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The Chilkat River (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)

By Derek Poinsette

A couple of weeks ago, we here in the Upper Lynn Canal were blessed with a consistent stretch of light winds and warm temperatures, with highs in the 40s, and near-perfect conditions for rigging up the poles and trolling Portage Cove for winter king salmon. And indeed, a good handful of motivated anglers fired up their winterized…