Posted on Feb 08, 2010 under News & Reports |
There are plenty of fish cleaning, freezing and shipping options/services in Alaska. The last time I was there the shipping was pretty expensive. We shipped a few packages to relatives back East, but more as a novelty. It didn’t make sense dollar wise. You could buy it in the local store for less. But everyone loved it.
In terms of getting it home. The best option is to only keep fish on the last day of the trip. Take it to one of the fish cleaning services. Have it put in vacume sealed bags and flash frozen as soon as possible. The cost wasn’t too bad, but I don’t recall the details. We waited at a local pub while they did it. Maybe 3 hrs start to finish…roughly 60lbs of salmon and halibut. The flash freezing seals in the freshness and really makes a difference in quality. The vacuum bags ensure it will taste good for months!
They will often sell you high quality coolers if needed….or bring your own. We brought coolers empty, packing our gear in one and food in the other (to save $$, food is more expensive up there) On the way back our food was gone and we carried more gear on the plane, using the coolers for fish. They stayed frozen solid. So cold, it burned when you touched them.
If you fill the cooler up with frozen fish, it will easily make it home still frozen. A big block of frozen fish, if sealed well, takes a lot to defrost. You could throw some dry ice in there as well (on top, not bottom), but it’s really not needed. Just make sure you have a good cooler. You can also pack some newspaper in there as well. Fill in air gaps and across the top. It acts as really good insulation.
Also…you will need tape the cooler shut, but the airlines will want to inspect it at the airport. I don’t trust them packing it back up or how they handle it. (fyi - you might need to keep the fish skin on a few pieces for identification. Check the regs.) I would recommend bringing straps, like those blue ones people use to strap items to car roof racks. Most outdoors sports stores have them. Put one or two of the straps around the cooler to ensure it stays shut. I put two, parallel across the cooler and tied the extra ends together so it acted like a handle. (Buckle them down first, then tie a knot on each so they can’t move, then tie the two ends together to form a handle). I really didn’t want the baggage guys picking the cooler up by the normal handles. They might break off with the weight! Keep an eye on the weight and keep is just under the weight limit per bag. Otherwise you’ll pay even more.
One friend of mine had his luggage lost on the way home (the cooler). It showed up at his house three days later and 98% of the fish was still frozen solid. This was in July!, god knows where the cooler sat for three days. I envision a hot warehouse. He said only the top couple pieces had thawed and even then still half frozen. He ate those first!
In terns of what to keep…don’t bother with ANY of the cod. It’s really nasty. Seriously, it’s fishy and rubbery. Let other people on the boat take it. It’s nothing like the cod you get at the store or fishing on the East coast. The halibut is excellent! The salmon is very good as well, but I always felt it didn’t hold up in the freezer as well as halibut. So only bring enough salmon for what you can eat within a month or give away.
Posted on Feb 08, 2010 under Articles |
Alaska is without a doubt one of the most popular, where anglers can expect a record number of salmon to catch. The fresh water of rivers, lakes and oceans, the western part of the state are also known for the availability of quality fish for salmon in large quantities.
In general, you'll find salmon in almost all regions of Alaska. However, if you are looking for king salmon fish then there are some areasfamous. Here I give you a list of rivers and the type of salmon fishing can be found in each.
1. Kenai Peninsula and River-One of the most famous hot for salmon fishing in Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula and River. Here you will find the opportunity to find different types of fish such as King Salmon, Chinook, Silver and Sockeye or Red Salmon. The weight of a fish salmon depends on its diversity, but as a rule, adult salmon weighing fishsomewhere between 25 and 90 pounds.
2. Golsovia river, on the edge of the Bering Sea This is another area in Alaska, which is famous for the easy availability of different types of salmon. It is interesting to note that, apart from salmon, Arctic char fish can also be found in this region. Are the typical kinds of fishing for salmon are in this area, Chum, Pink, Silver and King Salmon. If you are looking forward to fishing for salmon in this area, it is best used inJune to August, because this is the limit of time than most of the guests for their fish and then use their work continues to pleasure, a catch and release "program.
3. Sitka This is another area in Alaska, known for its exciting opportunities. But there are limits to the number of fish you can take. For example, you can not take more than a fish of salmon per day and not more than three in one year. As for the silver salmonThe Coho is concerned, we can not take more than six Cohos day, but fortunately there is no annual limit. Besides being a place of fishing hot Sitka is also one of the largest cities in Alaska, so if you do it for salmon fishing, is an ideal starting point starting point for your family.
4. Yentna River-This is another hot spot for lovers of salmon. Although this stream has its own salmon live in water, you arebounded by the river alone! This river has many tributaries, the fishing opportunities that are equally rich. Depending on the fishing license can fish for salmon or a fishing boat, or through networks or even off the coast. King, Silver, Sockeye, Pink and Chum are some of the variety of fresh salmon, you will probably find in this river. Fly-fishing is a common method used to catch fish from this river.
Overall, I can say thatAlaska is a wealth of experience is so far as the salmon hit. The interesting thing about salmon fishing in Alaska is that many of its areas are virtually untouched and untapped, making it an attractive place for the adventure of fishing. It 'better to go to Alaska during the months of July and August, when the weather is relatively warm and there is fishing daylight is sufficient for long hoursEnjoyment.
