Will Kimball

Male

Anchorage, AK

United States

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Hometown:
Anchorage, AK
About Me:
Learned to row on the McKenzie and Willamette rivers. Lived in Eugene for 30 years until I moved to Alaska in 1997, where I became (not necessarily in this order) a husband, father, a high school German Language, Biology and/or PE teacher and continue to be a fishhead, an affliction that started at a fairly early age in Oregon. To support my habit, I have owned or partly owned 3 wooden driftboats. I currently row a 17x54 Tatman kit boat here in Alaska. I fish anything that swims and spend much of my time on my beloved Kenai River, but often stray to other waters. I ran track and cross country at South Eugene High School and University of Oregon. I competed in 2 Olympic Trials in the Marathon (1996 and 2000).
Boats I own:
17x54 Tatman kit boat and a 16' Mad River Canoe

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  • Rick Newman

    Will, I have to triple what's already been said. I enjoy your pictures and the beauty of the natural world that you have shared with us. Keep them coming and welcome to Wooden Boat People!

    Rick Newman

    Nov 14, 2009

  • Rick Newman

    You're right I did take those at the show last year. I really admire the craftsmanship I saw on display. As you might have surmised I haven't yet finished my boat, however I have rebuilt my garage and have almost finished with the remodel of my in-laws bathroom and bedroom. One more day to go on that project. I have also started back at college for a degree in computer science so my time has been full. The next big project is to acquire a stand-alone outdoor shed so I can finsih putting away the rest of the things that came out of the garage! Then find a non-flammable heat source for the garage so I can start on my boat. I appreciate your return comments and again welcome you to the site.

    rick Newman

    Nov 17, 2009

  • Herb Jacobsen

    Will,

    Sorry I did not get back to you sooner. My computer has been acting up. Stacking the boats was fairly easy as you load them when they are only half on the trailer. Once they are stacked someone does the winch and the rest lift up on the back ends. We have actually stacked up to six boats at a time. The sixth one is a bugger though as it has to be loaded after the other five are on the trailer.

    I run a salmon tender in the Bay so don't get to do much fishing there anymore. I have spent a lot of time on the rivers in the area as I used to guide for a couple of lodges in the area. Brooks was always one of my favorites.I would like to fish the Kenai one day. That is such an awesome river.

    Yes, the metal boats and the cold do not get along too well. Staying warm in one was always a trick. I always had propane heaters but they did not always do the trick.

    Take care, chat with you later.

    Herb

    Nov 17, 2009