Fishing Updates

I recently returned from a purchasing show where we made most of our purchases for tackle and equipment for this summer.  Needless to say I am now daydreaming of fishing in Alaska.  Normally we just update this page in the summer, but Mary and I thought it would be good to keep you updated on what’s happening in the winter.  We are currently busy filling the positions for staff for this summer.  Jake will run one of the chase boats this summer; he was with us in 2005 as dock manager.  Barry and Linda from Montana are going to be at the lodge for two weeks in June, if you are lucky enough to be at the lodge when Barry and Linda are there, learn as much as you can from them; they are with out a doubt the best King Salmon fishermen I have met.  I think Doc has settled in, I received an email from him requesting I send him two rods & two reels.

A – If this is your first fishing trip to Doc Warner’s, I would strongly encourage you to call when you have a free moment; I would like to speak with you about getting prepared for a successful fishing trip.  One of our goals this summer is to get the first time guests off on the right foot.  Please feel free to call with any questions you may have about getting ready for this summer’s fishing trip.  For those in the local area, we are planning on having two Pre trip orientation meetings; the first will be on Feb 26th at 6:00PM, the second will be on April 22nd at 6:00PM.  Both meetings will be held at Doc & Linda’s home in Bountiful, 1673 Temple View Drive.  Please attend; we will go over anchor pulling, fish identification, sonar training, knots, and halibut and salmon fishing techniques.  If you plan to attend please RSVP, thanks – limited space available.

B – Many of our guests have requested the smoking of fish as an option for their fish processing.  We are excited to offer this for 2008.  Horst’s Alaskan Seafood in Juneau is the company that will provide this service for our guests.  We are planning on having samples in the trading post of the excellent product that Horsts is capable of.  We will have more info at the lodge when you arrive.  Check out his website! – www.horstsalaskanseafood.com/

C – We are anxiously waiting to see if there will be any changes to the halibut limits this year.  The International Pacific Halibut Commission has made recommendations that the halibut limits be reduced for this coming season. 

Kelly

Previous Reports:

• 2007 Fishing Season
• 2006 Fishing Season
• 2005 Fishing Season

Doc & Linda’s Mission Updates:

• January
• February
• March
• April