Well kids, sit back, this will be a longer than usual post - I have lots of photos!!!
Dominick and I planned a return trip to fish with Gary the BUTT man for Halibut and if we find them, Silver Salmon.
On our way, here is the trip from Seattle to Juneau, AK - Enjoy the views.
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YES! Those icy rivers are glaciers.
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Taking off from Juneau, AK heading the short flight to Gustavus, AK - There is the world famous Mendenhall Glacier.
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Here is the final approach to landing in Gustavus.
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Landed safely in Gustavus - Land of the Summer Sunshine!!
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And here is the world famous Gustavus International Air Terminal.
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This photo from Gary - greeting us.
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We are here!! and our home for the next 7 days.
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And Gary & Mary Jo's home here in the Alaska Wilderness.
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And to the rear of their property, back to Alaska Wilderness.
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First morning, Gary walks over to ask, "What are we doing today???"
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The weather for the next week is NOTHING less than spectular!!! NOT a cloud in the sky for the entire week.
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First order of business is to prepare the TANK for halibut fishing. Need to remove the reel seat. Gary ONLY uses the reel tightly screwed down in the reel seat, and then wrapped with Electricians tape. That's it, and have caught up to 360 lbs. Halibut using this system.
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Here Gary is filling the now WORLD FAMOUS RED COOLER with needed baits for tomorrow.
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Next morning we follow Gary out to the Glacier Bay Nation Park harbor in Bartlett Cove.
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Now, check this out, the tallest mountain is Mt. Fairweather - 15,306 ft. tall, and 67 miles away. We were able to view it ALL WEEK LONG!!!
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As Gary heads out on the zodic to the USS Maiko, I have time to walk along the dock and see this!!!
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The NAT GEO Venture - BRAND NEW ship taking 100 paid passengers out for 8 days - cost per person is $8,000 to $12,000 - and some people think fishing is expensive!!
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Behind it was the USGS research vessel and what caught my eye were the boat rods under the wheelhouse roof.
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Of course, Penn reels!!!
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Gary back on and ready to go.
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Dominick was first up to add fish to the deck. For 80... the old guy still got it!!!
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Next Gary was loaded up.
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And the TANK was well used for the entire week. We asked ourselves, who's using it next??? and WHERE in the WORLD will it be going???
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Again, the mountains 65 miles away. You will see them many more times.
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Make all the jokes you want, but Gary has his own method of putting his bait ball together.
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Yes SIR!! The TANK.
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I kept yelling, "HIGHER!!!" and Dominick's yelling "TAKE THE PICTURE!!!!!!"'
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I don't think it is 11:30 in the morning and the limit has been hit!!!
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Now every day on the boat, Mary Jo made several dishes of this - Smoked Salmon Dip - all told I ate 2 quarts while there!!!! Man, it is fantastic.
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Fishing in 140' of water. Mostly out of the wind and current.
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No narrative needed, just enjoy the photos of SE Alaska.
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This photo was for my two Sons! They gave me this fishing hat for a distant Father's Day. THANK YOU both Peter and John!!! Your Loving Dad.
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Heading on back, Dominick at the Helm.
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Another fisherman heading to work.
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For those of you who live or have lived in SE Alaska, check out the weather. AK Fish, Lee, who else???
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Can you see it, I have my inReach GPS on the front dash, between the mustard and the suntan lotion. There if I need it.
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Back at the Dock, ready to load the fish in the truck and head back for processing.
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As a lark, Gary sent Dean - Long time Park Employee down to the boat to "bust my #@$" asking for my OUT OF STATE Alaska fishing license and he wanted to look at the fish. Well in just a second I realized it was a hoax and Dean and I had a big laugh.
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I wanted Jennifer to make me a sign - "NO BUCKET NO MOP!!!" - remember the post of Gary wanting to use a power sprayer and not a bucket and mop. We all had a great laugh.
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You know, I see a theme where.
Gary uses a 12 item or less shopping basket for his carry on and off the boat,
and Fred uses multiples of fast food trays. REELY GUYS????
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First day was a great day. Now it is time to get to work.
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BUTT it is HOT!!! Today, 80+ degrees in the shade.
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BUTT for Dominick it was straight up HOT!!!!
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That night Gary, not Mary Jo, made the Blackened Halibut Tips - FANTASTIC for sure.
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You know what, chew on this for a while, I'll post more tomorrow,
Wayne
Great report !! And it looks like a great trip, too !!
Great report with some great people, I just wish I was there with you guys.
Thanks for the pics Wayne and the narration, you are the best with this type of stuff.
