Share This Article

It was a nice surprise this morning as we rounded the cape to flat seas and sunshine while expecting 25 knots of wind from the south west.  Sometimes we wonder how the weather man still has a job around here.  Alaska weather is about as unpredictable as it gets, which goes with the old saying “if you dont like the weather, wait ten minutes.”  We started our day targeting some big Halibut and Lingcod.  We had about 2 hours left on the outgoing tide, which gave us just enough time to land a few nice Halibut and 2 solid Lingcod.

The Sea Quest was on a full day combo trip so as soon as the tide switched we ran to the tried and true hole to fill the boat with Halibut.  It didn’t take us long as the fish were extra ferocious today. While Halibut fishing we could see schools of Silver Salmon following the Halibut bait to the surface.  The current was too strong to fish with light tackle forcing us to look elsewhere for our Salmon.  I hate leaving fish to find fish but the next spot ended up working out pretty good for us. Lately the Salmon grounds have been overrun with Pink Salmon and Pacific cod.  Today was no different with a ratio of about 3 Pinks to every 1 Silver.  Still fun to catch but we typically throw the pink salmon back in hopes of filling the boat with the better eating Silver Salmon.  We had a limit of both Silvers and Halibut by 4:15 which concluded our day.

We’re hoping again for another bogus weather forecast.  A small craft advisory has been set into effect as of tonight as a weather front is predicted to move into the southeastern gulf tonight.  We are expecting W 15 knots of wind and 5′ building by tomorrow night to SW 20 knots.  Fishable but a little bumpy.  See you tomorrow, FISH ON>

Zach Flannigan with a pig of a Silver Salmon

More articles

May 25, 2017

Captain Carlin and the Claw

Captain Sean Carlin fishes with a silent intensity that makes you feel like you’re witnessing something serious, like bomb dismantling or heart surgery. His face is angled to detect the slightest movement along his peripheral that a normal person would
Read Article
img
May 25, 2017

Monday, March 14, 2016 FREE AIRFARE TO ALASKA! ok not free, but pretty darn close- Check it

Want to know when the best time is to book a trip to Alaska?  Well, the time is NOW.  As I was browsing the Internet I stumbled across multiple sites advertising tickets for half the cost to drive to these destinations.  I’ll be driving from
Read Article
img
May 25, 2017

Friday, March 11, 2016 Bigger Is Better- 5 Reasons why choosing a larger boat may suit you better than you

After doing various sports shows around America and talking with thousands of people about planning their fishing vacations.  There has always been one question followed by a deep grumble that has always been offsetting.  “How many people do you
Read Article
img
May 25, 2017

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 July 15th- Seward fishings on

So far this spring has been one for the record books.  The numbers and size of the Halibut have been impressive.  Usually the first two weeks of June can be tough fishing, but this year was hot.  June 8th the Silvers started to appear, and not just
Read Article

MAKE YOUR

RESERVATION

Schedule Online

Select a Date/Time img