DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Creel
Alaska Traveler
Fishing for a Compliment
Haugen's Tackle Tech
Advertiser Index
Recipe
Seven Herb Crusted Halibut
Final Drift

Fish Alaska Special Tyrants of the Lake Lake trout are the fish to catch in Alaska's myriad lakes. North to south, east to west, lake trout inhabit surprising places. Here's how to fish for these lunkers summer, winter, spring and fall.
by Pudge Kleinkauf

FEATURES

Fish Alaska All-Tackle

King Salmon Plugs 22
A comprehensive look at how to take your king
plug-fishing to the next level.
by Greg Brush

Salmon Eggs 33
Expert guide Andy Couch shows you exactly how to cure, tie and fish salmon eggs more effectively.

Fish Alaska Fly

Northern Pike on Plastic Flies 40
Can't beat 'em for durability, these soft-bodied plastic flies improve your strike-to-landing ratio for big Alaskan pike.
by G.B. Barnard IV

Fish Alaska Travel

Brooks River 56
The Brooks River and surrounding area offers travelers
a complete Alaska experience. Join Tyson Radley
O'Connell as he explores this southwest treasure
of massive trout and famous bears.

Anvik River Lodge 69
On the mighty Yukon River there is a scenic wonderland of beautiful vistas and superb fishing. Brian Minnick takes us there for a remote Alaska experience.

Anchorage Angling 76
In what other U.S. city can you be fishing for huge king salmon within minutes of landing at the international airport? Anchorage offers anglers not only a gateway to the rest of Alaska, but a tremendous selection of attractions and day trips that will satisfy every angler's wish.
by Jody Ellis-Knapp

COVER / A lingcod prepares to take a hooked black rockfish. © Painting by Scott Thompson/www.scottthompson.com