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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

2015 Washington State Halibut Fishing Season Dates

Posted on March 27, 2015 by John L. Beath

NEWS RELEASE Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife March 27, 2015 Contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-1202  2015 halibut seasons provide more fishing options in Columbia River area OLYMPIA – Anglers can expect halibut fishing seasons this year to be similar … Continue reading →

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Eastern Bank Halibut Fishing Map

Posted on March 14, 2015 by John L. Beath

Washington’s halibut season is just a few weeks away, and begins on May 8th on the inner waters. Yesterday, Friday March 13th I went salmon fishing on Eastern Bank for salmon. Eastern Bank sits in the middle of the Strait … Continue reading →

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2015 Washington State Halibut Fishing Season

Posted on February 10, 2015 by John L. Beath

From our friend, Dave Croonquist Eastern Region (MA 6-10) May 8-9 May 15-16 May 21-24 May 28-30 Western Region (MA 5) May 15-16 May 21-24 May 29-30 Here’s a short update about the Puget Sound halibut meeting held today in … Continue reading →

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FAT Squid Christmas Sale

Posted on December 12, 2014 by John L. Beath

Hey Everyone, SquidPro Tackle is having a sale on FAT Squids until January 1st with a HUGE savings. Check it out and order your special Christmas FAT Squid special today. http://www.halibut.net/Fat-Squid-Sale.htm This makes a great gift for the halibut & … Continue reading →

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Releasing BIG Halibut at Whaler’s Cove Lodge

Posted on June 28, 2014 by John L. Beath

Today five guests joined me on the JIL. Three of them, Lee & Candyce Johnson and Randy Spencer fished with me last year. This year they brought two friends to enjoy Alaska’s wealth of fishing, scenery and wildlife. The group … Continue reading →

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Fishing For Halibut At Whaler’s Cove Lodge

Posted on June 16, 2014 by John L. Beath

Today I finally got the JIL on the water and ready to begin fishing. Three of us from the lodge, Capt. Malcolm and Betsy from the front desk joined me on the shakedown fishing trip for the 32-foot JIL. The … Continue reading →

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How to Bait Circle Hooks

Posted on June 15, 2014 by John L. Beath

Today I went fishing with Whaler’s Cove Lodge Master Guide, Garfield George. Garfield is the chief of his house in Angoon, home of the Tlingit people. On the way fishing Captain Garfield shared his people’s local history, his family history … Continue reading →

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Captain Albert Finds Monster Halibut For Guest

Posted on June 14, 2014 by John L. Beath

Whaler’s Cove Lodge opened today. Captain Albert, locally known as one of the best trophy halibut hunters, did it again. After leaving the dock he has his guests took off for one of Albert’s favorite halibut holes. David Jacobs is … Continue reading →

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Eagle Swimming in Saltwater

Posted on June 13, 2014 by John L. Beath

Two days ago I watched two eagles lock talons from about 300 feet above the water. Were they mating or fighting? I don’t know the answer to that question. As I watched in awe they plummeted to the water and … Continue reading →

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Whaler’s Cove Lodge Opens Saturday June 14th

Posted on June 9, 2014 by John L. Beath

Whaler’s Cove Lodge Open Saturday June 14th.

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