P.W.S. Halibut

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Here are some picts of a 72" 200 pound-ish Halibut my 23 yr old Son picked up last Sat. out of Whittier, Ak

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Wow, beautiful fish. How deep was he fishing? What kind of bait or lure? Circle hooks? Reel? I didn't go out for halibut this spring for the first time in four years.... oh well, nice to see they're still biting. C.W.
 
damn fine, nice fish, nice boat. That day should generate a few fond memories for the two of you
 
CW":3ig3316t said:
Wow, beautiful fish. How deep was he fishing? What kind of bait or lure? Circle hooks? Reel? I didn't go out for halibut this spring for the first time in four years.... oh well, nice to see they're still biting. C.W.
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120' of water, a 16oz jig with a white tail, 5' 6" Lamiglass rod
#TPS5650CJ W/all ceramic guides, 65# tuffline, 3' of 200# mono leader, A OLD Penn 3,0 Senator

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Almost makes me want to move to Alaska.
 
I’m guessing, South Culross? Great looking butt, :thup we’re going out to Knight this weekend and hope to catch a couple of the flat beasts.
 
And most likely, you will, as they are moving into the sound and the bays. I went out last weekend at Seward and did very well.
 
I have not be out this year but a good friend has nailed a 135 lber here in the sound. Then the next week his wife got a 165 lber to thte boat in the same area.
 
I would like to do some fishing for halibut the weekend after next from the Tillamook area, or Columbia river - anyone have some GPS coordinates they would be willing to share? We last left out of Newport but that was a real experience. Just after the fingers things got real bad. The coast guard reported 3ft, heading out the real results were 4ft w/ 2ft coppers at 3secs. We had waves breaking and bringing water up onto the roof line!! :disgust Waves breaking from the front, port and starboard - needless to say we didn't get to the fishing ground - we both listened to our instinct and turned around back into the bay. Good choice, many boats just after followed our lead. Long story short, I was hoping this next try would be closer to home and maybe we can find a spot that has previous shown good results. :thup
 
not sure, but I think the Columbia is closed for Halibut but open for salmon...use caution on that Columbia river bar, it can change quickly and make Newport look like a vacation.
 
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