Today was our halibut charter and we beach launched out of Anchor Point. If you never seen or experienced a beach launch in Alaska I recommend you YouTube search it, its a trip! We launched at 8:00 am (however it was a 5:00 am wake up, prep, eat and then drive), and we got to the fishing grounds at about 8:35 after launching. The tide was ripping initially, we used 6 lb lead weights and size MONSTER hooks (see pics as I have no idea what the real size was). The bite was hot the whole time, it didn’t take more than a minute or two, and sometimes less, to get hooked up. We caught and released many fish, waiting for larger or smaller fish. The limit is 2 per person with one 28” or under and one over 28”. So if it was under 36” we’d release it to keep something larger, 28” or under we kept it. We caught several large “grey Cod” and they were released, and even a fair sized octopus.
We did limit, we were done fishing at 11:30 am and I got a bonus as the captain had me drive the boat back while he cleaned the fish (I was honored as I don’t let just anybody drive my boat and mines a dingy compared to his).
What a day, what an experience, the weather and sea conditions were perfect.
Tomorrow we’re back at the river fishing for sockeyes!
The guys, Joe C, Jim, Joe H, me, Tommy D, Rick
Tommy D with 2, Captain says he got 2 because he didn’t know he already had one on! 😂
Bycatch! Captain says he’s never had that happen
Grey Cod
Our view
Alaskan “beach pigeons” (Bald Eagles)
Temp captain!
The largest 6 of 12 fish, largest was 51”, 65 lbs.
Our freezer of filets after 2 days in Alaska!
Sport
Loc: Sacramento county north. California
40GRIT wrote:
Today was our halibut charter and we beach launched out of Anchor Point. If you never seen or experienced a beach launch in Alaska I recommend you YouTube search it, its a trip! We launched at 8:00 am (however it was a 5:00 am wake up, prep, eat and then drive), and we got to the fishing grounds at about 8:35 after launching. The tide was ripping initially, we used 6 lb lead weights and size MONSTER hooks (see pics as I have no idea what the real size was). The bite was hot the whole time, it didn’t take more than a minute or two, and sometimes less, to get hooked up. We caught and released many fish, waiting for larger or smaller fish. The limit is 2 per person with one 28” or under and one over 28”. So if it was under 36” we’d release it to keep something larger, 28” or under we kept it. We caught several large “grey Cod” and they were released, and even a fair sized octopus.
We did limit, we were done fishing at 11:30 am and I got a bonus as the captain had me drive the boat back while he cleaned the fish (I was honored as I don’t let just anybody drive my boat and mines a dingy compared to his).
What a day, what an experience, the weather and sea conditions were perfect.
Tomorrow we’re back at the river fishing for sockeyes!
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That's a wonderful trip 40.
flyguy
Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
40GRIT wrote:
Today was our halibut charter and we beach launched out of Anchor Point. If you never seen or experienced a beach launch in Alaska I recommend you YouTube search it, its a trip! We launched at 8:00 am (however it was a 5:00 am wake up, prep, eat and then drive), and we got to the fishing grounds at about 8:35 after launching. The tide was ripping initially, we used 6 lb lead weights and size MONSTER hooks (see pics as I have no idea what the real size was). The bite was hot the whole time, it didn’t take more than a minute or two, and sometimes less, to get hooked up. We caught and released many fish, waiting for larger or smaller fish. The limit is 2 per person with one 28” or under and one over 28”. So if it was under 36” we’d release it to keep something larger, 28” or under we kept it. We caught several large “grey Cod” and they were released, and even a fair sized octopus.
We did limit, we were done fishing at 11:30 am and I got a bonus as the captain had me drive the boat back while he cleaned the fish (I was honored as I don’t let just anybody drive my boat and mines a dingy compared to his).
What a day, what an experience, the weather and sea conditions were perfect.
Tomorrow we’re back at the river fishing for sockeyes!
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Two very good days, that is quite a start, how were the waves? The beach launch is quite a trip in itself. Didn't the captain have a boat boy or was he cleaning fish too? What town are you staying in?
40GRIT wrote:
Today was our halibut charter and we beach launched out of Anchor Point. If you never seen or experienced a beach launch in Alaska I recommend you YouTube search it, its a trip! We launched at 8:00 am (however it was a 5:00 am wake up, prep, eat and then drive), and we got to the fishing grounds at about 8:35 after launching. The tide was ripping initially, we used 6 lb lead weights and size MONSTER hooks (see pics as I have no idea what the real size was). The bite was hot the whole time, it didn’t take more than a minute or two, and sometimes less, to get hooked up. We caught and released many fish, waiting for larger or smaller fish. The limit is 2 per person with one 28” or under and one over 28”. So if it was under 36” we’d release it to keep something larger, 28” or under we kept it. We caught several large “grey Cod” and they were released, and even a fair sized octopus.
We did limit, we were done fishing at 11:30 am and I got a bonus as the captain had me drive the boat back while he cleaned the fish (I was honored as I don’t let just anybody drive my boat and mines a dingy compared to his).
What a day, what an experience, the weather and sea conditions were perfect.
