Ell...then Takatz...then a Different Kind of Soak
The east side of Baranof Island has brought us sunshine, sailing, and fishing (not to much catching). We first tucked into a small cove just off the Chatham Strait called Ell Cove. Just through a cut and around a corner and you would never know there was such a thing as wind. Just outside the cove on the Strait there was a rare sandy beach. Jay visited it 4 different times. Freedom is something he values, and when he can chase, leap, and catch, he is a happy cow dog. I fished at the entrance for halibut. Caught a rockfish, big sculpin, a couple of flounder, and finally a halibut. I set the halibut free. It wasn't quite 22 inches long which is the state regulation. Tried some fishing the next day in a different spot...but again, no halibut just rockfish. Luckily rockfish is good...tastes like sea bass to me. That evening we sailed down one inlet to Takatz Cove. It was all of 8 miles away. Trolled for salmon under sail...that was a first. No salmon for dinner, but we did...
