Bitter sweet day as my oldest leaves for Alaska

[fastfish66]

My 19 yr old son left this afternoon to fulfil a dream that I'm sure most of us on this site have. He will be a fishing guide on the Kenai Peninsula in Cooper Landing, Alaska.

I could not be happier for him! I have been excited and couldn't wait for the day that he left so he could begin his adventure.

And then the day came.....and I realize as happy as I am for him, the little boy that has been my fishing buddy since he was 2 is gone. He has always been a good boy and has grown into a fine young man. I know this is a great way for him to figure himself out. I look forward to living vicariously through his adventures.

I will post pictures of the fish he catches on the fishing thread that I started with him.

Congrats and wish him well. I had the same feelings with my son. He got drafted by the Florida Marlins then the White Sox's and it was a proud moment.

 

[colts]

One of my close friends went directly from GSU, with a degree, to the Kenai peninsula to guide for an outfit. Its been around thirty years. His roots are deep now. He owns a guide service for any fishing. He also commercial salmon fishs. I believe he does fly in big game now too. He has a wife and kids and is very happy. I think he still teaches school in the winters. I have gone to see him. I can understand why he is happy there. Congrats

 

[troutman]

We took my son to the airport this past Saturday for his 2nd year guiding on the Kenai Penn. He hasn't started working yet, but went fishing Sunday and yesterday. I will post pics as he sends them.

 

[troutman]

They had an unexpected visitor in their camp yesterday!

 

[DinkyDau]

They had an unexpected visitor in their camp yesterday!

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He's living the dream! That's a real heart stopper!

 

[troutman]

He's living the dream! That's a real heart stopper!

He saw plenty of black bears last year and was told there are not many grizzlies and you never see them. 4 days into he new year and here it is!

 

[GeauxLSU]

They had an unexpected visitor in their camp yesterday!

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[timbgtm]

They had an unexpected visitor in their camp yesterday!

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Now that'll wake you up!

 

[DinkyDau]

He saw plenty of black bears last year and was told there are not many grizzlies and you never see them. 4 days into he new year and here it is!

Fishing Alaska was on my bucket list, but that's not going to happen..I envy your Son, what a great life!

 

[troutman]

In case anyone is interested, this is where he works. Ask for Blakely.

https://kenaicache.com/