Anchor Point Salt (5/29/11)- Small halibut, no kings

Anchor Point Saltwater May 29, 2011




Early start at 6am since winds were supposed to pick up in the afternoon.  During the low morning slack the bite was on fairly solidly for everything but Kings.  Pulled up 6 halibut.  Too bad they were all small. Kept one for an eater, maybe 10 or 12 pounds.  Gotta keep the other one open just in case the big one strikes. 

Saw a dozen boats or more fishing near me.  I only saw one boat hook a fish and even then they released it at the boat before I could see how big it was.  No one I spoke to had a king, but everybody limited out on halibut.

My morning GPS track says I traveled about 5.5 miles.  Yeah some of it was drifting, but most of it was paddling against a current! 

Afternoon high slack was pretty dead.  Waves built to 3 ft or more and it was a rodeo for a while on the Yak.  Not unsafe until you got broadside unhooking an Irish Lord.

Had a blast, nothing notable but just banking the hours until I hammer the big one!!

Ha ha...that was funny...maybe shin guards next time? 

Really enjoy your videos!

Haha, greag vid. Two cameras...love the setup!

Another great report.  Keep them coming y'all.

Hey Mr. "Ow, that was my leg",   

Looks like a nice time of the water.  Does your fish club glow in the dark?  I have one just like it.  I get a lot of slack from the guys for having a "12 inch glow in the dark ...".  You're the only other person I've seen with a similar club.

-Allen

Cool vid.  Too bad they were all smaller sized fish.

Is Anchor Point somewhere near the Anchor River? 

I love the whole.....Ow!.....Ow!.....Ow!

Funny, but at least you got some nice fish.

Yes sir, that is a glow in the dark clubbing special!  I thought I might need it when I try more night fishing experiment. Not sure exactly what the fish feels but it was a nice and solid WHACK on my shins!  I like my 12 inch glow in the dark...uh...uh..whatever....

And yes, Anchor Point is the community that sits on Anchor River near Homer.  I typically fish North of Anchor River due to the fishing restrictions around the mouth of the Anchor River.

And yes, Anchor Point is the community that sits on Anchor River near Homer.  I typically fish North of Anchor River due to the fishing restrictions around the mouth of the Anchor River.

I love that area.  I was up there 2 summers ago and I can't wait to get back...someday.