First Halibut - 2010

Decided to hit the ARW today as the weather was very nice.  Outgoing tide, no wind, no waves.  Met up with Duane at the launch, was expecting to go out solo, but definetely better with another NCKA'r.  Drifted towards the bridge, on the far side of the main channel Duane picked up a halibut.  A short time later he picked up a striper.  I was feeling left out, but when we were repositioning for another drift I got my halibut.  I had it up close two times, both resulted in hard runs.  The third time though I was able to get my gaff into it.  Unfortunately that was it for us - another hard day at the office.

Sounds like a pretty good day out on the bay. Congrats

dam martin your having a hellava year! live bait?dead bait?

thats a healthy looking hali right there! good work!

Right on fellas... I'm looking forward to another great but year.

Freddie

Is it halibut season already?  Wow, good job.

HB

nice fish Martin and Duane. Im planning on giving it a whirl tomorrow. BTW Mikes Bait says they have lotsa shiners if you cant make bait. Opens @ 7.

Good job Boys! Sorry I couldn't get my radio to pick up what you were saying to me. I could tell you were talking, just not what you said, other than "No fish", but that must have been before the action.

thanks sharky for the bait info

Crockeeteer - I heard you, but I guess my radio is not that strong.
Baitnbeer - Standard old halibut rig with (GUESS WHAT) plain ole' anchovie

here are some pics that I had taken, not that great but all I had was a cellphone
but glad to get the first halibut of the year out of the way.

I was nice to have some company out there today thought it was a solo trip
thanks for coming out marten good fishing with you

Thanks for the report you two. Looks like a smooth and productive day at Alameda. Cant wait to break the ice this season. Nice fish. Duane did you make bait?

was thinking Halibut today as I paddled in from my troll on the salmon grounds.

Nice fish guy

Congrat you 2 for the early season Halibuts!  Thank you both for the reports and pictures.

I allways make bait for halibut

Thanks for the report you two. Looks like a smooth and productive day at Alameda. Cant wait to break the ice this season. Nice fish. Duane did you make bait?