Spring Newsletter and Halibut Tips!
We hope you are as excited as we are for the start of the season! Last week a few of us headed up to Alaska and began opening up the lodge. There is much to do as we fire the generators, turn on the water and start getting all of our boats in the water! It is always an exciting time of the year for us. All of our supplies are currently being shipped up on a barge and it will all be brought to the lodge.
Please take a moment this next week to send your flight information to jerie@caldermountainlodge.com if you haven't done so already.
If you have any questions about flights or a packing list or anything else, please shoot Nicole an email at caldermountainlodge@gmail.com.
Hot Halibut tips!
Halibut fishing is a sure fire way to release some endophins. The tug is one of the most elite feelings in the world. I find myself just as excited as the first time when I hook into a big fat flatty. Here are some tips that i have put together. Many of you will recognize these from our orientations each year.
1. Set your drag- Your drag should be tight enough to set a hook, but loose enough that if that halibut wants to pull line, he will be able to. Too tight, the line will snap, too loose you wont get a good hook set. Our dock staff is expert at helping you set your drag. stop and ask if you have any questions.
2. Leave the head in the water- There is nothing more dissapointing than losing a halibut at the side of the boat, but I hear about it almost every day. If you pull the halibuts head out of the water before you harpoon them, they typically thrash so violently the halibut will work his way loose.
3. Retie your lines every so often- Our bradied line doesnt break very often. If you are having a hard time with your lines breaking it is usually caused by either a tight drag or a knicked lline. Your bait is down close to the bottom, rubbing up on rocks and corral and sometimes the bottom of the boat. Every couple drifts or after you catch a fish, its a good idea to cut off 3 feet and retie up.
Here is a simple video I found on Youtube that explains the basics of learning where halibut congregate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFmmdF4xEr4
We are expecting a good season. The halibut are just starting to come into the area and will pick up with each day. Please stay safe and get excited for an awesome adventure.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