Tomorrow we’re back at the river fishing for sockeyes!
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Another awesome day Denny. Beautiful fish and pictures,thanks for sharing.
40GRIT wrote:
Today was our halibut charter and we beach launched out of Anchor Point. If you never seen or experienced a beach launch in Alaska I recommend you YouTube search it, its a trip! We launched at 8:00 am (however it was a 5:00 am wake up, prep, eat and then drive), and we got to the fishing grounds at about 8:35 after launching. The tide was ripping initially, we used 6 lb lead weights and size MONSTER hooks (see pics as I have no idea what the real size was). The bite was hot the whole time, it didn’t take more than a minute or two, and sometimes less, to get hooked up. We caught and released many fish, waiting for larger or smaller fish. The limit is 2 per person with one 28” or under and one over 28”. So if it was under 36” we’d release it to keep something larger, 28” or under we kept it. We caught several large “grey Cod” and they were released, and even a fair sized octopus.
We did limit, we were done fishing at 11:30 am and I got a bonus as the captain had me drive the boat back while he cleaned the fish (I was honored as I don’t let just anybody drive my boat and mines a dingy compared to his).
What a day, what an experience, the weather and sea conditions were perfect.
Tomorrow we’re back at the river fishing for sockeyes!
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That is truly gorgeous and amazing catches!! Lucky you!
saw1
Loc: nor cal Windsor
40GRIT wrote:
Today was our halibut charter and we beach launched out of Anchor Point. If you never seen or experienced a beach launch in Alaska I recommend you YouTube search it, its a trip! We launched at 8:00 am (however it was a 5:00 am wake up, prep, eat and then drive), and we got to the fishing grounds at about 8:35 after launching. The tide was ripping initially, we used 6 lb lead weights and size MONSTER hooks (see pics as I have no idea what the real size was). The bite was hot the whole time, it didn’t take more than a minute or two, and sometimes less, to get hooked up. We caught and released many fish, waiting for larger or smaller fish. The limit is 2 per person with one 28” or under and one over 28”. So if it was under 36” we’d release it to keep something larger, 28” or under we kept it. We caught several large “grey Cod” and they were released, and even a fair sized octopus.
We did limit, we were done fishing at 11:30 am and I got a bonus as the captain had me drive the boat back while he cleaned the fish (I was honored as I don’t let just anybody drive my boat and mines a dingy compared to his).
What a day, what an experience, the weather and sea conditions were perfect.
Tomorrow we’re back at the river fishing for sockeyes!
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WOW ! That's all I can say Denny. What an honor to be ask to pilot the boat. Congrats all the way around.
The weather looks gorgeous also.
Thanks for all the pics. What a wonderful trip.
Gordon
Loc: Charleston South Carolina
40GRIT wrote:
Today was our halibut charter and we beach launched out of Anchor Point. If you never seen or experienced a beach launch in Alaska I recommend you YouTube search it, its a trip! We launched at 8:00 am (however it was a 5:00 am wake up, prep, eat and then drive), and we got to the fishing grounds at about 8:35 after launching. The tide was ripping initially, we used 6 lb lead weights and size MONSTER hooks (see pics as I have no idea what the real size was). The bite was hot the whole time, it didn’t take more than a minute or two, and sometimes less, to get hooked up. We caught and released many fish, waiting for larger or smaller fish. The limit is 2 per person with one 28” or under and one over 28”. So if it was under 36” we’d release it to keep something larger, 28” or under we kept it. We caught several large “grey Cod” and they were released, and even a fair sized octopus.
We did limit, we were done fishing at 11:30 am and I got a bonus as the captain had me drive the boat back while he cleaned the fish (I was honored as I don’t let just anybody drive my boat and mines a dingy compared to his).
What a day, what an experience, the weather and sea conditions were perfect.
Tomorrow we’re back at the river fishing for sockeyes!
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Great report and pictures. Thanks GRIT. Thats a wild boat launch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JikiTPg7Rmk
Wow!!! That's a great day of catching, again!!! Beautiful fish!
Looks like quite the experience. Tractors used to go fishing even.
40GRIT wrote:
Today was our halibut charter and we beach launched out of Anchor Point. If you never seen or experienced a beach launch in Alaska I recommend you YouTube search it, its a trip! We launched at 8:00 am (however it was a 5:00 am wake up, prep, eat and then drive), and we got to the fishing grounds at about 8:35 after launching. The tide was ripping initially, we used 6 lb lead weights and size MONSTER hooks (see pics as I have no idea what the real size was). The bite was hot the whole time, it didn’t take more than a minute or two, and sometimes less, to get hooked up. We caught and released many fish, waiting for larger or smaller fish. The limit is 2 per person with one 28” or under and one over 28”. So if it was under 36” we’d release it to keep something larger, 28” or under we kept it. We caught several large “grey Cod” and they were released, and even a fair sized octopus.
We did limit, we were done fishing at 11:30 am and I got a bonus as the captain had me drive the boat back while he cleaned the fish (I was honored as I don’t let just anybody drive my boat and mines a dingy compared to his).
What a day, what an experience, the weather and sea conditions were perfect.
