Halibut - can you really catch halibut

From a kayak safely?  Do you have to anchor? What to I need to know?

The simple answer to your question:



Yes, you can catch them safely!

Anchoring is never really a good idea for any ocean application unless you're using a kelp stringer in relatively shallow water in an area protected from swells.  There is quite a wealth of knowledge developing on this site.  The search function is a great place to start.  If you have specific questions, fire away!

Maybe?

The biggest one most of us know of off a kayak went 183lbs.

People also catch sharks tuna and other large species such as marlin and sailfish too.

Maybe?

Damn it that is sexy! I want one too!

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I ask cause I'm really thinking about going to NB during the halibut opener.  And I have heard it can be kinda crazy and I just want to be safe while I catch fish.

Targeting halibut out of Neah Bay doesn't exactly fall in the "beginner-friendly" category in my humble opinion.  That place can be pretty unpredictable and dangerous as far as conditions go. 

I was wondering where the halibut fishing is done.  I think I'm good in front of the breakwater and probably on the other side of waddah island... if the halibut fishing is done out in the "ocean proper", well... that will probably be beyond my comfort level.  After reading lot of the posts and talking to some friends familiar with the bay I would probably just be fishing for ling and rockfish and hopefully get a halibut on accident.  

Howdy. FYI I got my butt off the Twin rivers area last year in around 200-240'. It was probably about 2 miles out. Keep an eye out for tides/current, swells/wind waves and if it starts to get rough(wind tends to pu in late morn to afternoon) head in right away if your comfort level is being challenged. Get in close, find some structure and ling fish. Best of luck. Check with Ohbryant. He knows exactly where that area is.

Thanks fishnet - it is ohbryants fault in picking up a yak today. I'm the newbie he took out last. I'm trying to convince. Him to go with me.

Yes you can. Although, using a skiing analogy I'd give it a difficulty of black diamond. You can get lucky and dodge several bullets but the odds are stacked against us in kayaks. Between wx, ocean tide and conditions, current and wind it can get ugly fast. Not to mention the size and unrelenting characteristics of PacButts. While we're all stoked to get fish let's keep it in perspective and be safe. Mother hen rant.. out!

Thanks Momma! Good to keep things in perspective.
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