This is our summer Chum,(and a Pink on the right)
these Chums are sold as Arctic Keta,and bring 70 cents a Lb to the fisherman...the fall run is a much bigger fish and brings a Buck a Lb...they have a very mild flavor,and firm meat,and are exelent eating,(my favorite)...they have a higher oil content than most King Salmon..in other parts of the state.

Chums are best for frying but you cant beat a fresh red grilled, baked, or my favorite smoked. Picked these up the 14th before they shut substance gear around town. Got two one day in four hours and 18 in an hour and a half the next day.

...............Hup....This is what eggs are for.

Why did the Chicken cross the road?

So he could get shot when he gets to the other side

To hold his pants up ?

Well tonight I cooked up a red fillet and a chum fillet, the same way. Friend of mine who swore chums were TERRIBLE, but realized they are quite tasty when they are dime bright.

It was a bit softer and milder tasting than the red was. Both were fantastic though.

Yeah the Barbarian claims that bright chums from salt water are right at the top of the list. But, she's a girl and should just stick to cooking and leave thinking to the men.

WHOA there Ken. You can think of more ways to get your bu-- in trouble then a whole platoon of grunts on leave. :-)

LOL; I can't help it. It just happens.

Here is some smoked Chum

February weather in Anchorage ???

Could someone tell me what this tower is used for ?? Heck of a lot of steps to climb !!!

http://www.talkeetnarealestate.net/bin/w...&inwindow=1

Ever hear of the Talkeetna Moose Dropping Festival?

That would be the one put on by the local Historical Society, I believe. Sounds like our yearly Tulip Festival.

Found this:

"
She said she doubted that the outsiders who descended upon the quirky, picturesque town, most likely from Anchorage and other parts of the Mat-Su Valley, were there to help raise money for the historical society.

Read more: http://www.adn.com/2009/07/13/863142/talkeetna-moose-dropping-festival.html#ixzz0svbubZqd "

Now, what makes that nice ,little Town "quirky " ?

I meant the reason for the tower...

Really deep snow ???

They raise and consume a lot of "quirky terbaccy" there in Talkeetna!

A watchtower to guard the crop?..lol, I still like the moose dropping idea...

Actually, believe it or not...there really are some true blue Alaskan types that grew up and live in/near Talkeetna...and they do NOT appreciate the "new" hippie stereotype, lol...

Tisn't a stereotype, it's the TRUTH!! lol