Flip’s Fat Freddy 24
“A sure bet that you’ll get five-times more hookups!” is the claim for
this oversized, two-hook salmon nailer. by Rich Bobby
Fit for a King 26
Accepting the challenge of the north’s toughest fly rod quarry is
contributing editor E. Donnall Thomas—and here are his techniques for
meeting it.
Take It To The Bank 46
If you are looking to increase your king salmon success from
shore—here are 10 hot tips from Scott Haugen.
Frog Pond Hogs 55
Still waters run deep and so do king salmon . . . let’s see . . .
rocket science or just great fishing possibilities? by Tyson Fick
Never Chase a Jumping Salmon 60
Trophy-class kings in southeast Alaska? Yep, if you know where to
look. Long-time guide Steve Stumpf shares his best tips for finding
them.
10 Steps to More Kings 70
Why shouldn’t you put your hands in the water? What to do when fish
are scarce and 8 more great techniques to increase your catch. by Ruta
Vaskys & Martin Freed
Big Fish, Big Prizes, Big Fun! 76
Guide Andy Couch lets us in on what’s new and where to catch that
prize winning fish in the Mat-Su King Salmon Derby.
COVER / Noel Estalilla and his platinum Kenai king. © Francis
Estalilla, MD
