In my previous post, I forgot a couple of things. First of all, Tundra Toad released a follow up video about using circle hooks to catch Kenai River sockeye salmon. https://youtu.be/fMxn-HSwH58 Second, I didn’t point out that you don’t have to sharpen a circle hook or rarely will it snag on a log or rock. When I fish …
Circles For Sockeye
After several holiday blogposts, it's time to get back to talking about fishing. Here we go... The Birth of a Movement In 2011, forward thinking Francis Estallila was in search of a better, safer way to fish for sockeye salmon on the Kenai River. The problem with this fishery has been the ratio of legally caught fish hooked in …
Happy New Year!
Jane and I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. We hope that 2023 is filled with time spent with family, friends, and fishing! …
Merry Christmas
We are wishing you a joyful Christmas. Keith & Jane …
Stocking Stuffer
Are you having trouble figuring out what to get your spouse for Christmas this year? How about a surprise trip to Alaska? There’s still time to get it done before the 24th. If you need help planning the adventure we’ll gladly help. Or, if your spouse has already booked a vacation to the Great Land this summer, how about …
Number One River in the United States
I’m biased. Very biased. But, it’s not just me that thinks the Kenai River is a special place. Others do too. Attractions of America has ranked the Kenai River number one in the Top 10 Most Beautiful Rivers in the US. The article and rankings can be found here. My love affair with the Kenai River began in …
Winter Moose
I always feel a bit sorry for the conditions that moose endure every winter. Dark, cold, not much food, and deep snow makes life difficult. If the curveballs that Mother Nature throws isn’t enough, humans make winter difficult for moose as well. Between vehicles and trains, the moose collision fatalities are at their …
Cue the Moose
Before I get on with the weekly blog, I need to address the business end of our business. Prime fishing dates have been filling fast for 2023, which is good and bad. Good for our business, but bad for guests still needing to make reservations. The scenario that often happens is this. Jane receives a call asking about …
Thanksgiving Week
It’s Thanksgiving week and many of you will be traveling to spend time with family and friends. Remember to be kind to one another and respectful. Grievances and strong opinions can wait for another day. Jane and I wish you health and happiness this Thanksgiving. …
A few laughs
Many people think the worst weather month in SouthCentral Alaska is November. That’s because it’s a transition period. One day it will be below zero, and the next it will be above freezing. Two feet of snow one day, rain the next. Mother Nature hasn’t made up her mind which season it is. It can be a mess. And, if the …