Sal
Thanks for the fantastic photos of a excellent trip,,,,,,, :D you guys do it right,,,,,,,,,, ;D
Solid and enjoyable report, Wayne —
Almost like being there in person..
Best,
Fred
Great report! As for what comes next... bring it on! Type faster you slacker!
Looks like trip of a lifetime !! I am jealous as hell lol !! Good for you guys. John Taylor
Great report and congrats on some nice catches. I sure miss Alaska fishing.
Dwight
Quote from: Alto Mare on August 24, 2019, 03:07:41 AM
Great report with some great people, I just wish I was there with you guys.
Thanks for the pics Wayne and the narration, you are the best with this type of stuff.
Sal
Sal! You are a kind man to say so!
Wayne
Quote from: MarkT on August 24, 2019, 04:40:55 AM
Great report! As for what comes next... bring it on! Type faster you slacker!
MarkT!
I'm Just one man!!!!
Wayne
awesome!!!!!!
Fishing with Gary is a BLAST, but sometimes you begin to remember you are in remote Alaska!
I was calling my Jennifer at 10 PM and this Spruce Grouse (I know GOOGLE IT!) strutted past me at 20'. Not afraid of anything. Clucking away.
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I asked Mary Jo what this island of Fireweed is all about and she tells me it is the ONLY piece of their property that has NOT been tilled over, worked over, tread upon, or otherwise cultivated - this is original prairie for them.
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The next day we had some snacks and check this out:
The smoked salmon dip is from Mary Jo from Salmon smoked by my neighbor Gil. He just returned when I left from Whalers Cove Lodge, about 35 miles away. The sliced roma tomatoes are from Gary's garden, the smoked Rockfish is from our own Mike (Fishy247), Smoked Salmon from neighbor Gil and the fresh celery is from Dominick and his favorite fruit and vegetable store just blocks from his San Mateo home.
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OK Kids, now write this one down. IF... you are EVER offered SMOKED BLACK COD - for GOD's SAKE TAKE IT. This is so rich, smooth and just delicious- we consumed the entire plate full. Oh, it is from Jerry's Seafood & Meats in Juneau, AK
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Heading out today, I'm taking my Dad's Garica Mitchell 300 - He purchased it in 1961 - I have the original receipt. Before this trip, I sent it to Fred to be worked on, now, it is smoother than soft butter on a hot day! THANK YOU Fred!
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Did have Fred install a 406 Handle - the original 300 Handle, after cranking on it, left you panting like a humped over squirrel!
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Tide is out today, one day during our trip, the difference between low and high tide was 17.2' - 17.2 FEET!!!!!!
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It's Gas Fill Up Day today. The dock is a DRY DOCK - we bring our own fuel.
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All our gear for the day.
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This sailboat owner was tying down his boat, I see they are from Bend, OR, and we enjoyed a 15 minute chat re: Bend, OR - I was there in Aug. 2017 for the Total Eclipse.
AND for you Total Eclipse watcher - PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR - April 8, 2024
- A 4 1/2 TOTAL ECLIPSE from Dallas, TX thru Indiana and Buffalo, NY - MARK IT DOWN.
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Man, you can't script a better trip than this one. I ate up every moment.
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My two deck hands getting things readied for the day.
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LOOK AT THIS - if it wasn't for the lower tempatures, we look to be in Cabo!!!!
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Gary, you are a dear friend and let's keep fishing until one of us taps out.
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It is controlled chaos on the USS Maiko on the Red Bait Cooler!!!!
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Today was a funky day, we all are experienced fisherman, BUTT midday we ended up with a TOTAL GOAT ROPE for a 3 rod tangle of our gear that took 20 minutes to untangle. What we think happened, I had a good bite, the fish pulled hard PORT on the stern, thus causing the BOFO.
Done for the day, back at the house, checking the garden, we have fresh zucchini for dinner.
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Here Gary makes Rhubarb wine from these cuttings.
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Out in the hothouse, good looking tomatoes
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Here I'm enjoying a Spruce Tip Ale made by Gary. A solid Ale flavor with you guessed it Spruce Tip flavor
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Can brag about Gary for a minute. This from a guy who can barely use 2-part expoy successfully.
He needed a new drop down tailgate for his run around truck. SO HE MADE ONE.
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MarkT hold your horses, I have more to post tomorrow. ;D
Wayne
I'm loving this report Wayne! As always, your photos are on point and lots of em! Glad the weather worked out for you guys!
OK, so it's been a couple more hours.....where's the rest?? ;)
Looking forward to more!
MIke
Quote from: Fishy247 on August 24, 2019, 02:45:24 PM
I'm loving this report Wayne! As always, your photos are on point and lots of em! Glad the weather worked out for you guys!
