To get you started, here are some tips on finding the best sources for halibut fishing, where you are guaranteed a good, large catch, as well as some inside information on the best gear and bait to use in the process. Of course, there are several ways to send bait to the bottom (halibut are bottom feeders that typically dwell in waters at least 100 feet deep, if not more), but the most important tactic to remember is to use heavy lead. You’ll also want to change the bait every 20-30 minutes when halibut fishing to keep the smell fresh and attract more bites. Here, during open season (call for information on seasonal fishing), you should target waters between 200 and 600 feet deep, and you are more than likely to produce your daily limits of halibut. read more