Thanks for all of the kind words, fellas. I have taken a bunch of you guys fishing over the years. I know
I had fun, but it's nice to hear that you enjoyed the trips, too.....for the most part.
In my defense, Mark, the current boat is much bigger, so I've got more room to swing that fish bat. I have since put a laser site on it, a Limbsaver De-Resonator, and some tactical stickers. I think it's dialed in, now, but I still wear a helmet - I've been "me" for so long, I guess I'm just used to it.
I ran charters for J&J Smart Charters for six seasons, and filled in on part-time basis after my kids were born. We secured our own Charter Halibut Permit for the 2016 season, chartering our boat from July 1 - August 15 and select weekends through the end of the season. We'll be based out J&J's campground, in Ninilchik.
With Rick's blessing, I'll post a little information for you here and a link to our website if you are interested in more. Our boat is a 28-ft Koffler, powered by twin Yamaha 225 four-strokes:
This is our first season independently running halibut charters, so we are in the process of gearing up with new rods, reels, tackle, fresh line, and other equipment. We have the conventional stand-up rods for running heavy sinkers, necessary for the tidal currents of Cook Inlet, but when the tide slows, we'll break out the jigging rods. If you've never caught halibut on light tackle before, it's nothing to miss!
Here's a photo of me and Dad from last season:
Our new fleet of Avet reels, just waiting for some worthy fish:
In addition to the halibut charters, we are offering clamming trips this season. The beaches at Clam Gulch and Ninilchik are closed again this year, but the clams on the west side of Cook Inlet are big and plentiful:
For those interested, feel free to check out the website and drop us an e-mail or give us a call. Be sure to let me know you're a 24hr Campfire member! We'd be happy to get you out fishing.
www.seekingadventures.netThanks,
Dan