OK, so it's been a couple more hours.....where's the rest?? ;)
Looking forward to more!
Mike
Mikey!!!
Fishy247, 246, 25 or 6 2 4!!!!
Busy for the rest of the day,
BUTT...
brew up a big pot of hot coffee for tomorrow...
Wayne
QuoteBusy for the rest of the day,
Well okay then....but it better be fishing related! lol....
.....wait a minute...
.....you ate half gallon of the salmon dip ??
Good to see Dom at the helm. He needs the sea time for his 100 ton license
Didn't know Gustavus actually had an airport terminal. I figured they just landed on in a farmer's field, or Gary's back yard
Glad you took lots of pics. It is amazing scenery for sure !!
How much did you pay Gary for eating all his salmon dip ?? That stuff isn't cheap :D
Ted
I can't believe how glassy the conditions were.
Great work Wayne, best report on this forum, nice clear pictures, did you weigh yourself before you left home & when you arrived back, as you said Dominick, sure good for his age, thanks again cheers Don.
If you think the water was calm, take a look at the first day of fishing. We were at anchor and the wind and waves were ripping. Wayne as usual a great travelogue. When the video opens right click and click on loop. Dominick
ALASKA FISHING AUGUST 2019 (https://alantani.com/gallery/videos/2130_25_08_19_11_42_35.mp4)
What a great trip, enjoyed the write-up too. Fishing Alaska's on my bucket list for sure!
Just curious (I am not getting this at all), can you post a pic of this rigging method or explain it another way?
"Need to remove the reel seat. Gary ONLY uses the reel tightly screwed down in the reel seat, and then wrapped with Electricians tape."
Quote from: Maxed Out on August 24, 2019, 11:48:09 PM
.....wait a minute...
.....you ate half gallon of the salmon dip ??
How much did you pay Gary for eating all his salmon dip ?? That stuff isn't cheap :D
Ted
Come on Ted,
You're a smart man.
2 quarts is 8 cups, I was there for 7 days, that is just over a cup for day. Mary Jo makes it, I enjoy every morsel of the smoked salmon dip!!!
Plus Dominick only eats Gluten-free food. ... so more for me!!!!
Wayne
Quote from: Donnyboat on August 25, 2019, 04:25:19 AM
Great work Wayne, best report on this forum, nice clear pictures, did you weigh yourself before you left home & when you arrived back
Don,
TANKS for your generous words. yes, I did gain weight, arriving at SFO, Dominick taps my belly and said, "You need to loose some weight!!!"
I'm on it.
Wayne
Alright Kids, I'm back to it and let's get this post wrapped up.
Again, ANOTHER glassy flat day in Gustavus,
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This photo was taken at the behest of Dominick, saying get a shot of the ship as it passes the distant mountains. Man, what I don't do for the administrators on this site!!!
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We start our day, THE TANK all set and in place Dominick. The PROGEAR Yellowtail special is set for me, let's go fishing!!!!
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Just look at that water!!! Mesmerizing for sure.
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TED!!!! Another bite??? I'm taking one, then another, and yes, just one MORE please!!!!
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Check out the size of the Bait Ball Gary like to drop into the cold waters of Glacier Bay!!! At the end of putting on bait, he wraps over it with elastic thread. Dritz Elastic Thread in Black, preferred or white if that is the only color available.
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First fish up is a SKATE!!!! I texted this photo to a fishing buddy, he texts back, SKATE is a verb! Well, not here in Glacier Bay, it is also a NOUN!! Don't know what a SKATE is, GOOGLE it!!! It was over 4' wing tip to tip. WHAT A fight, no head shakes, but like dragging up old fishing nets or an anchor!!!.
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some websites say you can cook and eat SKATES, BUTT Gary says NO.
https://www.seriouseats.com/2011/06/the-nasty-bits-skate-wing.html Read this article.
Gary is up and on a good fish! And a very fashionable ORANGE fishing shirt I might add!!!!
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Nice fish - first fish of the day.
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Dominick is serving lunch - I asked for a Salami sandwich with Swiss cheese. Did he get it right???
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Again, just enjoy the UN... BELIEVEABLE Weather we are enjoying. I kept telling Gary, if it stayed this way, I'd buy property up here!!!
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This was for my Sons enjoyment - I texted with photo to my boys with the saying, "You're BOTH working and Your Dear Old Dad is NOT!!!" Let's see if I get a Father's day card this year!!!!
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See the Sea Otter??!!! I know, I took the photo with my iPhone, I need to upgrade to a telephoto camera.
