It was Blinn Week.
Gary Blinn and crew have been coming to Beaver Creek Cabins & Guide Service since 1996. Rain or shine, fish or no fish, it’s going to be a good time when they’re here.
The week started out with a bang. Plenty of silvers and pinks kept the rods bending all morning. From right to left is Tristan, Jody, Alex, and Sam. Jody and Sam are veterans, but this was the first day of fishing for Tristan and Alex. It was quite an introduction for a week fishing the river, the ocean, and a fly-out across the inlet.
Since we limited out early enough in the day, I was able to take Jane out fishing. That’s a Kenai trifecta she’s holding…a silver, red, and pink salmon. It’s hard to believe but this was the first time this summer we had the time to fish the river together in a boat. That will change soon. I’m not as busy in September so our fishing relationship will improve. I look forward to it.
The next day I was out with Ben, Buddy, and Anna. Quality silvers all weighing over 10lbs. A side note, the day before this trip Buddy caught a 175 halibut. Truly impressive.
Perfect morning, perfect group, perfect amount of silvers. From left to right is Renee, Sallie, and Ella.
The week ended with another fine morning with Sam, Alex, and Jody. This was the last trip of Blinn Week. As Sam was leaving the boat he told me he’s been here 6 times and this is the most fish he’s brought back home. Glad I could be a part of it…
I’ll end the blog with this. A big thanks to Gary! It’s always enjoyable to spend time with you…I’ll see you down the road.
BONUS PHOTOS FROM THE WEEK.
Fishing Report Week Ending 8/23/26