2015 FisherPoetry and Event Photos

Deckload

I arrived to Alaska a very green lass and was told more than once:
You’ll be hired for your ass.
HA! First man who grabs me, I’ll break his neck
I’m a professional deckhand: I have a reputation to protect.
For years I toiled, I was feeling strong.
fished with highliners, my seasons were long.
I always worked hard, lightening fast on deck.
Slept fully clothed from my feet to my neck.
Then Season 14, I woke with a fright. I’m working in a candy store and haven’t taken a bite!

So I cast my net, preferring naughty to nice.
Responses were quick: “You don’t have to ask twice.”
So don’t believe them when they tell you: “You can’t catch them all.”
Listen up, Ladies! It’s really your call.

- Erin Fristad

You Can’t Catch Them All

Alaska Bush People, Deadliest Catch
Bullshit that’s ten feet tall…
There’s so many reality shows in Alaska these days
That you can’t catch them all!

Bristol Bay fishing, the Ax men and Big Foot Hunter
And some homestead show, I forgot the name
Alaska State Troopers and Ice Road Truckers…
Has this crap become our claim to fame?

Everybody wants to be on TV
And even Sarah Palin got the call…
We look like idiots on every channel
Thank god you can’t catch them all!

- Doug Rhodes

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