Waterfall Family Lands Huge Halibut!

Last week, I spoke about our Waterfall “family.” Well, it truly is a family here on Prince of Wales Island. You should have heard the “cheers” go up when our own Melvin Newbill, (Ketchikan Accounting Department, 25 years) reeled in a 190 lb. Halibut! To quote Mel: It was a “grueling chore,” but oh so worth it! Congratulations, Mel!

Provided by Steve Cockrell, General Manager

Mike Bolen enjoys quality family time with daughters Haley and Shelby. 8/4/08

Fishing with Dad!

Mike Bolen, CEO/Chairman, McCarthy Building Companies, fished Waterfall in early August with his daughters, Shelby, 13, and Haley, 11. Both girls loved the fishing, and half way thru the first day, Haley was dubbed “Coho Queen!” The girls were totally “blown away” by Pirate’s Cove and its breathtaking beauty. The Alaska wildlife “package” put on a spectacular nature show. Shelby and Haley loved the whales, sea lions, eagles and bears—especially the bears on the walk to the waterfall. There were two highlights: the Coho frenzy at Cape Ulitka where 2-4 fish were on for at least an hour, and then came the highlight of highlights! Several whales came in tight for bubble net feeding. All within 20 feet of the boat! It was high adventure at its finest! Mike has fished Waterfall annually since 1996, including trips in June and August 2008, but the August trip with his daughters was the most memorable because of the father/daughters bonding time. Mike, Shelby and Haley. They laughed, they bonded, they took home memories …and a lot of fish!!!

Waterfall Golf Ball discovered in Oregon!!

I found one of Waterfall’s golf balls today in my back yard next to the 3rd fairway at the Highlands Golf Course at Gearhart, OR on the coast. Must have been one hell of a drive from AK!

When I purchased my home here 22 years ago I began collecting “logo” golf balls and sometimes look up the origin if out of the area. Yours is my first from Alaska but hopefully not my last. We went on a cruise up there on Holland American last year and fell in love with

Alaska and hope to go back soon for a stay as well as some fishing.

Provided by: Steven Thompson , Gearhart, OR