With that said, I was able to take the trip of a lifetime to Sitka Alaska last week with my Dad and Brothers for three days of King Salmon and Halibut fishing. Despite the worst airline travel I have ever experienced, the trip was amazing. If you ever have the chance to get to Sitka give Angling Unlimited a call. They do it right.
Each boat handles 4 people. So we had one to ourselves.
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We started out each day at 4:00 with a wake up call and breakfast and on the boat by 5:00. An hour ride through the sound and out into the Gulf of Alaska
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We would start close in mooching for Salmon with light tackle. Shallow fishing here was 150 feet of water.
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We would then head out in 700ft of water for Halibut fishing. The set up was Penn 345's, 200lb spectra and 300lb leader. 2 lb weight with 5 lbs of salmon guts. Put it to the bottom, let it sit and let out a scent trail for about 45 minutes and then it is on. I don't know if you've ever cranked up a Maytag from 700 feet but it is work! The fun kind!
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We did this for two and 1/2 days. We lost half a day due to airline delays. But the end product was this.
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Not to mention some pretty cool scenery:
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Like I said. The trip of a lifetime. The fishing was good. But it didn't compare to the time with my Dad and brothers.
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Later Fellas.