Post by: monster on February 12, 2014, 03:27:49 PM
Does anyone have any info on a guide or area to book a trip
Thanks for any help
Post by: jackmaster on February 12, 2014, 03:43:11 PM
Post by: Mfowl on February 12, 2014, 08:32:55 PM
Post by: bullcanyon on February 12, 2014, 08:49:11 PM
Post by: Come Get Some on February 13, 2014, 04:44:52 AM
Tuna is alot of fun as well. The weather is usuallly nicer and there is no season or limit.
My charter is Epic Fishing Adventures. If you are looking for TUna fishing PM me and I will give you the details or look up my website Epic-Fishing adventures.com
Post by: monster on February 13, 2014, 05:13:52 PM
on a Tuesday
Post by: Bullkllr on February 13, 2014, 05:28:39 PM
thanks for all the info. unfortunately neah bay was all booked . So Westport here I come. Booked a trip on a 6 man boat
on a Tuesday
That may not be a bad thing. I've never done a 'but trip at Westport but have always wanted to. From what I have seen and heard, average size is best on the coast most years. Quota is smaller, so not many days to fish. Hotspots Ive heard are small, but productive. Should be a great trip. :tup:
Post by: sirmissalot on February 13, 2014, 05:32:10 PM
I prefer the neah bay or Lapush fishery, but I'll be fishing out of Westport this year. Fishing sometimes is slower, but it's an hour and a half from home instead of four or more. Still pretty easy to get limits. Halibut is certainly a lot of work but I'm not sure I'd say it isn't any fun, and I sure as heck wouldn't prefer to buy it from the store... Although I'm sure it is cheaper especially for me as a boat owner.
Post by: BigD on February 13, 2014, 06:31:04 PM
Post by: Forks on February 13, 2014, 07:44:01 PM
thanks for all the info. unfortunately neah bay was all booked . So Westport here I come. Booked a trip on a 6 man boatGet ready to reel one up from 700'. The last couple seasons the fleet fishes a spot up north and as soon as your bait hits bottom, you have one on. Enjoy the fresh fish and don't make the mistake of giving it away.
on a Tuesday
Post by: sirmissalot on February 14, 2014, 10:08:18 AM
No kidding there. All the halibut fishing I have done out of westport has been 7-800ft :yike:
Post by: LndShrk on February 14, 2014, 10:18:17 AM
It isn't that much fun. Drop a 4lb weight down 500+' and jig it until a chunk of dead weight grabs it. Play it for a couple minutes than real up said dead weight 500+'. I love to eat halibut, but if it wasn't for my uncle I doubt I'd ever do it again. Costco has good deals on it once in awhile and even not on sale it's dam near cheaper. Take a tuna trip instead. You'll have more fun.
We catch all ours in less than 200' of water with 2lbs of lead or less. :tup: :hello:
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Post by: Mtn.Ghost on February 15, 2014, 01:55:18 AM
I agree on Jambo's, he's a great captain with an awesome reputation.
I prefer the neah bay or Lapush fishery, but I'll be fishing out of Westport this year. Fishing sometimes is slower, but it's an hour and a half from home instead of four or more. Still pretty easy to get limits. Halibut is certainly a lot of work but I'm not sure I'd say it isn't any fun, and I sure as heck wouldn't prefer to buy it from the store... Although I'm sure it is cheaper especially for me as a boat owner.
:yeah: Jambo is the way to go for sure!!! Mike is an awesome captain that truly loves to fish and his boat the Malia Ki is a first rate top notch vessel I believe its a 38' delta that has been re powered with brand new dual diesel cat engine in the last few years, it's fast and he gets you on the fishing grounds fast so no wasted time motoring out. He mainly fishes about 20 -30 miles out of neah bay. He is a straight shooter and if the halibut fishing is slow he will usually give customers the option of going to the ling cod beds for non stop ling slay'n. The last time we were out with him he gave us the option but we decided we came for halibut so stuck with that plan and it turned out we slayed the butt's. The other good thing I like about jambo's is its a six pack only boat no more than six fishermen so you get a good quality fishing trip and great attention from his deck hand as well as mike himself. Also most of the fishing is 150' to 300' with light to medium tackle so your not jigging a 4# cannon ball lol. He works the boat to get the fish and knows his business out on the grounds......Go Jambo!!!!! :tup:
Post by: bearpaw on February 15, 2014, 02:24:28 AM
Post by: Mtn.Ghost on February 15, 2014, 03:50:27 AM
Post by: bearpaw on February 15, 2014, 03:59:53 AM
Post by: Mtn.Ghost on February 15, 2014, 04:10:01 AM
What does he charge for halibut?
