I took the grandson (Landon, age 11 3/4) to Alaska 17-23 July 2018. This was his first trip to the 49th state and he had a ball. Here are a few pictures from out trip. A big thank you to Steve (358 Norma_Fan), Mike (Ironbender) and the fine folks on the Cracker Jack Voyager.

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Our first timer posing on the banks of the Kenai just below Jim's Landing

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Landon's first Sockeye from just behind the Kenai River Lodge in Soldotna

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Grandpa and grandson on the Cracker Jack Voyager out of Seward

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Landon's first Halibut

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He caught the only Ling Cod that day and it was a 39" keeper.

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He also caught the only King Salmon on the boat that day. Here's a pic of his King and Ling with help from Gramps.

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On Steve's awesome boat Landon has a King on!

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Mike readies the net.

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King in the net! Estimated 40-45 lbs. then released .. catch and release only on the Kenai that day.

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Landon the fish slayer! We both had the time of our lives and I watched a young boy become a young man during that trip. Good Times.

Dave
Sticks and stones may break my bones ... but hollow-points expand on impact.