Author Topic: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!! (Read 8561 times)

pjb3 · « **on:** April 04, 2011, 05:49:28 PM »

I'm looking to take some guys out for some big ones. I have the boat/places, just needing to help with gas $
On an average day, gas will run $150-175+ and can take 4 guys comfortably.
Gas at teh marina might be around $5 easily so...
so lets go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gasman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2011, 07:55:13 PM »

Put me down for May 6th. Got the day off all ready

bearhunter99 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2011, 07:59:29 PM »

Where do you put in?

rasbo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2011, 08:34:40 PM »

hope you guys nail them

YoterHunter · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:14:05 PM »

thanks for the offer. but im headed to the straights the 6 and 7.i do very well there. last year first fish in the boat was 82 lb.plus a 44 lb. and i like my 80 to 100 ft water.

WAcoyotehunter · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2011, 01:52:18 AM »

Quote from: bearhunter99 on April 04, 2011, 07:59:29 PM

Where do you put in?

+1 -where do i need to be and when? Thanks for a great offer!!

pjb3 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:14:06 PM »

I keep my boat in La Conner so that is where we go from

jackmaster · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2011, 06:41:38 AM »

Quote from: YoterHunter on April 04, 2011, 10:14:05 PM

thanks for the offer. but im headed to the straights the 6 and 7.i do very well there. last year first fish in the boat was 82 lb.plus a 44 lb. and i like my 80 to 100 ft water.

fishn off of protection island are you

MADMAX · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2011, 07:28:52 AM »

Or any number of places
My buddy got a nice one over 60 in 50 ft of water near the spit with me one trip

YoterHunter · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2011, 01:09:08 PM »

no green point be fishing it for years. i use to go out to 31-36 line .only cought a few out there. run to green point and come home with 1--2 fish most of the time.

robodad · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2011, 01:20:48 PM »

Quote from: YoterHunter on April 07, 2011, 01:09:08 PM

no green point be fishing it for years. i use to go out to 31-36 line .only cought a few out there. run to green point and come home with 1--2 fish most of the time.

I have fished there bunches of times and the dogfish are so thick in there when you reel one up there are at least 5-10 more follow it up to the boat, you must be jiggin or using B-2 Squids ??

YoterHunter · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2011, 01:25:10 PM »

herring and octupus. i bet ive only cought a couple dogs in all thows years .ive cought more skate and dogs at 31--36 line then all the other spots.

robodad · « **Reply #12 on:** April 07, 2011, 01:33:45 PM »

Quote from: YoterHunter on April 07, 2011, 01:25:10 PM

herring and octupus. i bet ive only cought a couple dogs in all thows years .ive cought more skate and dogs at 31--36 line then all the other spots.

I call that 31-36 the Bermuda Triangle cause every time I go there something bad happens, I got run over out there once and have had engine trouble more times then I ever wanted but only when I go out there plus its a snaggy bank and few fish. I prefer FWB but its such a long run from PA and over the Elwah bar is usually a rough SOB. I have done really well right off the hook over the years and a tiny spot off Morse Creek. We took 2 fish that won 3rd and like 23rd in the derby one year on a bank out north of GP a little ways but its soooo deep and small its really hard to fish !!

sled · « **Reply #13 on:** April 09, 2011, 10:02:33 AM »

That is a great offer! It is a possibility I could go but I dont have any gear. Is that a problem?

HOYT6.0 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 09, 2011, 10:07:54 AM »

I will be out for the opener in the straights. Im in a White/silver 22'North River in-board. If you see me stop by and say hi. Also will be on the radio. I usally fish out of anacortes head southwest towards hein. Have some decent spots I fish there. We lost one last year that was probably around 100lbs or so on the opener.

