Alaska: Why Fish The Last Frontier
So why go to the place known as the last frontier and land of the midnight sun? Why take the time of planning for a trip that could be really spendy and is so far away? In short I believe Alaska is one of those rare places that not only meets the expectations of visitors...
Alaska: Where To Go
This can be a very difficult decision especially for someone looking to make their first trip. Alaska is big, to say the least. Twice the size of Texas and as much coastline as all of the lower 48 combined! When trying to narrow it down there are a few crucial factors you might want to...
Alaska: When To Go
Maybe the most common question I’ve been asked pertaining to Alaska fishing trips is “when is the best time to come?” Frankly, the best and most truthful answer I can give is whenever you can come up between late April and mid October. Obviously, this is a vague answer and can be narrowed down by...
Alaska: What To Bring
I have to admit part of the fun of going on a fishing trip is deciding what to bring or even better deciding what to buy! Bringing the right gear to Alaska is critical because the fish and weather can be unforgiving on inferior equipment. First and foremost, know what is and isn’t provided for...
Alaska: Salmon
Salmon are the lifeblood of many Alaska watersheds. There bodies provide nutrients for all sorts of fish and game as well as the soil and, in turn, vegetation. Many of these streams would be barren if it wasn’t for the salmon. When most anglers think of Alaska they think of salmon and rightfully so. Not...
Alaska: Steelhead
It’s hard to imagine that steelhead could be overlooked anywhere, but in Alaska that is often the case. Salmon and big trout are definitely targeted much more by both tourists and locals. But, this does not mean there is not steelhead to be had. Quite the contrary. Alaska has some of the best steelhead fishing...
Alaska: Rainbow Trout And Char
Especially amongst fly fisherman, Alaska is becoming well known for big trout. Alaskan rainbow trout are much bigger than most of the lower 48 strains of rainbow trout and they can be found in astounding numbers. Alaskan char, whether they are landlocked artic char or sea run Dolly Varden, can also reach prodigious size and...
Alaska: Pike, Grayling, Halibut & More
There are multitude of other fish species that inhabit Alaska that tend to get overshadowed by the salmon and large trout. These species are great in their own right and are worth fishing for whether it’s your first or tenth fly fishing trip to Alaska. One species I mentioned earlier is the eye catching artic...
Alaska: Bears, Glaciers, Eagles & More
As mentioned earlier part of Alaska’s allure is much more than the actual fishing. Obviously, you can’t see all there is to see in ten lifetimes but while your up here waving the long stick there are some side destinations that are definitely worth your time. In some locations the natural wonders known as glaciers...
Alaska: Leave It The Way You Found It
With so many people coming to visit the Last Frontier one may wonder how long it will be a frontier. My answer is forever as long as people respect the land and treat it with respect. For that reason I urge all visitors to leave Alaska not only the way you found it but even...