Suit Up With Sockeyes and Save Salmon

Subsequent to our most recent trip to Bear Trail Lodge, I’ve now fallen in love – or at least a very strong “like” -- with sockeye salmon. Due to the proposed Pebble Mine project, Bristol Bay’s annual sockeye run, the largest in the world, may be in peril.

Even if you never go there (note: you should), there are ways you can support the cause or show your love of sockeyes while still looking good.

In 2018, Idaho 5th Grader Topher Jones realized that Idaho’s sockeyes were struggling, so he started the “Lonesome Larry” project to sell Sock(eye) Socks and other goods, while providing 100 percent of the proceeds to partner organizations.

Dark Seas and Grundens combined on a number of projects, including this badass hoodie, for which 100% of the net profits go to Businesses for Bristol Bay (B4BB)

The Scow, which sells fishy art by Alaska fisherman Tom Crestodina, also offers a hoodie celebrating Bristol Bay’s sockeyes

Ray Troll’s “Troll Art” has a Star Wars themed option

Or Troll can take you to a more 60s state of mind

West Mountain Drifters in Boise offers a “Spawn On” shirt

If you want to combine your love of sockeyes and beer, Midnight Sun Brewing in Anchorage offers this biking jersey that is also suited for bass tournaments (!)