Exotic Destinations

by Paul J. Kneeland

Last August, my good friend Dave Barsi of Oak Run and I ventured to the wilds of western Alaska in search of silver salmon – and boy did we find them!
Becharof Rapids Camp sits right on the Egegik River in Western Alaska.

Photo by PAUL KNEELAND, Fish Sniffer Staff.

We were guests of Dave Mandich at his ...

Huge tuna exploding in pillars of white water as they chase bait, lines snapping when large reels filled with thick line were spooled, heavy fish being gaffed and landed, total pandemonium at the rail as multiple anglers battled big fish at the same time, dancing dolphins, exquisite food and outstanding camaraderie were just a few of the things I experienced ...