Buttwhackers

02/20/2025

Heads up, anglers! The 2025 halibut charter fishing regulations have been released. Here’s what you need to know:

🎣 Daily limit: 2 halibut
🐟Size restrictions: One fish can be any size, the other must be 27 inches or less.
❌Closures: No halibut retention on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Let the planning begin! 🗓️

02/09/2025

Future Buttwhacker in training! 🏴‍☠️ Starting early is key 😉

12/21/2024

Happy Winter Solstice! ❄️

We’re embracing the shortest day of the year with some breathtaking winter views from our home sweet Homer. Even though the days are shorter than a fish story, we know spring is just around the bend! 🎣

12/12/2024

Snow is finally falling ❄️ Tis the season for cozy whackerwear & warm bevvies!

Shop online, link in bio. 🎁

12/10/2024

We have exciting news! For a limited time, we have alder-smoked tinned sockeye salmon for sale online from our friends at .tern.fisheries 🐟🐟🐟

These 3.5 oz tins make the perfect stocking stuffer 🎁Limited quantities, so don’t miss out!

12/08/2024

If you're looking for the gift that keeps on giving, surprise your loved ones with a fishing charter in 2025! We are lucky to have so many amazing options in Homer. Check out some of our favorite boats in the harbor to suit your needs:

Midnight Sun Charters (https://www.midnightsuncharters.com) & Halibut Hunters Charters for 6-pack, full day halibut trips in the summertime!

Big Butt Charters & Tightline Charters for YEAR-ROUND 6-pack king salmon & combo trips! They also whack the butts (& many other fish) in the summer months!

If you're looking for a larger boat that crushes the combos in the summer, check out Alaska Ocean Pros & Dakota Ocean Charters--we love the SeaKeeper aboard the Current Lady, for rougher days!

North Country Charters has a variety of boats & options, depending on your group size & fishing goals!

Seeking a beginner-friendly deep-sea fishing experience? Foxfire Fishing Charters can meet all your big boat, half-day charter needs!

Send a message to learn more

12/02/2024

Feeling beanie szn over here in Homer AK ❄️

Shop all the colors online!

11/29/2024

Hey we have exciting news! Spend $25+ at our online shop & we will toss in a free Cod Dammit koozie!

Offer valid now through Monday @ midnight 🎉

11/22/2024

Exciting news! Our newest Fillet & Release design, created by through an incredible block printing process, is ONLINE! We’ve got t-shirts, hoodies and longsleeve Ts, so get your fresh whackerwear this holiday season 🎁🫶🏼🐟

PS…Homer if you haven’t been to the Zen Den Café, we highly recommend ☕️

11/20/2024

Days are getting shorter but Kachemak Bay is showing off now more than ever 🤩

11/10/2024

Run, don’t walk! We have a limited amount of our Rockfish Skull black camo hoodies left ☠️ Link to our online store in bio.

11/08/2024

Tis the season…🎅🐟🎣

Who is out there slaying kings?

11/08/2024

Beanie season is upon us in Alaska & we have just the cap to keep you warm! Check out our shop (link in bio) to see all the cozy colors available now ☃️🎅🌨️☕️🐟🔪

09/16/2024

And that’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who made this such a fun, butt-filled, kick-ass season! You know who you are and we love you! ☠️

09/10/2024

Going out with a bang! Captain Janine and first mate Mike coming in with a big butt at 170 # 💥

09/09/2024

Only two more days of fillets 🥹

09/03/2024

Hey Homer! A few September updates:
💥 We are closed on Wednesdays
💥 Our hours of operation are Thursday-Tuesday 12-6pm ON CALL. This means you MUST call us with at least 45 minutes heads up if you want your fish cut, because our cutters may not be down there yet!
💥 Our last day open for the season is Tuesday September 10!