Quick Start
I had not expected to fish quite this soon but Bill has this friend Bob that does winter King fishing. We got the call the night before that the Kings were hanging out in Katchemak Bay. The weather really was amazing.
Just another hard day of providing.
We spent the better part of a day on the water but caught 7 of our total of 8 in a 45 minute frenzy. I was too busy hooking, netting, bonking, bleeding and baiting to remember photos.
We ended up with with two nice white Kings in the mix. They look the same as the rest but have white flesh. Of course, these are good luck but they also taste the best.
We cooked all the backbones last night. People always throw away the best part of the fish.
Recipe: Fillet fish; cook backbones over a open fire. Flake off the meat and eat or throw in a salad.
Perfect weather helps.
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about. 7/7/2020 edit: As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master. I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank. Thank You!
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