Homer Alaska - News

• Jackpot $1,000: James "Jim" Peeples of Chico, Calif., with a 323.2-pound halibut caught Aug. 31 while fishing with Capt. Phil Peeples on a private boat, The Tackle Box.

• Released fish winner, month four, overall $1,000: Kent Christopher of Denver, Colo., fishing with Capt. Greg Sutter of Captain Greg's Charters aboard the Tomahawk.

• Catch a Lefty, a halibut with both eyes on the left side of its head, $100: Dan Uniejewski of Franklin, Tenn., caught July 24 while fishing with Capt. Ben Martin of North Country Halibut Charters aboard the Fringe Benefit.

Tagged halibut:

• Zak Mays of Eagle River, fishing on a private boat, caught a tagged halibut May 27 worth $1,000 and sponsored by Bob's Trophy Charters;

• Colin Saltzman of Columa, Mich., fishing with Capt. Sean Martin of North Country Halibut Charters aboard the Irish, caught a tagged halibut June 1 worth $1,000, sponsored by Spenard Builder's Supply;

• Ray Kizer of Palmer, fishing with Capt. Gary Ault of Inlet Charters aboard the Whistler, caught a tagged halibut June 2 worth $500, sponsored by Driftwood Inn and Charters;

• Brice Vollbrecht of Tenstrike, Minn., fishing with Capt. Nick Spillett of Homer Ocean Charters aboard the Diamond Cape, caught a tagged halibut June 22 worth $500, sponsored by Homer Bed and Breakfast Association;

• Don Sturm of Auburn, Iowa, fishing with Capt. Norm Anderson of Norm's Salt Water Adventures aboard the Sea Otter, caught a tagged halibut June 25 worth $500, sponsored by Tacklebuster Charters;

• Casey Spink of Eagle River, fishing with Capt. Nick Spillett of Homer Ocean Charters aboard the Diamond Cape, caught a tagged halibut June 25 worth $500, sponsored by Silver Fin Guides;

• Rebecca Lyon of Anchorage, fishing with Capt. Brett Weaver of Homer Ocean Charters aboard the Bay Explorer, caught a tagged halibut July 1 worth $1,000, sponsored by Eagle Enterprises;

• Ron Anderson of Winlock, Wash, fishing on a private boat, caught a tagged halibut July 13 worth $500, sponsored by Barb's Video;

• Elizabeth Cupp of Homer, fishing on a private boat, caught a tagged halibut July 18 worth $250, sponsored by A Rosy Outlook B&B.