Seiku halibut

[fishngamereaper]

Plotter is set on NM, on a smooth day you travel less than on a rough day. I was just going by my average NM per trip.

Some days it varies by a couple miles.

If your just looking straight line miles than ya, its close to 60 as a crow flies.

Hopefully part of the quota doesn't end up in Westport. Mainly because Im selfish and like fishing Halibut when salmon is open on the north coast. Last year we had some epic trips.

[baldopepper]

You guys are probably more accurate on the distance. I'm on my son inlaws boat and I think he tells me lower milage to keep me happier. I do know couple of his charter skipper friends stopped by and both mentioned neah was 14 miles and I know tatoosh is still a ways beyond that. We did ki kick back quite a few small butts trying to get some size, but still settled for some decent but not big fish

[Kola16]

Plotter is set on NM, on a smooth day you travel less than on a rough day. I was just going by my average NM per trip.

Some days it varies by a couple miles.

If your just looking straight line miles than ya, its close to 60 as a crow flies.

Hopefully part of the quota doesn't end up in Westport. Mainly because Im selfish and like fishing Halibut when salmon is open on the north coast. Last year we had some epic trips.

Oh yes. Units matter for sure. In my mind I jumped straight to miles I agree on the quota situation! Salmon and halibut days are the best hands down!

You guys are probably more accurate on the distance. I'm on my son inlaws boat and I think he tells me lower milage to keep me happier. I do know couple of his charter skipper friends stopped by and both mentioned neah was 14 miles and I know tatoosh is still a ways beyond that. We did ki kick back quite a few small butts trying to get some size, but still settled for some decent but not big fish

I do that all the time to anyone in my boat...except I do the opposite. Tell them that it's longer and watch their faces droop

[metlhead]

Pounds wise, what seems to be the kick back/keep threshold right now in the various MA4 spots?

[baldopepper]

Didn't weigh any, but guessing average keeper around 25 lbs. Looking at the few others on the dock(charters both limited their people also)  that seemed to be about the average keeper size, didn't see any of real size.

[DUCKDUDE]

We fished SW corner on Thursday and i would say the average was 25-30#'s.  Fished inside at pillar Point on Saturday and got three by noon with the biggest being 70#.  Fish checker at Van Ripers said it was the biggest he had see all season.  Plus it was awesome not running a million miles.

[metlhead]

What is the status of the ramp? Did the state ever pick up the ramps and parking?

[Kola16]

What is the status of the ramp? Did the state ever pick up the ramps and parking?

Never noticed any problems with the ramp in the years I have been fishing there? Parking is "fun" though at times

[fishngamereaper]

What is the status of the ramp? Did the state ever pick up the ramps and parking?

Ramp is same as always. Rough and usable.

The land transfer has not gone through yet. Maybe if it did they would finally dredge and improve the ramps...but doubtful..

[Huntin Hounds]

I will be going to Sekiu for the first time in June. Hopefully there is some halibut quota still left for our trip. We will be staying at Van Ripers and mooring the boat at their docks. When I got my reservations they said Mason's has fuel but it sounds like a pain to get. Can someone tell me what to expect for refueling the boat or should I just bring several gas cans? I have an 80 gallon tank in my boat but I wasn't planning on running 60 miles out. Is that how far you guys normally go?

[NRA4LIFE]

We ran out about 50 from Sekiu.  But there are closer spots, just not as productive.

[fishngamereaper]

You don't have to run 50-60 miles..

There a hali right in front of the bay .or east towards PA or west as far as you can travel.

Their will be quota left..

If you fuel mid morning to mid day normally not a huge line.

Or you can pull the boat and trailer fuel it at different spots in town ...I would avoid the gas can to the boat scenario..the Marina owner's frown upon that...

[Huntin Hounds]

Thanks for the replies. We will just get in line for the gas docks, that seems the easiest. If the weather is decent we might run out a ways and do some exploring. Ever have any problems leaving your boat moored and stuff going missing?

[MADMAX]

Thanks for the replies. We will just get in line for the gas docks, that seems the easiest. If the weather is decent we might run out a ways and do some exploring. Ever have any problems leaving your boat moored and stuff going missing?

Mostly at Neah bay you get the theft, but who knows nowadays
if you cant live without it, lock it up or take it to your camp or motel
 

[metlhead]

Made the run out today. Fished around the corner and south, pretty shallow. 3 limits of various rocks, all our lings, and my wife caught her first halibut  23lbs. Fiasco at the ramp taking out with some old fella ramming two boats and screaming profanities. Almost nailed my boat, but got a good shove off.