For halibut I have to admit live bait is the way to go, especially in the winter when they are out deep. I have a Plano Trolling bucket which has no aeration system but instead it has holes in it so you can keep it areated by kepping it in the water. This tank is good for strickly drifting bait, if you want to troll alot you should get an aerated one. You can also fish with plastics in shallow in the summer and catch a ton of halibut. If you just fish plasdtics all you need is your PFD, a net, a rod and a reel, a seat and a paddle. On my kayak, I have two cheap rod holders in the back and two CKF rod holders by my feet. I also have paddle clips that I use to store my rods when launching and exiting. I have never seen a hobie maui, but if it has a big enough hatch you might want to store your rods there. I have yet to fish for salmon but Jeff "Rhyno" Krieger seems to know what he is talking about. You can find him at this website. www.kayakfishing.com Go to the west coast Bulletein board. Is this spam?
Hey if you are going out this summer, I MIGHT be able to get up to Santa Cruz to visit my Aunt and get some fishing in as well.
Good Luck,
Tom Cod