| An adventure calls to you, and it's saying "Alaska | | | | need to also ensure you are clear on what is |
| Haibut Fishing". "Okay, the adventure, sounds | | | | included in the fishing charters before you book. If |
| great, but where do you start?" How do you | | | | not included in the charter cost, these are |
| even begin to make your plan for a trip like that? | | | | additional costs you will need to budget for. |
| Yes, you can see it in your minds eye, navigating | | | | You should also think about how to get your |
| the big waters, battling a Halibut the size of a barn | | | | catch back home, if that is your objective. The |
| door, tasty white fillets on the grill at the end of | | | | bag limit on halibut is two a day, 4 in possession, |
| your journey while you watch the midnight sun in | | | | with no weight limit,9 ( At this time ) which could |
| the Alaska sky. But unless you have a good | | | | amount to a substantial amount of fish. In each |
| buddy who owns a big boat and some serious | | | | Alaska fishing community there are typically one |
| fishing tackle that Alaska Halibut Fishing trip may | | | | or 2 companies focusing on shipping frozen fish |
| just have to remain in your mind - won't it? Any | | | | overnight. When looking into this option, |
| major fishing trip requires a little planning especially | | | | remember to ask if your charter can keep your |
| a fishing trip in Alaska. After all, this isn't driving to | | | | catch frozen till you are prepared to ship it home. |
| the next county for a little trout fishing. But, with | | | | If not, and other agreements cannot be made, |
| the following hints and tips, your Alaska Halibut | | | | you may wish to plan your Alaska Halibut Fishing |
| Fishing adventure just might turn that image into | | | | charter for the final days of your trip or make |
| reality. | | | | arrangements for the fish to be distributed to a |
| You first should decide where in Alaska you want | | | | mate or relative. Because halibut can weigh over |
| to go. Alaska Halibut fishing can be done along | | | | 350 pounds, heavy-action fishing rods are a good |
| most of the Alaskan coastline, from the | | | | selection. Your test line should be close to the one |
| southeast, around the Aleutian Islands all the way | | | | hundred pound test, in case you hook up with one |
| up to Nome. The Gulf of Alaska has provided | | | | of the barn doorway monsters. The choice of |
| some of the best Halibut fishing and the easiest | | | | hook you use will rely on your selection of bait. |
| access. While Homer has made its name as | | | | You will most likely find the frequently used baits |
| Halibut fishing headquarters, many towns in the | | | | are octopus and herring, though Halibut will bite on |
| Gulf offer easy of access and plenty of prime | | | | plenty of other baits. |
| Alaska Halibut fishing. Likely hot spots include | | | | Halibut can be insatiable feeders and will generally |
| Seward, Valdez, Kodiak and Cordova. If you have | | | | feed on whatever comes their way. Don't plan on |
| another spot that you are interested in visiting, call | | | | using other sport-caught fish as bait unless you |
| or visit the website of the town's Visitor's Bureau | | | | are acquainted with Alaska fishing rules and are |
| or the local Fish and Game office to find out | | | | certain you can identify the species. The Alaskan |
| about the Halibut fishing offered in and around | | | | laws are very stern on using sport-caught fish for |
| that area. | | | | bait. |
| The next thing you should decide is what time of | | | | Due to their size of Alaska Halibut, even smaller |
| year you want to go. Alaska Halibut fishing season | | | | Halibut have to be gaffed into the ship. A gaff is a |
| is open February 1st through December 31st, but | | | | long handle with a sharpened hook at the end that |
| the summer months offer some of the best | | | | is hooked into the fish to pulled into the boat. |
| Halibut fishing with the most choices of charters | | | | Gaffing will harm the Halibut ( and all other fish ) |
| available. If you're willing to travel outside of peak | | | | and catch and release fish shouldn't be gaffed. |
| vacation season, prior to Memorial Day or after | | | | Larger Halibut are sometimes brought next to the |
| Labor Day, you might be able to save some | | | | ship and shot in the head with a little handgun. If |
| money on charter costs and still catch some nice | | | | you aren't prepared for this, it might rattle the |
| Halibut. | | | | nerves of a some fisherman to see the ship |
| If you aren't visiting a chum possessing a boat | | | | captain or crew whip out a handgun and fire at |
| capable of sea excursions you'll need to plan on | | | | your prize Halibut. The weather in Alaska at all |
| booking a fishing charter. Alaska fishing charters | | | | times of the year is unpredictable. Rain on the |
| can be discovered here in the adds section and | | | | coast is kind of common in the summer months |
| other places on the web, in advertising sections of | | | | so bring along a rain suit - one that is lightweight |
| most fishing and / or Alaskan mags or by getting | | | | and straightforward to move in is mostly best. |
| a list from the Chamber of Commerce of the | | | | Have shades, a hat and sunblock ( yes, sunblock |
| city you are planning your fishing trip to. Halibut | | | | is employed in Alaska. ) with you on the ship, |
| fishing costs can range anywhere from $125.00 | | | | even if it's not bright when you head out. The |
| per person on up for a full day, depending on the | | | | weather changes quickly on the coast and you |
| time of the year, number in your party and what | | | | must be prepared for anything. Also, before |
| is supplied. (These costs can change because of | | | | leaving the dock, ensure there's a life jacket on |
| the fluctuation in fuel cost.) If there are some of | | | | board the ship for each person and that yours |
| you going Halibut fishing together, ensure that you | | | | fits you correctly. |
| indicate this when booking your fishing charter. | | | | Alaskan waters, inland and sea alike, stay |
| Charter operators earn money by the person and | | | | extremely cold across the year and safety |
| if you are on your own or your party is smaller | | | | measures can't be regarded lightly. Licenses are |
| than the maximum the charter can | | | | pretty cheap but useful as the Alaska Office of |
| accommodate, you can often predict others | | | | Fish and Game reacts severely to fishing |
| joining you unless you make agreements to pay | | | | violations. This could be enough info to get you |
| for an exclusive Alaska Halibut fishing charter. You | | | | and journey started planning your trip. |