Took off for a quick trip to Homer and visited Courtney’s cabin. Checked out Olga and Shelly’s whale presentation at the Pratt museum. Humpbacks are not as solitary as people suggested. Olga’s three old ladies defy conventional wisdom. Enjoyed fresh oysters and mussels at the cabin. Spent the night in the sauna and the next morning headed out to the Kassilof for dip netting. Spent the day fishing. It was slow but we managed to get 7 red salmon.
Alaskan’s can apply for a special permit to dip for salmon using nets. There are a variety of methods used to get the fish. Some fish from shore, others wade into the stream, those liking a more active experience put on dry suits and walk chest deep in the river. Our friend Harry puts on a life vest and swims with the fish. If you happen to catch a king salmon when swimming you could find yourself being towed up stream. If you get lucky, the fish are in and the commercial fishery is closed you could limit out. For Kat and I this means 35 fish, enough to fill our freezer for the year. Only 23 fish to go.
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