We decided to get a large fish net so we don't have to depend on the kindness of fellow fishermen. We can also use it to "net" Abby should she go drifting away again.
Abby also has a new digital camera and a waterproof pouch (can't be too careful) that allows pictures to be taken while encased.
I checked with FEDEX in Kenai this afternoon and they have an interesting situation going on with the shipping of fish on their airline discount program. They won't guarantee your fish will leave their facility! They have only one flight a day and conceivably your box of fish could sit there and slowly thaw before it ever leaves. They instituted this policy yesterday as the shipments have sky rocketed due to the banner year of fishing. Think I'll wait until we are back in Anchorage again.
Speaking of frozen fish. It is amazing to see pallets of freezers for sale at the local shops. I talked to an Alaska F&G officer the other day and they believe the reason for the record setting season is due to the earthquake in Japan and subsequent tsunami. It wiped out the Japanese fishing fleet so the salmon are making it back to Alaska relatively unimpeded.
The Sockeye are still migrating in major numbers so Abby and I are headed back up to the Kenai tomorrow morning.
BTW, the high today was 62. I see my namesake might bring some relief to Texas this weekend. I'm doing all I can to help!
