Fishing the Naknek

A snapshot from life on board the F/V Curragh, Bristol Bay, Alaska.

Dave Panruk

Dave Panruk a native Alaskan fisherman hanging his nets in South Naknek. Below His grandson Bradley helps his grandfather by loading up a hanging needle with cork line. The needle holds the cork line which Dave uses to tie his webbing to the lead line and white corks (plastic buoys).

Yesterdays Catch

Daniel (left) and Ben Blakey, Naknek fishermen who spend their winters in land locked Boulder CO introducing people to their delicious and sustainable seafood. Check out www.ecoalaskaseafoods.com



Kevin (above), captain of F/V Deborah and his crew mate and brother-in-law Mark.