This was a bucket list item for my husband - fishing for halibut! Captain Mike was funny, knowledgeable, and safe! A super fun day. As a non-fisher woman, I also fished, and Captain Mike was very patient, and made me feel comfortable - and, I must say - I also caught my limit of halibut and salmon! While I may not have morphed into an avid fisherman, I would go out again with Captain Mike, and recommend him to friends! He owns his own boat, is an independent operator, and thus can cater to your needs. We had a 6 hour trip, and spent most of the time fishing for halibut, because we were having so much fun, but could have adjusted the timing and spent more time fishing for salmon, if we like. Mike knows the tides and where the fish will be - which makes for successful day! And ladies - there is a private "toilet" on board for your comfort. :) Oh, almost forgot - he also took us to have our fish processed, and shipped to our home. BEST FISH EVER!