162lbs of Westport Halibut on Opening Day. We Like Big Butts & We Cannot Lie. How To Catch & Fillet.

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Жыл бұрын

The crew of the mighty North River fishing Vessel under captain Mike left Westport opening day to limit out on Pacific Halibut using our signature gear with electric reels in over 600 feet of water.
On the way out we were entertained by a Humpback Whale frolicking in the swells.
With 4 large Halibut aboard we tamed heavy swells and rough seas to return to port safely with limits for the crew. The largest weighing in at a chart weight of 77lbs. Second largest had a chart weight of 37lbs. the others were 26lbs and 22lbs.
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Пікірлер: 62

@MrSativa Жыл бұрын

The name of the boat is great. Thanks for bringing us along

@Northwestfishingfanatics Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you liked it. 👍

@carlpaquette4687 8 күн бұрын

i immediately liked your video as soon as i saw the Trump sign :)

@Northwestfishingfanatics 8 күн бұрын

@@carlpaquette4687 Thanks for watching.

@Arrigo_Outdoor_Adventures Жыл бұрын

That's awesome guys!!

@djmilhaus Жыл бұрын

What a trip, great job! Someday, I hope to be doing these types of adventures around the PNW.

@Northwestfishingfanatics Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I wish you well.

@fishduckdog 4 ай бұрын

Saw that sign in your garage. Subscribed! Thanks for sharing your fishing 🎣 adventure! Nice 👍🏽 fish and nice work on the filets and cheeks!

@Northwestfishingfanatics 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Welcome aboard. :-)

@sjlouvieify 3 ай бұрын

30:10 That's exactly my thoughts! 👍

@giainhphan-tasticomy1595 11 ай бұрын

I like the sign in your garage 😂😂😂

@Northwestfishingfanatics 7 ай бұрын

me too

@mattmanzanares3344 11 ай бұрын

That reel takes the fun out of it!

@Northwestfishingfanatics 11 ай бұрын

I used to think so too. Until I spent all day cranking up 2-3lbs of lead up from 800ft deep. Next trip I had an electric reel. 🤪 thanks for watching.

@deaneng8540 Жыл бұрын

Nice fishing! Never seen that before with that kind of reel.

@Northwestfishingfanatics Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@roncarcamo5785 Жыл бұрын

Way to bring them in on the opener!

@Northwestfishingfanatics Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It was a great trip. Could have found some more Lings but...

@carlpaquette4687 8 күн бұрын

how many lbs of fillets was that at the end?

@Northwestfishingfanatics 8 күн бұрын

@@carlpaquette4687 not exactly sure but I'd guess around 45. Thanks for watching.

@carlpaquette4687 5 күн бұрын

@@Northwestfishingfanatics np. it was fun watching you catch all that fish especially the Lingcod and Halibut. this kind of fishing is at the top of my bucket list but living in eastern washington makes it hard to get to the coast. One of these days i'll get it done.

@donwakefield6695 10 ай бұрын

Appreciate the details of your rigging. 45 miles at 270 M? How can you tell where you are at in the canyons? Great Vid, very instructional. How about a lat and lon? Thanks

@Northwestfishingfanatics 10 ай бұрын

Just follow the fleet of boats and charters. Every Halibut day (especially weekends) boats head in the same direction. Funny too. There will nobody for miles then all of a sudden 50 boats are all in the same location.

@jessesilva8062 5 ай бұрын

Great video, do you ever get snagged on bottom with the 6 leader setup ? We use spreader bars here on the west coast of BC, curious which one works better ? Which gets snagged less Interested in your response, thx

@Northwestfishingfanatics 5 ай бұрын

I never get snagged in the 600-800ft spot. It is mostly soft sandy bottom. In some Ling areas I just tick the bottom but rarely snag up.

@KWC0 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know electric reels were a thing...I assume you guys use them do to the depth your fishing in.

@Northwestfishingfanatics Жыл бұрын

Exactly. When you're checking bait or pulling up to go to the top of the drift, cranking up 2-3 pounds of lead 600-700ft every time is a killer.