WSU · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2011, 12:16:14 PM »

I'm thinking of heading out to the straits for the first time this year. Anyone want to give me some tips? Probably a long shot to ask folks to divulge their secrets, but it can't hurt to ask.

gasman · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2011, 04:42:34 PM »

If there is ant other members that want to go on the 6th and want to ride up with me. I am in Tacoma would not maind company for the drive. Just let me know

Looking forward to the trip there Pete

ribka · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2011, 05:30:04 PM »

Quote from: gasman on April 09, 2011, 04:42:34 PM

If there is ant other members that want to go on the 6th and want to ride up with me. I am in Tacoma would not maind company for the drive. Just let me know

Looking forward to the trip there Pete

Am interested Pete for the 6th
T

gasman · « **Reply #18 on:** April 09, 2011, 05:43:05 PM »

Quote from: ribka on April 09, 2011, 05:30:04 PM

Quote from: gasman on April 09, 2011, 04:42:34 PM
If there is ant other members that want to go on the 6th and want to ride up with me. I am in Tacoma would not maind company for the drive. Just let me know

Looking forward to the trip there Pete

Am interested Pete for the 6th
T

That would be cool if you can make it over and fish with us Tom

ribka · « **Reply #19 on:** April 09, 2011, 05:56:51 PM »

Quote from: gasman on April 09, 2011, 05:43:05 PM

Quote from: ribka on April 09, 2011, 05:30:04 PM
Quote from: gasman on April 09, 2011, 04:42:34 PM
If there is ant other members that want to go on the 6th and want to ride up with me. I am in Tacoma would not maind company for the drive. Just let me know

Looking forward to the trip there Pete

Am interested Pete for the 6th
T

That would be cool if you can make it over and fish with us Tom

As long as you are prepared to be schooled in the gentleman's sport of fishing. Remember my lesson in archery elk?

gasman · « **Reply #20 on:** April 09, 2011, 06:01:29 PM »

Quote from: ribka on April 09, 2011, 05:56:51 PM

Quote from: gasman on April 09, 2011, 05:43:05 PM
Quote from: ribka on April 09, 2011, 05:30:04 PM
Quote from: gasman on April 09, 2011, 04:42:34 PM
If there is ant other members that want to go on the 6th and want to ride up with me. I am in Tacoma would not maind company for the drive. Just let me know

Looking forward to the trip there Pete

Am interested Pete for the 6th
T

That would be cool if you can make it over and fish with us Tom

As long as you are prepared to be schooled in the gentleman's sport of fishing. Remember my lesson in archery elk?

Sounds like a challenge

YoterHunter · « **Reply #21 on:** April 09, 2011, 07:35:09 PM »

hey gasman will you drive me to my spot.

gasman · « **Reply #22 on:** April 09, 2011, 09:06:35 PM »

Quote from: YoterHunter on April 09, 2011, 07:35:09 PM

hey gasman will you drive me to my spot.

Sure Dale, you point the way

brichards44 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 11, 2011, 09:06:16 PM »

Hi there,

Sent you an email, but wanted to reply to the post as well. Sounds like fun. Let me know if you have got some open rod holders.

pjb3 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2011, 05:51:05 PM »

Quote from: brichards44 on April 11, 2011, 09:06:16 PM

Hi there,

Sent you an email, but wanted to reply to the post as well. Sounds like fun. Let me know if you have got some open rod holders.

Never got a PM from ya?

brichards44 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 13, 2011, 04:27:23 PM »

OK sent the email again. If you don't get it can you try to email me and I'd love to set up a time to fish with you.

pjb3 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 13, 2011, 07:12:42 PM »

U sending e-mails or PMs? not gettting a PM from ya

will send you one

OSCAR1987 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 13, 2011, 07:22:40 PM »

We put in at Anacortes and motor around the Cattle Point at San Juan, Then we head out to the halibut hole from there. We are heading out on opening morning and have several boats that will be caravan out and chatting VHF while there...good to have buddies to get hints on rigs, bait and to brag about the catch. Also good if something happens and you need help.
Anybody going out there is welcome to tagalong in their boat and join the group. This is a good way to get out there and maintain a safety net when several miles from land! We generally stay on channel 71.

lokidog · « **Reply #28 on:** April 18, 2011, 10:08:01 AM »

Quote from: OSCAR1987 on April 13, 2011, 07:22:40 PM

We put in at Anacortes and motor around the Cattle Point at San Juan, Then we head out to the halibut hole from there. We are heading out on opening morning and have several boats that will be caravan out and chatting VHF while there...good to have buddies to get hints on rigs, bait and to brag about the catch. Also good if something happens and you need help.
Anybody going out there is welcome to tagalong in their boat and join the group. This is a good way to get out there and maintain a safety net when several miles from land! We generally stay on channel 71.

PJB or OSCAR, let me know if you have space or want a follow-along.

