Lure Information I have fished the waters around Vancouver Island for over twenty years and about five years ago, started chasing the mighty halibut. Halibut fishing is skyrocketing in popularity in British Columbia. Not only are halibut exciting to catch but are a prime eating fish. A single fish can fill your freezer with enough of the delectable flaky, white meat to last an entire year. The Pacific halibut is a super heavyweight slugger in a class all of its own. For instance, this fish has stamina beyond belief. Adult fish can travel more than 2,000 miles and to depths of 1,800 or more feet. They've also been known to sink boats, break arms, legs and snap 120-pound Dacron as if it were sewing thread. Halibut can be caught along the entire coast of British Columbia. The waters around Vancouver Island such as Quatsino, Nootka, Barclay, Victoria and the northern tip of the Island, Port McNeil and Port Hardy areas offer excellent fishing. (See Halibut hotspots) Recently fishermen have been pleasantly surprised by catching halibut on the eastern side of Vancouver Island. Fish have been caught in the 20 to 70 pound range in the waters around Nanaimo, Parksville, Courtenay and Campbell River. The new braided lines and heavy-duty rods allow fishermen to reach the deep depths of the halibuts domain and other bottom fish such as Red Snapper and Lingcod. To catch these fish I have used a variety of lures, jigs, spreader bars, weighted hootchies, and all types of bait. I have also caught them trolling by bottom bouncing baits and lures behind a cannon ball on my downriggers. I have had the most success fishing with a lure that I have been developed myself called the Fish Stalker. During my years of fishing, I have come to some general conclusions about catching halibut. Next to determining their location, catching them is primarily depends upon three things. (Excluding luck of course!) I believe that sight, scent and sound are the main ingredients for a successful halibut catch. Used properly, the Fish Stalker lure incorporates all three of these. During a long drive home from a fishing trip in the Port McNeil area about 5 years ago I was thinking about how to make a lure that could be fished like a spreader bar and also attract the elusive halibut. After talking to just about every fisherman I knew, reading everything I could get my hands on about catching halibut, designing and experimenting with different shapes, sizes and materials and losing a ton of gear, the result of my experimenting was the Fish Stalker. The Fish Stalker is designed to attract fish in the deep dark depths of the ocean with its brilliant flash of color. It is simple to use and is made of 18-gauge stainless steel and heavy duty clips, swivels and split rings. It comes in a variety of colors designed to attract halibut. Personally, I have found that glow-in-the-dark, orange-red and white colors work best. I always use scent or fresh bait when fishing with the lure. Gently tapping the bottom is the key to arousing the halibut's curiosity. It has been proven that halibut can home in on scent and sound from hundreds of yards away. Repeatedly I have outfished people in my boat and the surrounding area by using the Fish Stalker with fresh bait and scent. Because of its shape and color, I believe that the fish mistake the lure as a small rock cod, sole, or crab and venture closer for a look. I have also had salmon attack the Fish Stalker while descending or reeling in. For purchase information on the Fish Stalker lure, please contact me at: Glen Stocker 390 Parkview Place Parksville, BC Canada V9P 1W1 Telephone 1-250-951-0561 E-mail gstocker@shaw.ca |
Lure Information I have fished the waters around Vancouver Island for over twenty years and about five years ago, started chasing the mighty halibut. Halibut fishing is skyrocketing in popularity in British Columbia. Not only are halibut exciting to catch but are a prime eating fish. A single fish can fill your freezer with enough of the delectable flaky, white meat to last an entire year. The Pacific halibut is a super heavyweight slugger in a class all of its own. For instance, this fish has stamina beyond belief. Adult fish can travel more than 2,000 miles and to depths of 1,800 or more feet. They've also been known to sink boats, break arms, legs and snap 120-pound Dacron as if it were sewing thread. Halibut can be caught along the entire coast of British Columbia. The waters around Vancouver Island such as Quatsino, Nootka, Barclay, Victoria and the northern tip of the Island, Port McNeil and Port Hardy areas offer excellent fishing. (See Halibut hotspots) Recently fishermen have been pleasantly surprised by catching halibut on the eastern side of Vancouver Island. Fish have been caught in the 20 to 70 pound range in the waters around Nanaimo, Parksville, Courtenay and Campbell River. The new braided lines and heavy-duty rods allow fishermen to reach the deep depths of the halibuts domain and other bottom fish such as Red Snapper and Lingcod. To catch these fish I have used a variety of lures, jigs, spreader bars, weighted hootchies, and all types of bait. I have also caught them trolling by bottom bouncing baits and lures behind a cannon ball on my downriggers. I have had the most success fishing with a lure that I have been developed myself called the Fish Stalker. During my years of fishing, I have come to some general conclusions about catching halibut. Next to determining their location, catching them is primarily depends upon three things. (Excluding luck of course!) I believe that sight, scent and sound are the main ingredients for a successful halibut catch. Used properly, the Fish Stalker lure incorporates all three of these. During a long drive home from a fishing trip in the Port McNeil area about 5 years ago I was thinking about how to make a lure that could be fished like a spreader bar and also attract the elusive halibut. After talking to just about every fisherman I knew, reading everything I could get my hands on about catching halibut, designing and experimenting with different shapes, sizes and materials and losing a ton of gear, the result of my experimenting was the Fish Stalker. The Fish Stalker is designed to attract fish in the deep dark depths of the ocean with its brilliant flash of color. It is simple to use and is made of 18-gauge stainless steel and heavy duty clips, swivels and split rings. It comes in a variety of colors designed to attract halibut. Personally, I have found that glow-in-the-dark, orange-red and white colors work best. I always use scent or fresh bait when fishing with the lure. Gently tapping the bottom is the key to arousing the halibut's curiosity. It has been proven that halibut can home in on scent and sound from hundreds of yards away. Repeatedly I have outfished people in my boat and the surrounding area by using the Fish Stalker with fresh bait and scent. Because of its shape and color, I believe that the fish mistake the lure as a small rock cod, sole, or crab and venture closer for a look. I have also had salmon attack the Fish Stalker while descending or reeling in. For purchase information on the Fish Stalker lure, please contact me at: Glen Stocker 390 Parkview Place Parksville, BC Canada V9P 1W1 Telephone 1-250-951-0561 E-mail gstocker@shaw.ca |
