The Salmon Run

 

Where are you Tronster?

Sunshine and I were able to take a nice vacation to Alaska.  More details later, first I wanted to share the site and amazement I felt when learning about the Salmon.

The Pacific Northwest is known for salmon.  This year I am sure was no different than previous years.  The Salmon Run was almost over while we ere visiting.  Sitka Alaska gavels an opportunity to see a large number of Salmon.  As a fisherman, I found the hustle and bustle of the run to be very exciting.  As someone who eats what he catches, and not a fan of Salmon, I was still impressed. 

Salmon, which are born and spawn in freshwater, live most of their lives in saltwater.  Apparently this is not true for all species of Salmon.  (I did not know there was some freshwater Salmon). The life in the open ocean, lasts between 3 and 5 years for the salmon we observed.  They have been tracked to travel thousands of miles to return to fresh water. It has been studied and determined they also have a homing type sense.  They generally return to the same waters they were born to spawn and lay eggs.  Who knew. 

I also learned that salmon will rapidity age and deteriorate after spawning.  So if the bears, eagles, hawks, or humans don’t get’em, they just die.  While walking around the different towns in Alaska, I personally witnessed several salmon just dying.  I was told we were there towards the beginning, so several were still active, but in a couple of weeks, the smell may be a touch more prevalent. 

Thanks for checking out my little blog, please come back, and check out some more. 

Tronster

Vlog Episode 4: fishing adventures

 

Catfish

 I am not sure if I have shared with you all in the past.  So I will share with you now.  I love to fish.  The thrill, the excitement, and the relaxation.  All at the same time.  Fishing is a great way for me to unwind, enjoy some nature, and catch some dinner.  

Yesterday, was one of my better fishing days.  This cooler is full of catfish.  15 pounds of catfish.  When fishing for these fish, I like to use cut bait.  Witch means, I have to catch the bait first.  (The other reason is cut bait attacks different fish, and you never know what you will get).  

These beautiful plump and heavy cats were caught with in two hours.  The biggest was caught last.  (I had to take a nap).  

Being someone who will either (1) eat what I catch or  (2) release if no one will.  In this case, we ate them all.  We did share with friends.  Because that is the type of people we are, we share.  Each one was prepared differently. 

The one given away, I do not know how it was prepared.

One was set in a Philippine braised dish.  The fish was cleaned, and cut into steaks.  The steaks we then added to a coconut milk braise with vegetables.  In my haste to taste, I forgot to document the process.  Have no fear, next time I will.

The last was also cut into steaks and fried.  This was food for a week. It also fed three families.  Fishing  

Thanks for reading about my little adventure.