Tomorrow we’re back at the river fishing for sockeyes!
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What an awesome trip you’re experiencing! You’re a lucky guy to be able to go on such a cool adventure! Keep us posted! And congratulations to all you guys on great success!
40GRIT wrote:
Today was our halibut charter and we beach launched out of Anchor Point. If you never seen or experienced a beach launch in Alaska I recommend you YouTube search it, its a trip! We launched at 8:00 am (however it was a 5:00 am wake up, prep, eat and then drive), and we got to the fishing grounds at about 8:35 after launching. The tide was ripping initially, we used 6 lb lead weights and size MONSTER hooks (see pics as I have no idea what the real size was). The bite was hot the whole time, it didn’t take more than a minute or two, and sometimes less, to get hooked up. We caught and released many fish, waiting for larger or smaller fish. The limit is 2 per person with one 28” or under and one over 28”. So if it was under 36” we’d release it to keep something larger, 28” or under we kept it. We caught several large “grey Cod” and they were released, and even a fair sized octopus.
We did limit, we were done fishing at 11:30 am and I got a bonus as the captain had me drive the boat back while he cleaned the fish (I was honored as I don’t let just anybody drive my boat and mines a dingy compared to his).
What a day, what an experience, the weather and sea conditions were perfect.
Tomorrow we’re back at the river fishing for sockeyes!
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Nice looking fish, and other pics. Looks like a great trip for all. Thanks for sharing.
Rhyno
Loc: Santa Rosa,California
40GRIT wrote:
Today was our halibut charter and we beach launched out of Anchor Point. If you never seen or experienced a beach launch in Alaska I recommend you YouTube search it, its a trip! We launched at 8:00 am (however it was a 5:00 am wake up, prep, eat and then drive), and we got to the fishing grounds at about 8:35 after launching. The tide was ripping initially, we used 6 lb lead weights and size MONSTER hooks (see pics as I have no idea what the real size was). The bite was hot the whole time, it didn’t take more than a minute or two, and sometimes less, to get hooked up. We caught and released many fish, waiting for larger or smaller fish. The limit is 2 per person with one 28” or under and one over 28”. So if it was under 36” we’d release it to keep something larger, 28” or under we kept it. We caught several large “grey Cod” and they were released, and even a fair sized octopus.
We did limit, we were done fishing at 11:30 am and I got a bonus as the captain had me drive the boat back while he cleaned the fish (I was honored as I don’t let just anybody drive my boat and mines a dingy compared to his).
What a day, what an experience, the weather and sea conditions were perfect.
Tomorrow we’re back at the river fishing for sockeyes!
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That’s an awesome outing Denny! And you got to drive the back!!
40GRIT wrote:
Today was our halibut charter and we beach launched out of Anchor Point. If you never seen or experienced a beach launch in Alaska I recommend you YouTube search it, its a trip! We launched at 8:00 am (however it was a 5:00 am wake up, prep, eat and then drive), and we got to the fishing grounds at about 8:35 after launching. The tide was ripping initially, we used 6 lb lead weights and size MONSTER hooks (see pics as I have no idea what the real size was). The bite was hot the whole time, it didn’t take more than a minute or two, and sometimes less, to get hooked up. We caught and released many fish, waiting for larger or smaller fish. The limit is 2 per person with one 28” or under and one over 28”. So if it was under 36” we’d release it to keep something larger, 28” or under we kept it. We caught several large “grey Cod” and they were released, and even a fair sized octopus.
We did limit, we were done fishing at 11:30 am and I got a bonus as the captain had me drive the boat back while he cleaned the fish (I was honored as I don’t let just anybody drive my boat and mines a dingy compared to his).
What a day, what an experience, the weather and sea conditions were perfect.
Tomorrow we’re back at the river fishing for sockeyes!
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Great photos and Catch Denny ! Glad you're having a great time Captain Grit 🤙👍
40GRIT wrote:
Today was our halibut charter and we beach launched out of Anchor Point. If you never seen or experienced a beach launch in Alaska I recommend you YouTube search it, its a trip! We launched at 8:00 am (however it was a 5:00 am wake up, prep, eat and then drive), and we got to the fishing grounds at about 8:35 after launching. The tide was ripping initially, we used 6 lb lead weights and size MONSTER hooks (see pics as I have no idea what the real size was). The bite was hot the whole time, it didn’t take more than a minute or two, and sometimes less, to get hooked up. We caught and released many fish, waiting for larger or smaller fish. The limit is 2 per person with one 28” or under and one over 28”. So if it was under 36” we’d release it to keep something larger, 28” or under we kept it. We caught several large “grey Cod” and they were released, and even a fair sized octopus.
We did limit, we were done fishing at 11:30 am and I got a bonus as the captain had me drive the boat back while he cleaned the fish (I was honored as I don’t let just anybody drive my boat and mines a dingy compared to his).
What a day, what an experience, the weather and sea conditions were perfect.
Tomorrow we’re back at the river fishing for sockeyes!
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Awesome trip you are on Denny! So wish I could be there with you my friend. It is just one of those trips of a lifetime for you. Who got the Calamari?
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