“The fish are pulsing.” That’s what a well seasoned Bristol Bay guide said as he observed the first and very strong run of chrome-bright salmon of the season push upstream on the Naknek and Nushagak Rivers. Numbers like these don’t just set expectations—they raise them. It’s a signal. The river comes alive, and so do…
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Alaska Salmon
Common Mistakes Fly Anglers Make When Targeting Alaska Sockeye Salmon-and How to Fix Them
Each summer, more than 50 million Sockeye salmon surge up Alaska’s rivers- a living tide of salmon, pulsing with purpose and ancient memory. That’s not hyperbole; it’s the annual migration in Bristol Bay alone, a spectacle so grand that even Sir David Attenborough might pause, lower his voice, and let the silence speak for itself…
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Fly Tying: Sockeye Caviar
This segment of Fly Tying is provided by Mossy’s Fly Shop, serving Alaskans since 2010. If you’re traveling to Alaska for a Fly Fishing adventure and need fly fishing rods, reels, lines, tips, flies, hooks, boots, waders, etc. to complete your Alaskan Fly fishing experience, or have questions, they have answers. Stop by and See Mike…
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The Alaska Freshwater Fish-Tastic Final Four
We know, it’s way past March Madness, and everyone’s brackets were busted (Thanks, Duke). Let’s shift our focus to a different kind of final four, one that swims rather than dribbles. We asked, and you’ve spoken like the NCAA selection committee. We’ll Kind of. Here are the Final Rankings of the Alaska Freshwater Fish Fish-Tastic Four:…
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March Alaska Fish Madness: Fish-Tastic Four
It’s March, your bracket has already been busted, or at least ours is, so we figured, why not create a new bracket for Alaskan Freshwater Fish? As the NCAA Tournament selection committee meticulously ranks college basketball teams based on their performance and the NET evaluations tool, our selection committee (which is y’all) will rank Alaska’s…
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7 Most Popular Smoked Salmon in the World
In Alaska, salmon is a stable food on most tables. With a relatively short salmon season and high demand, it’s no surprise that many different types of salmon are smoked. Even though different types of salmon get smoked, they all share different delicious flavors. People from all across the world have been savoring smoked salmon…
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Alaska West Salmon Grand Slam Achieved!
With the Olympics in Toyko in full swing, we here at Alaska West Lodge have our own version of the Ennéathalon the Alaskan Grand Slam. And what do you know? Week 5 at Alaska West Lodge has logged its first Alaska Salmon Grand Slam of the season. Week Five Guest, Dylan J. caught all five…
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Fly Tying: Mini Krystal Shrimp
Originator: Dave Stanley. Photos and Instruction by Mike Brown. Mike Brown is the owner of Mossy’s Fly Shop in Anchorage, AK. A lifelong Alaskan with a passion for family, fly fishing and fly tying. There is always going to be a huge debate amongst Sockeye fishermen whether Sockeye (Red) Salmon will eat a fly or…
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