This week at the lodge we have two clients that have become very good friends of George and Jill's over the years. As soon as we met them I was at ease; they brought paper bags full of fresh and unheard of vegetables from Pike's Market in Seattle and with our greeting hand shake I could sense their zest for life and easy going way. It was going to be a fun week, full of fresh vegetables, experimental sushi platters and a lot of laughs.
George invited Jeff and I along for a day on the boat. Trolling for Salmon at the inlet to Icy Bay, stunning views of Mt. St. Elias with wind swept clouds blanketing the lower peaks. As we cruised out the the Salmon hot spot we were treated to a whole new perspective on the coastal mountains. It was a fantastic day, gentle
rolling swells of 1 to 2 feet, George would see a green blip on his radar and call, "Target at 33 ft" and with 40 seconds the clients would yell, "fish on" with glee. As the 30 to 40 pounders fought against the slow and steady pull towards to boat George's excitement for the catch would become contagious. "Yeah, baby bring it right in." As the fish was raised over the side of the boat everyone would whoop and holler, slap five and shake hands it was a proud moment for all no matter who caught the fish.
The fish were plentiful and the day... was relaxing. It was nice to sit in the clients seat. I crawled up on top of the boats cabin and took in the view, ocean as far as the eye could see and if I turned my head there was good old Elias just peaking out past the costal mountains.
We came back to the lodge and promptly started prepare our Salmon feast, complete with king salmon sashimi, sushi and rolls as appetizers and a light marinated grilled filet for the main course. Without exaggeration the best fish I have ever tasted.
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I am jealous. AND as soon as I get a job and get back to where it doesn't cost me 50% more to buy anything...I'm coming to visit!
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