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More Monster Fish of the Alaska Peninsula
02.10.12
Pete shows off what may be the best catch… EVER! (Yes, this is definitely a joke! Click here for more monster Alaska fish farce.)
Posted in Fishing, Photo, SAFARI
More Monster Fish of the Alaska Peninsula
Monster Fish of the Alaska Peninsula
02.05.12
We think the title of this blog post speaks for itself. We hope you agree… Below, guide Collins checks for record book potential, but clearly the scale is not large enough. (This is probably a trophy starry flounder, rather than a monster halibut). …
Posted in Fishing, Photo, SAFARI
Monster Fish of the Alaska Peninsula
Alaska Fishing Trip Gear and Clothing Advice
02.01.12
In the following, we attempt to clarify and/or explain some of the items on our gear list for your upcoming Alaska fishing adventure. We’ll discuss some of the trade-offs, and we’ll offer some specific recommendations for your consideration. But please don’t feel limited to …
Alaska Fishing Trip Gear and Clothing Advice
Sunny day Alaska fishing
01.29.12
Is this really fly fishing in Alaska? Yep. Photo taken in early August near the mouth of the tidal flat that lies directly below SAFARI camp. No, the weather on the Alaska Peninsula is not generally like this. But it can be warm …
Posted in Fishing, Photo, SAFARI
Troutfest 2012 and Fly Fishing Film Festival in TX
01.27.12
Join the Guadalupe River chapter of Trout Unlimited for their annual fundraising Banquet (Friday night) and FREE Expo (Saturday and Sunday). Plus, you can see the widely popular International Fly Fishing Film Festival Saturday night. See www.GRTUTroutFest.org for more information.
Posted in News
Troutfest 2012 and Fly Fishing Film Festival in TX
EPIC fishing in Costa Rica
01.24.12
Carrie and I recently converged near Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, with a group of friends for a little fishing and to celebrate the 40th birthday of longtime friend and fishing buddy, Jake. Although my first preference is to grab a fly rod …
Posted in Fishing, Off the Wall
Tide pooling usually not THIS Creepy
01.20.12
Former Alaska fishing guide, Johnny Quiroz, captures what appears to be a hand reaching out of an opening in an apparent rock and seawater prison.
Posted in Off the Wall, Photo, SAFARI
Tide pooling usually not THIS Creepy
Chum Salmon Deserve a New Nickname… “Tiger” Salmon
01.15.12
Every species of Alaskan salmon has multiple names and nicknames. Chum salmon are often referred to as “dog” salmon (and less commonly as “calico” salmon). The “dog” salmon nickname has two possible roots. One, the Interior Alaska Natives reportedly fed their sled dogs large …
Posted in Fishing
Chum Salmon Deserve a New Nickname… “Tiger” Salmon
Pink Salmon Photo Essay – from Fresh to Zombie
01.10.12
You’ve read about how much you’ll like fly fishing for pink salmon and about the cool and rare opportunity to catch pink salmon off a beach. Now you’ll get to view the miraculous transformation from fresh to ”zombie” pink salmon – the term we give to a half …
Posted in Fishing
Pink Salmon Photo Essay – from Fresh to Zombie
$49 Companion Airfare to King Salmon, AK
01.06.12
If you have not booked your flights yet between Anchorage and King Salmon, Pen Air is currently offering a very attractive $49 “companion” fare through February 5, 2012. Click here for more information. VERY IMPORTANT: be sure and follow the …
Posted in News
$49 Companion Airfare to King Salmon, AK

