How to Catch Trophy Halibut

Proven Tips, Techniques and Strategies of the Experts

by Chris Batin & Terry Rudnick

ISBN 0916771156 366 pages. 1st Ed. 12/96. Alaska Angler Publications. Dimensions: 6 in x 9 in x 1 in.

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(From the back cover)  Learn the inside secrets of how to catch trophy halibut from 80 to 400 pounds.   The thrill of hooking an 80 to 400-pound halibut is the dream of every angler...a fish so heavy it takes several people to hoist it onto the scale!  Catching these huge flatfish requires specialized skill and knowledge that takes a lifetime to acquire.  You can now obtain this information in hours rather than years. 

How to catch Trophy Halibut: Proven Tips, Techniques and Strategies Of the Experts reveals hundreds of tips that will help you catch trophy halibut wherever you fish.  Whether you hire a charter or fish from your own boat, this book provides inside information that gives you an added advantage over other angles in catching trophy halibut.

THE 23 INFORMATION-PACKED CHAPTERS INCLUDE:
   - An octopus-imitating lure that drives big halibut into a feeding frenzy.
   - For flyfishers only: two deadly flies that catch halibut in shallow water.
   - Photo guide to filleting fish.
   - Money-saving tips on freezing, packing, shipping.
   - The 16 best holding and migration areas favored by slab-sided halibut.
   - Making the record books with your fish.
   - New seasickness remedy that really works.
   - How to make super-effective metal jigs for pennies.
   - How to create a powerful scent field that attracts schools of halibut.
   - Illustrations showing best knots, leaders, rigs, double rigs, and more.
   - A new floating jig that enhances bait presentation by over 200 percent.
   - Specific advice on new technology lines and equipment.
   - How to use the oil-injection method to triple your catch.

SPECIAL TRAVEL SECTION: Over 100 pages of secret hotspots, charter operators, local secrets and the best times to fish Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:  Chris Batin is editor of The Alaska Angler and author of five of Alaska's best-selling fishing books.  Terry Rudnick is an award-winning outdoor writer and an expert in Pacific Northwest halibut fishing.  

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Catch Trophy Halibut

In addition to his books, Chris offers a fee-based consulting service  based on his own broad Alaska experience.  Click to go to the  Alaska Angler website.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1   Halibut Life History And Biology
Chapter 2   Halibut Lore And Battles
Chapter 3   Rods, Reels And Line
Chapter 4   Hooks:  The Critical Link
Chapter 5   Bait Rigs And Methods For Success
Chapter 6   Fishing With Phonies: Leadhead Jigs
Chapter 7   Heavy-Metal Halibut
Chapter 8   Flyfishing For Halibut
Chapter 9   Choosing The Right Bait: An In-Depth Look At What Halibut Eat           
Chapter 10  Understanding And Creating Drift Scent Patterns
Chapter 11  A Halibut Success Equation
Chapter 12  The Most Common Halibut Fishing Scenarios You'll Encounter,     And Proven Techniques For Success
Chapter 13  Harpooning, Gaffing And Landing
Chapter 14  Is It A Record?
Chapter 15  Keep 'em Cool And Clean
Chapter 16  Filleting Made Easy
Chapter 17  Getting Home With The Bounty
Chapter 18  Halibut Recipes And Cooking Tips
Chapter 19  Alaska Hotspots
Chapter 20  British Columbia Hotspots
Chapter 21  Washington Hotspots
Chapter 22  Oregon Hotspots
Chapter 23  California Halibut: Sub-compact Of The Barndoor Family

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