Alaska Bob/Vegas Bob in Homer Alaska by Robert Swetz July 12th 2015 Alaska Bob/Vegas Bob had a very successful day fishing Halibut in Homer Alaska July 12th 2015. Vegas Bob entered a contest trying to win a $25,000 dollar prize by catching the largest halibut in the year 2015.Robert Swetz aka Vegas Bob aka Alaska Bob did catch a 140 pound halibut, but did not beat the recent holding record so far of 247 pounds caught by a lady 2 weeks ago in Homer.                       Homer Alaska by Robert Swetz July 12th 2015 The photos above and below are of the 140 pound halibut Vegas Bob caught, and better luck next time for Vegas Bob. Homer Alaska by Robert Swetz July 12th 2015 One of Robert Swetz's relatives Donny Demaster caught a small octopus that we ended up taking home, along with over 250... 07/13/2015

 Beluga Lake Homer Alaska by Robert Swetz 2015 Alaska Bob aka Vegas Bob came across great water reflections on Beluga Lake in Homer "Spit" Alaska at 5:00am July 12th before his halibut fishing trip.   Beluga Lake Homer Alaska by Robert Swetz 2015 Robert Swetz wanted to share these great water reflections on Lake Beluga in Homer.As you can see there are several airplanes on the Beluga Lake that locals use for charter trips. Beluga Lake Homer Alaska by Robert Swetz 2015 Please stay tuned because Vegas Bob aka Alaska Bob will be posting about his halibut fishing trip today or early tomorrow with (Photos Attached) ;o)  Videos By Vegas Bob » Swetz www.videosbyvegasbob.com/  Apr 17, 2015 - Fishing Jim Creek Alaska Robert Vegas Bob Swetz & Don Demaster 2014 ... Alaska Thunderbird Falls Robert ... 07/12/2015

As everyone knows by now Robert Vegas Bob Swetz has serveral family connections in Alaska. Between Anchorage, Seward, Homer and Wasilla, Robert Swetz will be traveling, fishing and taking photographs ... and videos. Now who from the Activerain network wants to follow and view Vegas Bob's photographs and videos? And as for another day in Paradise, well it is coming soon ... Vegas Bob was just doing a little day dreaming this morning ;o) Stat tuned for more posts, photographs and videos of The Last Frontier ... 06/10/2015

Vegas Bob is really getting excited about spending the first part of July in Alaska Here is a post I wrote about my halibut fishing trip in Homer Alaska. http://activerain.com/blogsview/4671407/halibut-fishing-charter-in-homer-alaska-booked-for-vegas-bob Vegas Bob will be fishing Halibut in Homer and spending 3 days and nights by the ocean. Then Vegas Bob will be headed to Wasilla and spending 3 days ght in a motel on Lucile Lake with his wife and boys. While staying in Wasilla, VB and family will be hiking up at "Hatchers Pass" and hiking by the rivers and lakes around Wasilla Alaska. When VB is on vacation in Alaska the sun will be shining 22 hours per day. And this will make for some excited fun long days on VB's vacation ;o)      06/04/2015

 Robert Vegas Bob Swetz and family will be fishing for halibut July 12th 2015 ... The Fishing Charter to fish halibut has been booked in Homer Alaska.Vegas Bob, his wife and two other relatives will be fishing the second week of July.Vegas Bob has booked a motel room for 3 nights over looking the snow cap mountains on the beach in Homer Alaska.  Price to fish per person is $300 dollars, the charter supplies the poles, reals, bait, etc.Each person can keep only 2 fish ...Average size is approx 80 lbs and some halibut can reach up to 350 lbs. Let's wish Vegas Bob and family the best of luck catching that BIG halibut.Who knows, if Vegas Bob catches that BIG fish he might just mail it down to the Lower 48 and have a party ...Serving halibut of course ;o)  "YUMMY"   Videos By Vegas Bob: Hali... 05/22/2015

