Fishing Report Week Ending 5/28/12

It was a tough first full week of fishing the Kenai.  Not many fish have entered the river, nor caught, so there hasn't been very many anglers out there.  This, however, will change soon once the sonar numbers begin to pick up.

We did get our first Kenai king on Friday.  A nice little 18lber that was let loose to continue its journey.  If you're reading this report, Bill, way to go.  Most of the time if a smaller salmon is released it's done early in the day.  This is because people don't want to end their day so soon and "trade up" for a better fish.  Bill, on the other hand, caught this late in the day and decided that releasing it was the right thing to do.  Again, way to go Bill.

Thought I'd include a photo of my college buddies, Dan and Eric.  No, they weren't disinterested in the fishing but I just happen to snap this photo as they were letting their lines out. Lots of fun getting caught up with these guys.  Also, my apologies to Rob for not having a photo of him.  He was the third guy in the boat and Eric's friend.  Even though I didn't go to college with him, after three days in the boat I felt like I had. 

Last Thursday Big Will called and asked if I wanted to go out into Cook Inlet to fish for halibut.  It's hard not to say yes when Will calls.   Here he is holding up the largest halibut for the evening.  It's great to see Will smiling and getting stronger every day.   This past winter he was diagnosed with throat cancer and after a round of chemo he has kicked cancer's arse and is nearly full strength.  So, if you thought Will was living large before, just wait until he's 100%.

 Here's my limit....

And here's both of our limits.  Not large fish by any imagination but tasty and convenient!

Tomorrow is Memorial Day.  Make sure to take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy that have been fought for and protected by those who served our country so well.