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Halibut & Salmon Charter Fishing Homer Alaska

Halibut Hunter & Salmon Slayer

Ready to start Alaska Halibut Fishing or Alaska King Salmon Fishing? Captain Tom Bunnell, skipper of the F/V Halibut Hunter, is at your service. Memories of a lifetime swim beneath the surface of clear ocean waters, waiting to be caught by those fishing on the Halibut Hunter, moored in Homer, Alaska.

Homer, Alaska famously known as the “Halibut Fishing Capital of the World”, is situated at the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula, bordered by spectacular glacier views of the Harding Ice Field, and the beautiful blue waters of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet. Easily accessible via highway or air, Homer, Alaska is truly a sport fishing mecca. Captain Tom's full-day fishing trips start from Slip N-36 in the Small Boat Harbor and run daily mid-May, June, July, and August.
Captain Tom and a 318 lb. catch!

Your Fishing Skipper ~ Captain Tom Bunnell

F/V Halibut Hunter: Owner/Operator – Since 2001 – Halibut & Salmon Charters
F/V Silver Fox 3: Captain – 1996-2000 – Halibut Charters

July 2008 Derby Winner
First Place Female Angler - $500

United States Coast Guard licensed and insured since 1996, Captain Tom provides more than a decade of experience guiding fishermen in the coastal waters of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet. Skilled in the use of navigation electronics, GPS, Radar, and Marine Radio, he knows how to find the fish! According to Tom, “After hundreds of trips with the right equipment, the ocean floor reads like a detailed road map. Full of landmarks, it offers clear clues to locate my goal: Excellent Alaska Halibut Fishing for all my clients!”

Halibut Hunters Charters is a family fishing operation! Captain Tom mans the helm, finds the fish, and provides expert fishing instruction. Deckhanding for his dad since age 10, 16-year old son Jack baits hooks, gaffs and nets fish, pulls anchor, and assists the fishing crew on board in every way possible. Always ready with smiles, wife Rachel is the “guide on the side”, managing the books and the bookings, while 10-year old daughter Kaylynn applies the “spit n’ polish” to keep the boat clean and tidy for each day’s trip. Day’s end often finds Grandpa and Grandma Bunnell meeting the boat, ready to take pictures of the daily catch, and to cheer for the biggest fish.

Our Boat & The Fishing

F/V Halibut Hunter
Our boat is a 6 passenger, 28’ Glasply deluxe heated cabin cruiser with restroom and full navigation electronics on board. Powered by EFI 350 hp twin engines, the ride to the fishing grounds is safe, fast, and comfortable.

What We Provide

Tackle & Fishing Gear feature top of the line Shimano Tiagra 16’s reels, and custom rods, plus bait and artificial lures. Custom fish filleting is included with your charter.

What To Bring On Board

ALASKA fishing license-
Required by Dept. of Fish & Game,
Additional stamp required for King Salmon

LUNCH and drinks
Plenty of storage space on board.

WARM clothes
“Layering” works well. (Hauling in a big halibut will heat you up in a hurry.)

OPTIONAL:

Rain gear
In case the weather comes up.

Camera/videocamera
Your big fish & sights of whales, otters, puffins.

Homer Halibut Derby Ticket
$10 might net a $40,000 prize! (2008)

The Fishing

Alaskan Halibut are fished off the bottom, usually between 40 and 250 feet of water. The daily limit is 2 per fisherman. You may catch more, but you can only take two home. “Keeping your hook baited and down fishing at all times is my top priority, so you’re ready to take on that big bite when it hits!”

Alaskan King Salmon and Alaskan Silver Salmon are fished by trolling with downriggers, using artificial tackle and/or bait. Watching the rod tip suddenly bend, and seeing a silvery splash as these fighters break the water, is a magnificent thrill, topped off by the big moment when your salmon is netted and brought aboard!

Halibut Hunters Charters offers three different Alaska Fishing Adventures:

Alaska Halibut/Salmon Combo - Kings and Silvers in Season
Yes, it's an opportunity to have it all: limits of halibut & salmon in one great trip.
(Rates slightly higher.)

Straight Alaska Halibut - Go Deep, Just For the Alaska Halibut!
(Don't forget your Halibut Derby ticket.)

Straight Alaska Salmon - Alaska King Salmon and Alaska Silver Salmon in Season
Downriggers release, and a fighting king breaks the water, leaping and twisting its way toward
the waiting net. (Light the BBQ!)

Or Mix & MatchHalibut & Salmon Fishing with a multiple-day booking.
On all trips, fish filleting is included at no additional cost.

Rates & Booking Info

Booking A Trip

Fishing reservations are taken all year round, but EARLY (Jan.-May) reservations have a wider choice of available dates. In the event stormy weather keeps the Halibut Hunter in the harbor on the day of your trip, your deposit will be refunded.

2010 Rates

May 15-June 6	$240.00 + Sales Tax
June 7-August 15	$250.00 + Sales Tax
August 16-September 10	$240.00 + Sales Tax
Halibut/Salmon Combo Trip: Add $40.00 per person.
Price includes fish filleting and all bait and tackle. Confirmed reservations require a 50% deposit: confirmation will be sent directly to you upon receipt of deposit. Reservations are TENTATIVE until your deposit is received. Personal checks, Traveler’s checks and cash are accepted.
NOTE: Unless your trip can be re-sold, cancellation of reservations must be made 60 days in advance of your trip in order to receive a full deposit refund. 30 day cancellation: You will receive one-half of your deposit.

Alaska Halibut Fishing
The Limit! August 2008

READY TO BOOK THE ALASKA HALIBUT / SALMON FISHING ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME?

It's EASY! Please call 907.235.2739, or email us, or simply fill in the quick form below and click on Send to Halibut Hunters Charters.We will respond ASAP.

Box 3042, Homer, Alaska 99603
907.235.2739 Cell 907.299.1142
Email: halibuthunt@gmail.com