Author Topic: My weekend with Lokidog! (Read 3950 times)

syoungs · « **on:** July 22, 2015, 01:56:01 PM »

A few months ago, Lokidog had posted a popup camper for free in the classifieds, being somewhat of a sucker for a deal, and in the market for a camper, I decided to make the trip from Tri cities, to Decatur island!
unfortunately my schedule had me pretty busy from early june until just this last weekend, so I figured it was a lost cause, Loki was nice enough to not only hold on to the camper for me, but to do some needed repairs to make getting it off the island and onto a truck much easier!!!

Finally the weekend arrived, I worked graveyard shift from 630pm-7am the week before we left, getting off Friday morning, I ran home, got the truck ready to roll, took a hour nap or so and we were on the road, we hit traffic on I90, then again on the 405, then AGAIN coming through I5, putting us quite a bit behind schedule, Loki was nice enough to wait there for us to pick us up in his boat that night, and shuttle us to his home, where he proceeded to feed us, and had a bed all set up ready to go, absolutely amazing! (never had met him before this trip!)

Next morning we were up bright and early, and on the way out to the fishing grounds, where we were able to put 11 pinks, and 1 King in the cooler, I forget how many we tossed back, or how many shook the hook, but it was a VERY busy morning catching salmon in my book!

Back to Decatur, and we stopped at the crab traps, pulling in 3 limits of wonderful crabs! Heaven in my book.

Loki once again played the part of an amazing host, feeding us lunch, showing me a much better way to fillet out a fish, and boiling up all the crab. I sat down on the bed for what I meant to be about 5 minutes, and woke up hours later

Ate a great salmon dinner, fresh king was to die for, then hit the sack again.

Next day wasn't so hot on the fish, still caught a bunch, just couldn't seem to make em stay on the hook all the way to the boat, and even once, after netting, found a small hole in the net! But, the Orcas made an appearance, I have never seen one in the wild, we had what I think was 3 females and a male all around us, one even coming up close to the boat and blowing bubbles at us! totally amazing experience watching them in the water!

Alas, the time to leave was upon us, so we headed back in to the main land, loaded the camper (which was not simple!) and started the trek home.

I now have piles of fillets, and bags of crabs, this desert boy is eating good!

Loki, thanks so much for the hospitality, you and your family are amazing!

(ill post some pics here in a few minutes)

syoungs · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2015, 02:07:17 PM »

Gobble Doc · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2015, 02:13:44 PM »

HUNTINCOUPLE · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2015, 02:28:25 PM »

bearhunter99 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2015, 02:39:13 PM »

Very nice! Kudos to Loki!

hollymaster · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2015, 02:57:14 PM »

Whitpirate · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2015, 03:01:19 PM »

That Loki is a fine fellow.

grundy53 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2015, 03:22:05 PM »

Loki is definitely a great guy!

C-Money · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2015, 03:27:20 PM »

Looks like a great time!! First class!

Shrimper · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2015, 03:58:24 PM »

What a trip, thanks for sharing!

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2015, 04:07:27 PM »

Looks like you had a blast

elk247 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2015, 04:16:23 PM »

Loki and weathergirl are awesome! Great picture of the killer with your rod in the foreground.

I might have to take Ed up on those rubber boots he posted in the classified section. They don't fit me, (I can always make a baby that will grow into them someday) but I'll gladly pick them up in person to save shipping.

lokidog · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2015, 04:22:29 PM »

You are welcome syoungs. I'm glad we were able to get into the salmon, especially that nice King. As you said, crabbing was decent, I got another limit after dropping you off and getting to see the Orcas is always a great experience.

Quote from: elk247 on July 22, 2015, 04:16:23 PM

Loki and weathergirl are awesome! Great picture of the killer with your rod in the foreground.

I might have to take Ed up on those rubber boots he posted in the classified section. They don't fit me, (I can always make a baby that will grow into them someday) but I'll gladly pick them up in person to save shipping.

We've had the new owner of our last puppy here for a couple of days. She flew in from Finland so we have been spoiling her with fresh crab cakes, grilled salmon, plain crab, and smoked salmon. She was hoping to see Orcas so we braved the waves and headed to Eagle Point. Well, the Orcas were a no-show, but I put another limit of pinks in the boat while we waited for them.

I think our next litter may all go to Europe with her glowing Facebook account of our hospitality.

MLBowhunting · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2015, 04:30:49 PM »

So your saying if I come pick up the anchor we will fish and crab and talk hunting and fishing. LoLOL

lokidog · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2015, 04:32:23 PM »

I got nuttin for sale/giveaway.............

NRA4LIFE · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2015, 04:41:37 PM »

What I want to know is how you got that camper on without a jack on the one side?

I think I know the answer.

HntnFsh · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2015, 04:41:44 PM »

That's awesome! Way to go folks!

Looks like the camper is resting on the cab of the truck. May just be the way it looks in the pic. But may need to be elevated just a bit.

syoungs · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2015, 04:49:00 PM »

it was quite a setup, we had to back under as far as I could, then remove the forward jack, then back under to the middle jack, remove it, then at that point, we just pushed it in lol, had us scratching our heads a bit, but we got it done!

ICEMAN · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2015, 08:06:36 PM »

Loki continues to amaze me.

Birdguy · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2015, 08:34:44 PM »

Quote from: ICEMAN on July 22, 2015, 08:06:36 PM

Loki continues to amaze me.

coachcw · « **Reply #20 on:** July 22, 2015, 09:00:01 PM »

One hell of a gesture of hospitality....... gives me hope for mankind !

huntnphool · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2015, 09:03:41 PM »

lokidog · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2015, 09:52:08 PM »

Quote from: coachcw on July 22, 2015, 09:00:01 PM

One hell of a gesture of hospitality....... gives me hope for mankind !

Sorry, most of mankind still sucks.....

We live in "paradise", why wouldn't I want to share it? Plus it keeps me from having to work too much.

Widgeondeke · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2015, 10:25:22 PM »

Most that I have met on my trips to Shaw Island have been the greatest host and very friendly.
It must be the island life

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