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Posted on Feb 07, 2010 under News & Reports |
I’ll be going to Anchorage, Alaska June 23rd-29th and I’m planning to be going to go Seward for halibut charter fishing. I’m on a budget, so what is the cheapest charters out of Seward? Also, if there is any place that is closer to Anchorage that fishes for halibut, I would like to know. Thanks!
Posted on Feb 06, 2010 under News & Reports |
I may or may not end up working on land in a remote area of Alaska for a time or working on board a fishing boat. I don’t drive.
Posted on Feb 05, 2010 under News & Reports |
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Posted on Feb 05, 2010 under Articles |
When it comes to fishing reels, there are many options to choose from. Depending on the type of fishing you do, what kind of roles is necessary to determine its success. In addition to fly fishing, reels have made many important changes when it comes to material and function. Coils of today use finely crafted precision parts and this allows a precise and fluid movement. Many of the new fishing reels of today are buildinganodized and stainless steel materials are durable and well constructed tools.
There are many brands on the market today when it comes to fishing reels. With the likes of Zebco, Diaw, and Abu Garcia on the list, you can be sure that there is a lack of options. Many of the great fishing reels that are sold today, even if accompanied by a large staff typically come from the same brand. Here you can purchase a package and the installation is ready for anythinggo, all you have to do is on your line spool with fishing line.
There are a few choices on the market today, when it comes, fishing reels, plus a fly fishing reel, this is a wizard of spin and a bait caster role. The leading role is to draw a card spin small or wire frame back prior to casting. Once the line stops just launched as the role of the Assembly and will give us the tension that you need to continue to operate touchRole in the movement. These fishing reels are very popular, and fishermen use these reels for a variety of fish species. The spool on these fishing reels are of open design and provide a fairly simple matter if your line tangled. These roles also make it easier for the coil with the load line account of these fishing reels have no disguise to hide the coil.
Bait casting fishing reels is basically the same thought process however;including the coil of line and is not visible. While the case for the simple line spooling not go, can be very complicated, you should be familiar with this type of fishing reels. E 'by a small button down while you are preparing to cast your line, so that bait casting fishing reels relatively easy to use. Once the votes have been made, the same procedure as a spin-casting fishing reels. The line is locked when the handleThe role is involved in the process. In most cases you will need this type of material through the large pro bass tournament, because it uses a relatively quick fishing reel and line in the water fast.
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Posted on Feb 04, 2010 under News & Reports |
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Posted on Feb 03, 2010 under News & Reports |
I need some help here. I have caught lingcod while fishing for halibut and salmon in my local Alaskan waters. But I would like to learn how to target lingcod.
What structure, how deep, what bait and tackle?
I will be fishing in the Lynn Canal near Juneau and Haines Alaska.
Thanks!
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Posted on Feb 02, 2010 under Articles |
If you're a fan of Discovery Channel's The Deadliest Catch ", then you know a little 'fishing for king crab in Alaska. E' extremely dangerous, the fishing season is very short and well Crabbers may catch hell of a lot of crabs in a short period of time. It is also tremendously exciting to watch, but many people do not have the chance.
The King Crab Varieties
About 250 fishing boats currently fish for crabs off the coast of Alaska andAleutians in the Bering Sea. There are three types of crab fishermen to fish Red King Crab, Blue King Crab, and Golden King Crab, Red King with the most popular and appreciated. Can not be simply discarded fish for each crab, but they need a certain size before they can hold, and women forever.
It's All About the Money
Yes, this is fishing for Alaska king crab exciting and dangerous, but is also extremely profitable if done right. Seasonlasts about two to four weeks, but there are a lot of variables, including how many boats to fish, having caught last season, and so on. Crabbers feel that the crabs can make a million dollar or more in a season, but that does not include operating costs, wages and fuel costs rise further.
A tough job, but Somebody's Gotta Do It
There's a reason this work is on "America's Toughest Jobs" is presented, too. Crab fishing is dangerousbecause of the time during the season (winter, when storms are) abundant, but because of the hectic environment on the bridge, too. The crew members to slip and fall into the sea may be injured or killed in equipment, such as vases, and when the boat gets injured, can not be swept by the sea and drown. Fishing in Alaska king crab is one of most dangerous jobs around, and every year, fishermen were killed and mutilated at a rate higher than just about any other work inCountry.
More crab, please
Most of the fishermen of cancer, not only difficult to hunt king crab. They are fishing for other types of cancer, even as Brown, and crabs Opilio. This extends the season and the additional income, but it adds to the effort of crab fishing, as well. These boats are at sea for a week in time, and living rooms are spartan at best. These men, women (there are very few) who live, work and sleep in the vicinity, andoften work strange hours, as much as 24 to 36 hours straight.
Because it is hard work, it takes a special person to be a crab fisherman, and cut many of the beginners (green), not only. So next time you think you can enjoy a nice plate of king crab legs, crab cakes or crab cocktail, about where it comes from. You can only have one thank the fishermen of Alaska king crab for your meal, so before you dig, remember the people who fish for food, and the dangersface every time they take the lines of crab on the Bering Sea.
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Posted on Feb 01, 2010 under News & Reports |
You live on a boat for a long time with the same people, whether you like them or not. It’s seasonal, so you make good money for a bit, then you make no money for what seems like FOREVER. Watch that movie the storm about the boat and the storm to get to know the dangers of being on an ocean going boat.