Halibut

Steelheader’s Annual Halibut fishing trip. May 10 2002. The trip included members form the Eugene, Emerald Empire Chapter and the Albany Chapter. We chartered two boats, the Umatilla II and the Blue Pacific out of Newport, OR. This was a fantastic trip made great by the Captains and Crew. Complete limit on both boats including the crew. We did have a couple of seasickness casualties.

UMATILLA II

Gary tempting fate. He is holding a piece of "Banana Nut Bread" and he is on the boat. Bill's Guide Dog is a mooch and Gary was not going to share. Waitng to get leave dock. 6:05 am and on our way
Newport Harbor Newport Harbor Ocean side of Newport Bridge Heading to the bar. Lots of boats in front of us.
Lots of boats behind us. 3 hour ride to the fishing area. Taking a nap. Into dream land.
Resting up for the fishing fun ahead Resting Resting Bill (L) exploring the boat
Arriving at the "Chicken Ranch". Imagine this picture 5 times wider to be able to see all of the boats. Thick as fleas The Blue Pacific Deck hand baiting hooks.
Half the folks go to the rail. Gary rigging "HIS" rod. Remember Gary brought a "BANANA" product on board. First drift he lost 600 ft of new line when he snagged the bottom. Capt. watching the action. Dottie working her fish.
Dottie is still on. If you have never been Halibut fishing, Imagine reeling up a 4lb weight 600 ft attached to a sheet of plywood with an attitude. Dottie's fish comes to the boat Landing Fish in the boat.
Between drifts. Assisting Brian with his first Halibut Brian's first Halibut in the boat. Got thier fish early in the day. Limit 1. Now what?
Bill with a hook up. Bill gets some support. Not that he needs it. Bill's fish Capt. checking the action.
       
Next team to the rail. Dale and Gary. Between drifts. Dale's turn. Thought he had a "Monster". Turned out it was his line and fish. The fish swam around and tangled three other lines on our boat and one from another boat. Fighting all their weight. Dale's "monster". 36"er
Between drifts. Waiting for a bite Fish on! Nice fish!
32"er. A legal keeper. Another fish coming to the boat. Turning out to be a good day. More fish coming to the boat. Enjoying the ride
A view of the UMATILLA II Catch of the Day! BIG FISH, little fish. Dottie and Mike Blackmarr. Brian V. Clift with his first Halibut. He did not get one last year. (L-R) Brian, Michael and Dale. Father and sons.

 

BLUE PACIFIC

Blue Pacific leaving the dock. Money fish from the Blue Pacific. On the way to the fishing grounds. Almost ready to start fishing.
Just a mile to go to the "Chicken Ranch" Final baiting before starting to fish. Doesn't take long for fish to start being landed Harpoon! Must be a big one!
Got a Bite. After a hook-up like this. Nothing but lips. Fish on. One in the boat.
Working the rails Another appointment with Mr. Hal E. Butte. Here Fishy, Fishy, Fishy. Bring em up.
"Cheeze" Rerigging for the next drift. Very Good Day of catching. Who has the "Biggest Fish"
All that is missing is the card with numbers across the chest. THE END OF A GREAT DAY!    

 

 

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