How about a few halibut while we wait for the Dungeness season verdict?
Kapulani Chong found two 'buts on the bar today. They liked his jig instead of the live bait. Kapu fished the inside of the bar on the incoming tide, which allowed him to get near the danger zone and then drift away from it. It wasn't breaking today, but still, act like it is.
Patty Stahl fished with the Nursements today by Hog Island and caught this 25 pound halibut. Live mackerel that were caught in the ocean and a pink fishing rod put the fish in the box.
Kefin Fogle didn't get me a photo but he did catch three halibut and a salmon by Hog yesterday. He also saw a huge white sea bass get caught there. Salmon is closed now, so they'll probably bite well.
Nice Halibut. Is there a fishing guide who works that bay. I'd love to try for halibut.
ReplyDeleteI don't know of a guide that works the bay regularly. If you have a boat the best thing to do would be to come out in July or August and give it a try. The how of fishing them you can learn online or in a local tackle shop. The where of halibut in Tomales Bay will be answered by where the boats are. Summer is the busiest time on the water and the boats will collect where fish are being caught, usually within close range of Hog Island. Once you make a few drifts you'll start to see the shape of the channels and where boats are hooking fish.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a boat but I appreciate the info. Thanks Willy.
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