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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« 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!

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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« Reply #31 on: April 20, 2011, 10:48:31 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.
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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« 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?

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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« 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!
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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« 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?

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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« 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?
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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« Reply #36 on: April 23, 2011, 03:18:37 PM »
Facilities?  Pee in the woods, drink from the puddles....   :chuckle:  If you camp in my yard, there will be facilities. 

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


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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« Reply #37 on: April 23, 2011, 03:33:29 PM »
For sure the follow-along is a great idea, "follow" us :hello:


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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« Reply #38 on: April 23, 2011, 05:57:30 PM »
Facilities?  Pee in the woods, drink from the puddles....   :chuckle:  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!
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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« 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!
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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« Reply #40 on: April 27, 2011, 09:22:44 PM »
Oscar,  you are either really good or just really optimistic.   :chuckle:

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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« 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!


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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« Reply #42 on: April 28, 2011, 10:05:09 PM »
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Re: 1 month left til HALIBUT, taking reservations!!
« Reply #43 on: April 28, 2011, 10:45:40 PM »
sounds like you guys ought to have a great time...
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