#Alaska fishing

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Planning Your Visit to Coeur d’Alene, AK: Essential Tips and Tricks

Cooper Landing, Alaska, is a picturesque community nestled in the heart of the Kenai Peninsula. This small, unincorporated town is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities, making it a popular destination for tourists and adventure seekers.

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Situated at the confluence of the Kenai and Russian Rivers, Cooper Landing is a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. The area is world-famous for its salmon runs, particularly sockeye and silver salmon, attracting anglers from across the globe. The crystal-clear waters also offer excellent opportunities for trout fishing.

The town is surrounded by the stunning Chugach National Forest, providing endless possibilities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Visitors can often spot bears, moose, and eagles in their natural habitat. The nearby Kenai Lake, with its turquoise waters, is perfect for boating, kayaking, and scenic photography.

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Cooper Landing's rich history dates back to the gold rush era, and remnants of this past can be explored at local museums and historical sites. Despite its popularity, the town has maintained its rustic charm, with a small population and limited commercial development.

Accommodation options range from cozy lodges and bed and breakfasts to campgrounds, catering to various preferences and budgets. Cooper Landing serves as an ideal base for exploring the wider Kenai Peninsula, offering a true Alaskan wilderness experience.

Fishing in Alaska is an unparalleled experience that draws anglers from around the world. The state's vast wilderness and pristine waters offer some of the best fishing opportunities on the planet. From the mighty king salmon runs to monster halibut in coastal waters, Alaska's diverse fisheries cater to all preferences. Iconic spots like the Kenai River and Bristol Bay are renowned for their abundant salmon populations. Inland lakes and streams teem with arctic

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grayling, rainbow trout, and Dolly Varden. Fishing in Alaska isn't just about the catch; it's about immersing oneself in breathtaking scenery, where snow-capped mountains and lush forests provide a stunning backdrop. Whether you're fly fishing in remote streams, ice fishing on frozen lakes, or deep-sea fishing in the Gulf of Alaska, the state offers a fishing adventure like no other.

Fishing themed gifts cater to anglers of all levels, combining practicality with a touch of humor and personalization. Popular options include customized tackle boxes, funny fishing t-shirts, and decorative wall art featuring fishing motifs. Practical gifts like multi-tool fishing pliers, waterproof gear bags, or fishing-themed bottle openers are always appreciated. For a personal touch, consider engraved fishing lures or custom-made rods. Novelty items such as

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fishing-themed coffee mugs, calendar planners, or bobber-shaped floating keychains add a fun element. These gifts not only celebrate the recipient's passion for fishing but also provide useful tools or memorable keepsakes for their angling adventures.

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So there are some perks to living in a tourist destination. There are a lot of detractors mostly that you cannot shoot the tourists because you rely on them for your income but you have a semi captive audience with no context for any of the bullshit you spew. You can tell these people anything and they will believe you, the trusted friendly local. Now this is a very much Spider-Man situation where Great Power begets Great Audacity and even worse Responsibility.

My buddy goes on a run and when hes done there is a bar near a creek. So he wades into the creek because the day is hot and the water is cold.

Tourists ask what hes up to, with his running stuff he didn't want wet piled on the shore and him very obviously cooling off in the water. He says he's fishing.

But now here is why I am telling you this story. The universe occasionally aligns in such a way that we get to really really fuck with people and their perception of said universe. The opportunities do not come often and when they come you must seize the day. This is what my buddy did.

So this Creek runs through town and as a result of the highway and neighborhoods and culverts and roads it does not have a great salmon run. It's a short Creek the headwaters are only a few miles from the ocean it never had a great salmon run to begin with. But there are salmon.

One such fish brushes past my buddy's leg. Immediately he knees the fish like he is juggling a soccer ball and pops it out of the water, then slaps it out of the air on to the shore.

This is dumb luck. He could not do this again if he spent years training. Noodling (catching fish with your hands) is a thing that is legal to do with salmon but it is so much harder than literally every other way to catch salmon, including grabbing them with a garbage can. What he just managed is the kind of thing that should make you want to grab the fish and swing it around your head like a stripper with her panties off.

But,

He has an audience.

This is the opportunity offered by the universe.

He plays it cool.

He puts on dead pan straight face on and wades up to shore to grab his fish and nod to the tourists. Someone asks something and he assures them this is the standard way to get a quick dinner here. The tour guide has caught up with his group. He looks at my buddy and his fish and the general lack of fishing accoutrement. Without missing a beat, the guide backs up every ounce of bullshit out of my buddys mouth because if there is one true fraternity it is locals bullshitting stupid tourists.

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Chinook Salmon run on the Kenai Peninsula

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Getting ready to prep some freshly caught salmon.

Alaska

1960

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yes, my comfort book is also the book that completely destroyed me and yes, i'll keep recommending it to people

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Hello, pals. It's Friday. The weekend is here. Y'all made it, and we're glad you're here. Make your weekend amazing.

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"Black Bear" by jitze is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

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“the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the State of Alaska’s bid to fast-track the legal process, overrule the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and gain approval for the Pebble Mine — slated to extract enormous amounts of copper, gold, and molybdenum from the pristine and sensitive ecosystem known as Bristol Bay.

A diverse coalition led by Alaska Natives has consistently fought against the proposed mine for more than two decades. It eventually gained support from the EPA, which ultimately blocked the mine proposal in January 2023 over concerns it would threaten an aquatic ecosystem supporting the world’s most prolific sockeye salmon fishery.

This decision is significant, particularly considering the current High Court’s tendency to support states’ rights, limits on regulation — especially of the environmental variety — and corporate concerns. Alaska’s request, filed in June, was unusual in that it sought to skip lower appeals courts to challenge the EPA’s decision on the basis that it violated Alaska’s state sovereignty.

Under the law, alleged violations of state sovereignty are one of the few categories of cases that grant the Supreme Court original jurisdiction — meaning a state can bypass the usual state/federal court appeals process and file straight with the High Court. The justices could easily have decided to hear the case and decide in favor of the mining company, which has shown no qualms about engaging in some shady business practices over the years.

As the single most productive sockeye salmon fishery in the world, Bristol Bay contains biodiversity and abundant wild fish populations which present a stark contrast to many other fisheries in the Pacific Northwest (and worldwide). Most have experienced severe depletion over the last few decades. Sockeye salmon — like all Pacific Salmon — are a keystone species, vital to the health of an entire ecosystem. Of course, salmon also provide a sacred food source for Indigenous communities up and down the West Coast.”

-from the Lakota People’s Law Project

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Giant Grenadier (Albatrossia pectoralis), family Macrouridae, off the coast of Alaska

photograph via: NOAA Ocean Exploration 

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The Art of Patience 🌊!.

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Sea Dog.

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Tongass National Forest

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Raiden drawings inspired by random songs on shuffle lol

[1]: 水花 - 塞壬唱片MSR (Splash - SirenRecordsMSR)

[2]: KENTENSHI - paranoia

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Yakutat, Alaska and the Tsiu River

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Misty morning on the Russian Lake trailhead.

Alaska

1992

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Gone fishing by Shelly Lynn Hachey O Via Flickr: Brown Coastal Bear wading in the rising tide in hopes of finding a fish.