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Washington - Neah Bay
New regulations this year allow smaller sport vessels to get a head start on long-range charters for a portion of the state's summer halibut quota, with restrictions on ocean fishing for the first two days of the season opening June 19. Run just 7 miles from Neah Bay to a spot in Marine Area 4b called the Garbage Dump, which is known for big fish. Soft-plastic jigs, such as Scampi Tails or Tuna Tails, are sufficient alone when baited ones start drawing pesky dogfish. Concentrate on slack tides to beat the heavy currents. Jambo's Sport Fishing, 425-788-5955; jambossportfishing.com
Guide's Tips
Species: Halibut
Guide: Dave Camp, Cachalot Charters-Westport Charters, 360-580-1290
Rig Specifics: Penn Senator trolling rod, Daiwa 450 H series saltwater reel, 80-pound test dacron line, two 8/0 J-hooks tied to 100-pound-test monofilament leader and a 1- to 1 1/2-foot tuna cord with 2-pound weight on it, sliding between two swivels (tie main line to one swivel and monofilament leader to other swivel). Use fresh or frozen herring bait.
Quick Tip: You have to get a feel for the weight hitting the bottom. Lift up and slowly let your tip down so the weight just hits the bottom, then bring it up again, then lower it back.
Where to Fish: 35 to 40 miles offshore
New regulations this year allow smaller sport vessels to get a head start on long-range charters for a portion of the state's summer halibut quota, with restrictions on ocean fishing for the first two days of the season opening June 19. Run just 7 miles from Neah Bay to a spot in Marine Area 4b called the Garbage Dump, which is known for big fish. Soft-plastic jigs, such as Scampi Tails or Tuna Tails, are sufficient alone when baited ones start drawing pesky dogfish. Concentrate on slack tides to beat the heavy currents. Jambo's Sport Fishing, 425-788-5955; jambossportfishing.com
Guide's Tips
Species: Halibut
Guide: Dave Camp, Cachalot Charters-Westport Charters, 360-580-1290
Rig Specifics: Penn Senator trolling rod, Daiwa 450 H series saltwater reel, 80-pound test dacron line, two 8/0 J-hooks tied to 100-pound-test monofilament leader and a 1- to 1 1/2-foot tuna cord with 2-pound weight on it, sliding between two swivels (tie main line to one swivel and monofilament leader to other swivel). Use fresh or frozen herring bait.
Quick Tip: You have to get a feel for the weight hitting the bottom. Lift up and slowly let your tip down so the weight just hits the bottom, then bring it up again, then lower it back.
Where to Fish: 35 to 40 miles offshore
Photos From Neah Bay
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