85 lbs of fish in 2 days of fishing, could have had a lot more but my buddy said the pinks weren't worth keeping compared the the reds so we kept throwing them back.
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85 lbs of fish in 2 days of fishing, could have had a lot more but my buddy said the pinks weren't worth keeping compared the the reds so we kept throwing them back.
Nice! I used to go up there every couple of years. I have fished Whittier, Seward, Anchor Point, Valdez, and more. I still have some Salmon fillets in the freezer from the last trip.
Like you, I could never live there year round. But I agree, having a small cabin up there for the Summer time would be AWESOME.
Good luck fishing!
He is correct about the pinks. They are trash fish compared to the reds. Silvers should be there as well but may not start until Aug 1.
Some people smoke the Pinks, aka humpys.. but they suck compared to Reds, Kings, Silvers. You guys take any halibut?
Yeah I got a couple but they were small...like 10 lbs .Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFGopherMike
His boat us older, single engine and he isn't comfortable going far out. They said 40-50 miles out was the place to go get em.
Yeah, you need to get into the deeper water away from shore.
I took my dad 2 years ago and we chartered a boat. nothing under 30 lbs. one guy caught a 90, my dad caught a 200lb halibut. Mine were 30 and 40 lbs. I felt like a little wuss!Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFGopherMike
That size eats better.
I agree. We always chartered so we could get out there deep enough. Largest Halibut I caught was just over 160. I have seen a 220 and was rather jealous, lol. I wish I had some Halibut left in the freezer!