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We saw, sea otters, porpoises, sea lions and LOTS of sea birds.
Again, a great photo of the snow covered mountains a long distance away.
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Here Dominick on POINT!!! I must say Dominick was getting VERY GOOD on the harpoon this trip.
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Fish are starting to stack up on the rear deck.
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Here a photo arranged by Dominick, I was just told to SNAP the photo. here, The WORLD FAMOUS TANK and the WORLD FAMOUS RED COOLER!!!
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And what the combination can do to the local Halibut Population.
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Man, this guy always finds the coolest beers!!!
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Gary, how heavy did you say this fish was??? approaching 100 lbs.????
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Again, a few more photos of the GREAT weather we are enjoying...
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Alright, we are back, we have fish to process.
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And here is where the work begins.
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Could life be better???
Slimy fish, Sharp knives and cold beer!!!
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Along this forest road, moose are routinely viewed.
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Alright, our time here is about over, we have to pack the ice chests with frozen FRESH HALIBUT for friends and family to enjoy back home.
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My ice chest is full.
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YEAH BABY!!!! Gross weight is 78.5 lbs., but FISH WEIGHT is 68 lbs.
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Just in time, to leave. DARK Storm clouds a'brewing. STORMS A COMING. Our 6:35pm flight is boarding.
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Almost home, for those here in California, a shot of Point Reyes and Tomalas Bay.
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Let me just say, Gary and Mary Jo are truly warm & generous folks, especially to offer their home to us. They made us feel invited & welcomed in their lives.
And you two are always welcomed here in our San Mateo home for sure.
That' all folks...
Wayne
Hey Wayne.... what's better than Gustavus salmon dip ??.....answer: more Gustavus salmon dip !!
Wayne, you always make me feel like I was there with you guys. Weather is always a coin toss, but you guys nailed it on this adventure....and looks like you got outta there in the nick of time.
I can imagine you'll be eating like royalty the next few months.
Gary lives in God's country, and I think going places like this is a must for any fisherman's "bucket list"
Ted
Super trip !!
Amazing trip!!! Love it!
Would definitely be a trip of a lifetime for me, you guys are so lucky sharing the experience with one of the top fisherman... "THE BUTT MAN".
For the new members that have joined us along the way, the tank that Dominick is using is the original you see here:
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=3083.msg19822#msg19822
Sal
Quote from: Dominick on August 25, 2019, 06:51:09 PM
If you think the water was calm, take a look at the first day of fishing. We were at anchor and the wind and waves were ripping. Wayne as usual a great travelogue. When the video opens right click and click on loop. Dominick
I think Dominick is speaking of this video! heading up canyon, or as they call it - a Fiord - against a North Wind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssn-vELaiYE
I'm thinking... cue up REO Speedwagon's "Ridin' the Storm OUT"!!!!!
Wayne
Yep that was our first day. The glassy sea was on the next 2 days. That first day the wind was approaching 30 knots, with gusts to probably 40. I have some photos on my phone that I will post. I need to get an adapter to plug my Google Pixel into my desk to to upload the photos. More to come. I'm glad Wayne got a video of the windy day. Good work Wayne. I am thanking Gary and Mary Jo for a most wonderful and hospitable week. Mary Jo was wonderful in taking care of us. Gary you are the best. The King of the Butts. Thank you two from the bottom of my heart for a wonderful vacation. Dominick
Quote from: Alto Mare on August 25, 2019, 11:05:17 PM
Amazing trip!!! Love it!
Would definitely be a trip of a lifetime for me, you guys are so lucky sharing the experience with one of the top fisherman... "THE BUTT MAN".
For the new members that have joined us along the way, the tank that Dominick is using is the original you see here:
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=3083.msg19822#msg19822
Sal
Thanks for that link Sal. Here is the follow-up of the Tank's travels. Dominick
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=15832.0
Super great job on the report,,,,, :D love the photos of the good times,,,,,,,,, ;D
Awesome trip. Thanks for taking us along!
Thanks Wayne and Dommie for the post of your trip up to Alaska. I could not thank the weather man and the Fish Gods any more as the trip was 👌. Having good fishing buddies , the red cooler and the
tank, makes it even better.
I stil wanna post some video soon.
Thanks for sharing, looks like an absolutely magnificent trip, what amazing scenery and fishing! Those baits are quite something, I didn't realise the halibut is such a ferocious predator.
Excellent report as always Wayne! Thanks for taking us all along! Between the weather, the fishing, the food and the company, I'm sure this was a definite bucket list item!
Mike
speachless. !!
great report and love to see some ohana guys sharing some fishing time together