I Fought a 42” halibut by hand | Not too SMART

Summer halibut season is finally here! Join me as I explore the reefs off Half Moon Bay (HMB) to see if the big California halibut have arrived. June is one of the best months to target trophy halibut as schools of baitfish begin stacking up around California’s harbors, bays, and coastal reefs. When the bait moves in, hungry predators like giant halibut, salmon, and lingcod aren’t far behind. This trip delivers nonstop action—but it also takes a wild turn. I hook into a massive 42-inch California halibut, and what follows turns into an all-out wrestling match on my kayak! The fish fights with everything it has, putting me in a dangerous situation that could have ended very differently. Watch the full battle as Chovy goes head-to-head with a trophy halibut in an unforgettable kayak fishing showdown. Along the way, I’ll also share several TLA Pro Tips to help you find, hook, and safely land bigger coastal halibut this summer. If you enjoy kayak fishing, California halibut, lingcod, salmon, and saltwater adventures, be sure to like the video, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an adventure from The Lost Anchovy! 🎣 Tight lines, and I’ll see you on the water! Halibut Fishing Tutorial: https://thelostanchovy.com/kayak-fish... Fishing Gears List AVET MXj G2 5.8.1: https://amzn.to/4560M50 Standard Horizon hx210 (great of kayak fishing): https://amzn.to/4lNqGlq NRS 3mm wetsuit: https://amzn.to/3U1NdP4 NRS Chinook PFD: https://amzn.to/4aqsJpN Seaguar STS Leader: https://amzn.to/40XeZxW Camera Set up: DJI Osmo Action 4: https://amzn.to/3Z85gq7 Insta360 X4: https://amzn.to/4hOvnK1 Iphone 16pro Disclaimer: Listed above are Amazon Affiliate links, which means that if you click on the product links, I'll receive a small commission. This helps support this channel to make more videos. Thank you for the support. Website: http://thelostanchovy.com/ Instagram:   / lost_anchovy   Facebook:   / the-lost-anchovy-313190582719488   Category