Salmon or Halibut?
Which fish do you want to go after? Where should you do it?
Here's how to decide:
- Want the biggest fish? Go for halibut (out of Homer or Seward).
- Want that famous Alaska salmon? Go for king or red salmon.
- Want a river fishing experience? Go for salmon or trout.
- An ocean experience? Go for halibut (or certain salmon).
- Headed north to Denali? Do a salmon charter from Talkeetna.
- Headed south to the Kenai? Go for world-famous Kenai River salmon.
Want to fine tune your decision? Here's more detail:
| Fish | Why | Weight | Tackle |
|---|---|---|---|
Halibut |
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Heavy duty reel, 70-120 lb test |
King Salmon (Chinook) |
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Strong spinning tackle |
Red Salmon (Sockeye) |
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Fly, spinning |
Pink Salmon (Humpies) |
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Light tackle, fly or spinning |
Chum Salmon (Dog Salmon)
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Light tackle, fly |
Silver Salmon (Coho) |
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Fly, spinning |
Rainbow Trout |
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Light tackle, fly or spinning |
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