Halibut Fishing In Seward Alaska
People from all over the world come to experience halibut fishing in Seward Alaska. Located about 185 miles south of Anchorage on the pristine Resurrection Bay, Seward is a quiet small town with a lot to offer.
One of the most exciting events in Seward is the Mount Marathon race which takes place every July 4. This is a popular destination among runners who come on their vacations just to participate in this hair-raising event.
You might not think it's so big a deal...until you realize that the runners have to run uphill 1,5 miles, from sea level to approximately 921 feet - and it's a steep climb! Downhill is truly the hair-raising part of this famous foot race.
Keep in mind, though, the Mount Marathon race isn't Seward's only other tourist attraction. If you have 3-6 hours, there are charter boats that will take you on a tour of lovely Resurrection Bay, where you can see puffins, sea otters and even whales if you're fortunate. The highlight for many who come to tour Seward is a halibut fishing charter, and a chance to haul a big one up from the depths. Full-day halibut charters are the average and you may be lucky enough to see a good deal of whale and other marine creatures on your vacation. Halibut fishing can be very exciting as the fish can dive straight down and you'll need to brace yourself! Fortunately, the tackle for halibut fishing is matched to the stress the fish can place on the gear. The line used in halibut fishing more closely resembles rope than fishing line. Once the halibut has been brought up from the depths, your job as the angler is to keep your tip up and keep reeling the fish in. This can take awhile - especially if you've lucked into one of Alaska's famous "barn door" halibut! Now that you've brought the leviathan up from the deep water, the charter deckhands will help you to bring the halibut in. If it's a small halibut (under 100 pounds!), a gaff can be utilized the get the fish out of the water. If it's a big halibut, the charter boat will have a gun on board to shoot the fish. This is a task best left to the crew as they are accustomed to it. As you can see, as far as vacations go, halibut fishing in Seward Alaska can be the great adventure of a lifetime!
Alaska Halibut Fishing
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