One of the major topics of discussion in Alaska anywhere is the fishing. Rick's co-workers talk about fishing, the men at church talk about fishing...even the Relief Society schedules a fishing day for the ladies. Rick could hardly wait to have the boys up for a fishing trip together.
A halibut fishing excursion was tops on the list of things to do while everyone was here. All those that wanted to go were up bright and early and out the door by 4:00 am with a drive of a couple of hours ahead of them. I would use the term "crack of dawn" but that description just doesn't work here during the month of June. I am sure they were tired before they started the trip because we had just returned from a little road trip to Seward two days before. Those of us that stayed behinds were actually glad for the little break.
All ready to go and heading out to sea. Notice the oversize load sign on the back of the fishing boat as it is towed toward the ocean. Once there the van is traded for something a little more up to the task of launching the boat into waters.
Captain Jim and Moenika. Imagine the boys' surprise (and probably hers too) when Moe caught the first fish. Moe caught it, but didn't want to touch it. Captain Jim insisted that a woman touching the fish would bring good luck, but he couldn't get her to cooperate.
Bryan caught a skate. Similar to the mantra or sting ray. These aren't the best for eating so it went back into the ocean.
Bob in full fishing mode, reeling that halibut in.
And Rick who's day was made when he hauled in the biggest catch. Shaking hands with deckhand Gabe. That number on the fish...estimated weight. The others look small by comparison.
And the happy fishermen and fisherwoman. I should have added the picture of my freezer, everyone wants to fish, but no one wants to take it home! We have enough halibut that we can feed the whole ward for the annual fish fry and still have left overs. The problem is, is finding the one or two families that don't do their own fishing. I've got to find a neighbor or two who would love to have some!
A halibut fishing excursion was tops on the list of things to do while everyone was here. All those that wanted to go were up bright and early and out the door by 4:00 am with a drive of a couple of hours ahead of them. I would use the term "crack of dawn" but that description just doesn't work here during the month of June. I am sure they were tired before they started the trip because we had just returned from a little road trip to Seward two days before. Those of us that stayed behinds were actually glad for the little break.
All ready to go and heading out to sea. Notice the oversize load sign on the back of the fishing boat as it is towed toward the ocean. Once there the van is traded for something a little more up to the task of launching the boat into waters.
Captain Jim and Moenika. Imagine the boys' surprise (and probably hers too) when Moe caught the first fish. Moe caught it, but didn't want to touch it. Captain Jim insisted that a woman touching the fish would bring good luck, but he couldn't get her to cooperate.
Bryan caught a skate. Similar to the mantra or sting ray. These aren't the best for eating so it went back into the ocean.
Bob in full fishing mode, reeling that halibut in.
And Rick who's day was made when he hauled in the biggest catch. Shaking hands with deckhand Gabe. That number on the fish...estimated weight. The others look small by comparison.
And the happy fishermen and fisherwoman. I should have added the picture of my freezer, everyone wants to fish, but no one wants to take it home! We have enough halibut that we can feed the whole ward for the annual fish fry and still have left overs. The problem is, is finding the one or two families that don't do their own fishing. I've got to find a neighbor or two who would love to have some!
Our whole family is impressed with this post! Wow, those fish are huge. Rick's is unbelievable!!! Someone in the ward told us that Rick had gone fishing and caught a big one, but the picture in my mind was not MAN SIZED! I didn't know that fish grew that large!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, you go from cattle country to fish country - now how to figure out how many ways to prepare halibut! Any casserole ideas? Bottle it? There's your allotment for protein in your food storage!
ReplyDeleteThat one fish would more than double, triple, heck, even quadruple the combined weight of all the fish I have ever caught!
ReplyDeleteWell Thanks for sending some to Utah! I am sure we will enjoy! Do you have any great recipes? or hints on how to cook it the best? send them down. Thanks Cleola
ReplyDeleteOhhh would we love some of that fish! I bet your freezer is packed to the "gills". (Couldn't resist that one.) We are down near Ocean Shores this year in a really nice RV Resort. Next year we may come straight here and stay all of June, July, and August because we love it so much. It is almost always overcast so it's a big deal when we have sunny days. The temperatures stay between 55 and 75 and we don't mind having to wear sweaters when the need arises! We sure miss you guys though. I don't like to think of our neighborhood without you there.
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