Homer Alaska Halibut in June??

Fishin Fool · 02-09-2008, 10:18 PM

I have some good friends who fly to Virginia from San Antonio every fall to fish with me.

I visited them when I went to a convention in San Antonio in October and they surprised me with an all expense paid trip to Homer Alaska for June of this year.

We are going to fish 1 day inshore Rockfish/Hallibut trip and 2 days long range Hallibut trips.

What can I expect???
What should I bring along???
What are the weather temps normally???

Thanks In Advanced!!!

swell rider · 02-09-2008, 11:07 PM

Halibut fishing in June is very good. The guys that run the long range trips usually around Kodiak . I use to live up there and worked as a commercial fisherman for 22 yrs fishing Halibut and crab. The Black Rock fishing is Exc... just like fishing sea bass. If you get a chance do some salmon fishing on the river. It's a great place, enjoy every bit of it. Make sure you go to the Salty Dog on the Homer spit. I still own a house up there can't wait to go back and visit. Capt. Ken Mullen

Swell Rider Sportfishing
www.swellriderfishing.com
910-233-1714

Fishin Fool · 02-10-2008, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swell rider

Halibut fishing in June is very good. The guys that run the long range trips usually around Kodiak . I use to live up there and worked as a commercial fisherman for 22 yrs fishing Halibut and crab. The Black Rock fishing is Exc... just like fishing sea bass. If you get a chance do some salmon fishing on the river. It's a great place, enjoy every bit of it. Make sure you go to the Salty Dog on the Homer spit. I still own a house up there can't wait to go back and visit. Capt. Ken Mullen

Swell Rider Sportfishing
www.swellriderfishing.com
910-233-1714

Thanks for the reply...We're fishing with Capt. Bryan Bandioli aboard the Ashtikan.
http://www.fishinghomeralaska.com/index.html

I am hoping we can find a hog, but will be happy just getting out. It's all about having a great time on the water. I don't need a lot of fish, but would love to crank on a BIG OLE FLATTIE.

Ant other advice??

swell rider · 02-10-2008, 11:36 AM

I know the boat, good group of guys. If you fish around the Barren Islands your chance's of getting a bigger fish are alot greater. On the days your not on the ocean drive up to Cooper Landing and watch combat fishing at it's finest along with a ton of bears. The Kenia River is also firing with Sockeye salmon, the best eating. I have a house right by the river so I use to fill the smoker all summer. Theres no place like Alaska, it's truely gods country. Take lots pictures. Capt Ken

Swell Rider Sportfishing
www.swellriderfishing.com
910-233-1714

WAHOONBOX · 02-10-2008, 12:29 PM

LUCIAN....SWELL RIDER IS THE HEAT DUDE...ALASKA AND IN CAROLINA........I SWEAR TO YA HE CAN ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ALASKA GIG....SEND HIM A PM.........

swell rider · 02-10-2008, 04:27 PM

Hey Man,

Here's a couple of pic's from Alaska. The Halibut both commercial and sport were caught in the Gulf of Alaska outside the Barren Islands what they call area 3A. I'll dig up some more pics and post them for you. Alittle eye candy before you go, give me a call if you want. Ken

Swell Rider Sportfishing
www.swellriderfishing.com
910-233-1714

Fishin Fool · 02-10-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swell rider

Hey Man,

Here's a couple of pic's from Alaska. The Halibut both commercial and sport were caught in the Gulf of Alaska outside the Barren Islands what they call area 3A. I'll dig up some more pics and post them for you. Alittle eye candy before you go, give me a call if you want. Ken

Swell Rider Sportfishing
www.swellriderfishing.com
910-233-1714

WOW.. Thanks a lot Ken!!! I'll call for sure!!!

I am stoked and hope we have great weather and Big Fish...

I will be calling for a few tips to help me get a BIG BOY... I am sure the captain will do his best to put us on the fish, I just want to increase my odds on Quality over Quantity.

I wish we were able to get some Ling Codd, but he says it'll be a little too early in the season.

BTW: What kind of shard was that???

Fishin Fool · 02-10-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAHOONBOX

LUCIAN....SWELL RIDER IS THE HEAT DUDE...ALASKA AND IN CAROLINA........I SWEAR TO YA HE CAN ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ALASKA GIG....SEND HIM A PM.........

Thanks Marty... He is really coming through...

swell rider · 02-10-2008, 06:34 PM

That's a salmon shark, it's in the Great White, Mako family. There real, real, thick in AK. Ken

Swell Rider Sportfishing
www.swellriderfishing.com
910-233-1714

#1Gaffman · 02-10-2008, 07:53 PM

Way to step up there Ken.

Awesome pics man.

Call me when ya get a chance.

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swell rider Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 540 Credits: 1,673.0 Occupation: Charter boat captain/owner	Hey Man, Here's a couple of pic's from Alaska. The Halibut both commercial and sport were caught in the Gulf of Alaska outside the Barren Islands what they call area 3A. I'll dig up some more pics and post them for you. Alittle eye candy before you go, give me a call if you want. Ken Swell Rider Sportfishing www.swellriderfishing.com 910-233-1714 Attached Thumbnails

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02-09-2008, 10:18 PM	#1
Fishin Fool Crab mustard is good Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk, Va. Posts: 785 Credits: 1,285.4	Homer Alaska Halibut in June?? I have some good friends who fly to Virginia from San Antonio every fall to fish with me. I visited them when I went to a convention in San Antonio in October and they surprised me with an all expense paid trip to Homer Alaska for June of this year. We are going to fish 1 day inshore Rockfish/Hallibut trip and 2 days long range Hallibut trips. What can I expect??? What should I bring along??? What are the weather temps normally??? Thanks In Advanced!!! __________________ Fishin Fool - Lucian 31' Contender FA

02-09-2008, 11:07 PM	#2
swell rider Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 540 Credits: 1,673.0 Occupation: Charter boat captain/owner	Halibut fishing in June is very good. The guys that run the long range trips usually around Kodiak . I use to live up there and worked as a commercial fisherman for 22 yrs fishing Halibut and crab. The Black Rock fishing is Exc... just like fishing sea bass. If you get a chance do some salmon fishing on the river. It's a great place, enjoy every bit of it. Make sure you go to the Salty Dog on the Homer spit. I still own a house up there can't wait to go back and visit. Capt. Ken Mullen Swell Rider Sportfishing www.swellriderfishing.com 910-233-1714

02-10-2008, 11:36 AM	#4
swell rider Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 540 Credits: 1,673.0 Occupation: Charter boat captain/owner	I know the boat, good group of guys. If you fish around the Barren Islands your chance's of getting a bigger fish are alot greater. On the days your not on the ocean drive up to Cooper Landing and watch combat fishing at it's finest along with a ton of bears. The Kenia River is also firing with Sockeye salmon, the best eating. I have a house right by the river so I use to fill the smoker all summer. Theres no place like Alaska, it's truely gods country. Take lots pictures. Capt Ken Swell Rider Sportfishing www.swellriderfishing.com 910-233-1714

02-10-2008, 06:34 PM	#9
swell rider Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 540 Credits: 1,673.0 Occupation: Charter boat captain/owner	That's a salmon shark, it's in the Great White, Mako family. There real, real, thick in AK. Ken Swell Rider Sportfishing www.swellriderfishing.com 910-233-1714

02-10-2008, 07:53 PM	#10
#1Gaffman I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,202 Credits: 1,327.7 Home Port: OCEAN CITY Occupation: MATE	Way to step up there Ken. Awesome pics man. Call me when ya get a chance.