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A Swinging Deal in September on the Naknek ($6K) This One Won’t Last
You’ve seen the Naknek when it’s on. Now picture it in September. A brisk chill in the air, beautiful fall colors, and the rainbows…the BRTs (Big Rainbow Trout) that have...

TC Mouse Fly Tying Tutorial: The Alaskan Necessity You Didn’t Know You Needed
The Simple TC Mouse wasn’t born in a fly-tying cathedral with exotic materials and a glass of bourbon nearby. It showed up out of mild desperation, a short materials list,...

3 Tips on Setting the Hook on the Hang Down
This trout probably took on the hang down.. Photo: Tosh Brown. Have you ever had a run of losing fish in the "hang down?" If you've been fly fishing for...

Muddler Minnow: A Step By Step Fly Tying Tutorial
This fly-tying tutorial is brought to you by Mossy's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where the legendary advice on flies, gear, and techniques is hotter than their coffee. (907) 770-2666...

6 Must Haves You Need When Traveling To Alaska
Alaska is Amazing! Summers in Alaska look great on Instagram. Sunlight stretching until midnight, bald eagles on standby for photo ops, cruise ships gliding through glassy water. But those of...

The Art of Bear Viewing: Power, Patience, and the Perfect Moment in Bristol Bay
Today’s post on the art of bear viewing is brought to you by Stewart’s Photo in Anchorage, Alaska your trusted source for everything photography in the Last Frontier. Whether you’re...

Your Drag Is Wrong. Here’s How to Fix It Before a Fish Fixes It for You.
Setting reel drag isn't complicated. That said many anglers do it by "vibes", and vibes don't stop a 40 pound King from spooling you into the backing before you can...

Tying the Egan Poacher: A Jiggy Fly Pattern for Swinging Trout
This fly-tying tutorial is brought to you by Mossy's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where the legendary advice on flies, gear, and techniques is hotter than their coffee. (907) 770-2666...