@howardhartman127 8 ай бұрын

How did you like using the copper tube lures? I think your first halibut was on one but overall please share your opinion? You and your fishing partners work well together. Sometimes that's hard to find.

@Northwestfishingfanatics 8 ай бұрын

We've been fishing together for quite some time. The pipe jigs work best on Lingcod IMHO. I like using bait for Halibut. But when you hit the right spot at the right time virtually everything works. Bait is king in my book though.

@howardhartman127 8 ай бұрын

@@Northwestfishingfanatics Thanks for the information. I fish out of Bodega Bay just a bit South of you. LOL

@Simplyfishing_Alaska Жыл бұрын

Awesome !!❤ the sticker on the washer.. new sub from Alaska

@Northwestfishingfanatics Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome.

@joelmock1629 Жыл бұрын

Hey bud way to go...I actually live just down the road from blue creek were you launch..hopefully I see you some day

@Northwestfishingfanatics Жыл бұрын

Never know. Thanks for watching.

@alf9638 11 ай бұрын

not gonna lie, I did a double take when you named the boat.

@Northwestfishingfanatics 11 ай бұрын

😆 Ocean conditions don't alway require it but on other days, it's all pucker factor... 😄

@nodniv1317 11 ай бұрын

Like to see the beauty fish- I’m 62 and when I’m an invalid, might think of an electric reel…

@Northwestfishingfanatics 11 ай бұрын

ha ha. The electrics are saving us from becoming invalid. :-)

@Northwestfishingfanatics Жыл бұрын

If you like this channel and my videos please subscribe. Feel free to comment at your convenience and hit the like and thumbs up buttons. Thank you.

@bodiewest9202 3 ай бұрын

The tighten what!

@Northwestfishingfanatics 3 ай бұрын

Titan Uranus. Best boat crew on the water. 😀

@phane759 Жыл бұрын

Trump 2024 great vids too 🤘🤘

@Northwestfishingfanatics Жыл бұрын

😆 thanks...

@lupejauregui2 7 ай бұрын

The only thing I gotta say is, if you are a real fisherman why are you using electric reels? WHY..? That’s sad.

@Northwestfishingfanatics 7 ай бұрын

I'm not only a "real" fisherman, I'm a smart one. If you've ever fished in 600 to 800 foot of water with 2 to 3 lbs of lead you wouldn't even ask such a question. Thanks for watching though. Appreciate it. :-)

@kylekerr3171 4 ай бұрын

what you also arent thinking about is time spent fishing. when fishing those depths it can take 5 to 10 minutes to bring 3 pounds up if you get a bite you really dont even want to check your bait, instead maximize the time spent fishing and hit the switch and check your bait. Also halibut fishing is for fun but its also about putting meat on the table for my family Id rather use whatever is most effective.

@joepodunk284 3 ай бұрын

He's an Idiot! 600-800 ft. ELECTRIC REELS RULE!!!!

@tyjo44 3 ай бұрын

Says the dude that clearly has never fished deep water with heavy weight 😂 That’s a fun video, thanks for sharing!!

@4twpressurewashing593 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely use electric reels, guess I'm not a real fisherman either

@calvinsplan4774 2 ай бұрын

I skipped the intro till last. I watch fishing shows for just that, when I went back to see the gear what popped out first was the big political poster on the washer ! I came to fish not to find out who you support, and as I always do for wrecking a good vid I BLOCKED YOU !!!

@Northwestfishingfanatics 2 ай бұрын

Haha. That's not very inclusive or accepting or tolerant. I'm sure you can find something online that makes you warm and fuzzy. Thanks for watching. 😀

@lupejauregui2 Жыл бұрын

I have no respect for people who use electric reels…!!! THATS NOT FISHING…!! You don’t get to fill the fight, the reel is doing all the work . Your not doing anything but standing there.. So sad…

@Northwestfishingfanatics Жыл бұрын

😆 I appreciate you watching. 😆