Frequently Asked Questions

What size fish do you catch?

• The average sport caught halibut (for people fishing out of Homer) is in the area of 25 pounds.
• We catch all sizes of fish.
• Some days, a 25 pound fish might be the smallest in the boat.
• Other days, 25 pound fish look very nice.

Is this a full-day or half-day charter?

• These are full-day charters.
• We typically leave the docks between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m.. We return to the docks by 5 p.m.
• Actual time fishing varies with weather, tide, and fishing conditions.

Will I catch fish?

• There are no guarantees in fishing
• We will do everything in our power to ensure that you do catch fish.
• Limit catches of halibut are typical.

What do I do with the fish after I catch them?

• At the end of the fishing trip the fish and fishermen will be dropped off on the docks just below a service called Buttwhackers.
• Buttwhackers will haul the fish up the ramp, hang them for photos, and fillet them.
• Once the fish are filleted you can take possession for further processing yourself, or Buttwhackers can arrange delivery to a popular fish processing service (Coal Point) that will vacuum pack, freeze, and ship your fish. Of course, you can choose any portion of the service you desire.

How many fish can I catch?

• The limit for halibut is two fish per day and four in possesion.
• Salmon limits vary with species and time of season.
• The limit for ling cod is two per day.
• State law requires each person to hook their own fish.
• Hook and release of halibut is allowed if the fish is unharmed. Once a fish is put in the boat, it is a keeper.

What should I bring?

• Warm clothing such as hat, coat, gloves, rain gear, etc... It is best to dress in layers.
• Comfortable, rubber soled shoes (Hip boots or waders are not necessary)
• Lunch, snacks, and beverages
• Sun glasses and sun screen
• Camera (Nothing beats those action photos.)
• Alaska Fishing License

Should I take sea sickness medicine?

• (From Captain Rich) If I were going to go fishing somewhere else on someone elses boat, I would take sea sickness medicine. I would rather be a little sleepy, than sick.
• Most people like the non-drowsy medicines like Bonine or Dramamine II. (I prefer Bonine when I am going to take a pill.
• Some people wear scopolamine patches which are available only with a doctor's prescription.
• Wrist bands and other non-medicated remedies have had mixed reviews by past clients.
• Ginger, while good for soothing your stomach, does not prevent sea sickness.
• Dry saltine crackers are nice thing to have in your lunch bag if you do get sick.