AK Trip

[Corey Kruitbosch]

I recently went on a trip to Alaska, for a family gathering … I have an aunt that lives on Prince of Wales Island, which is just west of Ketchikan. This wasn’t a fishing trip and this side of my family doesn’t fly fish … So, we ended up going out on the boat to mooch for silvers and halibut. Along with pulling shrimp and crab pots. I suppose I could have thrown on a full sink, but it was nice to kickback drink some beers and chill with family.

Panorama of Docks @ Craig. Larger version –> HERE <--

Old Cannery in Craig

I told a good friend that one of the things I was looking forward to most about my trip to Alaska was the chance to “fly in a beaver again”. Whoa! I think thats a little TMI was his response … LOL. The flight from Ketchikan to Craig was awesome!

I did end up going out with a retired forest service guy … Who worked the island for 25 years. We were looking to see if silvers had started to run on any of the rivers, yet… Which they had not. The pinks were not terribly interested in eating a fly. I had a follow or two and couple of hook-ups, but after snagging/flossing a few (even though they put a good bend in the 7wt) I called it good ’nuff. He gave me the low-down on all the rivers. So, hopefully I can head back at time where the fishing is planned! They are supposed to have a pretty good steelhead run 😉

We did see 5 black bear on the river while out that day… The scale of the place is incredible. Gotta see this pic large to appreciate it. Click –> HERE <-- for the large version.

It was amazing to see the access to, and use of, such plentiful food sources. It was a real treat to participate in pulling the pots and catching the fish that we would eat that night.  I know we normally only do one IA food shot, but this ended up being such a theme for the trip I wanted to post a few….

Halibut

Salmon

Shrimp

Crab

Goose Tongue

Pickled Bull Kelp

Salmon Berries … I counted 7 types of edible berries.

[Cameron Mortenson]

CK…looks like it was a great trip.

[Steve K.]

I’d rather fly in a rickety old Beaver than the fanciest Boeing any day. You’ve made my day! Thanks.

[lee church]

Don’t know if anyone has ever told you Cor but you do great work. 😉

[john michael white]

Really enjoyed the pics.  You really give a ‘feel’ for Alaska life through your images Corey.

[krkaloz]

I saw a few of these on your flicker site and was wondering what the story was…

Looks like you had a good time. Like the far shot of the Bear!!!

[Eric DeWitt]

Nice trip… great pics!

[Corey Kruitbosch]

Thanks guys .. It is a truly amazing and beautiful place. I am already looking forward to my next trip up there.

Kalvin: Saw 5 black bear on the river that day! Don’t think I coudl ever get used to that!

[mark lawrence]

Stunning images, Corey!

[Corey Kruitbosch]

Got some film back today … and thought I’d a few last xpro’d shots from the lomo fisheye.

Feisty little Jack Russell that hpped off one of the boats that was coming in for the day. The owner told me to watchout for the ‘tough little sob’ … 😉

We went out for a day with Shinaku Charters … Gotta give props to the guy with a Pebble Mine sticker on the boat!

[Zach Matthews]

Corey, looks like an awesome trip even if you didn’t get to swing the long rod much. Great pix. Love the Beaver shots!  :D. Oh and the food too..

[tradd d]

Sweet shots and a nice warm up to my AK trip in a few weeks. It looks like you definitely got into a few fish and ate well!

[Corey Kruitbosch]

Sweet Tradd .. Lookin’ forward to seeing your report! Where are you headed?

[Tim Angeli]

Great stuff Corey, love the shots and it looks like a great trip.

[tradd d]

I’ve got a buddy who lives in Anchorage and the plan is to do the Kenai peninsula area Kenai river, quartz, Anchor etc, than maybe a quick trip over to Kodiak as well. Can’t wait and hopefully my trip goes as well as yours did

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