How to harpoon halibut without losing your gear

If you're ready to harpoon halibut on your next trip out, you're probably already dreaming about that massive, mottled shadow slowly rising from the deep. There's really nothing quite like the adrenaline rush that hits when a "barn door" starts coming into focus through the green water. But let's be real for a second—landing a fish that can weigh more than you do is a recipe for chaos if you don't have a solid plan. If you've spent any time on the water, you know that things go from calm to crazy the second a big fish sees the hull of the boat. ...

February 12, 2026 · 7 min · Massicot Ingoglia