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Westport Halibut Fishing
« on: May 08, 2014, 12:34:12 PM »
Going out to westport halibut fishing for the first time with my dad and brother.

We will be fishing on the Freedom.

Any tips for catching them or on what to bring on the trip.

Thanks

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2014, 12:39:55 PM »
Don't bring any bananas.

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2014, 01:23:37 PM »
If you get seasick go get the patch!  Bounce your bait off the bottom, wait for the slight pull and set hook.  Love halibut meat but boring fishing IMHO.  Bring good rain gear and enjoy!
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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2014, 01:35:22 PM »
 :yeah:

Good rain gear, seasick pills/patch, lunch & drinks, the boat should have the rest. Oh yeah, bring your sea legs too, could be sporty out there. Have fun!
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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2014, 01:42:05 PM »
Just listen to your captain and deckhands and you should have no problem, the fish are plentiful.

If you're going sunday the forecast is looking great, you should have a good time. See you out there.


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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2014, 01:43:31 PM »
gINGER ALE IS VERY SOOTHING ON A POOPY STOMACH! :tup:

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2014, 02:43:21 PM »
Thanks for all the advice we are going out Tuesday the 12.

The pill worked last time so all probably take it again.

 




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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2014, 03:19:24 PM »
Tuesday is looking good as well. Here's a picture of my girlfriend with her first halibut she got tuesday


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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2014, 03:22:51 PM »
She's a beaut.


Nice fish also.

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2014, 05:39:30 PM »
She's a beaut.


Nice fish also.

 :yeah:   Looks like a keeper  - ah -  Both of them...


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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2014, 11:18:50 AM »
 :yeah:

Can't wait.

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2014, 11:52:25 AM »
Good luck Nape.....Firefighter4607 and I will be on the Ranger Tuesday....Weather looks good as of now, Hope it holds. Its our first times out for halibut, dreamed about it for a while, finally getting it done!!

Good luck to you too sirmissalot....

If you guys see a couple fellows crabbing off the docks that look like they don't know what they are doing, stop and say hello!
I felt like a one legged cat trying to bury a terd on a frozen pond!

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2014, 09:30:02 AM »
Good luck today guys, the weather Sunday was sweeeeeet, looks like you'll have a nice day today as well.



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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2014, 12:27:27 PM »
Good luck today guys, the weather Sunday was sweeeeeet, looks like you'll have a nice day today as well.

Good thing you didn't fish with Reid!

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2014, 01:03:29 PM »
No kidding, hopefully he learns from that little mishap.



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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #15 on: May 13, 2014, 01:12:08 PM »
I'm glad I had daddy-duty and didn't go.

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #16 on: May 13, 2014, 09:41:08 PM »
Going out to westport halibut fishing for the first time with my dad and brother.

We will be fishing on the Freedom.

Any tips for catching them or on what to bring on the trip.

Thanks

Captain Chuck on the Freedom is awesome! You will have a good time with him and his crew. The only thing you need is whatever you need to be comfortable on the water :tup:
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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #17 on: May 14, 2014, 05:41:23 AM »
No kidding, hopefully he learns from that little mishap.

What happened?

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #18 on: May 14, 2014, 07:20:56 AM »
No kidding, hopefully he learns from that little mishap.

What happened?

I'll text you.

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #19 on: May 14, 2014, 04:46:17 PM »
I saw the Freedom out on the Halibut grounds, hope all is well. We killed them Tuesday!!!
I felt like a one legged cat trying to bury a terd on a frozen pond!

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #20 on: May 15, 2014, 02:06:23 PM »
The boat caught its limit with in 2 hours for halibut and lean cod.

Had a great time couldn't have asked for a better day. :tup:

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #21 on: May 15, 2014, 04:43:10 PM »

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Re: Westport Halibut Fishing
« Reply #22 on: May 15, 2014, 05:51:34 PM »
The boat caught its limit with in 2 hours for halibut and lean cod.

Had a great time couldn't have asked for a better day. :tup:

What the heck is a "lean cod" :chuckle:
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