Fishing for halibut in the Spring is usually a good time, provided the surf stays calm, it should be fun for surfboard fishing. If you are an experienced surfboard fisherman, staying in the break zone near the rip tides is the best, but makes for a rigorous work-out, and a potential for train wrecks when the big set waves come and tear you from your board. Swim for it!
Surfboard fishing can be scary, but great fun. Neither motor, nor sail, nor oar, we catch a wave to our favorite spot. Every one who loves to fish, should Surfboard Fish...
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ReplyDeleteAnyways, here is an update on surfboard fishing: I haven't been able to make it out yet, lots of storms rolling throug, taxes, work, etc...
But, I was able to get out and do some shore fishing for halibut a couple of weekends ago. The water was rough and a lot of surge. Despite gnarly set waves, I pulled a 20"er out of a hole in about four feet of water. A beautiful California Halibut with a right-eye set.
I was a little too scared to go out in big surf. I need to get back in shape and get a new board/leash. Do not want to get stuck outside, sometimes big waves will roll through and strip you off your board. If your leash is old, or a nick in it, could lose your board. Makes for a potentially hazordous swim, especially with all the fishing gear and a back pack. I have lost many sunglasses this way.
Oh, just want to mention all fish were checked and released. Minimal handling, very soft touch as halibut have delicate spots near there gills and head. It is best to try and let them go without landing them if they are too small, just let the line go slack and release the head pressure, the halibut will get off.
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