Fishing Abroad

In the video below, you'll begin to understand, if not already, why boats, reels, hooks, and fishing lines were created. Could you imagine doing this Alaskan style? What an amazing feat this man did. Well, you can rest assured that we will not be asking you to do what he did. But if you did, we'd expect you to be bring us up some King Crabs as well as any Halibut or Salmon you might have encountered!
Lastly, you can count on one things we at Petersburg Sportfishing we will never ask of you: Wear little to nothing when fishing. Happy Fishing!

Bill Dance Bloopers

With every fishing trip, there is a chance for something to go wrong. When you've been fishing as long as this guy has, it's no wonder that things haven't always turned out the way he planned.

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Hook and Tie: Getting down the basics

In fishing, there are two basic things you need to know: how to set the hook and how to tie knots. Setting the hook is easy in deep sea fishing. Even if you have never fished before, catching a fabulous Halibut or Salmon can happen to you. With little effort on your part. What you need to do is show up, set the bait, and let the line out. The fish does all the work. Once you see the rod dip toward the ocean, tug the pole in an upward motion and if the fish is hooked, the pole will bend down again. Easy peasy.
Tying knots on the other hand can leave you feeling a bit stupid. Well, perhaps I should say, it leaves me feeling that way. If you've never or rarely gone fishing, losing a hook or having your line break can be the end of your fishing trip (luckily, with Petersburg Sport Fishing we'll redo your hook and tie your knots when fishing so you don't have to worry!).
But having a little knot tying know how always makes for a better fishing trip. A few blogs back we posted some of the more common knots. Upon browsing the web, I came across this fantastic knot tying website: Net Knots.

Picture taken from netknots.com

If you ever wanted to know anything about knots, you'll find it here. On the left, you'll find a picture of an improved clinch knot. For every knot they have, they show you two things. First, a picture (as shown here) and directions on how to tie the know.
The really cool thing about this site is, the second thing they show: an animation of how to tie the knot. I'd say this site is totally worth checking out.

The Reform is coming....

As you begin a new company it is important to put your own twist on it. This weekend was filled with trying to get our brand just right. We think its fun yet simple and just our style. What do you think?

With The logo and business card out of the way now the real treat comes when the website will be totally revamped. Same great place just more information, and a whole new look. We can't wait to unveil it, but that will be a bit, so pay close attention. For now here is a taste of where we are headed.

We stewed and stewed over a few other simple differences to the logo but simple can be majestic! Thanks to Lorena O'Neal for guiding our hands and helping to make this a simple process. If you need the services of an amazing freelance designer she will work wonders.

Check her out at ellohdesign.com

Welcome to the New Petersburg Sportfishing Charters!

Samuel Warren Nelson II-In Memorium

Pop-pop was a character! Anyone who knew him expected the unexpected. From off color jokes to stern reprimands he was a giant unto himself.

In his latter years he was man enough to wear short, hot pink shorts, with a grey striped button up shirt. His hair was still the same haircut, a short crop, he had kept since the Korean War where he was stationed here in Alaska. He had a story or a lesson for every moment, most of them heard, but still appreciated, before by those who surrounded him on a daily basis. His son's, daughter(my mom), and his grandkids have taken many of those lessons and stories to heart.

Just the other day My 5 year old daughter Mckenzie asked where we were going to, which my eight year old daughter(her birthday is next week-so I can say she is eight) said "Crazy if we don't mend our ways." Meggan and I had a hearty chuckle knowing that Pop-pop was probably smiling in heaven knowing he passed that one on.

I have never looked at dessert the same again since he taught me the secret to having more than one serving. I came to him one Thanksgiving and asked if I could have some more Pumpkin pie. He told me no and then went on to explain the true secret to success. "Donnie" he said "never ask for more because then people will know that you have already had some. Next time ask if you can have some then they won't know if you have had any and will most likely give you that second serving you desire." I have used it since and have been better fed for it!

Pop-pop, thanks for teaching, laughing, and being the first of our family to come to Alaska. You have instilled in my father and I a love for a land more beautiful than most, and a desire to share it with others. Your picture is hung on the wall but we always carry you in our heart. Thanks for serving our great country, it has made a difference, you have made a difference. Love and Miss you!

From Left Donnie Hayes; Sam Nelson; Donn Hayes
Pop-pop's Last trip to Alaska