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  2001

  August 2001

  Fish On Valdez  -An in-depth look at the history and fishing of Valdez, Alaska.
  Stranger in it's Own Waters The North Pacific's mysterious Salmon Shark.

  
  2002

  Jan/Feb 2002

  Inside Alaska Angling Questions & answer interview with Alaskan guide Rene Limeres

  Derby Delight The Fish Alaska statewide guide to fishing that pays.
   

  March 2002

  Burbot: A Whole Lotta Names Going after one of Alaska’s least sought (and tastiest) sport fish.

  Fish Talkeetna Everything you need to know about visiting and fishing in the Talkeetna area.
   

  April 2002

  Green Goddess:  Kodiak's Karluk River With almost as many kinds of fish as colors of green, the Karluk on Kodiak is one vivid experience.

  Spring Steel One of the most vulnerable rivers (Situk) in Alaska yields a silver lining, but at what cost?
   

  May 2002

  Floating Towards Heaven: Aniak A truly wild river, the Aniak offers a “Grand Slam” for those that venture there.

  Papa Goes Fishing: A trophy collection of piscatorial reading Book Review

  36 Kings in 36 Hours Ketchikan waters provide an astonishing number of hook-ups for our publisher on a quick trip to Southeast.
   

  June 2002

  A Patch in Time A Fish Alaska How-To that could save your trip, if not your life.

  Red Rendezvous  Alagnak. The river is home water to 600,000 reds. Experience a free-for-all of exhilarating sport.

  July 2002

  Murkowski Q & A Questions and answers with gubernatorial candidate Frank Murkowski

  Fishing the Gulkana The Trials and Tribulations of the Wild and Scenic Gulkana River
   

  August 2002

  Topwater Coho Alaskan anglers catch about half million coho a year.

  Ross Q & A Questions and answers with gubernatorial candidate Wayne Anthony Ross.
   

  September 2002

  From the Publisher

  Letters to the Editor Debating the issues of catch and release.

  Book Review Breakfast at Trout’s Place by Ken Marsh

  Nancy Morris Interview with King Salmon resident and guide, Nancy Morris.
   

  October 2002

  Editor's Creel  Gear: Newer, Better, Stronger

  Gear Review The year of fishing gear in review.  Editor's choice 2002.

  First Time Not every angler gets the opportunity to fish Alaska during his or her lifetime. The ones who have never seem to tire of reminiscing about it; the ones who haven’t never tire of dreaming about it.
   

  Nov/Dec 2002

  Editor's Creel The more you learn, the less you know.

  Inside Alaska Fishing in Interior Alaska.
  
   

  2003

  Jan/Feb 2003

  Editor's Creel What happened to Alaska fishing guru and legend Jim Repine?

  Cast & Crew There’s more to a guided multi-day adventure in the wilds of Alaska than you might expect. Our intrepid reporter braves bear tracks, big tarps and fabulous fishing to bring you this story.
   

  March 2003

  Ice Fishing by Argo The Tools of Travel: Ice Fishing by Argo

  Northern Pike Water Wolf: Hunting the Ultimate Predator
   

  April 2003

  Gear Review - Rods New rods and materials display almost as much flexibility and stamina as those elusive sea-run Alaska steelhead.

  Editor's Creel Omertà and the Steelheader

  GASS Great Alaskan Sportsman Show

  Tangle Lakes Alaska The “real Alaska” awaits those seeking adventure, beauty and great fishing. Just be sure to bring a spare tire or two!
   

  May 2003

  Editor's Creel Discovery of the Heart

  Gear Review- Lures Spanking new spinners and spoons produce hot Chinook action in the salt and on the stream

  Lake Creek This clear-water gem offers a cornucopia of freshwater fishing for the spirited adventurer.

  Waterfall Resort Saltwater Smorgasbord Fishing Prince of Wales Island’s Waterfall Resort
   

  June, 2003

  Editor's Creel The Guiding Light

  Sinking Lines If you intend to flyfish in Alaska, you better have some sinking lines. Here are some pointers on how to choose the right one.

  Sockeye on the Fly Non-Biters or Great Gamefish?
   

  July 2003

  Editor's Creel Fishing in a Franciscan Frame of Mind

  Gear Review - Downriggers Hi-tech goes way-deep to get you to the fish

  Rockfish Fish the Rodney Dangerfield of Alaska’s rocky coastline and experience some excitement!
   

