Glacier Island and Growler Bay
So, yesterday we dabbled in a little hunter/gatherer action. Stan had talked with some local sources and learned the most likely spots to find some silvers. It didn’t hurt that the whole commercial fleet were out working the south side of Glacier island, showing us where to go. The display below shows where we anchored after cruising along the fleet (a discrete distance away). We launched the dingy and trolled one line on a downrigger.
The first line we put in hooked up after maybe a minute at twenty feet deep. It was a nice 10-12 lb silver and the only one that size we got. After about an hour we had four silvers and a rock fish using only six baits. 
The rest of the day was spent lounging on the “pajama” deck while we ate our way up into Growler Bay. Which, currently, has no growlers.
The Columbia Glacier is at the top of the inlet due north of Heather Island, so Growler Bay really does fill up with growlers when the winds are right. 
Hope all y’all are enjoying life as much as we are. I’m told it is just a matter of attitude.
Stay Cool.
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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