June 13, 2012
Celebrating after landing the 77# halibut
Master fish filleter
After using our friend Glen’s halibut rod so successfully we decided to buck up and go buy our own so we could fish for halibut with our guests. David invested $385 on all the appropriate gear, including a harpoon. On Wednesday afternoon, about 30 seconds after he dropped the bait to the bottom, David had such a big bite that the rod was bent so much I thought it would break. 20 minutes later (during which time I was sure the fish would pull David overboard) he hauled aboard a 77 pound halibut! When we got to Auke Bay to clean it, the fish & game recorder told us it was the largest halibut recorded so far this summer in Auke Bay. Congratulations, David!
58# of net halibut x $20 a pound = $1,160, less $385…. looks like a good return on our investment 🙂
This was in addition to three pink salmons and a silver. What a day!
54″ halibut = 77#!
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Well done. Hope Dave gets the fish smell off his hands before he returns to the desert heat.
Yuk!
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Hey Dave & Susie, son Mike said on your way back, whenever that will be, be sure to call in to Dave Ritchie’s place Warm Springs. Even if Mike isn’t there on the fishing trips he wants you to know you are more than welcome to stop for a visit….just mention Mike Johnston and everyone will know you are friends. Let us know if you will be going that way and we will guide you….so to speak!
Hi Gillian,
We’re glad to finally be back where we can communicate! We’re leaving Sitka later this week and had planned on stopping by Warm Springs on the east side of Baranof Island. Is that the place you are referring to? What does Dave Ritchie have to do with it and does Mike come up here? Do tell!
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Wow!!! ROI doesn’t even take into account the thrill & pride of accomplishment … Such a memorable trip! Glad to hear about it! XXOO Mary Ann & Larry
Boy that’s the truth! What an experience. I really thought David would end up in the drink so had a lifeline and flotation devices all ready!
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ROI Indeed!! Hi all sailors. We have just returned from conference in Scottsdale…quite toasty. We are thoroughly enjoying your travels and thank you as always for sharing your stories of adventure. Speaking of adventure we arrived home yesterday to a phone call inviting us on yet another Cmolik travel trip September 1st. Happy fishing and cheers to all! G & T xox
Wahoo! Where are you going this time? How long?
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That was so much fun to read about! Congrats David! Sorry I’ll miss you in Seattle this week. I’m taking a group to Hipcooks for a Thai cooking class Wednesday night. Greg is joining us. Hope the trip is going well! I’m not sure about those boots. It would be a total fashion statement. Does St. John make those??? Be safe! See you soon!
Jean