OliveOyl
2012-09-08 22:23:35
Hi everyone,
We live in NW Oregon and Gene is going to be commercial hand troll fishing in SE Alaska next spring....hopefully :)
He commercial Dory fished in Oregon many years ago, so is not a newcomer, but new to AK.
We would love to connect with anyone who is familiar with the waters between Hyder and Ketchikan and wants to chat about that.
He's wanting to drive to Hyder, put in, then go south down the canal to the more open waters, but has so many questions, it would be so nice to find someone who knows that area and wants to share their knowledge.
He's wanting to make a trip this fall to Hyder to learn more, but I'm thinking maybe we could forego that if we made contact with a few fishermen via internet or phone.
We have a boat we are getting ready, and about ready to purchase the HT permit.
We also have 4 acres we own on Wrangell island, so information on that area also would be welcome. We are open to selling it and taking HT permit in part trade.
Thanks!
Dotty Pratt
private email me for phone number
OliveOyl
2012-09-08 22:30:41
oops, forgot rest of last line....
private email me for phone number if you'd like to talk. dormosprt@yahoo.com
Hi Dolly,
After finally visiting Hyder, I have to tell you it has very little to recommend it as a put in spot. Prince Rupert is closer and has way more services including storage for your vehicle and trailer.
I also have land on Wrangell I., and usually begin my handtrolling there each spring before going out west in July. It is an excellent place for a small boat troller to start out, and you can work on your property on days when fishing is not open. Perhaps I'll see you in May or June.
John Church
F/V Corvus
Abundance
2012-09-12 20:45:24
I wonder if you can put boat in the water in Rupert, than put the truck and trailer on the ferry to Wrangell? I have known people to send unaccompanied vehicles all around on the Marine Highway, but I don't know the details. I'm just mentioning the possibility. That way you'd have transportation in Wrangell, and no worries about whats happening to your stuff while you are away. I have to say, Wrangell is an excellent choice for fishing in the spring. the catch rates are rarely phenomenal, and you have to fight with gillnetters if you want to leave the troller designated areas, but the weather is the best to be found in southeast and the fishing is usually steady. Its become my favorite spot to fish in the spring, and you'll probably see me there this next spring too.