Hookup Baits is a manufacturer and designer of specialty fishing jigs and lures. They allow the fisherman to match the size and type of bait fish the game fish are feeding on. The jigs can be casted, jigged vertically, and trolled.

What is the difference between a bait and lure?

As nouns the difference between lure and bait is that lure is something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure while bait is any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.

Do I need a sinker with a lure?

There are several reasons why you might need to add weight to your lure or get your hands on a fishing sinker: Weights enhance your lures anchoring ability. You can cast your line to greater distances with sinkers. It reinforces the sinking rate and ability of your lure and line.

How do you rig up for yellowtail?

Fish the Bottom for Yellowtails When yellowtail hang near the bottom, a dropper-loop rig fished while either drifting or anchored works best. A 6- to 12-ounce bank or torpedo sinker keeps the line vertical, which is important when the current pushes your line or a breeze speeds up the drift.

What line should I use for yellowtail?

What Lb Test Monofilament Fishing Line Should I Use For Yellowtail? We recommend using 20-30 Lb monofilament when targeting yellowtail. If you are using live bait using the Fly lining technique we recommend going on the lighter side of that range to let your bait swim more freely and naturally with less drag.

What are hook sizes?

Fishing hook sizes are generally referred to by a number from the smallest (size 32) to the largest (size 19/0). For hook sizes from 32 to 1, the larger the number, the smaller the hook. For fish hook sizes from 1/0 (called a one aught) to 19/0, the larger the number the larger the hook.

Where are the yellowtail biting?

Yellowtail are the most popular targeted game fish year-round for Ventura county anglers, also known as jack and a close cousin of the Amberjack. Along the Pacific coast, Yellowtail range from Southern California all the way south to Chile and on the other side of the Pacific, from New Zealand north to Japan.

How do you catch a yellowtail?

Its best to reel the sinker six to eight cranks off the bottom. Yellowtail have no problem swimming up 10 to 15 feet to gobble a tempting live bait. Jig fishing also works well on deep-holding yellowtail. Tie a heavy metal jig, such as a Salas 6X or Tady 9/0, drop it to the bottom, and reel it back as fast as you can.

How much line do you need for yellowtail?

As the bite comes on a little more aggressively, go to 20-pound line on a medium reel, similar in size to a Penn Jigmaster and a medium-action rod. When using bigger baits like mackerel and sardines, go to 25-, 40- or even 50-pound line, depending on the conditions.