A full decade ago, when I was the editor of American Angler, I wrote the article below. (I’ve edited out a few dated references.) At the time, the fight to defeat the Pebble Mine project was just . . .
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Alaska is blessed with an incredible wealth of sport-fishing opportunities—from easy-to-reach streams that flow alongside highways or right through town, to remote waters accessible . . .
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Anthony and his son, Daniel, enjoyed a remarkable day in Alaska catching grayling on Griffith’s Gnats. After landing on Kijik Lake, in Lake Clark National Park and preserve, the group . . .
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Although a trophy shot of an angler holding a bright-red sockeye salmon is impressive, the species is not usually considered one of the “glamour” game fish in Alaska and western. . .
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When I guided fly fishers in Alaska in the mid 1990s, one of my favorite things was fishing near brown bears, some of Nature’s most beautiful creatures. Because there is so much food. . .
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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…
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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