Lake Trout for Dinner | Alaska's Public Use Cabins

Simple Living Alaska36 minutes read

A group faces challenges on a fishing trip in Alaska, dealing with frozen tires, thin ice, and adapting to the conditions. Despite the obstacles, they successfully catch fish, enjoy delicious meals, and a comfortable night by the fire, ending the trip on a high note.

Insights

  • The group faced challenges like frozen trailer tires and thin ice while fishing but overcame them through adaptability and problem-solving, enhancing their overall experience.
  • They embraced the wilderness by engaging in activities like fishing, hunting, and cooking meals with locally sourced ingredients, fostering a deep connection with nature and enjoying the fruits of their labor in a communal setting.

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Recent questions

  • How did the group deal with a frozen trailer tire?

    They attempted to unfreeze it with a heat torch and heat gun, then resorted to using a big hammer to break it loose.

  • What fishing regulations did the group encounter at the lake?

    Single hook only, no bait, size limit on lake trout.

  • How did the group adapt to fishing in challenging conditions?

    They drilled holes in the ice, fished in more stable areas, and used bells on the pole to notify of bites.

  • What did the group catch while fishing at the lake?

    A big lake trout, which they decided to keep for dinner.

  • How did the group prepare the buffalo steak for dinner?

    Seasoned with buffalo steak salt, pepper, and bell pepper, cooked to taste delicious.

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Summary

00:00

Alaska Fishing Adventure: Overcoming Challenges and Success

  • The temperature is -27 degrees outside, 90 degrees inside the truck, and 45 degrees in the truck bed.
  • A trailer tire is seized up or frozen, causing a delay in the trip.
  • Attempts to unfreeze the tire using a heat torch and heat gun fail, resorting to using a big hammer to break it loose.
  • The group arrives at their destination, a public use cabin in the foothills of the Alaska range.
  • They plan to go fishing at a nearby lake, using various jigs and water-activated green flashing lights.
  • They prepare their fishing gear, including reeling in old line and replacing it with fire line and a 12 lb leader.
  • A discussion leads to choosing jigs for fishing, with one person opting for a red and glow jig.
  • The lake has regulations like single hook only and no bait, with a size limit on lake trout but not on burbot.
  • Thin ice on the lake prompts caution, with the group drilling holes and fishing in an area with more stable ice.
  • Despite initial challenges and thin ice, the group successfully begins fishing, adapting to the conditions and finding a safer spot to fish.

16:38

"Deep water fishing yields rare trout dinner"

  • Fishing in 20 ft of water, using bells on the pole to notify of bites.
  • Attempting to drill another hole for deeper fishing.
  • Catching a big lake trout, struggling to reel it in.
  • Deciding to keep the fish due to its size and rarity.
  • Enjoying the catch for dinner, finding it similar to burbot in taste and texture.
  • Planning to make fried rice with the trout, using sesame oil as a key ingredient.
  • Investigating a fish tag from Fish and Game on the caught trout.
  • Fishing for burbot in shallower waters with a white tube jig.
  • Making breakfast with potatoes, onions, eggs, and bell pepper.
  • Enjoying a buffalo steak for dinner, sourced from a local butcher.

35:50

Wilderness adventure with delicious meals and wildlife.

  • The meal consisted of steak, eggs, and potatoes seasoned with buffalo steak salt, pepper, and bell pepper.
  • The steak was cooked and tasted delicious with added salt, pepper, and spices.
  • The individuals enjoyed their trip, including unexpected sightings of the Northern Lights and a comfortable night by the fire.
  • They observed wildlife like otters, moose, and tarmigan during their outdoor activities.
  • Despite getting stuck multiple times, they had a successful hunting day, spotting fresh tarmigan tracks.
  • They prepared fish chowder using canned ingredients like chicken stock, cream of celery, and canned mushrooms.
  • The day ended with strawberry shortcake for dessert, and they cleaned up the cabin before leaving, ensuring it was ready for the next occupants.
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