http://alaskafishingblog.waterfallresort.com Alaska Salmon Fishing & Halibut Fishing Resort Blog Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:29:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Opening Week and Waterfall anglers already have caught the big numbers – on the scale and on the rack!!! Adam Arthur (left) arrived with the Jones / Arthur group. On June 14th, Adam, Camarillo, CA, landed a 167 lb. Halibut, the largest of the season so far, in ... http://alaskafishingblog.waterfallresort.com/2010/06/rack-of-the-week-adam-arthur/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed [caption id="attachment_598" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Waterfall Staff enjoys 4th of July picnic!"][/caption] Steve's View: It All Starts This June!! "Strong returns of our King Salmon are expected this year in part due to the success of the hatchery program in our local waters," stated Scott McKelvey, Waterfall's Operations Manager and POWHA* Board Member. And ... http://alaskafishingblog.waterfallresort.com/2010/04/countdown-to-kings/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed By Colleen Cockrell, Hospitality Supervisor Guests often ask what life is like at Waterfall during the winter season. Since most of our crew resides outside of Alaska during those months, I posed that question to Glenn “Babe” and Wanda Wilks who have lived at Waterfall year ‘round for the past ... http://alaskafishingblog.waterfallresort.com/2010/03/winter-watch-at-waterfall/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed [caption id="attachment_589" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Staff Winner: Sunset at Waterfall. Photo by Whit Micek, Processing Supervisor."][/caption] Winner: Nature & Wildlife Category. Grabbing lunch. Photo by Charles Leiter. Winner: Resort Category. Misty Driftwood. Photo by Akira Watanabe. Congratulations to the 2009 Guest and Staff Photo contest winners. We look forward each season to the submissions ... http://alaskafishingblog.waterfallresort.com/2010/02/2009-guest-staff-photo-contest-winners/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed By Scott McKelvey, Operations Manager 2010 is gearing up to be a terrific season for sport fishing in Alaska. From excellent forecasted returns on Salmon, to the building "El Nino" conditions that are happening right now, anglers should expect to find some of the best fishing that we've seen in years! ... http://alaskafishingblog.waterfallresort.com/2010/02/action-packed-fishing-season-ahead/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed [caption id="attachment_573" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Waterfall Resort on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska"][/caption] Countdown to Waterfall 2010! Welcome to the New Year! Snow and rain may be in the national headlines, but it is the perfect time to think about summer and start the countdown to our 2010 season! During June, July and ... http://alaskafishingblog.waterfallresort.com/2010/01/steves-view-it%e2%80%99s-time-to-select-your-alaska-vacation-dates/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed [caption id="attachment_565" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Bob Misetich with his 31.3 lb. KOD! 7/2/09."][/caption] To All Owners and Employees of the Legendary Waterfall Resort, I finally got a minute out of my busy schedule to sit down and reflect on a wonderful experience that I had in 2009. Good friend Kent Jones, based on ... http://alaskafishingblog.waterfallresort.com/2010/01/king-of-kings-grand-prize-drawing-winner/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed [caption id="attachment_560" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Colleen Cockrell, Hospitality Supervisor"][/caption] Recently, I was looking at some of our historical Waterfall photos and came across this one of the General Store during the Waterfall Cannery Days. Looking at those items in the photo made me realize how different our store is today. During the ... http://alaskafishingblog.waterfallresort.com/2010/01/general-store-requests-special-orders/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Corn Meal Crusted Ling Cod with Corn Relish & Cilantro Lime Cream Ingredients: 4 5-6oz. Ling cod skinned and dried on paper towel ½ Cup Cornmeal ½ Cup Flour Salt & Pepper to taste ¼ Cup Canola oil Assembly: Dry ling cod on paper towel. Dredge ling cod in mixture of cornmeal, flour, salt & pepper. Preheat sauté ... http://alaskafishingblog.waterfallresort.com/2009/12/holiday-recipe-by-chef-stu-campbell/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed [caption id="attachment_543" align="alignright" width="150" caption="A Beautiful Sight. Guest Dining Room."][/caption] Power House Behind Warehouse #2 [caption id="attachment_539" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Our Winter's Waterfall."] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_549" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Winter Wonderland"][/caption]  Guests often inquire about Waterfall in the winter.  Well, we don't shut down, we just slow down.  We have a regular crew headed by Maintenance Supervisor ... http://alaskafishingblog.waterfallresort.com/2009/12/winter-at-waterfall/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed