ALASKA

We loved our trip to Alaska. We saw lots of wildlife, including Dave's favorite kind Fish! He slayed them on our first day on the Kenai. Our friend George and his wife Kim were so nice and took us for a float down the river. They really showed us a good time and we were so happy to get to spend time with them. The river is georgeous, with bear and eagles along the way. Amazing views of the peaks and sky. We caught Sockeye and Silver Salmon, rainbows, dollys on the river. Dave and George did a little smaller river and he caught a really nice King Salmon. And we spent one day down in the charming town of Homer and an afternoon of halibut fishing. We caught chickens (which are halibut that are 10-30 lbs.) And of course within about 10 minutes of fishing Dave had limited out. But that was fine with me becuase then he was helping me.
So friends and family. I am truly converted. Catching Salmon and big trout on an amazing river with good friends and the man I love. Well it was really what I needed. I will say though, if we go missing, look for us in Soldotna Dave bringing in a Sockeye Salmon. George with the net.
A great rainbow for Dave! Sure beats the 12 inchers we find here!
At a viewpoint near Homer.
The Best part of the trip for me was landing this awesome Rainbow! I'd already caught a nice silver and a dolly(spelling?) He was 27 to 29 inches and 14 lbs. He was a blast and I caught him when I was putting out one last cast! In a month or two he will gain a couple pounds and I hope someone else enjoys him as much as I did! I'm still laughing about it. Whew what a way to end the trip.