Fishing in a Boat

Emily’s brother, McLean and I went out in a little skiff for some afternoon fishing. We didn’t have a single bite but we did manage to finish a six pack of beer and see some interesting marine life. A couple of whales were breaching a half mile away. Some otters came and said hello. A sea lion thrashed a salmon around on the beach. Even some porpoises came and visited us. If only some fish had come to take a nibble on a hook!

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The small harbor at Gustavus.  Most of the boats were pulled up near the high water mark and allowed to rest on the ground.

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Our little skiff being backed into the water.

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The new state dock being built for Gustavus.  Soon a ferry might stop there.

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McLean enjoying the best that fishing in Alaska has to offer.

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An island through the mist.

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I’m on a boat!

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Some funny large tractor trailers waiting to be loaded onto a landing craft and taken back to Juneau.