I am very excited about setting up a charter boat to fish Halibut in Homer Alaska.   I have a relative that lives in Wasila Alaska that has lived in Alaska now for 7 years. Well he has fished off charter boats in Homer for several years now.   He is setting up a trip around the 3rd week of June this year. Price per person is $300 dollars and persons fishing can keep 2 halibut fish. The weight of halibut fish can run from 30 lbs to 300+ give or take.   Now some people this $300 dollars to fish halibut is expensive. But if you crunch numbers on how much halibut fish cost in stores and how many pounds of halibut you will be taking home after fishing, you come out ahead price wise. Average person fishing will take home approx $1200 dollars in value of fish, give or take.   $1200 - $300 - $4... 02/22/2015

    Halibut Fishing Capital of the World Homer Alaska by Robert Vegas Bob Swetz   Robert Swetz finally made his second visit to Homer Alaska last Sunday since his last visit in 2001. Robert had forgotten after all these years just how beautiful and relaxing Homer is, and really enjoyed his visit. In fact Robert liked his visit so much that he is searching for a small home or condo for future retirement in the next 4-5 years.       These condos located in the photo (above) are located at the end of "Homer Spit" located on the beach. Robert is also planning a fishing trip with some family and friends during the end of June or beginning of July 2015.         Homer Alaska is the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World and Robert is very excited about the fishing trip he is planning on a chart... 12/02/2014

Homer Alaska Kenai Peninsula Robert Vegas Bob Swetz     Vegas Bob's first visit to Homer Alaska was back in the year 2001. Over the weekend of Nov 30th & Dec 1st Robert Swetz spent several days again in Homer Alaska.   Robert had forgotten how beautiful Homer was because it had been so long since his last visit. And after spending a few days in Homer Robert is also looking for a small home or condo for retirement where he can spend the summer months.       Here are several photos that Robert took during his visit to Homer Alaska, and Robert will be posting more photos and information on a very beautiful place to visit or live ;o)       Homer Alaska | City of Homer Alaska Official Website www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/ Cached Similar Homer   Loading...   Google Designates Homer as Alaska's eCi... 12/02/2014

  Robert Vegas Bob Swetz visits Homer Alaska December 1 - 2014   Robert Swetz first visit to Homer was in the year 2001. On my first visit to Homer and other parts of Alaska, I was taken away by the beauty of snowcap mountains and scenery. I was't able to load up photos of Homer because my smart phone wouldn't let me ;o(   The photo above was taken in August of 2014 on Jim Creek close to Wasilla north on Anchorage. I am very interested in finding a small home or condo for future retirement, during the summer months.I wasn't able to load up photos of Homerbeautiful photos of snowcap mountains because my (Not so smart phone won't load them up. When I am at a computer at the library tomorrow, I will load up some photos of Homer. ;o) 12/01/2014

The Virtual Traveler - Debra Leisek's Homer Alaska Several years ago, my husband and I sold our home in Bartlett IL along with many of our worldly belongings. We bought an RV and hit the road. We lived in that 34-foot RV for a year with two kids and a yellow lab. We were fortunate enough to see incredible places and many of the areas where my fellow ActiveRain members live and work. It was important during our travels to make sure we avoided snow. Because of this, we never ventured any further north than Washington state. When Gayle mentioned this new AR challenge, it was a no-brainer for me. I knew immediately the person and area to write about. Debra Leisek does a wonderful job of not only telling us about Homer, Alaska but showing it to us as well. Is there any wonder why I would pic... 09/30/2013

    Alaska Bear Adventures With K Bay Air Near Homer, Alaska       In Homer, the girls went on an Alaskan Bear Adventures excursion while the boys went halibut fishing. We both had a great time!                Just the flight to the wildrness area was amazing. We got to see a volcano with water that never froze due to the heat from the volcano. There was also an amazing glacier that had a lake below that flowed and dropped ice into the ocean.                  Some of you have already seen one of my bear shots and asked how close I was to the bears. Well... I was this close. :)   The hike to the bears was about 2 miles. It is not a "hard" hike, but the boots that you wear weigh a ton and they sink down in the mud when you cross the creeks, so it is very tiring. Don't get me wrong, I woul... 07/02/2013

