May & June 2006
Long Lake: —Saturday, March 25th seemed to know it was a special day. It appeared in style with beautiful, clear skies and warm temperatures.
At least 40 McCarthy area residents and friends turned out to explore and sample the contents of Long Lake. Exploration was done with two underwater cameras set up by owners Jim Kreblin and Rick Kenyon. An ice-fishing tent was erected for the occasion and contained one of the cameras. This was of great interest to the young fishermen (and women, of course). The unsuspecting fish gave the folks (mature and young alike) great pleasure when they swam by the submerged camera lens and, better yet, took the waiting bait.
Many attendees, taking advantage of spring break, traveled from other parts of the state to visit their property and cabins in the McCarthy area. Of such were: Danny and Arlene Rosenkrans and family of Copper Center, Art and Ann Ward and family of Salcha, Michelle Casey and Tracey and Carl Gressel of Valdez. Roger and Tammy Rowland and their family from Dutch Harbor make it a yearly event to visit other family members in McCarthy. This year the derby was included in their various outdoor excursions.
Other locals traveled some distance to attend the festivities: Mike Monroe of Kennicott, Mark and Emily Bass and their son Ross from the west side of the Kennicott River, Jim Stripe of Crystal Creek, Jim Drewry of Chokosna, Cal Ward, Jr. of Fireweed Mountain and Andy, Cynthia, Matthew and Robert Shidner of Mile 57 McCarthy Road, just to name a few. Friends and neighbors made good use of the fishing time to catch up on family news and adventures.
Mark Vail was in charge of taking Jim Kreblen’s supplies and turning them into a delicious chili for all the fisherfolk. The food table was overflowing with goodies from the many contributors. Hot dogs
Second annual ice-fishing derby pulls in fish and friends
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Editor Bonnie Kenyon presents award to Jim Kreblin — founder, host, coordinator, Grand Marshal, sponsor and ALL AROUND GOOD GUY
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Carl Gressel with nice Dolly Varden
