Homer trip 3

Halibut are one of the oddest-looking fish. Since they are bottom-dwellers most predators see them from above -- their top skin is like camo, while the bottom is a milky white color. And both eyes are on one side of the head, although they don't start out that way -- over time one eye migrates over.

Saturday was gorgeous (as evidenced by my sunburn - no photos of that for you!)

Fish cleaning stations usually have a bit of wait. It's always interesting to see what everyone has brought in -- and to do a little comparing with your own catch. A guy came in on Sunday after fishing by himself and had three gorgeous silver salmon. I've never in my life seen silvers that big -- I thought they were kings at first!

Four fillets come off of every halibut. Some bigger than others! The limit is 2 halibut per person, per day.


These damn gulls are so annoying.

Our catch from Sunday. Not monsters, but the smaller halibuts taste better. Not that I would pass up a nice 80 pounder! I don't know how people manage to reel in 200 lb or larger 'buts -- those barn doors are just dead weight on the line.

Did you know that halibut do not show up on fish finders because they lack an air bladder? D taught me that fun fact.

On Sunday we also spotted additional otters, puffins, other shorebirds and WHALES! They were all around throughout the weekend, but Sunday featured a spectacular show -- the whales came almost totally out of the water and flopped down on their sides. Just amazing. And close enough to the boat for a great show.