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Alaska Halibut Fishing Trips

If you think of giant Halibut, then Alaska is the place to go. No wonder that the Alaskans have named their native Halibuts as 'barn doors'. The largest sport-caught halibut weighed a staggering 455 pounds, and it was caught right here in Alaska. If you are not lucky enough to catch one that big, you will find a lot of 'chicken fish' that weigh between 30-85 pounds.A Alaska halibut fishing trip is all fun from the word go. There is no room for disappointment, as you cannot help but return with a prize catch.

Most sport fishermen would count the success of their fishing trip by the number of hookups, bites and runs. But not Alaskan Halibut fishing trips. Here success is counted by the number of pounds of prime fish meat that you land. And these could well be hundreds of pounds. You don't even have to be on a savvy ocean liner to get to these beauties. Even a six-passenger Alaskan charter boat can do the trick with the confluence of the right conditions. Then, every bait will naturally fall into the mouth of a large Pacific Halibut.

Alaska Halibut fishing begins rather early in the morning and promises to be a full day trip, one that is tiring as well as exhilarating. Most Halibut charters leave early in the morning. One will have to ride an hour or more into the ocean to land one of these giant beauties. Regardless of your success, the view that you will catch will be breathtaking and awe inspiring. Homer is Alaska's halibut capital. Homer is eclectic and laid back. It is a bit off the crowded cruise route and may appeal to the independent but ambitious visitor. But the journey there will be rewarded, because prime halibut meat is just waiting about 20-50 minutes from the harbor. Whales, thousands of shorebirds and white, ice-capped mountains are some other things to look out for. Seward is closer to Anchorage and you can take a gorgeous train ride to get there. The deep waters of the North Gulf Coast hold Halibuts by the ton. On the way, you will get to see sea otters, sea lions, porpoises, humpbacks and orcas. The annual silver salmon Derby is also held here in August, where you have a chance to win some good prize money.

A good part of Alaska Halibut fishing is learning to catch prime Halibut fish. The boat is usually taken to the deep waters. As the boat gently bobs on the water, about 100 feet of line is let into the water. The bait has to be allowed to jig along almost 18-22 fathoms below. If you then feel a yank on the line, your prize Halibut may juts be waiting on the other end of the line. Once the fish starts pulling gently on the bait, get prepared for battle. The bait has to be set deep in the cartilage of the fish, and the fish is now ready for the battle of its life. The secret at this stage is to keep the line TAUT. If the line becomes slack, you have lost your prize. If you try to retrieve the fish too fast, you will cut across the lip of the fish. As she struggles and runs, keep the line straight and taut. This may not all be fun, it means aching shoulders and straining back. But you won't notice all that when you are after the biggest catch of your life. As the fish is ready to come out, it will thrash around a lot. Hang on for dear life, or you may just topple overboard.

If you are looking for a big fish and to enjoy an ocean fishing experience, the Alaska Halibut fishing trip is the best choice. Just remember to pick up your fishing license before you head for the boat.