Alaska fly fishing Archives - Page 4 of 6

Bristol Bay Fly Fishing & Guide Academy: Commencement

July 05, 2016

Congratulations to the 2016 Graduating Class of the Bristol Bay Fly Fishing & Guide Academy
Photo by BBFFGA

Is there anything quite as inspiring as the pride and enthusiasm of a group of fresh-faced young men and women celebrating a landmark achievement? Instead of sporting cap and gown, however, this bunch is looking pretty great in waders and ball caps!

Meet the 2016 graduating class of the Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy! Located in Bristol Bay, AK, the Academy merges salmon and river education with recreation and conservation principles to educate, engage and inspire Bristol Bay young adults to become local leaders…

Videos: Mini Alaska Film Festival

May 17, 2016

Our friends from Fly Out Media have been posting a series of short videos about Alaska fly fishing on their Youtube page, and since most are under a minute-and-a-half, it’s fun to watch. . .

6 Million Sportsmen Demand Presidential Candidates Take a Stand on Pebble Mine

February 29, 2016

Last week, Orvis joined with more than 40 organizations and companies, representing millions of sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts, to ask the 2016 Presidential candidates in both parties. . .

Video: “The Breach” Now Available for Download

February 04, 2016

Last spring, we told you about The Breach, a feature-length documentary by fishing guide-and-filmmaker Mark Titus. After learning why wild-salmon populations plummeted in his native. . .

Video: “Mighty Mouse II” in Western Alaska

February 01, 2016

Here’s a second installment of the killer “Mighty Mouse” series from Fly Out Media, featuring some “hangry” leopard rainbows from the Aniak River of western Alaska chowing down on. . .

Help Protect Wild Salmon by Saving a Forest

January 26, 2016

Written by: Nelli Williams, TU Alaska Program Director

Several years ago, Trout Unlimited worked with scientists and fishing business owners to identify 77 watersheds on the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska that are extremely important. . .

Another Win in the Battle Against Pebble Mine

January 15, 2016

The Battle Ground
Photo by Pat Clayton aka FishEyeGuy

It’s been more than ten years since the spectre of the proposed Pebble Mine reared its ugly head, but the fight to prevent the destruction of prime sockeye-salmon spawning habitat in. . .

Video: Finding Wonder in the Alaskan Bush

January 12, 2016

Here’s the latest from the folks at Fly Out Media, featuring the waters around Crystal Creek Lodge, on the Alaska Peninsula. The message of the video is simple, yet profound: where else. . .

Trout Bum of the Week LX: Bob White

December 28, 2015

Chasing muskies on the fly is Bob’s latest angling obsession.
Photo by Mike Dvorak

Bob White is one of the more respected sporting artists working today, producing both fine art and great illustrations (such as those in The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide. But he is also a longtime. . .

Video: “Above Iliamna” Shows What is at Stake

December 10, 2015

For years, those who have opposed the proposed Pebble Mine Project have stressed the fecundity of the region that is threatened. But when you hear the words “largest wild-salmon run on the. . .