DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Creel 8
Alaska Traveler 12
Fishing for a Compliment 17
Haugen's Tackle Tech 22
Richey's Salmon Sense 24
Fish Alaska Recipe 76
Advertiser Index 78
Final Drift 82

It's Still Fishing: Alaska at 50 From the discovery of sportfishing in the Katmai region to the lodges of today, Alaska's mystique and beauty continue to draw fishermen from all over the world. 

FEATURES

Float Fishing into the Future 52
Wilderness fishing guide, outdoor writer and photographer Rene Limeres sets you up for a float fishing expedition of Alaskan proportions. River recommendations, guides, what to bring (and what not to) are all
covered in this in-depth piece.

Fish Alaska All Tackle

I'll Take Those Ugly Fish! 26
Terry Sheely likes the salt side of Alaska fishing in the early spring. Yelloweye rockfish, cabezon and true cod make for an exciting catch with tiny tackle, fresh garlic, corn meal and melted butter.

Fish Alaska Fly

Sanchez Suspended Beetle 34
Twelve steps to an elaborate beetle imitation that fish just seem to gobble up. Fly master Scott Sanchez shares this original construction as well as how to fish it with FA readers.

Fish Alaska Travel

Sterling Highway 46
Off the beaten path, but not far from one of Alaska's most popular road system fisheries, the Sterling Highway has plenty of opportunities for anglers looking to escape the crowd. Scott Haugen takes you there for some great action.

Kodiak on a Budget 66
On the "Emerald Isle" of Alaska there are few roads, but those roads lead to some of the
greatest fishing opportunities you will find
anywhere. Dave Kilhefner points the way with this coverage of one of Alaska's fishing jewels.

COVER/Bud Hagberg holds a grayling at Selby Lake circa 1960.
© Frank H.Whaley, AMRC Wein Collection. Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center Library & Archives. AMRC-b85-27-1690.