What a time!! The fishing was excellent as usual. The halibut were sized perfectly this year. I don't know how Pete and Tony and Jeremy know how them get them just the right size. They were between 60 and 92 lbs and a number of them caught on the lighter 30 lb tackle. The yellow eye were magnificent this year, as a group some of the largest we have seen, and this author was personally lucky enough to catch 2 ling cod between 30" and 35" over the course of the trip. The silvers were very nice sized, and we even caught 3 or 4 late-season Kings.
Thank you Pete & Joanie for supporting our troops
Anticipation
Coffee Shop talk
The crew did a great job. The only problem was Saul's cooking; we all gained too much weight. What a chef!!!! Excellent job. If you think maintaining or losing weight is in your plan while at Dall Island, think again. We hope he chooses to return next year.
This man is thoroughly dangerous to your waistline
We had two new guests in our group this year and they both agreed it was one of the finest trips they had taken.Sonny and the Halibut
As far from the Arabian Gulf as you can get
Revenge after a 30 minute, 92 lb battle
We also had a rare treat this year. The group below is not "ZZ Top." They have been dubbed "Billy and the Drifters." Their new hit single "The Kiagani Drift" might climb the charts—maybe Tony's halibut weight chart? Honestly, the only real talent they have, besides a sense of humor, is Sonny (on the left ). He went from foghorn to falsetto in an instant when he hooked into that 85 lb halibut on a salmon rig.Billie and the Drifters
After 12 years of fishing with Alaska Far West, Pete, Tony and the rest of the crew, the place never ceases to excite and amaze us. We are already looking forward to next year.2 stars
Side trip to a back country lake - see Pacific Airways
Misty Fjords
Goats on the mountain
