Yes, I caught all my bottom fish on a jig. I caught the biggest lingcod I have caught in 20 years and the biggest halibut ever. Had fun with the kings. We fed at least one seal/sea lion a nice king. If you're looking for a good salt water fishing trip, this is it. If you like eating salmon better than halibut, I would wait until late July when the silvers come through as the limit is much more generous with them than kings.