The Juneau area has an abundance of places to fish, but few are as consistently bountiful as the Breadline.
Often, the question asked is: "Why is the Breadline so productive?"
The Breadline begins just outside of Tee Harbor and stretches several miles along the eastern shore of Lynn Canal, past the Shrine of St. Therese. It features a shelf that drops off 400 to 500 feet, and salmon congregate along this shelf.
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Fishing on the rocks
Like clockwork each spring, a fishing village appears on the north shore of Douglas Island at False Outer Point.
It's crowded and slippery, with a host of variables that threaten to thwart any angler who snags a big king. But a spirit of camaraderie and a proven track record of fishing success bring people back to the rocky shore year after year.
"The feeling of community is much like a Fourth of July event," Spring King Salmon Derby coordinator Archie Cavanaugh said. "The boat people, the rock people, the little kids, the eagles, the seals - it's a whole ecosystem."
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Fishing: Patience and persistence are key - but here are a few tips
What's the secret to catching fish in Alaska?
Local professionals recommend fishing deep. Go at least 90 to 100 feet, and fish tide rips using whole herring. Look for clouds or balls of feed on the depth finder and birds feeding on the water. If birds are on top, fish are below.
Don't use less than 40-pound test line with 30-pound test leader - those kings take some line. You might think the reel will explode, but reel in as fast as you can, and when the fish swims toward you keep the slack out of the line. They'll try to swing their head sideways. If you've got any slack, there goes your fish.
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Where to land the big one:
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