After a few more days of unwinding, I chartered a boat for a leisurely ride, and perhaps a bit of fishing. As we glided across the water, the fish finder hummed with anticipation. Then, a sudden splash like an unexploded depth charge. I rushed to the bow and witnessed a group of playful dal porpoises,… Continue reading Adventures in Seward: Of Porpoises, Otters, and Silver Salmon
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Rainbow trout
I spent over a week fishing at a lake along the Steese Highway, determined to rely on my angling skills to feed myself. The rainbow trout were plentiful, and I had the satisfaction of catching enough to sustain me for the entire week. It was a fulfilling experience, knowing that I could provide for myself… Continue reading Rainbow trout
Fishing for Grayling
I spent a week south of Tok, chasing after Arctic Grayling. The rivers, however, remained stubbornly opaque, their waters refusing to reveal the elusive fish. The prospect of sustaining myself solely on my catch, a long-held desire, slipped through my fingers like the swift currents. But there, on the bright side, a pair of swans… Continue reading Fishing for Grayling
Yukon
Crossing into the Yukon, I promptly purchased a fishing license. When I inquired about the season, I was met with a dry response: “The season is always open.” However, to my bemusement, the lakes remained stubbornly frozen, mocking my intentions. Sometimes, you just have to shake your head and laugh.