Newport, 5-13-14

[Amish Ed]

Originally Posted by alanw

I don't know how you are satisfied with only 3 hours or so on the water. Everytime I go out I plan on 6 hours minimum. I think I've been out as much as 9 hours at a time in the summer months. Sometimes I don't even target halibut in the early hours because I don't want to catch one and have to make the choice of releasing it or leaving early to dress it.

I don't think anyone will give you any specific locations unless you are out there fishing with them. Anytime you can tag along is a good time to do so. Sometimes guys post when they are going out, or you can ask if anyone is going when you are.

And welcome to the forums

Tuesdays I usually have to be off the water early, so it kinda limits my time. Also, at 3 hours my back starts hurting and if the conditions are bad I might not mind too much. 5 hours is probably my normal time on the water. 9 hours and I'd be crawling to my truck