Halibut Rigging: Plastic Grub & Spreader Bar Setup
How to set up the Curly Tail Grub & Spreader Bar Rig
A jumbo rubber curly tail grub can be one of the best lures for Halibut, and we have a couple that are proven to catch Halibut. We tie a heavy duty leader with a single Gamakatsu Big River Bait Hook, push the grub up past they eye and attach it to one of our glow spreader bars. The spreader helps lift the grub off the bottom, and with a slow lift-and-fall action of the rod, that curly tail will work its magic and get you into Halibut.
We typically don't add bait to this setup, as it can limit the tail movement, but you can grab a bottle of scent to give it added attraction. We suggest Halibut mix, Herring, Sardine, Squid or Shrimp.
Plastic Grub & Spreader Bar Gear List
We have all the gear needed to set up this rig for Halibut fishing. You can click on the product links below to get exactly what you need! Also, feel free to check out our full selection on our Halibut Gear Page
- Kalin's Big'N Grub, Delta Hali Hawg or Powerbait Saltwater Grub
- Gamakatsu Big River Bait Hook, size 8/0 to 12/0
- P-Line Heavy Mono Leader, size 100-150 pound
- Glow Spreader Bar
- Lead Cannonball Sinker, size 16 to 32 ounce depending on depth and current.
- Sampo Ball Bearing Coast Lock Swivel, size 5
- P-Line EndurX or X-Braid, strength 65-80 pound