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A personal narrative is presented which describes how the author and other Chitina dipnetters on the Copper River brings Alaskans together to fill their freezers with salmon.

Focuses on arctic grayling fishing in the Niukluk River in Alaska. Fishing techniques; Grayling fishing stalwart John Elmore; Regulations protecting arctic grayling population. INSET: If You Go..

Presents the author's account of his salmon-fishing expedition in Alaska in summer 2000. Historical background on the angling of winter king fishes in Alaska; Impact of weather conditions on fishing expeditions; Range of equipment used for catching winter kings.

Focuses on an Aleut settlement in Nikolski Bay, Alaska. Demise of other villages along the coastline of Umnak Island; Total population; Reliance on fishing; Economic program of the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Community Development Association; Absence of trees and public buildings.

Discusses how three people managed to catch all five species of salmon on one day, which has never been done before in Alaska. Steve Andresen, Butch Tovsen and his 10-year-old son Daniel; Tovsen, president and chief pilot of Uyak Air Service in Kodiak; Andresen, owner of Port Lions Lodge and Charters in the Kodiak Island village of Port Lions; The five species they caught; More.

The author believes that the various fishing groups in Alaska engaged in an unending fight over access to fish should pause and give thanks for the still bountiful fish resources found in the state. He says that while the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is successful in balancing the needs of the fishing groups and maintaining the long-term health of Alaska's aquatic resources, Mother Nature is still the true deciding factor as she continues to bless Alaska with rich seafood resources.

The article focuses on the first issue of the magazine "The Alaska Sportsman" in 1935 by the group of Ketchikan businessmen. It states the magazine was printed of glossy paper, featured lots of black-and-white photos with a dog team as its cover image. It says the dedication of the story content gives emphasis on the life of hunting, fishing and prediction of Alaska territory. It also mentions the similarity of Alaska in 2010 from 1935, where both were pointing to the beauty and quality of life.

In this article the author discusses the warning of senior editor of "Alaska" magazine Jill Shepherd prior to his retirement on placing a spawning salmon on the cover. The author notes that one stood out after reviewing the cover images with editor Tim Woody for the April issue. According to the author, the cover is appropriate for the issue as it serves as a reminder that another fishing season is done.

The article offers his thoughts on how he got involved in fishing. He mentions that once one gets involved with fishing it is difficult to get it out of one's system. He also said that this reason may explain why fishery thrives and why some of the people he worked with are still involved with the hobby. He also mentioned the experience when they went fishing at the Cook Inlet near the mouth of the Kasilot River in Alaska.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience related to pollock fishing.

The author reflects on the impacts of the weather in Alaska into his fishing activities in the region particularly during summer time. He notes that working as a commercial fisherman in the area for such period requires no clock because there the days were governed not by a clock, but by tides. He added that during his two-to-three-week of 24-hour-a-day fishing, the ubiquitous daylight made it easy to lose track of the time.

The article discusses the author's experience with fishing in Alaska. While fishing at the Homer Spit, he caught a fish and presented it to his mother who cleaned it and served it for dinner. He describes his fishing gear as old and well-used and his tackle a mishmash of lures and rusty hooks. He claims that he enjoyed the catching part of fishing.

Provides insights on private fishing in Alaska. Strict control of access to rivers in Alaska resulting to the prevention of overfishing, bank erosion and pollution; Gratitude for the state's constitution for the preservation of the right of access to wild rivers, lakes and streams.

Comments on the righteousness in fishing in Alaska. Preparation of the seafood; Components of food chains; Economic value of the fishes consumed.