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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...
Start Shallow, My Friend: The Spey Casting Gospel You Keep Ignoring
Stay In the Shallow Let’s start with a confession. Too many anglers wade into the river like they’re auditioning for Aquaman 3. Waist deep before the first cast, chest deep...
The Alaska Trout One-Two Punch That Delivers
Here in Western Alaska, a large part of our season, we are blessed to be able to target trout using one of our favorite means of all time, with mouse...
3 Simple And Inexpensive Tools To Always Have On Hand
Let's be honest fly fishing gear can get stupid expensive, stupid fast. One minute you're browsing "starter kits," the next you're justifying a $800 reel to your spouse because it...
4 Essential Techniques For Better Trout Fishing In Western Alaska
This is how we do it. The Kanektok River in Western Alaska is a wild fishery that is known for some of the most thrilling and diverse fly fishing opportunities...
3 Simple Things To Consider To Improve When Stripping for Bonefish
There’s an art to making a bonefish eat—and it starts the moment your fly hits the water. The cast might get you in the game, but the strip seals the...
Avoid These Three Things Bonefish Hate
Hello, bones They’re fast, finicky, and famously spooky, and we're not talking Halloween spooky. Bonefish are called “grey ghosts” for a reason. They are stealthy, but on the flats, it’s...
