I know I had a post about this a few days ago, but I went out again today and took more pictures that will hopefully capture more of what this whole dipnetting phenomenon is all about. it seriously is a whole culture of its own and an interesting look at all different types of alaska residents that come out of the woodwork and join together on a handful of beaches on the peninsula every July to catch fish for their families. Only Alaskan residents are allowed dipnetting priviledges and can only harvest a certain amount of salmon (per member of their household). This year I am my own household so I can get 25 or 27 fish I think. My mom can get tons more though cuz she has a household of 5 (can't include me anymore)
We didn't catch much today. I finally left around 9 cuz I was freezing but Mom and Uncle Jim and Joel stayed and braved the brisk wind, rough waves and strong current. I hope they catch some to make it all worth it! I had fun even though I didn't get anything this time. Enjoy the pictures! :)
OH but hold up. BEFORE the slideshow, a word on fashion. Well, fashion may not be the appropriate word, but dipnetters most assuredly have a certain "look". It is not for beauty sake that we dress, and our outfits are more definitely NOT flattering. We dress for warmth. and to stay dry. and to cut the wind. :) Its a funny site. And everyone understands so although you might think it odd to see us wearing what we do in public, we don't bat a eye as we enter the grocery store or a 24-hr restaurant with our fishing gear on. It's what we do. It's our lifestyle. We don't have time to go home and change for the sake of fashion. We have our own style. SOOOO without further ado, the Thornton sisters display the multiple layers of a dipnetter...
the sexy long underwear. mine is definitely the real deal (check out the pee hole lol). Katie is just rocking some leggings (SOOO not authentic Alaskan wear)
Follow up with some sweatpants
sweatshirt, cap to pull back the hair (and avoid seagull crap) and thick wool socks - pulled over your sweats (sexy, I know! but we're not nearly done yet!)
Once on site at the beach, it's time to don some chest waders!
And finally, a good rain jacket to cut the wind and keep water from spilling in those chest waders
Ooo and after all that hard work dressing, make SURE you have your fishing license and dip netting permit! (AND a king salmon tag if you wanna keep any king you catch). I suggest placing it in a sandwich size ziploc and placing it in your rain jacket. You never know when the police or Fish-n-Game might ask you for it!
Well now that we're properly outfitted, let's head to the beach! Enjoy the videos and slideshow!
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