2 halibut per a day, 4 per a year.
Plus endless memories.
The Real Long Range Halibut Trip (10-12 hours)
Long range what does this mean? “Long range fishing trips” is a term that gets abused in Alaska. Every charter business in Alaska says they do “long range fishing trips.” The charter offices sell trips, websites book trips, and word of mouth sells trips. Most charter offices have 4 different options for a halibut trip, 1/2 day, 3/4 day, short range (less than 25 miles out 8 hours,) and long range halibut trips (more than 25 miles out 10-12 hours.) we at Alaska Ocean Pros only offer real long range fishing trips. Don’t be fooled. There are around 25 boats in Homer, Alaska that do the over 25 mile long range halibut trips. There are only 2 boats in Homer, Alaska that do real 60-100 mile long range fishing trips. Alaska Ocean Professionals is known for what old timers call “Christopher Columbus fishing trips.” Alaska Ocean Professionals goes fishing where other charter companies wish they could fish. We are invested in our reputation by having the most extreme fishing experiences.
There are a couple new charter guys that say they do trips just like Alaska Ocean Pros. It is not true. Captain Gabe and Captain Pono are self taught fishing captains that don’t copy cat other fishermen. Alaska Ocean Pros fishes locations that may have never been fished by sport fishermen. Don’t be fooled. No one can say every trip is huge fish, everyone limits out, and no one gets sea sick, but guaranteed when you fish with Alaska Ocean Pros you will get and adventure provided by experienced crews that spend more than half the year on the ocean. We appreciate you not telling people where you were fishing on this trip. These are secret spots that Alaska Ocean Pros has invested 1000’s of dollars in fuel to explore.
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Casino Combo (12 hour trip)
Do you want to go catching or go fishing? Do you want to fish in areas where you will not have competition? Do you want to see whales of all species, sea lions, sea otters, sea birds, black bears, Sitka blacktail deer, and if time allows maybe even a Kodiak Brown Bear. The Casino Combo is a catch everything charter. There are a lot of Homer fishermen that hate on Alaska Ocean Professionals for there reputation of this charter. The Casino has a reputation for bringing back lots of fish. If you don’t believe us ask “Butt Whackers” our fish fillet friends. Butt Whackers fillets the Casino’s catch every day. The Casino and Captain Gabe Linegar from 1 July- end of August exclusively run this trip 5 days a week. You will be fishing locations 80-100 miles from Homer. This trip is a catching trip not a fishing trip. We do not go after huge barn door halibut on this trip even though you might hook into one. You will fish for whatever bites halibut, lingcod, rockfish, salmon, grey cod etc etc etc. This trip is not a trip for people that don’t want to fish. You don’t get to fish your rod in a rod holder because you are doing what’s called jigging all day long. Jigging is the up and down movement of your rod making your jig under the water look like a bait.
We “move and groove” all day long as Captain Gabe calls it. The M/v Casino fishes around Kodiak island everyday. Don’t let some big talking guy on the phone tell you he fishes Kodiak island everyday because it’s not true. The Casino and a couple Kodiak based overnight venture boats are the only operators in the 40 mile area. This trip though is a lot of catching is also resource conscious. We don’t want our customers being hoggish and keeping more fish than they can eat or killing breeding fish. Alaska Ocean Professionals want to maintain our fishery and encourage releasing big female lingcod and not targeting yellow eye rockfish that are more than 80 years old. Sustainable fishing is our key.
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At Alaska Ocean Pros, we have one goal – to make sure you have the fishing experience of a lifetime.
Our Reviews
This was by far the best charter I could have asked for. Our captain and the owner, Gabe and his deck hand Felicia were shining personalities who taught, while we caught. We (my dad and I) couldn’t do our original combo trip as planned due to weather but this dynamic duo went above and beyond to make sure we CAUGHT BIG FISH. Taking home over 50lbs of halibut will fill my fridge for a while. They kept it safe, classy-ish, and “reel” fun. If you want a charter, there’s no doubt with this company! Disclosure: do not come as a grump. Waves may be rocky and you may get sick. Youre on a body of water that is weather dependent. Bring Dramamine and have fun! Good luck feeshin!! Ps when I come back to Homer I’m booking again with this crew. #ItsNotAboutHowFancyTheBoatIs #ItsTheCrew #AndTheFish
Days 1 and 2: Mike and Dave made this first time family experience a very positive, fruitful, and educational outing. We spent multiple days fishing with them, and they were very thorough with safety and communication. Even better, they ensured everyone got their fair share of fish, even when weather turned dicey. Highly recommended!Day 3: Jimmy and Gabe were phenomenal. They brought us to the best spots to catch our ling cod, then the optimal location for rock fish. Their passion was evident when they took us around the different islands after we maxed out. The fishing trip was more than that - the crew became a team, and the captain (and owner Gabe) a tour guide of the islands and Afognak Wilderness Lodge. Highly recommended!!!
Hands down BEST CAPTAIN, CREW & BOAT in Homer!The Captain & Crew are young aggressive fishermen willing to go the distance to make sure you catch quality fish.FAMILY FISHING TRIP- some captains are over salty and can not have patience for new fishermen, not the Casino! This Captain and crew were very patient, helpful and polite. AND THERES A BATHROOM.*Please, for the love of God, find the flush button and push it for 20 seconds before and after using the toilet…You will NOT be disappoint.*Please also make sure to tip the deck hands. Jimmy, if you’re reading this, great job lil brotha, see you soon!And Gabe, thanks for everything you did for us!
The best fishing Captain and crew in Homer… we went on the Killer combo and absolutely crushed it… Huge ling cod, Halibut and multi species of rockfish…. If your are going to fish in Alaska you must fish with Captain Gabe and his phenomenal crew…. #onpoint#totalproffesional
An all around fantastic experience! Gabe and the whole crew are very professional, down to earth, and passionate about fishing and hunting. The whole crew (Gabe, Jim, and Jimmy) were very helpful and wanted us to catch the big ones more than anyone else. These guys know the best spots to find those big ones, Its not a fishing trip when you go out with Alaska Ocean Pros, its a catching trip. The group of guys I went had a blast and are stoked to do another charter with this great company!
About Alaska Ocean Pros
Specializing in full-day, long-range fishing trips, departing from Kachemak Bay in Homer, Alaska. We fish for Halibut and Ling Cod. Captain Gabe Linegar and crew will work hard to make sure you have a great time and bring home the fish! Our boats, the Casino and the KingPin are well-maintained fishing machines, equipped with top-of-the-line fishing gear able to accommodate 10-12 passengers in comfort.
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