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Old November 5th, 2003, 06:46 AM
Calif Bill
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Default Q: Halibut fishing on the West of coast of Canada/South of Alaska


"Rikard Stenberg" wrote in message
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Rodney wrote:

Rikard Stenberg wrote:

Hello all!
Me and a friend of mine might get the opportunity to fly from Europe

to
Seattle, WA for free... One idea could be to fly over and drive up to
the West coast of Canada and spend some time fishing for halibut. I

have
heard of great halibut fishing in Alaska but I guess it is a long

drive
up to Alaska. Although we won't min a long scenic drive but not too
long.

We might spend 10-14 days in the area. Any hints and ideas? Does it
exist any really good spots to catch a halibut in this area, or do we
have to go up to Alaska and could one drive up there in, let's say

three
or four days? Maybe we could fly back down to Seattle...


Man that's some trip, just to catch a flounder on steroids



Sure is, but I have been chasing after these critters over here for the
past 20 years, caught one (a small one, 4 lbs) and lost two or three
bigger. Might as well stop fishing for 'em here and go where they are
found :-)

/Rikard


Pacific Halibut (the kind you catch in Alaska) are from The Oregon /
California border to Alaska. Long drive from Seattle to Alaska! Probably 5
days each way. Depends on the time of year also. Winter off Oregon /
Washington is normally very rough ocean water. Can probably catch them in
British Columbia near Uculet(sp?) sound. Do a search on Halibut and
Vancouver Island. As well as a search on Halibut and Washington.