No tuna fishing with jambo. He has some different fishing trip combos offered now check out his site here.
I would do the canada ling cod halibut combo since the U.S. dates are so limited or the U.S. deep water ling and rock fish. The ling fishing is nothing short of epic.
www.jambossportfishing.com (http://www.jambossportfishing.com)
Post by: Mtn.Ghost on February 15, 2014, 04:32:08 AM
http://fishonfreedom.com (http://fishonfreedom.com)
Post by: bullcanyon on February 15, 2014, 06:21:56 AM
Post by: Come Get Some on February 15, 2014, 07:43:10 AM
Epic Fishing Adventures
Post by: Forks on February 15, 2014, 07:46:11 AM
I may have to try jambo for halibut, does he do tuna trips too?Bearpaw, For a tuna trip I would book with two guys, Jim (come get some) on this board, or Mark Coleman All Rivers & Saltwater Charters. If you can't get on with Jim when your want, Mark will be running 3 boats out of Westport during primetime.
Post by: Mtn.Ghost on February 15, 2014, 10:09:19 AM
Be honest now landshark. Most trips in the straight result in a day of pounding bottom for a couple bites. At least that's what almost everyone I've ever talked to about it has said. I do know one guy that seems to do well, but he's the only one I've seen that has consistent luck. We go out in the big pond and have a fish on in almost immediately after hitting bottom. I just have too many may trips with 3 hour runs to fish in water you could barely stand up in and than an equal return trip for one fish. Unless you want to stay out and pound for lings.
Fishing is good if you know what your doing. If you pound the ground all day most days and rarely encounter fish your doing something wrong or not fishing the proper environment/habitat. Just because you go out in the straight or off the coast and deep six some gear and don't catch fish doesn't mean they aren't there. True story halibut and ling cod have to be located and that takes knowing what to look for and experience and how to properly fish the conditions and timing. Some guys have it some don't :tung: :chuckle:
Post by: bullcanyon on February 15, 2014, 02:15:03 PM
Post by: Mtn.Ghost on February 15, 2014, 02:45:12 PM
Post by: ML_Hunter on February 18, 2014, 10:07:41 PM
Never been halibut fishing I know time is running out fast to book a trip
Does anyone have any info on a guide or area to book a trip
Thanks for any help
Funny, I was thinking of a halibut trip this afternoon and was going to post the same question. Never been, but my dad and I have always wanted to do one.
Post by: LndShrk on February 18, 2014, 11:11:12 PM
Be honest now landshark. Most trips in the straight result in a day of pounding bottom for a couple bites. At least that's what almost everyone I've ever talked to about it has said. I do know one guy that seems to do well, but he's the only one I've seen that has consistent luck. We go out in the big pond and have a fish on in almost immediately after hitting bottom. I just have too many may trips with 3 hour runs to fish in water you could barely stand up in and than an equal return trip for one fish. Unless you want to stay out and pound for lings.
Jackalope can attest to my success rate.
I agree the big pond will produce many more fish. No question about that. Bottom line for me is that I am still eating Hali and I did not have to go 500 ft down.
I can even watch them on the gopro. :chuckle:
http://youtu.be/ppKmimAOLmA (http://youtu.be/ppKmimAOLmA)
Post by: Come Get Some on February 19, 2014, 05:10:57 AM
Never been halibut fishing I know time is running out fast to book a trip
Does anyone have any info on a guide or area to book a trip
Thanks for any help
Funny, I was thinking of a halibut trip this afternoon and was going to post the same question. Never been, but my dad and I have always wanted to do one.
Captain Bill Brux out of Lapush still has a few openings 360-640-2321. It is a great time. You also get a limit of nice lings the same day.
Post by: jackmaster on February 19, 2014, 06:30:25 AM
we have a couple holes on the inside that ar 80 to 150 ft and we do real well on butts, lings and true cod, best part is we dont have to use alot of weight to get down to catch them either, we have lost a couple here and there from using lite gear and the friggin sea lions though :tup:Be honest now landshark. Most trips in the straight result in a day of pounding bottom for a couple bites. At least that's what almost everyone I've ever talked to about it has said. I do know one guy that seems to do well, but he's the only one I've seen that has consistent luck. We go out in the big pond and have a fish on in almost immediately after hitting bottom. I just have too many may trips with 3 hour runs to fish in water you could barely stand up in and than an equal return trip for one fish. Unless you want to stay out and pound for lings.
Jackalope can attest to my success rate.
I agree the big pond will produce many more fish. No question about that. Bottom line for me is that I am still eating Hali and I did not have to go 500 ft down.
I can even watch them on the gopro. :chuckle:
http://youtu.be/ppKmimAOLmA (http://youtu.be/ppKmimAOLmA)