Now accepting submissions for Vol. III of the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Almanac! 

If you or a young fisherman you know have fishing photos, songs, recipes, pro-tips, stories art, poems, musings, advice, admonitions, and/or mischief to share please consider submitting them for Vol. III. Submissions can be emailed to almanac@akmarine.org. 

Need ideas? Keep scrolling for some examples.

The Ocean

Quietly I watch the waves
In awe of the gray, rolling motion of the wind driven sea
My father, dressed in a raincoat
Looking forward, confident on his expertise of navigation
Together we are happy, hoping there is fish in our ocean net
The beat of the boat hitting every wave
Rhythmic motion, carefree, and calm
Father and daughter, we travel
Away from the every day hustle of the village 
We are content on knowing that this is what we love to do
Lost in the vastness of the ocean
Time stands still

-Melanie Sagoonick, Unalakleet, AK

Making do with Marissa Wilson

“COCONUT OIL (don't roll your eyes, the hippies probably didn't tell you everything)

Particularly in its organic extra-virgin state, coconut oil is antifungal, antiviral AND antibacterial. Are you yeasty somewhere? In need of a personal lubricant? Short on butter? Cursing your salt-cured hair? Out of shaving cream? Your friend COCONUT OIL is there for you. Rub it on wooden spoons, squeaky hinges, and the tightly muscled back of your good-looking crewmate. It's solid at 75 degrees fahrenheit, fluid at 76. Are you? Didn’t think so.

BAKING SODA

The abrasive properties make it a gentle exfoliant for the face, teeth, and dirty sink you pretend not to notice so that you don't have to clean it. Sprinkle, rub, done. DO IT.

A half teaspoon dissolved in a half cup of water is also an effective antacid. It will deodorize your fridge, garbage bin, and help fight small class-B fires (from fuel, oil, grease).”

Still need ideas? Give us a shout at almanac@akmarine.org, we’re happy to help!