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As soon as the salmon arrive in Alaskan rivers, trout are going to be on the look out for eggs. Even before the actual egg drop begins fishing beads can be very effective. But before you break out the bead rig (there will be plenty of time for that later in the season) try swinging flies for trout...
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A Big River with Big RainbowsIn the waning evening sun, football-shaped fish burst suddenly on the surface hunting in packs. Chasing the frenzy downstream, birds swarm and scavenge for panicked, herring-sized sockeye smolt. My fly, a size 2 blue and white Deceiver, is an easy target, and I throw...
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During the summer of 2018, Bristol Bay saw the largest return of sockeye salmon in recorded history. Over 63 million sockeye returned to the rivers of Bristol Bay. In Alaska, lots of salmon means lots of bears. On a 9 day float trip we saw 56 different bears. 24 hours a day these bears are working...
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Rockfish caught on the Mega Clouser Minnow in Prince William Sound by Gavin Blood. The state of Alaska presents us with an array of fish that you can catch on the fly. Fly anglers typically think of big rainbow trout, arctic char, and salmon... But, there is a whole ocean full of fish to catch out...
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Brad Elfers and Dave McKenna with a double king on the swing in Southeast Alaska. KINGS: DOING THE SWINGSwinging for kings isn’t a dance from the 1930’s, nor is it a hush-hush party for adults. Swinging for kings is one of the most exciting and rewarding ways to fly fish for king salmon. King...
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A beautiful spring steelhead caught by Sara Cleaver. Photo by Nate Catterson. This spring, Gavin Blood hit one of our favorite Southeast Alaska steelhead watersheds. In typical steelheading form, the group experienced all sorts of weather, low water conditions, cold nights, and some sticky fishing...
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Once October hits, Alaskans begin the decent into short days, dark nights, snow, rain, and frozen watersheds. For some, this means traveling to a warm weather destination and drying out for a few days (or weeks). For others, it means long weekends with mornings spent walking around in the woods with...
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As I stepped off the plane at Anglers Alibi lodge, I was greeted as though I was an old friend returning home. Everything about the lodge is comfortable and accommodating. From being woken up each morning with a hot cup of coffee, to the fresh towels, flushing toilets and hot showers. The food is...
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The Dolly llama is one of the hottest flies in Alaska for salmon, trout, and steelhead. The heavy cone head and flowing rabbit body make for an irresistible combination. The fly itself is a great fly while it is swung or stripped. Although it is a fantastic fly in the water, it’s difficulty actually...
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