Preparing for a Fishing Trip in Alaska

1. Blog 4: Alaskahalibutfishingcharter.com Preparing for a Fishing Trip in Alaska So you are headed to Alaska for a fishing trip? You are in for a lot of fun and tons of new experience. If you have done this before, you know the drill, but not so much if you are a first timer. To make your first Alaskan fishing trip most enjoyable, you need to make some preparations. Whether it’s an Alaska lingcod fishing trip or any other kind, some prep-work is common for all. So let’s take a look at how best to prepare for the upcoming fishing adventure. Baits to Carry Who forgets about bait when going fishing? No one, right? But, there is a catch here. Serious angler know the difference between carrying any bait or a particular kind of bait. The success and failure of the entire expedition rests on what kind of bait you picked up for your catch. Admiral fish are very picky eater. So, you can’t lure them with just about anything. The Kenai River fishing guide will brief you on them before starting out, but it doesn’t hurt to know it before others, right? So, if its halibut or similar fish you are looking to catch, then pick octopus, live squid, mackerel head and gut for bait. One other bait that always tricks most big fish is plastic fish that are colored to look like anchovy or sardine. Fishing Kit Have you assembled your fishing kit already? If not, here is a checklist to proof. On a Homer halibut fishing charter, you want to carry circle hook because those hook offer the best leverage for halibut. As a matter of fact, circular hooks work great for any fish. Extras like bead, skirt, hookies are added help. That aside, you need a crimping tool. Bait injector is the secret weapon you want to carry in your arsenal