Don’t see why not? But’s let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Surely you must be wondering what we’ve been up to all summer. Whitewater rafting in West Virginia of course. Here are some of the highlights. We’ll get into the Big Ditch in a minute: First and foremost, it’s always good to see my Pops […]
Mysticism in an Indian Bazaar
I’ve avoided speaking much on matters of faith here at freewheelings. You might expect my views to be somewhat unconventional and I imagine that they are. It’s hard to tell what another individual truly believes and how those beliefs manifest themselves in their experiences. I’m about to give it a whirl. To underscore the importance of […]
Fishing in Alaska – Life on a Salmon Tender part 3
This part three of my Fishing in Alaska series and if you’ve yet to check out part one and part two it might be a good place to start. After the reds and chums finish their run there’s a week intermission until pinks come in full force. Our boat ties up at the dock in […]
Fishing in Alaska – Horrendous Boat Crash
While a lot of work and excitement certain parts of life on a salmon tender do tend to become monotonous. Tying the boat up to the dock is one of them. If you read Fishing in Alaska – Life on a Salmon Tender part 2 you’ll know that arriving at the dock at 4am I […]
Fishing in Alaska – Life on a Salmon Tender part 2
If you’re just arriving you should check out Salmon Tender Life part 1 and the basics: Salmon 101. Just before mid season Chums, Reds, Silvers and Kings start to run simultaneously. The openers jump from 12 hours to 48 or 72 hours. The fishing grounds move in from an 8 hour ride from the dock […]
Fishing in Alaska – Life on the Salmon Tender part 1
Think of it this way. Go into your bedroom and imagine it has a small shower, a toilet, a kitchen and a table. Your bed is replaced with a bunk that’s about 2” shorter than your body. It has a lip around the edge to keep you from rolling out in the waves. Everything is […]
Fishing in Alaska – The Saga of Salty Steve
Now that everyone has made their way through Salmon 101 you can let your own imagination do the walking. All those boats filled with all those boys lead to some interesting situations packed with fascinating characters. From the bright eyed, hot headed new comers to hardened sea farers, cocky young punks and seasoned pros, you […]
Fishing in Alaska – Salmon 101
I searched the interwebs extensively prior to arriving in Alaska. My search turned up nothing that even remotely covered the ins and outs of Salmon fishing, what to expect, what to prepare for and some basic vocabulary that will keep you from sounding like a greenhorn (rookie). That’s what I’m going to cover here as […]
Jobs in Alaska
So, you’re headed to Alaska to seek out your fortune, or just get a summer job and explore an absolutely amazing part of the country. Good for you, and good timing, spring is just around the corner and there are a plethora of employment opportunities on the horizon. I thought I’d take a moment and […]
Fishing in Alaska
Greeting folks, summer in Alaska is just around the corner! Moreover, fishing season is just around the corner. I say that while I’m watching it snow at just shy of two degrees, but nevermind that; let’s talk summer fishing. With some 1,500 views in the last thirty days, a third of which are from Alaska, […]