  August 2003

  Editor's Creel Not Just A River in Egypt

  Spinning Reels Try these smooth operators to increase your fishing productivity

  Talachulitna Firsts on the Talachulitna
   

  September 2003

  Editor's Creel A Visit From The Trout Fairy

  Waders and other wet fishing gear Beyond Waders: Accoutrement for the wet angler

  Lair of the Leviathan Top Ten Spots for Trophy Rainbows
   

  October 2003

  2003 Gear Review Field tested in the wilds of Alaska, under some of the harshest conditions known, these products earned our editors’ respect and designation as Fish Alaska magazine’s BEST of the BEST and BEST VALUE for 2003

  Editor's Creel  Fishing Gear - New and Improved?
   

  November 2003

  Kill vs Release A Guest Commentary by Jim Repine

  Baranov Island, Alaska From Sitka Brights to Port Alexander Barndoors

  2004

  Jan/Feb 2004

  Editor's Creel ADF&G Sport Fish Division  Deserves Some Kudos

  Gear Review- Float Trips Float Trip Essentials - Here’s some gear experienced
  floaters can’t do without.

  Kodiak, AK Fishing Four-wheelers to salt flats, Fish Alaska takes on the Emerald Isle

  Kodiak, AK Fishing Fishing in the salt with Kodiak Island Charters and Switching Gears with Grif.
   

  March 2004

  Editor's Creel Try Something New

  New Gear Preview Christmas may have come and gone already, but that’s no reason to stop exchanging gifts.

  Fishing the Kisaralik For wilderness adventures that combine both some of the continent’s most incredible fishing with days or even weeks of soothing solitude, Alaska is the place to go
   

  April 2004

  Traveller Guide Choosing a fishing adventure: Guided vs. unguided, road-system vs. fly-out, and lodge vs. do-it-yourself angling.

  Editor's Creel, April 2004 Letters from Hell or Somewhere Warm...

  Fishing Gear Review Choosing the Right Sunglasses

  Fishing Yakutat Alaska Salt and freshwater adventures in the shadow of Hubbard Glacier
   

  May 2004 Fish Alaska

  Editor's Creel Alaska's annual Chinook return amplifies the hope of spring

  Salmon Hooks Chosen wisely, the correct hook can mean the difference between fishing and catching

  Catch and Release Special Feature:  Catch and Release Done Right
   

  June 2004

  Editor's Creel Welcome to Alaska
  Now Go Home?

  Fishing Gear Review Boat Bring-alongs:  Sometimes it’s the little extras that make the difference

  Valdez Alaska Halibut Derby A Tale of Two Derbies
   

  July 2004

  Editor's Creel Fishing with Those Who Know

  Alaska Traveler Silvers and Trout with a Talkeetna Icon

  Fish Anchor Point, Alaska
   

  August 2004

  Editor's Creel  The Road Less Traveled

  Alaska Traveler Fishing With Mom

  Shark on the Fly The salmon shark lives in a shroud of mystery within the vast expanse of the North Pacific.
   

  September 2004

  Fish Paradise -  Editor Troy Letherman tells us why Kulik Lodge in Katmai National Park & Preserve is one of the top fishing destinations in the world.
  Editor's Creel - What Memories are Made Of.  Late autumn is the best time of year for trout anglers in Alaska
  Alaska Traveler - What We've Been Up To ... Summer in Alaska passes in a hectic blur
   

  2005

   

  January 2005

  Boardwalk - Chase spring steelhead from Southeast’s only Orvis-endorsed lodge.
  Editor's Creel
  Alaska Traveler
   

  February 2005

  Pike Paradise - In the midst of the worst wildfire season ever, publisher Marcus Weiner takes on the largest freshwater fish in Alaska. Hot days, hot fishing!
  Editor's Creel - Wanderlust
  Alaska Traveler - Planning is Crucial

  
  March 2005

  Fishing With Zonk - Publishers Melissa Norris and Marcus Weiner fish with NFL Hall of Fame football legend Larry Csonka and the crew from the “North to Alaska” television show.
  Year In Gear -Fish Alaska’s annual awards for the best of the best, the best for the price, and a new category “Field Favorites.” Join our field editors as they compare, describe and present their favorite gear of 2004
  Editor's Creel - A Needy Obsession

  
  April 2005

  Hot Days & Cold Nights on the Karluk - Publisher Marcus Weiner leads a trek to Kodiak to fish the famous Karluk for metalheads of prodigious size and quality.
  Editor's Creel - Ground Hog, Schmround Hog

  
  May 2005

  Bristol Bay Royalty Marcus Weiner and Laura Metcalfe research the monarchy of the legendary drainages of the Bristol Bay region for the big chinook of southwestern Alaska.
  Editor's Creel

  
  June 2005

  Editor's Creel - The Lure of Salt

  
  July 2005

  Editor's Creel - My Friend Skip
  Alaska Traveler - Epitomizing Alaskans
  Tackling the Alagnek - Alaska's first wild and scenic river
   

  August 2005

  Editor's Creel - A New Season, Autumn Fishing in Alaska
  Alaska Traveler - To bait or not to bait trout
  Kvichak: Chasing Rainbows on Alaska's Kvichak River

  
  October 2005

  Editor's Creel - A Visit from Uncle October
  Alaska Traveler - Winter Wonderland
  A Season of Trout - Alaska ranks as one of the world’s great rainbow trout destinations.

