Surf Fishing with Lucky Craft Hardbaits

There is no question Lucky Craft hard baits are well designed and extremely effective in the surf. These fantastic works of art have caught everything from large halibut, striped bass, barred surf perch, white sea bass, calico bass, sand bass, corbina, yellowfin croaker, leopard shark and even coho salmon!

There is an overwhelming number of Lucky Craft lures on the market today and selecting a proper lure for a certain fish or [Read more]

Surf Fishing for California Halibut - Lucky Craft Hardbaits

The California Halibut is one of the most sought after game fish by surf anglers. Their size, table fare and willingness to strike both artificial and live baitfish put the halibut on the top of many surf anglers’ priority list.

The California angling record stands at 58 lb. and 9 oz. caught by Roger W. Borrell at Santa Rosa Island on July 26^th, 1999. However, a 72 lb. and 8 oz. halibut was speared at Santa Cruz Island by William

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Ideal Conditions for Surf Halibut

There are many variables an angler should consider when choosing a day and time to target halibut. Selecting which beach to fish depending on the time of year is also critical. This article is designed to help anglers find consistent patterns to help them catch more and larger halibut throughout the year between Santa Barbara and San Diego.

Note: California halibut caught from shore are not limited to the Santa Barbara and [Read more]

Quick Snaps

Utilizing quick snaps is a fantastic way to quickly switch out lures and add more action. Oval and splits rings are often too “thick” and since majority of the eyes (the area where a split or oval ring is attached) on lures such as hardbaits are small, the “thicker” diameter of split and oval rings may hinder the lures action.

By removing the split or oval ring and using a quick snap, you will notice there is virtually no friction to prevent any type of movement from [Read more]

Surf Cranking Reel - Hardbaits for Surf Fishing

There are hundreds of reels to choose from on the market today and deciding on a reel that is ideal for a specific style of fishing can be challenging.

The question that is on the minds of many surf fishing enthusiasts is what reel is best suited for casting Lucky Craft type hard baits in the surf? Below, I will explain some key features and benefits to look for when deciding on a “surf cranking” reel. [Read more]

Hard & Soft Features of a Halibut

This is a clip of a 30″ halibut to further explain the importance of proper tackle:

• Hard and thick “lips” of a halibut - complete hook penetration is nearly impossible with #6 and #4 treble hooks (most commonly used on hardbaits).
• The “cheek” area is thin and soft. There is no middle grounds for an ideal place for a hook to get attached. The mouth is either too hard or too soft.
• Soft skin of the “belly” and “neck” area as halibut are often foul-hooked along these areas.
• Lateral line (sensory organ).
• The fan shaped tail.
• An example of how a halibut can be foul-hooked.

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