Physics of Catching Halibut Sport Fishing

Welcome to the Physics of Catching Halibut while Sport Fishing website. Here we will explore all the physics concepts that apply to a fisherman who is attempting to catch a halibut from a boat with sport fishing tackle. This topic will be broken down into the four key components that must be considered when exploring the variables associated with the physics of halibut fishing. These subtopics include the rod, the reel, the line, and the fish. The equations that apply to each of these components and any physics terminology that applies will be explained for each of these subtopics on subsequent pages. For now I will say that sport fishing for halibut is a popular recreational pastime, especially in Southeast Alaska where these photos are from: The physics principles associated with this awesome sport are very rarely considered by unexperienced fisherman and even experienced fisherman might not consider how this process relates to the concepts of physics at the level that will be considered here. To find out more about halibut fishing around the Juneau area go to the Department of Fish and Game's Website. For information about halibut fishing in other places in the Pacific Northwest check out halibut.net for season dates and other information. Picture credit: http://www.clas.pdx.edu/newsletters/0906/0906_alaska_fishing.jpg