Bastard Halibut

Bastard Halibut Description
Bastard Halibut is one of the fishes that can be caught in the second and third point of the Variety Ocean Fishing level. It is often mistaken for it's cousin the Brown Sole which also happens to live in the same habitat. But, Halibut is grey, much larger (sometimes even exceeding 3 feets!), it face in the right side, and eats small fish, shrimps, and rarely marine worms.

Fishing Set
The best way for catching the Halibut is using the Live Bait Downrigger Fishing Set. It's advisable to using the strongest Line and Leader just in case if you're snag a huge Halibut. L-sized and High Speed Boat Reels are recommended for easier fight. Sardine and Moon Dragonet are the best bait for this fish. Shrimps and Saurel also works, but less effective. You can use the Bishi Rig if you aim for huge Halibut because it supports stronger line(although you might snag another fish instead).

Fishing Season
The best month for catch this fish, according the Fishing Notebook, is October to March, which reach the peak at December to February. It overlaps with the Amberjack's, and even more if you goes for this fish during October and November. Out of these months, you has a very little chance to caught this fish

Setting Hook and Fight
The time for setting the hook is basically same as the Bar-Tailed Flathead, but with MUCH longer delay. When the fish finally shaking itself vertically, pull your rod and snag it. You need a perfect hooking since this fish is hard to land. Halibut is VERY HEAVY AND STRONG, and easily snaps your line (due of the Downrigger's low line strength). If you happens to snag a huge halibut (+2 feet) set your drag to lowest level. Increase your drag when the fish is get tired (don't too high, it still can easily snaps the line even in tired state). If you're lucky enough, you will get this heavy fish!