Hi Scott,
Well, with a 160lb Halibut (= fish of a lifetime) and a good number of double figure (guess were talking pounds now or?) cod and a 30lber, then the trip sounded worth it to me.
The mags have hyped up things so that people think the sea is simply brimming with 30-50lb cod, 20lb cod are a pain in the ar**, and there are genuine chances of taking a 60-80lber (or 100lber as the advert says). However, the reality is not always whats depicted.
Nevertheless, if you took double figure cod each day and a mid 30lber for a weeks fishing this is "ok" in my opinion, albeit less than perhaps you were hoping for. Next time maybe there are a few more larger fish on show?
On my boat we have had 2x 40lb Ling landed within 1 hour, backed up with plenty of mid singles, some doubles doubles and a 20 or two, other days I struggle to get a double figured fish if conditions are not right. Its all part of the charm in fishing.
Regards,
Kevin