Halibut jig lures – jigs & softbaits
Halibut jig lures – halibut jigs and halibut softbaits are the backbone of halibut fishing in fjords and offshore. In this category you’ll find halibut lures for deeper water – big softbaits and ready-to-fish jig setups that track steadily and keep working even in a drift. For a quick pick, focus on depth, current and bait size: most often, larger profiles (about 20–30 cm) and heavier weights (typically 200–600 g) do the job depending on conditions. A stinger is commonly used on halibut jigs – when the fish just taps the tail, it won’t get away for free.
Pro tip: with big deep-water jigs and softbaits, a good scent can make the difference – especially when fish are testing the lure but not committing. Check our scent additives category and fine-tune your lure to the conditions.
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In the waters of the North Atlantic, the halibut fishing is probably the ultimate form of marine fishing. It doesn't matter if you fish in Norway, Russia, Canada, Japan or the west coast of Greenland. The effect is the same. You are crossing paths with an extremely sophisticated and genetically strong fish that will leave you with nothing. Perhaps that's why targeted halibut fishing has been so popular and booming in the last decade. Halibut are a very cautious fish that will occasionally jump a pilker, but targeted halibut fishing really has little to do with that. To fish successfully, you need to master at least a few basic fishing techniques, experience in most cases, and finally a few really good halibut lures that you just can't do without. We recommend combining halibut jigs with additional hooks (stingers) and glitter for a more secure strike and greater lure appeal. An integral part of the halibut jigging set-up are the leaders in front of the lure. We recommend to connect the leader line 1mm (1.2mm) monofilament, preferably flourocarbon, to the lure via a ring, which ensures a maximum tight connection with the lure.
Cutbait Herring (Coalfish)
Cutbait Herring is a go-to when you want a big profile that tracks steadily close to the bottom. In a drift, keep it a few meters above the seabed and work it with short lifts and controlled drops. If you get short tail taps, add a stinger and consider a scent/dip – it often turns “testing” bites into full commits.
Big Shad Herring
Big Shad Herring is made for serious meals – halibut and big cod. A stable track and strong presence matter in deep water and drift situations where the lure must keep working without rolling out.
Pro tip: when fish are following and only “checking” the bait, a good scent can be the final trigger.
Conger Eel
Conger Eel is a great trigger profile when a classic baitfish shape doesn’t get a reaction. The long silhouette works extremely well in drift and slower presentations. Keep it low, use shorter lifts and let it drop back – halibut often comes up from the bottom to intercept.