Friday, July 20, 2007

Dipping for Sockeye

Dipnetting for red salmon was an activity that Holly missed out on last summer. IT was decided that would not occur again :).
Our friend Rudy thought the last weekend of June might be right to try a couple of nights at the Kasilof river down in Soldotna. But before we could go Holly needed to get outfitted with a pair of neoprene chest waders! Once that was accomplished we were set.
Friday was a bit breezy but sunny as well.


















We camp out of our trusty VW ! The Kasliof is a 24 hour fishery so people come and go at all hours of the day trying to find the right tide.











When we arrived the camping area was fairly empty but that soon changed as folks arrived who had to work all day on Friday. Many folks bring the whole family. We woke up to find a large RV liked the spot right in front of us!


Even though there are commercial boats that pass by and trucks drive out onto the beach the scenery when down at the river can be spectacular.

























The fishing was actually poor this trip. What we did not realize was there was a commercial opening.
We only brought in two reds (way to go Holly) but it was a great outing.
Some folks teach their kids at a young age!

1 comment:

tiff said...

OMG...I can not even imagine waking up to that RV in front of my car...you guys must of just giggled!