On Mondays, ships don't begin getting into port until the afternoon. Usually these empty mornings are used for sleeping in, doing laundry, etc. But two weeks ago, we did something we should have been doing all summer - we went fishing!
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| -2.8 foot tide that morning meant several boats were dry! |
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| Looking back towards the Mendenhall glacier from Auke Bay |
Katy, Amanda, and myself went with our friend Wyatt who is a captain on a charter fishing boat. It was a gorgeous morning, crisp but absolutely cloudless! We didn't have much time since we all had to work by noon, but nonetheless it was amazing to get to get out on the water at all.
This particular day, we were trolling for salmon. We each got to choose our own hoochies (colorful lures designed to look like cuttlefish) and then it was time to sit and wait.
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| LOVE all the colors! |
Knowing this could easily be one of the last times we got some serious sunshine until spring, most of our morning was spent sitting outside soaking it up.
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| Douglas Island in the distance |
We were only able to be out for a few hours and between the four of us we were able to catch 3 fish (2 Cohos and 1 King salmon). Sadly, Amanda and I didn't catch any but Katy and Wyatt let us hold up their fish! They made for a few tasty dinners!
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| Katy reeling in her Coho! |
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| Me, Katy, and Amanda |
Next summer, I can promise you, I will be out fishing as often as I can! I always enjoy any opportunity to be out on the water and fishing is an absolute blast!
What a wonderful way for all of you to have spent your morning! And Yes, you'll have to get out fishing A LOT next summer :-) The photo of the "dry" boats was quite impressive. It clearly illustrates the impact of a minis tide. Glad you included that. And the hoochies are beautiful :-) Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteWe loved your new blog. So glad that you were able to go fishing. Yes enjoy the sun now and then really appreciate the few sunny days before spring. Your photos and stories are great. Love JJ and GP
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