The Arctic Grayling (Thymallus arcticus) is one of the most beautiful freshwater fish found in Alaska. Arctic Grayling have the largest natural range of any sport fish, occupying nearly the whole state of Alaska. Arctic Grayling achieve a wide array of colors. Coloration can vary from stream to stream. Their dorsal fins are typically fringed…
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Gear Review: Yeti Panga
If you’re in the outdoor industry and have never heard of Yeti, you’re outside living under a rock. Coolers, drinkware, bags, chairs, cool gear for your pet, and even a bucket with accessories, Yeti has made a name for itself as a premier brand in the outdoor industry by being #builtforthewild. There are hundreds of…
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Gear Review: A Vise for a Vice
Talking about fly tying vises in the fly tying world can be polarizing as well…almost anything else in the fly fishing world. Everyone has a favorite, and no one will convince them otherwise, and we’re not going to do that today. Today, we’re going to go over the features and benefits of a vise we…
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Fly Tying: Hot Spot Mouse
Fly fishing in Alaska is super fun. People from all around the world travel to Alaska to fly fish. Among all the flies, patterns, and ways to fish for Rainbow Trout in Alaska, fishing topwater with a mouse pattern has got to be the most exciting and exhilarating. It’s such a rush to skate a…
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Every Day is Earth Day
“If all the insects were to disappear from Earth, within fifty years all life on Earth would end. If all human beings disappeared from Earth, within fifty years all forms of life would flourish. “ JONAS SALK Although we don’t believe we can prove the idea behind this quote, we acknowledge there is some sentiment…
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Guide’s Corner: Jeremy Inman
Some enjoy fishing. Some love fishing. Then there is Jeremy. Jeremy was born to fish. His passion and zeal for fishing are next level. With many hours of fishing, boating, and catching fish, Jeremy committed to guiding as a lifestyle and has developed quite the résumé; guides for bonefish in Hawai’i guides for trout and…
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Understanding Spey Lines
So you got a Spey rod. Awesome! Now you looking to find the right line set up for your Spey rod. Whether you’re new to Spey fishing or a seasoned veteran, selecting a line set up to match your Spey rod can be a daunting task, especially with the variety of lines on the market…
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Andros South Lodge 2021 Bonefish School Follow Up
While the pandemic has affected destination travel, we are very thankful and appreciative for the participants who joined us for our 2021 March Bonefish School at Andros South Lodge. Our host and instructor Walker Parrott was on hand to share his knowledge and passion for ‘all things bonefishing’. The week certainly had its windy days…
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Rio Saltwater Flies: Andros South Lodge
Hey, have you heard the news? You probably have but if you haven’t, our friends at RIO are crushing it in the fly game! We recently had the opportunity to travel to our lodge (Andros South) in the Bahamas with a nice selection of their saltwater flies and wanted to share our thoughts and experience…
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There’s Still a Chance: Bonefish
Since bringing in the 2021 New Year, we’re in our tenth week of operating in the Bahamas at Andros South Lodge. This season fishing on South Andros’ flats has been productive and fruitful and there is still space for anglers to join us through the end of May. If you’ve been thinking about getting away…
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