DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Creel 8
Alaska Traveler 12
Fishing for a Compliment 14
Haugen’s Tackle Tech 20
Richey’s Salmon Sense 24
Fish Alaska Boats 28
Reading Rivers 32
Fish Alaska Recipe 76
Advertiser Index 78
Final Drift 82

Fish Alaska Special

Rainbow Point 48
Photographer Jim Klug captures the beauty of rainbow fishing in the Copper River region.
 

FEATURES

Fish Alaska Travel

Fishing with the Bears 34

What event can thrill an experienced guide like Greg Brush? Fishing up-close and personal with a host of carnivores. Scott Haugen tells the tale.

Alaska Girls Take Silver 42

These girls strap on their waders every year and compete in their own version of Alaska’s Autumn “Silver” Games. Jerry Wylie covers the “fierce” competition.

Late Season Rainbows 58

Contributing editor René Limeres has fished Alaska year-round and has some advice for anyone wanting to find those extra-fat, late season beauties.

The Icy Gate of Glacier Bay 68

A hidden trove of salmon and halibut await those who venture to the brink of scenic Glacier Bay. Join contributing editorTerry Sheely as he explores the region by boat and plane, fishing both salt- and freshwaters.

COVER/Brian Woobank with a lovely trout. © Ray Irvin Background photo © Jim Klug