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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

Halibut Fishing Strait of Juan de Fuca, This is What We Caught Yesterday!

Posted on May 23, 2017 by John L. Beath
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A CHANGE IS NEEDED IN THE SPORT HALIBUT FISHERY MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS

Posted on May 7, 2017 by John L. Beath

The Pacific Halibut Convention was developed to administer the commercial fisheries for halibut between the United States and Canada.  We believe the sport fleet halibut fishery can be managed separately from the commercial, Alaska subsistence, and tribal/First Nation fisheries.  The … Continue reading →

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Washington’s Sport Halibut Fishing Dirty Secrets That Screw Sports Anglers

Posted on May 2, 2017 by John L. Beath

Yesterday and today 12 Treaty Tribes are long lining for halibut, just two days until Washington’s sport halibut season opener, on Thursday May 4. This happens every year, with commercial Treaty Tribes cleaning out “Their Share” as defined by the … Continue reading →

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How to Deploy & Retrieve Anchor From Stern of Boat

Posted on May 1, 2017 by John L. Beath
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Legal Basis By U.S. Customs & Border Protection Regarding Requirement For Private Boaters/Anglers To “Report Arrival” Into U.S. After Boating/Fishing In Foreign Waters

Posted on April 27, 2017 by John L. Beath

Updated 3-10-2018 Please note, Canada passed a new law last July 2018 making it easier for sports anglers to enter and fish Canadian waters. The requirements are simple, as long as sports anglers/boaters do not come to the dock or … Continue reading →

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Reporting to U.S. Customs After Fishing Canadian Waters — You MUST HAVE a Nexus or I-68

Posted on April 26, 2017 by John L. Beath

Source: Reporting to U.S. Customs After Fishing Canadian Waters — You MUST HAVE a Nexus or I-68

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Olympic Peninsula Salmon and Halibut Coalition, Puget Sound Anglers & Others Demand Fairness For Sports Halibut Anglers.

Posted on April 23, 2017 by John L. Beath

The following message concerning the sport halibut season in Washington waters was sent out this evening to the WDFW, IPHC, and PFMC and others so that the topic will be on the PFMC calendar for their June meeting in Spokane, … Continue reading →

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Reporting to U.S. Customs After Fishing Canadian Waters — You MUST HAVE a Nexus or I-68

Posted on April 23, 2017 by John L. Beath

Attention! You MUST have a Nexus or I-68 to fish Canadian waters regardless of what the Port Angeles office of U.S. Custom’s and Border Patrol says. They will soon be required to follow the law and be consistent with all … Continue reading →

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Washington’s 2017 Halibut Fishing Season

Posted on April 14, 2017 by John L. Beath

Halibut fishing to open May 4 under higher catch quotas OLYMPIA – Anglers fishing for halibut will notice a change this year with consistent halibut seasons across all Puget Sound and ocean areas, except marine waters near the mouth the … Continue reading →

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Dave Croonquist Addresses Pacific Fisheries Management Council Meeting In Vancouver WA

Posted on March 12, 2017 by John L. Beath

Below is my summary report from my attendance at the PFMC meeting that started March 7 and ends March 13 in Vancouver, WA.  Also attached is a FAQ on the issue. The primary reason for my attendance was to carry … Continue reading →

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