He adds, Some anglers tell me they quit fishing half way through the day because they get to tired to catch anymore halibut. You can catch halibut most anywhere in Alaska. But if I had to choose just one place, my favorite for big fish and numbers of fish would have to be Dutch Harbor in the Aleutians. If there s anything like a guaranteed fishery, that s it, explains Chris Batin, author of How To Catch Trophy Halibut. Guests of the Grand Aleutian Hotel enjoy first class accommodations and meals and fish aboard a fleet of six 30 to 32 foot boats with skippers who know how and where to find big butts.
Technique is so easy anyone can do it.
Lead head jigs hosting plastic scampi tails are lowered to depths ranging from 125 to 200 feet. Once on the bottom a gentle upward jigging action is soon followed by violent, hard-hitting strikes it s that easy. Limits Alaskan limits are very generous. Anglers need to plan ahead and make plenty of freezer space. While fishing with King Salmon Guides you ll likely bring home a box filled with 70 pounds of salmon fillets.