I am going fishing in Alaska next week and want to know if you have any suggestions.
2006-07-09 15:36:17 · 7 answers · asked by Ravid 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
Safety: WEAR SUNGLASSES! And a hat. Our ER in Soldotna removes over 100 fish hooks a year from various body parts and those are only the worst ones that don't get yanked out on the river. And some of those are in eyes.
Fish: It has been said there is a fine line between fishing and standing on shore looking like an idiot. Often that involves trading small green pieces of paper for local knowledge and a place in a boat with a large motor.
It can seem outrageous to spend $100-150/day for an activity that you could nominally do for free. But do it. At least once on the river and once on the salt water. Then you'll know a lot of what works locally (timing, lures, technique, depths, regulations, etc) if you head out on your own later. And it can be nice to have your 40-pound halibut filleted by the deck hand. And if you get into a 150-pound halibut, do YOU know how to shoot it (literally) and get it on board?
Looking ahead: IMO, get 2/3 of your salmon smoked and frozen (serve on crackers, in a souffle, flaked over pasta alfredo) and 1/3 fresh frozen. Use the fresh frozen salmon first, ideally within 3 months, certainly within 6 months. Smoked Salmon keeps for two years or so. Fresh frozen halibut keeps great - a year or more and is great in casseroles, enchildas, grilled, etc. The smokehouse can take care of shipping your fish home for you. Or you can check it as one of your two free 50-pound checked bags or pay excess baggage fees.
As they say, "Fish On!"
-David
2006-07-11 09:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by David in Kenai 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
go to http://www.sportfishingbc.com/. yes i know it is a British Columbia related site but BC is right next door to Alaska and the fish and fishing techniques are the same. i've been there many times and had a great time. people are warm and friendly and there are more than enough fish to go around.
hope you have a great trip. and don't forget the #1 thing, bug repelent. and a little tip. if you get bug bites use regular household amonia on a cotton ball and dab it on. it takes the swelling down and gets rid of the itch.
2006-07-10 04:05:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to go on a float trip for trout and salmon try the Russian River. Go to the town of Homer and inquire. You can also charter a boat there if you prefer fishing in the ocean. You wont be dissapointed.
2006-07-10 18:29:57 · answer #3 · answered by 41magnum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yukk. did not take care of that one, about demise. yet, i am going to allow you to understand, I lived in Alaska a lengthy time period, heard many fishing memories, and had no longer yet heard that one. I do have a humorousness, yet I have a low gag line. This one purely did not do it for me. Oh no, I wont get a ideal answer. hahahaha Shirley Mae
2016-11-30 23:09:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plan accordingly for where are you are going to be fishing?
On the salt make sure you bring hat, glasses, sun block, warm clothing that you can remove if it gets hot.
Lake or river see above and add bug spray......and watch out for bears.....field glasses are good too.
2006-07-09 23:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by juliax65 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take plenty of bug spray !
And be ready to have your catch canned or flown home to someone who's expecting it...on dry ice.
I'm jealous ! Have fun !
2006-07-09 15:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by madamspinner2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring warm clothes and don't get pulled over. those halibut are about 3+ feet long. most importantly, do not hook yourself or cast when someone is behind you.
2006-07-09 15:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by palm_of_buddha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