Hi All,
Here's the latest:
Just got word from Tanaku's Captain Joe Calandra A.K.A. 'Eyeglass Joe' (from Bayport, L.I.) that the halibut fishing continues to be steady and, at times, outrageous! Last week, besides catching daily limits on King Salmon 18-22 lbs., his crew on the OSPREY boated six (6) barndoors during a 3-day period. These ravenous giants from the depths weighed between 111-178 lbs. Numerous other flatfish were captured that were in the 50 - 80 lb. range. The cohos have started to show up nicely, with some days showing limit quantities and other days just a few. As always, the marine wildlife has made some big splashes - literally. Humpback whales have bee breaching almost daily, just on the outskirts of the Tanaku Lodge area. In addition, a family of grizzlies have been sighted regularly at a nearby peninsula a few miles from Elfin Cove. Furthermore, unlike last season, the weather has been nearly spectacular, with many calls for sunscreen.
I will be leaving with my wife, Cathie, for a two-week stay at Alaska's best lodge, Tanaku Lodge, starting this Fri., July 6. I will return with lots of photos and in-depth first hand reports.
Wishing you lots of tight lines!
Jerry McGrath <:)))))))><
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