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About John L. Beath

John Beath is a writer, photographer, videographer, blogger, tackle manufacturer & Captain at Whaler's Cove Lodge in Southeast Alaska. He is also owner of www.halibut.net and host at Lets Talk Outdoors @ www.youtube.com/jbeath

Why are the halibut so small this year?

That’s the question many anglers continue to ask. In simple terms, there’s more small halibut in the biomass. Combine that with the fact that commercial halibut longliners have a minimum size of 32 inches. This leaves more small halibut for … Continue reading

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How to entice halibut to strike a Squiddy Squid tipped with herring

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Halibut Fishing in Strait of Juan de Fuca Has Been Good

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Sport Halibut Fishing Dates Marine Areas 4, 5 & 6 2024

2024 Sport Halibut Season Dates Halibut Dates for Area 5 & 6  Opener Thursday,  April 4, open 7 days per week through June 30th. Halibut Dates for Area MA 4 — Neah Bay & Ocean Opener, Thursday May 2th through … Continue reading

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Washington Sport Halibut Proposed August & September Fishing Dates

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife would like input about the proposed additional halibut days in Mid-August through September. Remember though, these proposed sport fishing dates have not yet been approved so don’t try to plan trips until WDFW officials … Continue reading

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Washington’s Sport Halibut Quota Numbers Update

As of June 18th, Washington’s sport halibut anglers have only caught approximately 50% of their quota. Sport halibut fishing will be closed July 1st, leaving thousands of pounds of quota on the books. In Marine Area 5 & 6 July … Continue reading

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Newly elected Alaska Native, Mary Sattler Peltola, Might Be Halibut’s Best Friend & Savior

Alaska Native, Mary Sattler Peltola campaigned largely on fixing Alaska’s broken and depleted fisheries. As a new U.S. House of Representatives & member of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committe, Peltola is now in a position to fix a largely … Continue reading

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2023 WDFW Proposed Washington Sport Halibut Fishing Season Announced

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Area 6 Halibut Fishing Action Week Two

Rainshadow Rods CEO, Bill Batson catches 131 pound Barn Door halibut Last Friday Continue reading

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2022 Washington Sport Halibut Season

2022 Washington State halibut seasons The following dates have been approved by the Pacific Fishery Management Council but are preliminary until approved by the International Pacific Halibut Commission and implemented into federal regulation. While preliminary, these dates are unlikely to … Continue reading

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