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Cool scenery, huh? Unfortunately, we spend Cook Inlet's yearly month-or-so fishing season living in and on those little 32-foot boats in front of the scenery. |
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Catching fish requires finding fish. That starts at first light, which in Alaska comes early. |
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Of course, the light and the fish are a lot easier to see when the waves aren't crashing over the boat. |
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Sometimes the fishing is poor. This is not one of those times. That net extends 900 feet long and 15 feet down. |
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A full net is far too heavy to haul in by hand. A hydraulic reel is a must. |
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Each fish must be individually picked from the net by hand. |
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The fish are stored in the fishhold, which occupies over 500 cubic feet of space beneath these guys. |
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One reward is no shortage of fresh fish for on-deck barbecues. |
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The day ends much as it began, with four hours 'til sunrise and off we'll go again. |
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Salmon Fishing - A Day in the Life - Pacific Star Seafoods, Inc.
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