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Wright & McGill Rods, Eagle Claw Hooks Get Job Done

Posted on: Jul 19, 2010

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Chase Plott, 8, of Ojai, California, caught this 130-pound halibut on a jig with a Wright & McGill halibut rod on July 1 while fishing with Capt. Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing in Gustavus, Alaska. It was one of two halibut over 100 pounds caught by the youngster. His father, Norm, held the rod after Plott hooked the fish while the boy continued to reel the big halibut in.  Within no time, the halibut was owned by this young angler and brought to the boat.

Chase Plott hauls in his monster 130-pound halibut from Gustavus, Alaska.

His older brother, Tanner Plott, caught with a 140-pound halibut caught on July 1 on a jig. Tanner was using a Wright & McGill halibut rod to land the big fish in less than 20 minutes. With a big grin on his face, he pulled the monster to the surfaced and also landed the fish in the boat.

The Plott Family with their hoard of fish.

The Plott Family, Linda, Chase, Norm, Zack and Tanner, caught a load of halibut on their July 1 outing from Gustavus, Alaska, with Capt. Andy Martin. The group caught eight halibut over 100 pounds, plus dozens of fish between 50 and 90 pounds during their five-day trip. Halibut were not the only fish caught; the family managed to catch dozens of yelloweye rockfish and some larger salmon on their trip. They used Wright & McGill halibut rods, Eagle Claw hooks, and baits marinated in Pautzke’s Halibut and Rockfish Nectar.

On July 13th, Andy Martin led another guided tour with Pueblo, CO resident Scott Brown. He caught a 250 pound halibut, the largest one he has ever caught. This monster was caught on a 16/0 Eagle Claw circle hook, and a Wright & McGill halibut rod. The bait used was a cod head with a live herring. Brown landed the fish after a 20-minute fight in 145 feet of water just inside Glacier Bay National Park.

Scott Brown stands with his 250 pound halibut.

Yet another client trip was made by Andy on July 20th, where Hank from Pennsylvania caught a 300 pound halibut. This gigantic fish made three runs back to the bottom, and took Hank over 40 minutes to land. The fish was caught on a Wright & McGill halibut rod in 180 feet of water near Glacier Bay.

This 300 pound brutus was caught just outside Glacier Bay, Alaska. Andy Martin continues to impress with his growing number of halibut catches.

Bernie Franklin, of Sonora, California, caught a 210 pound halibut on July 30th with Andy. The fish was caught on a Wright McGill halibut rod and a 16/0 Eagle Claw circle hook. The bait is herring and octopus soaked in Halibut/Rockfish nectar. After a 45 minute battle, Bernie managed to haul the beast into the boat just outside Glacier Bay.

Bernie stands with his 210 pound catch.

Andy Martin has had a tremendous year with the Halibut. He continues to please clients and allow people to enjoy the thrill of catching a 200+ pound monster, day in and day out!!