Halibut

Mr. Fisherman · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2004 4:26 am Post subject: Halibut

We need a Halibut thread, Just for the Halibut...

Jeff J · Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 11:55 am Post subject:

Halibut I am ready, there is a bit left in the freezer.
I plan to go to Neah bay for the opening.
I do have a trip planed for Criter cove in Nootka Sound
August 2,3,4th for Kings and the Halibut.
After seeing your picks from last year I should head to
Newport for Halibut.
We need to get afew boats together this year for fishing.
Jeff

Mr. Fisherman · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 5:47 am Post subject: What can I say......

What can I say? I live for the Newport Halibut season and will be there for every possible open day from the opener till I am limited Very Happy

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Come on down. Stevej will be there on Shearwater and Sea Lion will be an ever present Halibut slaying force.
I don't even Elk hunt anymore Wink

Helen O · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 2:09 am Post subject:

I'd love to participate in this thread, but the only thing I know about halibut is that in my (and my wife's) opinion, it's the best eating fish on the planet. Somebody is going to have to show me how and where to catch these tasty morsels.
Have boat, will travel.

stevej · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 11:22 am Post subject:

Not to worry Larry we can get you all set up for Halibut. Last year was my first season took a couple of trips to get in the swing of things but what a blast.
Going to bring home a lot more Sable fish from the chicken ranch this year also, lot of folks don't care for it but I love the stuff brined and smoked. It's oily (read that as loads of omega 3) and can turn to mush if over cooked but it has the most wonderful buttery like quality to it.

Equipment wise I like my 6.5' 50 to 80 pound lamiglass with 80 or 100 lb super braid and am sold on Mcmann swivels (lost two nice fish due to swivel issues last season). Size 16 or 20 circle hook with a slightly modified offset and about a 2' leader of 325 lb tuna cord with a green hoochie followed by a wad of herring fresh out of the bay (or black label from harry's tackle). I'm way over reeled with a Oakuma 50 series 2 speed but that huge spool lets you take up more line per revolution and when your looking at 450' of line every little bit helps.
Got to have a harpoon (Harry's tackle once again) and a good fish club is a must. Oh and lots and lots of 40 to 48 oz lead.

Ray uses a bit more elaborate set of terminal tackle and can add volumes to this discussion he is the master after all.

Be great to see you out there this season

stevej

B~C · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 11:38 am Post subject:

Does a person need an Oregon license to fish the Chicken Ranch or will my WA one work being that it's offshore?

Helen O · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 12:09 pm Post subject:

BC
It's that same as salmon, we need to buy an out of state Oregon fishing license. That'll cost about $60 and could be worth every penny of it. From what I've read, the Newport area has great bottom (and tuna) fishing closer to shore, making it a safer excursion than the Columbia bar.

SteveJ
Thanks a million! I plan on taking you up on the offer. I've been wanting to fish Newport for a long time. I've been a resident of Oregon for my whole life (just moved to Washington 6 months ago) I figure Oregon owes me a few halibut. Mr. Green

The out of state license is just a minor detail.

B~C · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 12:28 pm Post subject:

ARRRG, I aint buy no out of state OR license....crooks

Helen O · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 12:29 pm Post subject:

C'mon Ken, think about it. It'll cost us $60 to plunder the Oregon fish. Smile

When I lived in Oregon I had way more fun fishing the Washington side of the Columbia for salmon. Why? Because I knew the Washiington tributary fish swim up the their side. What the heck, it's the closest I'll ever come to being a pirate.
Then we can invite all the durned Oregonians up to plunder our fish. Thumbs Up

License required, of course.

B~C · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 12:36 pm Post subject:

ARRG $60 x 2, there's no way I could go Hally fishing without Jr, I'd never hear the end of it. I got two things stuck in my craw that keep me from buying the Or license
1. they charge out of state kids the same as adults (bad)
2. for years I lived in WA, worked in OR and payed OR state taxes and was still charged through the nose for a fishing license

I know this is all stupid and I should just pungle up the money and go have fun but I aint....Neah Bay isn't that far is it?

TyBoo · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 12:39 pm Post subject:

B~C -

It's simple. Just launch at Willapa Bay, go out 12 miles, turn left and run outside all the way down. Take lots of gas. Of course, the fuel will cost you more than the license, but what the heck, I guess you'll show them Oregon boys!

B~C · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 12:44 pm Post subject:

dam rights

B~C · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 12:46 pm Post subject:

I'll just fish the mouth of the Columbia for Flounder....same thing aint it?

Helen O · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 12:54 pm Post subject:

TyBoo · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 12:58 pm Post subject:

Hey - what's the big idea calling my friend B~C a weiner!?!