My wife and I fished at Kodiak the 29th and 30th of August. The weather was awful (WINDY) but we still managed 10 silvers each day out in the salt. The were nice sized (11-16lbs), and the ling fishing was great (44-50 lbs) if only the friggin' wind (up to 40 mph) would of stopped blowing. I've had great trips the last 3 years up there. The lings and flatties are always there, but you must try to time the salmon runs (which is the always a gamble) to your fishing times.