reel and heavy rods to drop five-pound sinkers trailing multi hook gangions in 600-feet of water.

Nov 17, 2007 · Some Favorite Fishing Rigs For California Halibut .: DEEP SEA FISHING INFORMATION , RIGGING , TERMINAL TACKLE , KNOTS , TACKLE , HELPFUL TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Heres another, good luck

Feb 26, 2016 · Dropper loop style rigs have been around for the long time, and for good reason. When fishing live or dead bait near the bottom, especially when on top of structure or a squid bed in deeper water, it’s the go-to setup for most SoCal and Baja anglers. Over the years the rigs have evolved quite a bit.

May 20, 2016 · Today, BD has grown into the leading digital media platform for all things saltwater fishing, bringing our large and passionate community the best and most authentic fishing information in the form of fishing reports, fishing gear reviews, fishing recipes, saltwater fishing articles, tackle tips and more from coast to coast.

Jan 17, 2024 · It was a really nice day with 2-3ft swells, 4-5mph winds, water temps were 56 degrees, and we fished the incoming tide. We headed out towards the outer oil rigs (double rigs) and fished between them for Sand Dabs in about 200ft of water. This was my first time targeting them and I picked up some Ahi USA Sand Dab rigs from Walmart.

Mar 4, 2021 · Ali Hussainy, Co-Host of Local Knowledge fishing show, shares his tips on rock fishing off the coast of southern California. He talks about what rods, reels, hooks, line, and other terminal gear he would use when fishing for rockfish. These fishing techniques can be used from both private boats or sport boats to help you catch more rock fish.