Rockfish Galore
10 August 2013 | Berg Bay
John/Sunny!!!
We pulled anchor at St John's Bay and headed off to Berg Bay. Just before pulling anchor we clammed on the beach as it was low tide. We were able to get about 30 clams bury they were all cockle clams which are very tough and not very good eating. But alas, they can be used as crab bait! After getting underway we fished over some rocks for the elusive halibut but only had strikes from rock fish. Deb caught one virtually every time she put her Ugly Stick in the water. We ended up with 2 nice rock cod, having thrown back at least 6 others. We filleted the fish while on route to Berg Bay and then had some favorable winds off the stern and put up the main for a broad reach. As we approached Berg Bay and furled the sail, we were able to use the rock fish carcasses as bait for the shrimp pot which we dropped at the entrance. We had to set anchor with a stern tie since there was not enough room for all 8 boats to free swing. We then pan fried the cod in pancko and it was a delicious dinner. It was another busy day in Alaska with clamming, fishing, sailing, shrimping, anchoring with a stern tie - who needs the Y when you stay as active as we have been everyday!