I’m around… sort of. Summer in Alaska. Busy. I’ve been the last few days doing a type of subsistence fishing called set-net. It’s moderately labor intensive but worth it to teach others the “old ways”. So here are a few pics, should my view interest you.
Mostly silver salmon, which is exactly what I wanted. Good amount of fat and flavor.Set-net fishes the high tides, so that meant early (for me) and then again later, close to sunset around 1030pm.That splash is the tell-tale sign that a fish has hit the net!In the smokehouse.
Yes. I was born here and for a few short times in my twenties and thirties I lived elsewhere but I’m here now again. It’s truly a blessing to live here, I think.
I do think he’s bald but he drives a black pick-up of some sort and I have no idea his political stances. I’ve never done more than wave to him as I drive or walk by. He’s only here a couple months out of the year.
Thanks Matt. I’m sure I could take some more, if there’s interest. Tonight I will be pulling it out of the smokehouse and beginning the canning process.
Thanks for the update. This is really cool, seeing how it had to be done in the past. You have a great talent that many should have in order to survive. You are blessed and the best.
The non-glorious part is when you pull in the net and it’s covered in kelp and seaweed, you have to hand-pick it out. And you have to be quick because you don’t want to miss your window of opportunity.
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Quite interesting! Are you from Alaska!
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Yes. I was born here and for a few short times in my twenties and thirties I lived elsewhere but I’m here now again. It’s truly a blessing to live here, I think.
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Yeah, it is actually quite appealing with all that solitude and that tranquility.
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Yes! Very much so. It’s peaceful in rural Alaska. A much slower pace of life which suits me well.
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Wow, get you, a woman or many talents. Love it 👍🏻
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Thanks JC! I wouldn’t say “many” but I have a few here and there.
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Oh I’m sure there’s a little modesty going on there 😁.
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Not really. I mean, yes, I can do a few things but I’m no more special/different than anyone else.
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We’re all special in our own way 😁
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I suppose we are.
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Thank you for sharing , its very intereseting
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You’re welcome.
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This is sooooo cool. Love it!!!
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Thanks Jo. Last night on the way home, I passed the neighbor with the Basset and GSD and thought of you!
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This neighbor sounds awesome. I totally approve of his choice of canis familiaris!
If he’s bald, drives a Jeep and espouses libertarianism its going to get a bit weird tho…
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I do think he’s bald but he drives a black pick-up of some sort and I have no idea his political stances. I’ve never done more than wave to him as I drive or walk by. He’s only here a couple months out of the year.
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Hope you had a great time! 🙂 Sounds fun.
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I wouldn’t necessarily classify it as “fun” (as it’s hard work) lol but it’s still the good life.
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This is really interesting.
And it looks delicious. One of my favourite foods!
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Yes, salmon is so good and there’s just nothing like fresh alaska salmon.
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Oh my gosh, I am sure!
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Great pictures, thanks!
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Thanks River! I had to decide on just a few to share lol. You know how picturesque it is here.
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I wanna see more fish corpses hanging from the rafters.
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We’ll see…We’ll see lol
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I enjoyed this, hoping you have the chance to take a few more photos at some point.
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Thanks Matt. I’m sure I could take some more, if there’s interest. Tonight I will be pulling it out of the smokehouse and beginning the canning process.
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I love Salmon..very cool. 👍
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Frank, I could send a jar or two down, if you’d like. 😋
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Lol that’s okay Tara. Thank you though, I’m sure its delicious.
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Okay😊
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Thanks for the update. This is really cool, seeing how it had to be done in the past. You have a great talent that many should have in order to survive. You are blessed and the best.
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The non-glorious part is when you pull in the net and it’s covered in kelp and seaweed, you have to hand-pick it out. And you have to be quick because you don’t want to miss your window of opportunity.
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You are a trooper. My kind of Lady.
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Cool stuff, tara.
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Thanks Mark
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welcome.
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I know nothing about fishing … but looking good!
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Thanks Phillip!
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I’m dreaming to visit Alaska! It is such a unique place
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It’s very beautiful in places.
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I get so envious of where you live, hun… So beautiful, so quiet… I’m seriously lacking canned spicy salmon… 😉
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Don’t worry, Tim. I’ll be sending you another care package soon 😉😊
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