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First Alaskan King Salmon

norcal mtn flyer
Out-of-state fishing license= $245, specialized tackle= $50, catching my first Alaskan King Salmon= PRICELESS!!!

Took about 5 minutes to land the thing, and it was only a small 17#er. With others catching 30-50# nearby, I was tempted to let it loose instead of claiming it. But no way I could give up my first! So from now on, I will be selective about the fish I keep.

Usually fish for trout in NorCal or CO, and bass in TX, but my job has taken me to AK for the summer. Might as well fish! The trout fishing has been awesome here, but now the Kings are running, fishing has taken on a whole new dimension! The season isn't long, just 2 weeks to go and only open on weekends, but then come the Silvers, then the reds, the chum, and the pinks... Guess the next month or so is going to be VERY busy...
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  • wpage
    The Kings are beautiful...

    Remember to reel!
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  • 11echo
    Did you catch it on the Kenai River? ...Or down on the peninsula?
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  • Manoa-Fisherman
    $245 for out of state license? Was that for the year or just a week? It sure sounds like a lot for a fishing license.
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  • Alan Rushing
    quote:Originally posted by Manoa-Fisherman
    $245 for out of state license? Was that for the year or just a week? It sure sounds like a lot for a fishing license.

    That can be one heck of a lot of fishing, for one heck of a lot of fish, and for some "REAL" kingsized fish, to say nothing of the KING Salmon.

    What ever it cost, I'm sure that it was worth every penny of the price.
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