Would those old Blake & Lamb # 2 1/2 Single Long Spring traps be of much use to trappers in Alaska ? It's a #3 with one longspring.

They were a pretty good trap; just needed a little work on the trigger.

I used them on Lynx,but not the best trap..will get alot of toe catches,and the jaws pop easy
here are a few Grayling and a Dolly I caught today.

When I got to go to Alaska a few years ago, the main fish I wanted to catch was a Grayling. Tasty buggers on the grill. Nice catch Jeff.

Jeff, did you catch them in the yukon?

Yes...BT..they are tasty buggers...I like em on the fire as well,still wiggling
and no MP..the Yukon is too muddy you have to get on the smaller rivers,to get them to bite.
this dolly was 20 inches,and getting aged as we speak

Tasty critters Jeff. Those Dollies are spectacular on the fire with a little butter, salt and pepper.

Are your tributaries as low as ours. Wow, we took a ride today and I've never seen them that low.

Yes they are Kusko....this particular one is getting aged for frozen fish...(the best)
and our tributarys,are the highest I have ever seen still...we have flooded willow,looks just like after breakup...the first time I ever saw this so late...there is still snow melting in the hills,causing it.

those are some nice grayling....

I have seen flocks of turkeys in 2 different spots down on the peninsula. Almost got 4 with a motor home one day....

there are also some around eagle river and when i try to hunt them in the spring they seem to know they are safe in residential yards....

one day I will catch them suckers where they shouldn't be..

also seen pheasants along the highway kasilof, deep creek way.

white17:



In that Alaska Commercial Store in Mcgrath, do they sell woodworking magazines ?

Hi CB,

White is not accessible right now. But I can answer that, no, the AC does not sell woodworking magazines.

GOOD MORNING FELLOW ALASKANS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

canvasback, by your post I take it that you finally made the move ? Congratz, look forward to reading your posts of your Alaskan adventures, trapping and other life experiences up there.

Where did everyone go ?? Oh, wait, you are all getting the welcome to Alaska , Canvasback Committiee going in High Gear !!!

Alaska's gonna be a rockin when Canvasback comes a Knockin !!!!

4th of July weekend CB! Everybody is out in the great wilderness with the bugs!

Might as well not move up here now CB....Your favorite Governor Sarah just quit!!! I'm not sure if Alaska can survive without her!!! On another topic though, it was quite clear today and I could see Russia from my house.

Alaska will need my help now, for sure !!!!!!

(If you all don't mind, I will tellicommute to work in Alaska from the Sunny WARM beaches of FLORIDA!!! )

And I could see Canada from my house !!

GOOD MORNING, ALASKANS !!!!!!!