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Summer in Alaska

The summer heat in the DC area can be oppressive, causing feverish dreams of cooler places. This year I had the good fortune to escape to Alaska for a couple of weeks in August. I went fishing with my dad … Continue reading

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The Paul Buck

While we were pulling a crab pot this huge tanker appeared to be heading out of Kachemak Bay right for us. I’m not whether they turned to avoid us, or they just always leave the bay in a curved path. … Continue reading

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Pretty pollock

I’ll get around to posting some photos from my latest trip to Alaska soon, but in the meantime please enjoy this lovely photo of a pollock.

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Alaska trip photolog

Within 24 hours of arriving in Anchorage I was on Kachemak Bay with my dad, looking for oysters and salmon: I talked my father-in-law into going on a couple of trips, including one with nice weather and fun fishing: A … Continue reading

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Pulling a crab pot

A video from last summer of my dad and his friend pulling a crab pot in Kachemak Bay.

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