The one. 219 lbs landed today in Cutler Harbor
ive caught 1 a couple years ago.60 plus lbs. was awesume
So a halibut released back to 100 to 200 feet of water will be O.K.? Do they have an air duct connected to their intestinal tract to belch excess air like some fish do, or are they brought up slowly? Just curious. Cool looking fish! Thanks for sharing!
Do you know if it was it hand-lined or on a rod? Must have been one hell of a fight either way! Good luck!
I don't believe halibut have a air bladder so bringing them up doesn't seem to harm them. I know of 100s of halibut that have been tagged and released from waters 250-300' that have been recaught years later.
Tub trawl "trot line"