Ed

pjb3 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 18, 2011, 10:18:24 AM »

I'm not going on the opener but going the 6th and 7th, then next week after that

crow360 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 18, 2011, 11:40:05 AM »

Count me in If there is any room left. Pretty flexible with what days I can go and have some gear!

OSCAR1987 · « **Reply #31 on:** April 20, 2011, 10:48:31 PM »

Quote from: lokidog on April 18, 2011, 10:08:01 AM

Quote from: OSCAR1987 on April 13, 2011, 07:22:40 PM
We put in at Anacortes and motor around the Cattle Point at San Juan, Then we head out to the halibut hole from there. We are heading out on opening morning and have several boats that will be caravan out and chatting VHF while there...good to have buddies to get hints on rigs, bait and to brag about the catch. Also good if something happens and you need help.
Anybody going out there is welcome to tagalong in their boat and join the group. This is a good way to get out there and maintain a safety net when several miles from land! We generally stay on channel 71.

PJB or OSCAR, let me know if you have space or want a follow-along.

Ed

we are all about the follow along...
we love to have several more boats to follow us out and join in on the opener out past san juan island. we get a bunch of boats drifting side by side and radio smack talkin all day...just plain fun and a chance of takin home some butts
when one of us hits, we share info on baits, depth and even tighten up...where one but hits, there are always several more around.

lokidog · « **Reply #32 on:** April 20, 2011, 11:06:17 PM »

What do you guys use for bait out there? Wish I had saved some pink heads. We did pretty well with those up in AK last year. Do you have a schedule figured out yet? You launch out of Washington Park?

OSCAR1987 · « **Reply #33 on:** April 20, 2011, 11:17:50 PM »

salmon heads...check!
Washington Park....check!
Alaska Halibut experience....check!

We will put in early Thursday morning. Looking for a spot to camp on the islands that night, and hit it again Friday.

also open to suggestions!

lokidog · « **Reply #34 on:** April 20, 2011, 11:25:33 PM »

You can camp out here. I am sure we can find a place or two for some tents. James Island is a nice spot as well. Not sure if they are charging there by then.

What day is that?

Ed

OSCAR1987 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 23, 2011, 05:37:02 AM »

the night of the 5th
we have 2 tents and a little gear
is there any facilities available?

lokidog · « **Reply #36 on:** April 23, 2011, 03:18:37 PM »

Facilities? Pee in the woods, drink from the puddles....

If you camp in my yard, there will be facilities.

James Island has outhouses but no water as far as I know.

pjb3 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 23, 2011, 03:33:29 PM »

For sure the follow-along is a great idea, "follow" us

OSCAR1987 · « **Reply #38 on:** April 23, 2011, 05:57:30 PM »

Quote from: lokidog on April 23, 2011, 03:18:37 PM

Facilities? Pee in the woods, drink from the puddles.... If you camp in my yard, there will be facilities.

James Island has outhouses but no water as far as I know.

LOL
Just business as usual!

How far from the dock is your place?
I have been to Decatur only 1 time and it was nice last time. We would love to camp in the yard if you are game.
Should we bring you some beer or wine??
Is there ok for a small campfire?
I am pretty fired up to get out and catch some butts!

OSCAR1987 · « **Reply #39 on:** April 27, 2011, 07:17:49 PM »

Opening tide is EARLY!!!

If we hook up on a but day1, we have to take it back to the truck. 1 limit at a time on the boat.
2 in possession. So much for saving fuel by staying out 2 days! We will still stay out, just burn more fuel! THANKS WDFW!

lokidog · « **Reply #40 on:** April 27, 2011, 09:22:44 PM »

Oscar, you are either really good or just really optimistic.

OSCAR1987 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 28, 2011, 08:26:35 PM »

Lokidog...

Have you ever met a fisherman who was not optimistic?
I think we will have a great time, and maybe catch a couple of big halibut!
Why else spend thousands on a boat, hundreds on gas and gear and burn several honey-do's on forgiveness/ permission to go from Mrs.Oscar?
Besides...I got the spot we killed them from last year saved in my GPS!

lokidog · « **Reply #42 on:** April 28, 2011, 10:05:09 PM »

bearpaw · « **Reply #43 on:** April 28, 2011, 10:45:40 PM »

sounds like you guys ought to have a great time...

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