  Wednesday we went on a plane to a wilderness bear viewing. It was AMAZING! When get home I will write a blog about it. If you ever go to Homer, Alaska and have the opportunity to do it, you should. Just the flight over was impressive, and then THIS! We ended with a momma bear and her two cubs. The cubs were born in February which makes them 4 months old. They were SO cute! 06/27/2013

  In the Homer Alaska Real Estate market area:   According to Kirk Olsen Appraiser  using MLS Stats 79 closed MLS sales ($100k+) in the last 12 months  (+16 sales from previous 12 months)     Median sale price: $239,500  (+4% from previous 12 months)   Median marketing time: 104 days  (-16 days from previous 12 months)   Ratio of median sale price to median list price: 98%  (+2% from previous 12 months) 03/22/2012

  Bay Realty Pumpkin Carving Contest And Fund Raiser for Homer Alaska Boys and Girls Club!     We had an abundance of Pumpkin Art at the office Thursday…     All of the Entries were so GOOD!   Thanks to some very generous people we were able to donate pumpkins to the Homer Boy and Girls Club…. And they turned them into some mighty fine Creations…     The Party was Fun and the Pumpkins extra special and We are still accepting donations to the Save the Boys and Girls Club Fund… 10/31/2011

Moose Monday! Downtown Homer Alaska Last week the air was crisp, sun was shining and the temperature was really low... like 5 degrees and less... I was driving down Pioneer Avenue almost to work when I noticed a moose happily munching on a bush.... I pulled into the Art Shop Gallery to watch the moose make her way across the street... I never get tired of seeing a moose in downtown Homer Alaska 01/23/2011

Gaining Daylight..... Homer Alaska   It May Not Look Like It Today With The Wind Blowing And The Snow Coming At Us Sideways...... But We Are Gaining Daylight!   Sunrise.... Bay Crest Hill January 18, 10:20 AM   Full Moon... Bay Crest Hill January 18 5:23 PM   It Is Getting A Little Lighter Every Day Today We Gained A Full 4 Minutes And 27 Seconds...   A Little More Light Every Day... It's A Good Thing! 01/23/2011

Ninth Annual Kachemak Heritage Land Trust Auction Homer Alaska Knock the dust off grandpa's old top hat. Drape Aunt Suzie's feather boa across your shoulders.  It's time for the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust annual auction! This year's theme is PERPETUITY AND BEYOND - hanging on to what you value. For you it may be your grandmother's long white gloves, or the beaded purse your mom carried to church. Maybe it's an oil-skin jacket you bought in Australia when you traveled there in the 70's. Whatever it is, bring it out and give it a night on the town! For the Land Trust it's all about setting aside land in perpetuity, so our kids and their kids can hike and fish on property that belongs to all of us - thanks to the wisdom and generosity of people like you! Saturday, November 20th, 6 - 10pm... 11/07/2010

Bay Realty Halloween Carving Contest Winners Thank You to everyone who came to our Party! Adult Winners: Travis Lind and Kevin Kowe tie 7-8th grade: Marissa Lind first, Chelsey Lind 2nd 4-6th grade: Emily Baylink first, Sorry it took so long to get this up my pictures got erased...  Promise I will do better next year Emily Coble &family 2nd 11/07/2010

Bay Realty 14th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest   COME ON COME ALL!!!!   Bring your Pumpkin Carving Creation to Bay Realty! 331 E Pioneer Ave Homer Alaska   Cash Prizes All Ages Welcome... From K-3 to Adult   Treats and Goodies for those who attend the festivities!   Judging starts at 5:30   Call 907-235-6183 for more information! 10/24/2010

HOMER ALASKA Homer Spit Comprehensive Plan   The City wants your Input on the Homer Spit Comprehensive Plan! Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Piece...   Help shape the future goals and decisions about the Spit by providing your input!   Public meeting October 13, 2010 6-8 PM Cowles Council Chamber 491 E Pioneer   Written public comments to Sara Wilson Doyle swdoyle@uskh.com  or fax 907-376-7819 USKJ 351  Parks HY Ste. 200 Wasilla AK 99654 10/12/2010