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Regional Discussions => Alaska Kayak Fishing => Topic started by: HG on June 27, 2021, 10:05:31 PM

Title: Landed my first Pacific Halibut from a kayak
Post by: HG on June 27, 2021, 10:05:31 PM

howzit everyone,

I recently bought a used Hobie from Jeff White here in AK.

Took her out on a maiden voyage to Hesketh Island this weekend. Picked up 10 and 16# Pacific Halibut this morning.

Stoked.
HG

Title: Re: Landed my first Pacific Halibut from a kayak
Post by: BentRod on June 28, 2021, 07:12:38 AM

Awesome!  Congrats!

Title: Re: Landed my first Pacific Halibut from a kayak
Post by: Nobaddays on June 28, 2021, 07:23:32 AM

Nice job.  You have already surpassed many of us as far as halibut.  Look forward to seeing what else you catch

Title: Re: Landed my first Pacific Halibut from a kayak
Post by: bogueYaker on June 28, 2021, 08:55:31 AM

If you weren't in Alaska I'd suggest that your maiden voyage ruined kayak fishing for you.

Keep doing what you're doing & keep the fish pics coming!

Title: Re: Landed my first Pacific Halibut from a kayak
Post by: YakHunter on June 28, 2021, 09:14:59 AM

On maiden voyage no less.  Great job!

Title: Re: Landed my first Pacific Halibut from a kayak
Post by: Captain Redbeard on June 28, 2021, 10:48:36 AM

Nice! I just got my first halibut from a kayak not far from there, too - just off MacDonald spit.

Title: Re: Landed my first Pacific Halibut from a kayak
Post by: Klondike Kid on June 28, 2021, 11:44:02 AM

Congrats HG on the achievement. You've broken the ice now and got slime in the boat.  That size makes great beer-batter halibut sandwiches on a toasted hamburger bun and plenty of tartar sauce.  Like mahi mahi sandwiches.

 Wait til you tie into a 40 pounder. You will swear its a hundred til you get it up.  They are one fish that gives you your money's worth on every hookup no matter their size.

Hopefully Cook Inlet prospects will improve as the summer progresses and you will be able to start raising the bar on future outings.

Title: Re: Landed my first Pacific Halibut from a kayak
Post by: Spot on June 28, 2021, 04:46:37 PM

Nice job!  It's been too long since I've felt the telltale throb of a galloping halibut.

-Mark-

Title: Re: Landed my first Pacific Halibut from a kayak
Post by: Aquaholic on June 28, 2021, 09:38:09 PM

 :o wow very nice fish!!! congrats