Your Questions About Halibut Fishing

Maria asks…

If we do away with commercial fishing, were am I going to buy my fresh fish?

Farm fish is unacceptable and doesnt have the health benefit of a good Salmon or Halibut.

andre1 answers:

Fresh water fish market by the dock

Charles asks…

What kind of bait should be used for croaker, sea bass, and halibut?

My dad and I are considering going to Mission Bay in San Diego, CA to do some fishing (we live about 30 min. from the beach). I know there's sea bass and halibut out there as well as croaker. What kind of bait should we use for these fish and other salt water fish?

andre1 answers:

I don't even have to read what the others wrote but for the record:
Mission bay goes off pre dawn and I use 12" red shad worms any brand with a 1/0 owners lead head. Everything in the water will hit it until the sun shines on it and then I switch to AA's Hot belly dorado I also use anchovie scent in the harbor and sardine on the ocean. The W S B will hit the faster moving baits and the Butts the slower but this time of year is late for both they have moved out of the bay to spawn by now and you anren't interested in just smalls are you? Up till June 15th some are around but the water temp rose in the bay early this year they'll be back after haloween though all through the winter. The spotted bay bass on 6 pound test will tire you out though so enjoy the fun but don't eat them (they glow in the dark)

Tight lines matey

Mandy asks…

What would you do if you went off shore fishing,?

and looked down into the water, and there was a halibut, which produced a fishing line, attached a beer bottle * to the hook and said to its buddies: "Let's see if we caught a human or two today - the weather seems good and there is one out yonder already"?
* a beautifully made dummy, of course, used by halibuts as a bait.

andre1 answers:

If a halibut was swimming by with a beer attached on a line?

That sounds to me like we're having beer battered halibut for dinner. ; ) ~good luck catchin'.

George asks…

Any one fish for Halibut in So.Calif. If so where are the most productive areas?

as far as depth structure time of day time of year Temp.I Have a boat with long range capabillity,and I commercial fish for Live halibut,But all the help i can get is much appreciated Every one has differant tactics,So any thing could help my commercial buis. Thanks again

andre1 answers:

Oceanside def. Try it with mussels as bait.

John asks…

I want to eat healthier, and I like fish like halibut but I have no idea how to cook it myself at home...?

...Any suggestions for quick and easy cooking methods?

And the best way to shop for it at the supermarket?

By the way, I DO NOT like salmon

andre1 answers:

Halibut and Haddock are 2 nice types of fish to eat. Go to your local supermarket and order your favorite fresh fish from the seafood counter or a fish monger. Add about 1 tbsp of olive oil to a non stick frying pan. Sprinkle your favorite type of seasonings. You can buy a fish seasoning in the spice isle. Cook covered on med heat until you see the flesh of the fish turn white with a slight brown colouring. Turn over, and cook the other side. Serve with a slice of lemon or tartar sauce. ...Tilapia is also a nice white fish....!...Enjoy