[crotalus]

A question for you guys and gals who made the move to Alaska. How and why did you do it? I've decided that I want to move to Alaska, not permanently, maybe 1-3 years, to work on a fishing boat. In particular, I'd like to be a deckhand on a sport charter boat. I love fishing more than anything else, obviously love to hunt as well, and I need to get the hell out of California. I want to do this while I'm young and strong (22yrs) and have no real ties to keep me from doing so. I'm just curious to know how others started out, making the move, finding work, and a place to stay.
Thanks
Eric