Tag: Alaska

"The Last Chase"

At every stage of their lives from eggs to adults, sockeye salmon of Bristol Bay, Alaska have endured being hunted by a long list of predators including birds, fish, marine mammals, and people. Nearing the end of their long migration at a precise location where they emerged several years ago, the salmon gather to spawn but first they must escape the last...

Vintage Fly Fishing in Alaska

Continuing the theme of Throwback Thursday, I scoured up this old video about fly fishing in Alaska. It's a gem, because it shows us a glimpse into the Katmai area of the state, long before the issues that plague it were even considered. And, as the narrator says, it's rare for a cast in the Brooks River to not hook a fish. If you already didn't have enough...

Podcast Episode: “Protecting America’s Salmon Forest”

In this recent episode of The Fly Fishing Consultant podcast, “Rob interviews Kayla Roys of Trout Unlimited Alaska about the current administrations attempt to allow logging in the Tongass. Kayla hunts, fishes, forages, explores, and lives within the Tongass.” Tell Decision Makers: Expanding clear-cut logging of old-growth timber by eliminating the...

"Diyak"

"I knew the fishing in Alaska would be good, but I didn't know it would be this good! For me, it was just as much about the adventure as it was the fishing though. When a couple buddies asked if I wanted to join a 100 mile wilderness float in a remote corner of Alaska, I didn't hesitate. There's not much that beats floating down a river with your good...

"Koktuli Wild"

At the heart of the Alaskan Pebble Mine controversy, the Koktuli River winds its way through the Alaskan bushland from its source at Frying Pan Lake to Bristol Bay. Known for the salmon that return to the region each year in epic proportions to spawn and die, disrupting the landscape vital to this eco-system would devastate the fishery, its industry and...

Video Hatch: “Hold the Line”

While this film features the amazing fish and scenery, “It is also about our intimate and humble connection to the world's greatest salmon fishery in Bristol Bay, Alaska.” Via Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge.

How to Recognize a Problem Bear

Have a question you want answered? Email it to us at [email protected]. Question: Okay, now I know to carry bear spray, but I see lots of photos of anglers fishing near bears without a confrontation. How can you tell the difference between a bear that’s minding its own business and one that’s going to be a problem? Todd S., New York City Answer: First...

Dealing With Wind

Have a question you want answered? Email it to us at [email protected]. Question: I’m heading to Alaska to fish for silvers, and I’ve been warned that it’s almost always windy on the rivers we’ll be fishing. Can you offer some tips for casting into the wind? via email Answer: I spent a summer guiding on the Copper River, which drains into Lake...

"Extreme Fishing Alaska"

Zach King, a film student in Los Angeles, CA, sent us this video that he produced while on a recent trip to Alaska. No, there aren't any fly rods present, just a young guy with camera skills and an eagerness to catch flying salmon.

How To Plan A Fly Fishing Trip

Have a question you want answered? Email it to us at [email protected]. Question: I've always dreamed of fishing in Alaska, and I'm close to having the money saved up. How can I ensure that my once-in-a-lifetime trip is as good as it can be? Sandy H., New York City Answer: Booking a trip to a place you've never been is a leap of faith — especially when...