| Halibut fishing in Alaska is one great adventure | | | | need to be strong enough to keep the bait near |
| that you can have on your vacation. These big | | | | the bottom but light enough not to tire the angler |
| fish are a challenging catch for even the most | | | | out. Lures tend to vary from angler to angler. An |
| experienced fisherman. And Alaska provides one | | | | old-fashioned J-hook will work, but many anglers |
| of the richest grounds for finding the big ones. | | | | use commercial circle hooks. |
| Grounds can be found from the Aleutian Islands | | | | These have proven to be very reliable with a little |
| down to Ketchikan. | | | | patience. Halibut have a reputation of loving just |
| Halibut fishing in Alaska starts with finding a good | | | | about any type of bait. But, an experience angler |
| way to get out to the grounds. There are many | | | | would tell you that it depends on the bait. Herring |
| fishing packages that you can choose from. Some | | | | and octopus are favorites in Alaska. Salmon parts |
| specialize in taking you out to the best halibut | | | | can also provide a sweet treat. Ask your charter |
| ground. During the summer, halibut love to come | | | | captain what the best equipment and bait is in his |
| up from the depths. They migrate from the | | | | waters. |
| deeper winter quarters to the shallow coastal | | | | Halibut fishing in Alaska is an adventure every |
| shelf to take advantage of the feeding | | | | time. Other fish abound on these tours. Rockfish, |
| opportunities. These monster fish love to hide in | | | | salmon, cod, dogfish, octopus, and rays are often |
| depressions or right where the continental shelf | | | | caught on the hook. A good charter will include a |
| drops off. A good charter package captain will | | | | clean, comfortable boat and a genial captain. While |
| know where to find the best places to fish. | | | | gliding through the water, you will get the chance |
| Halibut fishing in Alaska continues with knowing | | | | to see whales and porpoises. Sea otters and |
| what the best equipment and bait is. These fish | | | | jellyfish are common sites as well. Some charters |
| can top out at well over fifty pounds. So the | | | | even give you a chance to view the underwater |
| tackle must be able to handle this big of a catch. | | | | world with cameras. Take your whole family and |
| These fish love to hang in shallow water. But | | | | have fun on your next Alaskan fishing adventure. |
| shallow to them is about 100 feet down. Bait rigs | | | | |