Table of Contents January 2007

 VOL 7. Issue 1  
January 2007 cover of Fish Alaska Magazine

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Creel
Alaska Traveler 
Fishing for a Compliment 
Haugen's Gear Guide
Advertiser Index
Final Drift

Recipe Contest Winners 
Publisher Melissa Norris makes a 
true confession and proceeds to present the winning recipes from our 2006 Fish Alaska Recipe Contest.  

Recipe: Oriental Halibut Salad

FEATURES

10 Deadly Flies 22
If you are planning your trip to Alaska to fish, 
be sure your fly box includes plenty of these. 
by E. Donnall Thomas, Jr.

Kayaking for Silver 28
A silent approach in Valdez produces some pretty spectacular results. Here's how.
by Doug Wilson

Kodiak Kings 36
Photographer Brian O'Keefe shows us the spectacle of Kodiak monsters taken in both freshwater and salt.

Your First Trip 52
A basic planning guide for your first Alaska 
fishing expedition. Gary Olsby shows you 
how to make the best of your "trip of a lifetime."

Choosing the Right Guide 60
Guide Greg Brush offers some excellent advice on the selection of one of the most important people on your trip. Choose well.

Vibrax: An Alaska Tradition 68
The ubiquitous Vibrax. If you've fished Alaska you've probably used one. If you haven't - here's why we all use them - they work!  by Bill O'Brien

Spawn Bags 78
When spawning time is here, this is the item that does the job. Here Dave Kilhefner shows you just how to make bags that work wonders.


COVER / Dr. Steve Wells of Toronto, Ontario, with a beautiful rainbow. © Steve Wells

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