Old Harbor, Alaska fishing — what actually worked for us

Focused fishing post from the Kodiak trip out of Old Harbor. We fished from a skiff and off the beach and the two experiences could not be more different. What worked: - Heavier gear than I would normally bring. Fish out there are bigger and the water is not gentle. - Simple presentations beat clever ones. Fresh bait and good depth control did most of the work. - Tide timing mattered more than lure choice. - A good pair of gloves saves your hands over a long day. What I would change: bring a backup rod, more leader material than seems reasonable, and a real fish bag rather than trusting coolers on a small boat. Anyone else fished Kodiak? I want to hear what you throw and when you go.