Chris Batin Fishing Books

How to Catch Trophy Halibut:
Proven Tips, Techniques and Strategies of the Experts

"One of the most complete books ever written about halibut, whether you're planning a trip to Alaska next spring or just want to head off the mouth of Newhalem River in your 16-foot kicker. There's more, much more in this 368-page primer on halibut fishing from A-Z; enough to whet anyone's appetite for the Pacific Ocean's finest white-fleshed fish." -- Bill Monroe, Outdoor Editor, The Oregonian

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Learn the inside secrets of how to catch trophy halibut from 80 to 400 pounds

The thrill of hooking an 80 to 400-pound halibut is the dream of every angler...a fish so heavy it takes several people to hoist it onto the scale! Catching these huge flatfish requires specialized skill and knowledge that takes a lifetime to acquire. You can now obtain this information in hours rather than years.

How to Catch Trophy Halibut: Proven Tips, Techniques and Strategies of the Experts reveals hundreds of tips that will help you catch trophy halibut wherever you fish. Whether you hire a charter or fish from your boat, this book provides inside information that gives you an added advantage over other anglers in catching trophy halibut.

THE 23 INFORMATION-PACKED CHAPTERS INCLUDE:

A new octopus-imitating lure that drives big halibut into a feeding frenzy.

For flyfishers only: two deadly flies that catch halibut in shallow water.

Photo guide to filleting fish.

Money saving tips on freezing, packing, shipping.

The 16 best holding and migration areas favored by slab-sided halibut.

Making the record books with your fish.

New seasickness remedy that really works!

How to make super-effective metal jigs for pennies.

How to create a powerful scent field that attracts schools of halibut.

Illustrations showing best knots, leaders, rigs, double rigs, and more.

A new floating jig that enhances bait presentation by over 200 percent.

Specific advice on new technology lines and equipment.

How to use the oil-injection method to triple your catch.

SPECIAL TRAVEL SECTION: Over 100 pages of secret hotspots, charter operators, local secrets and the best times to fish Alaska, British Columbia,Washington, Oregon, and California.

About the Authors:

Chris Batin is editor of The Alaska Angler and author of five of Alaska's best-selling fishingbooks.

Terry Rudnick is an award-winning outdoor writer and an expert in Pacific Northwest halibut fishing.

What the real experts have to say about How to catch Trophy Halibut: Proven Tips, Techniques and Strategies of the Experts:

"One of the most complete books ever written about halibut, whether you're planning a trip to Alaska next spring or just want to head off the mouth of Newhalem River in your 16-foot kicker. There's more, much more in this 368-page primer on halibut fishing from A-Z; enough to whet anyone's appetite for the Pacific Ocean's finest white-fleshed fish."
-- Bill Monroe, Outdoor Editor, The Oregonian

"This hefty volume tells you everything you need to know about halibut. It goes into detail about habitat, tackle, fishing techniques, with lots of diagrams and drawings to illustrate the fine points of halibut fishing." -- Tom Paulu, Outdoor Editor, The Daily News Longview, Washington

How to catch Trophy Halibut: Proven Tips, Techniques and Strategies of the Experts ISBN: 0916771-15-6 ITEM # 1156 368 pages - $25.95

How to Order:

By Email: Order with credit card at: cb@alaskaangler.com

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By Mail: Or send check or money order, along with order to Alaska Angler Publications, 221 Bentley Drive, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701

By Phone: Call us 24 hours a day, (907) 455-8000. Operators are ready to take your order.

Problems, Questions? Email us at: cb@alaskaangler.com

This page last updated: September 26, 2003