  
  December 2005

  Editor's Creel - Curt Trout (1951-2005)
  Alaska Traveler - A Summer of Kenai
  My Kenai:  Private Journeys on Public Waters
  Fish Cooper Landing Alaska:  Small Town, Big Fish Story

  2006

   

  January 2006

  Kinesis by King - A week on the fly at Alaska West

  Editor's Creel - Season's Readings
  Alaska Traveler - Battling the Beast, Salmon Shark fishing in Seward Alaska

  
  February 2006

  Fish Seldovia Alaska
  Editor's Creel - It's Own Reward
  Alaska Traveler - 2006 Destination Wish List
  2005 Reader's Recipe Contest Results and Recipes

  
  March 2006

  2006 Editor's Choice Awards - 66 Ultimate Fishing Tools
  Editor's Creel - Four New Flies for the New Year
  Alaska Traveler - Planning Ahead: My Packing List

  
  April 2006

  Crown Jewel: One of the greatest trophy trout fisheries in the world, the Iliamna system wears the crown of Alaska’s sport fishing.
  Editor's Creel - Steelhead Madness
  Alaska Traveler - 10 Tips for Flying Fishermen

  
  May 2006

  Spey to Play: Aalska's Kings and the Two Handed Rod
  Editor's Creel:  Where to go for Alaska's Kings
  Alaska Traveler: The Season is Upon Us

  
  June 2006

  Pounding Pinks on Purpose - Alaska Fishing for Pink Salmon
  Editor's Creel:  The Truth of It
  Alaska Traveler: All Winners in Our Book!

  
  July 2006

  How to: Cut through Pinks for Silvers
  Editor's Creel:  "Adventure" Angling
  Alaska Traveler: The Greatest Reward
  

  August/September 2006

  Silver Treasures: Fishing for Silvers in Sitka Alaska
  Editor's Creel
  Alaska Traveler: One Last Cast
  

  October 2006

  Choosing a Saltwater Boat
  Editor's Creel: My Kind of Despair
  Alaska Traveler: A Little Respect Goes A Long Way

   

  December 2006

  Juneau, Juneau Part 1 - About Alaska Fishing in Juneau's waters
  Editor's Creel:  Destination Juneau
  Alaska Traveler: A View from the Field, 2006 fishing photos

   

  2007
  

  January 2007

  Valdez: Kayaking for Silver - About Alaska Fishing in Valdez's waters
  Editor's Creel:  Got Luck?
  Alaska Traveler: 233 Feet of Grayling
  2006 Fish Alaska magazine Recipe Contest Winners
  

  February 2007

  The Nushagak Challenge
  Editor's Creel: Ordinary Alaska
  Alaska Traveler: Becoming an Outdoorswoman
  

  March 2007

  Hot New Gear for 2007 - Fish Alaska's editors and publishers have sifted through tons of gear and come up with these great, gotta have new tools that will help you catch more fish.
  Editor's Choice Awards - Fish Alaska's annual gear test results. These items represent the Best of the Best, the Best Value and our editor's Field Favorites from the 2006 line-up
  Editor's Creel - Lights, Camera Action
  Alaska Traveler - Superstition

  April 2007
  Early Season Rainbows
  2007 Alaska Fishing Derbies
  Editor's Creel
  Alaska Traveler
  May 2007
  Trophy King Techniques - how Alaskans fish for trophy King Salmon
  Editor's Creel
  Alaska Traveler
  June 2007
  Alaska Halibut: an Atlas
  Editor's Creel
  Alaska Traveler
  
  
  July 2007
  Lake Trout
  Editor's Creel
  Alaska Traveler
  August 2007
  Rasberry Island
  Editor's Creel
  Alaska Traveler
  October 2007
  Fishing Skagway Alaska
  Editor's Creel
  Alaska Traveler
  December 2007
  -Editor's Creel In My Own Backyard
  -Alaska Traveler Piscatorial (and Other) Gift Ideas
  - Susitna Chronicles - Publisher Marcus Weiner journals a summer of fishing with some of the most experienced guides in the Susitna drainage. Here are 8 of the best the Valley has to offer.