When I see a sunrise, I think of a new day, the start of a new beginning. Another new experience, a new adventure in to the unknown. Yes, even a cold winter sunrise on Beaver Creek will evoke feelings of what is to come. If you don’t know already, I’m a life long fisherman and an optimist by nature. Maintaining an I'm going-to- …
Happy New Year
Jane and I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! …
Merry Christmas
Jane and I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. If you’re still in need of a stocking stuffer, it’s not too late to buy an Alaska fishing license. Click here for details. …
Ken Smith
There are things you think will never change. For me, it was seeing Ken Smith row the Kenai River. Since the day I started guiding, Ken was always there. He stood out for a couple of reasons. One, he was a guy rowing a boat amongst hundreds of power boats. Two, his clients were always catching fish. It was hard not to recognize …
Fish Chants
Last week I blogged about fishing proverbs. This week, I’m blogging about fishing chants. There is a difference. A fishing proverb is a saying related to fishing. A fishing chant are words repeated over and over that often bring good luck while fishing. Growing up, my father taught me this fish chant. Fishy, …
Fishing Proverbs
There are many reasons why I enjoy fishing for silver salmon. One of them is getting out to a favorite fishing hole waiting for the sun to rise. With the break of dawn and first light, fish start to get active and will strike. Well, most of the time. Not everyone likes sitting in a boat in the dark waiting. For me, it's a …
Thanksgiving Week
It’s a week full of preparation for food, family, and football. Jane and I wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and are thankful for your friendship. …
I Guess I’ve Got Something…
Okay, based on a few comments a few days ago, I guess I’ve got something. I decided last week to take a break from posting any content. A photo, yes, a story or an observation, no. You can take your pick. I either had writer’s block or burn-out. But, not posting anything makes for poor business. The content creator of …
I Got Nothing….
Hard to believe, but I don’t have anything to say. See you next week! …
2024 Silver Salmon Recap
My favorite species of salmon to fish for are silver salmon. In my opinion, they are the most aggressive and most spectacular fighting fish that swims in the Kenai River. There’s another thing I like about silver salmon. Year in, year out, it’s our most consistent fishery. Well, that is until this year. It was tough …