Sitka Herring Seine Opener March 29, 2010

Smoke and Roar and Race for the herring! This was a healthy harvest year for the commercial fisherman of the Southeast Alaska. It was a beautiful site to see all of the seiners and packers out there on the water...and so close to shore as well. I am reminded of the time when I used to seine in the waters of the Prince William Sound with my father for pink and silver salmon. I sure miss those days! Every year, about this time, I get fishin' fever and the itchin' to mend nets!