Alaska Trip 2024. loooong w/pic. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jruiz · 08-23-2024, 08:27 AM

One last pointer.

Ask the fish processors to pack you some halibut cheeks and salmon collars. More often than not they're going to waste or they're taking them home for themselves.

Mahigeer · 08-23-2024, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jruiz

One last pointer.

Ask the fish processors to pack you some halibut cheeks and salmon collars. More often than not they're going to waste or they're taking them home for themselves.

So true.

JohnMckroidJr · 08-24-2024, 01:09 PM

Vicariously enjoyed!

It Looks like Juneau airport is geared for layovers as there are no arm rests between the seats like most other airports -- That makes for better rest between flights.

The rockfish remind me of California's Johnny Bass(Olive Rockfish), and Blue Bass( Blue Rockfish). I would not want to go to Alaska to catch those, but the Salmon and Halibut more than made up for it -- Bravo!!

A picture is worth a thousand words. Nice job of documenting the experience.
The vacuum sealed fillets look excellent!

Thanks Rowdy!

Mahigeer · 08-25-2024, 12:12 PM

Thanks John,

The issue with the great trip is that it makes it hard to wait for the next time.

Glad the report is liked.

Sully1 · 09-19-2024, 02:51 PM

Epic post! Thank you!!!

Mahigeer · 09-23-2024, 09:29 AM

Thanks.

MITCHELL · 11-14-2024, 09:21 AM

Thanks for the show and tell.....never been to gustavus good pick on fishing destination.
I knew a skipper up there who owned his own boat that sent me some halbit one time. But he is no longer there.

08-24-2024, 01:09 PM	#3
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,963	Vicariously enjoyed! It Looks like Juneau airport is geared for layovers as there are no arm rests between the seats like most other airports -- That makes for better rest between flights. The rockfish remind me of California's Johnny Bass(Olive Rockfish), and Blue Bass( Blue Rockfish). I would not want to go to Alaska to catch those, but the Salmon and Halibut more than made up for it -- Bravo!! A picture is worth a thousand words. Nice job of documenting the experience. The vacuum sealed fillets look excellent! Thanks Rowdy! Last edited by JohnMckroidJr; 08-24-2024 at 01:17 PM.

09-19-2024, 02:51 PM	#5
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 292	Epic post! Thank you!!! __________________

11-14-2024, 09:21 AM	#7
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,289	Good read..... Thanks for the show and tell.....never been to gustavus good pick on fishing destination. I knew a skipper up there who owned his own boat that sent me some halbit one time. But he is no longer there. __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 11-14-2024 at 12:36 PM.

08-23-2024, 08:27 AM	#1
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	One last pointer. Ask the fish processors to pack you some halibut cheeks and salmon collars. More often than not they're going to waste or they're taking them home for themselves.

08-25-2024, 12:12 PM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Thanks John, The issue with the great trip is that it makes it hard to wait for the next time. Glad the report is liked.

09-23-2024, 09:29 AM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Thanks.