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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: lhrbull on February 27, 2016, 04:54:38 PM

Title: alaska salmon and halibut
Post by: lhrbull on February 27, 2016, 04:54:38 PM: would LIKE TO TAKE MY WIFE FISHING up there but there are so many to choice from it is rather confusing any recommendatios
Title: Re: alaska salmon and halibut
Post by: Da stump on February 27, 2016, 04:59:53 PM: You end up paying for what you get, a lot of the lesser expensive charters only go out to grounds and get butts from 15-25 lbs. If you can hook into a long haul or overnighter you stand a greater chance to hook a really nice one. IMHO :)
Title: Re: alaska salmon and halibut
Post by: lhrbull on February 27, 2016, 05:06:15 PM: would you have a reccomndation
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Post by: 3boys on February 27, 2016, 05:13:50 PM: I have been going to Alaska for 20+ years and have fished several ok places. To me nothing beats Sitka fishing with http://islandviewcharters.com/. His lodge is top notch and the captains are the cream of the crop. Nothing like sitting in one of those hot tubs after fishing with a growler from the Baranof Brewing company. We always come home with plenty of fish and a great variety.
Title: Re: alaska salmon and halibut
Post by: Chase2008 on February 27, 2016, 06:24:31 PM: Reel Class Charters out of Sitka. Derek Floyd is the owner operator. Runs 6 boats I think. He will put you on fish guaranteed. Great operation. Highly recommended.
Title: Re: alaska salmon and halibut
Post by: vandeman17 on February 27, 2016, 06:34:09 PM: Quote from: Chase2008 on February 27, 2016, 06:24:31 PM
Reel Class Charters out of Sitka. Derek Floyd is the owner operator. Runs 6 boats I think. He will put you on fish guaranteed. Great operation. Highly recommended.

I agree. Been out with them twice and had a great time both times
Title: Re: alaska salmon and halibut
Post by: Chase2008 on February 27, 2016, 06:56:01 PM: Forgot To add the Derek is a local Washingtonian as well
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Post by: fishnfur on February 27, 2016, 06:57:42 PM: I took a Navy tug out of Adak for a day of fishing back in the '90s - a moral, welfare, and recreation cruise of sorts. I caught a hundred pounder out in big seas.

My recommendation - join the Navy and see what happens. Have fun!
Title: Re: alaska salmon and halibut
Post by: Alaskan on February 27, 2016, 07:00:20 PM: Pro-fish-n-sea charters out of Seward is awesome! If they are full, you could try Saltwater Safari out of Seward as well
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Post by: Kit Carson on February 28, 2016, 07:57:46 PM: Tanaku Lodge-Elfin Cove
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Post by: fishngamereaper on February 29, 2016, 05:13:49 AM: Prince of Whales Sport fishing. Rob is a great guy. And you are fishing mostly protected waters around Craig.
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Post by: aldal on March 01, 2016, 07:15:14 PM: Go with IslandView out of Sitka. I have been going there for around 10 years now. They have a great lodge that I'm sure your wife would like. And what 3boys said, nice hot tub. They even give you a car for your stay. Just me but the 20 to 40 pound halibut is better eating than the bigger ones.
No I don't work for them. Island view is just a class act.

Al
Title: Re: alaska salmon and halibut
Post by: klickman on March 07, 2016, 11:37:11 AM: Alaska is a big State with more fishing opportunities than you could fish in a lifetime. Where and when is the starting pt when planning for an Alaskan outing.
Title: Re: alaska salmon and halibut
Post by: lhrbull on March 08, 2016, 04:27:14 AM: thanks for all the help but found out yesterday have to have shoulder surgery so no Alaska trip this year
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Post by: fisheral87 on March 08, 2016, 08:01:38 AM: ReelClass w/Derek Floyd would be a great choice.

While I agree there is a lot of opportunity in Alaska overall, southeast is a great family destination due to the availability of quality saltwater fishing in protected or semi protected water and the variety of activities beyond fishing.

Once you get that shoulder sorted feel free to reach out if you want a more in depth discussion on Sitka. I spent four years up there working for a different outfit.

Al
Title: Re: alaska salmon and halibut
Post by: TeacherMan on March 10, 2016, 11:47:13 AM: I LOVE Seward... I spend 10-14 days out there every year with my buddy in our own boat. BUT his family owned the first charter service out of Seward years and years ago, since then they have sold and he is now a state patrol. With that said if you get of of the boats out of Seward that head all the way over to the straights around Montague you will kick butt on nice fish! Its a long run but they do it on daily trips. We take our boat clear over there even. We haul gas, 73 miles each way! But we average 40-60 lb butts with bigger ones often and most important HUGE ling! Like bigger than anything you can imagine from WA lol... Smallest last year we kept was 54 lbs biggest 70!!! Couple side notes, I really really don't like Homer, bigger butts, slower fishing, very few ling without running to areas just for them and they are very limited. If you want just butts check out Valdez. Seward is the all around fishery!

Good luck!
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Post by: PolarBear on March 10, 2016, 11:56:29 AM: My in-laws lodge and the one that I worked at. Top notched fishing and accommodations.
http://alaskasbestlodge.com/
Also my cousin runs a charter out of Sitka. Ask for Jesse Graham on the FV Auk. at Big Blue Charters. The guy knows his stuff! https://www.facebook.com/Big-Blue-Charters-152902691484640/?pnref=lhc
http://www.bigbluecharters.com/
Title: Re: alaska salmon and halibut
Post by: lhrbull on February 15, 2017, 08:06:25 PM: bump