Salmon fishing is one of the most authentic parts of any Alaska itinerary. [youtube]NEJvw0FBbSQ[/youtube] One fine morning, our group went on speed boats up the Talkeetna River. [youtube]jiP0PfrNxEw[/youtube] From the language of the Indians Tanaina, the name is translated as "river of plenty." . . . . . . . . . .