Balloon Fishing with a Twist?????

[BretABaker]

i wish killies came in larger sizes. those suckers never die no matter what.

glenn - when're you starting sharking this year?

[Deep_Sea_Gull]

Uncle Russ,

you are more likely to be able to keep a bait near the surface using a balloon if you will also use a clear casting bobber like one would use for fishing for macs off a pier. Slipped under were you tied on your balloon and above a swivel you should be able to keep a bait fairly close to the top.

That said... Free lining a bait is your best bet. A simple swiveled, circle hook at the end of a windon. Stay in touch with a lively bait and wait.

Keep it simple Russ!

My .02 worth

[jig]

I thought the whole point for kite fishing was that it kept the line and leader out of the water. It's for steath mainly.

I have used balloons before, but primarly: 1) to keep a bait at a certain depth and 2) to get a bait farther away from boat or pier if there is a light wind (it acts like a sail).

If the main benefit to the kite is stealth, then the balloon would seem to defeat that purpose.

[Uncle Russ]

jig: come to think of it, I have heard that (stealth) as well, but mostly I have read about the bait's struggles on the surface.

Gull: I'm not sure I understand. Could you describe the rigging a little more clearly? Thanks.

Russ

[gman]

Originally Posted by BretABaker

i wish killies came in larger sizes. those suckers never die no matter what.

glenn - when're you starting sharking this year?

Mid June Baby ... there on there way up here soon, first reports of Makos off Maryland should start end of this month. A commercial dragger got a big thresher already last week of NJ

[gman]

Originally Posted by jig

I thought the whole point for kite fishing was that it kept the line and leader out of the water. It's for steath mainly.

I have used balloons before, but primarly: 1) to keep a bait at a certain depth and 2) to get a bait farther away from boat or pier if there is a light wind (it acts like a sail).

If the main benefit to the kite is stealth, then the balloon would seem to defeat that purpose.

Kite is for two reasons ... bait presentation is the reason why you use it and heavy heavy leaders is a benefit because its not in water. Fish love surface action

[d-a]

Gman

how far up from the bait do you use the baloons? I have always used 10-20 feet and 4-6 lb mono to tie the ballon off


UR

I sent you a pm

d-a

[Deep_Sea_Gull]

[Uncle Russ]

Thanks, Gull. I actually knew what you meant by a swiveled hook. But I was curious how you placed the clear bobber.

Russ

[BretABaker]

Originally Posted by gman

Mid June Baby ... there on there way up here soon, first reports of Makos off Maryland should start end of this month. A commercial dragger got a big thresher already last week of NJ

ah nice, good deal!