Ha! I believe it. Did the combat fishing a couple times. Fun to say you experienced it, but otherwise, there's other places to catch fish.
Best experience was up the Russian, hike in a couple miles, so most of the combat-ers were in better shape, lol.
Slayed the Reds. It was guided with a hookup from a local buddy. Limit was 6 and we came home with enough salmon for the whole year because 1. I didn't need the guide to land my fish and tie hooks so that gained some favor. 2. A bunch of the tourists didn't claim all or any of their fish.
Actually had to buy a freezer when we got back to los anchorage.