Summer 2016

My son and I will be motorhomeing to your waters in Jun, he is new to saltwater kayak fishing, I'm not. I've been in contact with Rudy, and seeing as I will be there until Sep and being familiar with many of yall fromposts on NWKA, I'd really like tomeet and fish with as many of you as I can. I don't to videos or stories, just fish. Art

Welcome, Art! The Alaska Plastic Navy is getting pretty big. You should have plenty of opportunity to meet up with folks out on the water.

Welcome - My travel trailer should be on the go this summer as well, and I am hoping work doesn't get in the way of fishing too much... Look forward to meeting you both!

Art,  That's awesome you'll be fishing in Alaska this summer!
I'll be looking for some good stories outta you.

Saweet! im out about every weekend im sure ill see you somewhere, Welcome to AK !

Sound great I'll be there fishing as much as I can. You should get yourself a Barbie pole and come to the Barbie tournament. It will be in July and would be a good chance to meet a few of us. Lookin forward to meeting you.

  All of you Alaska kayaker's should make a serious effort to hook-up and get to know UpNorthTex. The man does have some fishing skills, and even though he doesn't do videos --- he does have some awesome stories to tell.
The man has over 30 years in the service of our country and I have the utmost respect for him. Not only for his service--- he is one hell of a nice guy with a wry sense of humor. If you want some living history--- Art is your man.
  He will probably deny any heroism--- but to me he is a fastinating man. You guys NEED to share a campfire with this HERO. You will be glad you did.

I second what Mark said.  I've been lucky enough to have fished with Art a couple of times in both big windy conditions and quiet coastal backwaters.  He's great company for either and one heck of a good kayak fisherman.  The kind who decides to roll up to Oregon from Texas for some cold salt fishing and ends up taking 2nd at the ORC against a huge field of seasoned competitors.

If you have a chance to hook up with him, take it.  You'll be glad you did.

-Mark-

I would love to fish with him or anybody willing to head out on the inlet I can't wait to get back

The more the merrier. I am no expert, but am always willing to fish. Fresh water, salt water, flowing water, or mud holes...

This trip is coming together real well, my son got three weeks vacation, my two new Raptor kayaks are on the way,dry suits are hanging,dowsnriggers and other gear is here, motorhome is serviced and ready. We should get to Anchorage before 7 june, and ready to fish there then move on to Homer area. He'll be flying out around the 18th but I'll be staying til whenever.  Art

This trip is coming together real well, my son got three weeks vacation, my two new Raptor kayaks are on the way,dry suits are hanging,dowsnriggers and other gear is here, motorhome is serviced and ready. We should get to Anchorage before 7 june, and ready to fish there then move on to Homer area. He'll be flying out around the 18th but I'll be staying til whenever.  Art

I hope your fun exceeds your wildest expectations.