Susitna Rainbow

Yours truly witnessed the annual metamorphasis of Johnny Rocketship to Johnny Master Angler in waters that originated as powder in the Talkeetnas. Was it possible that the waters we waded were a continuum of the powder we skied?

The Susitna Valley is home to some beautiful fish, some call it the Leopard Rainbow.

Johnny Angler tempted the fish with what appeared to be the perfect morsel. These fish had a lot of energy and the swift water provided plenty of power to help them put up a fair fight. The 'bows were not worse for the wear as they returned to their lairs to lie in wait, ready to pounce on unlucky smolt migrating to the sea.

Spring Time in the Talkeetnas

Hanging out on Hatch Peak on May 16. We found a few gloppy, hollow spots that felt like there was no bottom. But on the right aspect, we skied creamy corn.

 

Seven other corn seekers joined Kruser and yours truly on sunny Hatch Peak. We had just enough breeze to be perfectly comfortable.