Tag: Recreation

The One with the Salmon Bone-Fishing Tales in Alaska 3

January 13, 2013

In Alaska, fishing as a dipnetter from the shore requires some intense gear, the most important item being your full-body bibs that come with booties attached-you get warmth and the added bonus of no water leaking in from your water shoes. Not only are you fishing in the mud and water, Alaskan summers can be … More The One with the Salmon Bone-Fishing Tales in Alaska 3

The Idiocy and Adventure Mixture-Fishing Tales in Alaska 2

January 2, 2013

When was the last time you thought of something ridiculous and then actually pulled it off? It’s that time of the year when we reflect about our assortment of adventures from the previous year, and then try to conjure up stuff to beat those experiences or challenge ourselves even more. Some of us build bucket … More The Idiocy and Adventure Mixture-Fishing Tales in Alaska 2

The Old Lady and The River-Fishing Tales in Alaska

December 28, 2012

Fishing in Alaska is boisterous and fat, just like the state. It’s full of adventure, extremes, danger, comedy, and growth. When I first moved here, I wasn’t really into fishing. My version of fishing consisted of bait, tackle, a crappy boat on a lake, usually in the deep south. I don’t recall going much, but … More The Old Lady and The River-Fishing Tales in Alaska