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Departments
4 Fish Alaska Online
6 Alaska Traveler
8 Creel
10 Fishing for a Compliment
12 Gear Bag
14 Salmon Sense
16 Fly
18 Saltwater
20 Flyfishing
22 Conservation
60 Ad Index
62 Trawl Free Table
66 Final Drift
On The Cover
The Alagnak River draws anglers from around the globe in search of magnificent rainbow trout.
© John Whyte
28 Special Section
Holiday Gift Guide
by Fish Alaska Staff
34 The Alagnak
by John Perry
The Alagnak River is one of the living arteries of Katmai, a thoroughfare for all five species of Pacific salmon and a wonderland for trout anglers. It’s no wonder that fishermen from all corners of the globe flock to this destination in search of its treasure. Angler’s Alibi sits on this wild and scenic river and brings you this visual feast.
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A Family Affair by George Krumm
For many, time spent with family fishing and hunting provides some of our most cherished memories. Editor George Krumm met up with his adult children in Sitka in August for a DIY fishing trip out of Fish Baranof—the second such trip they made in the past few years. Bonds reinforced. Freezers filled. Memories made.
46 Full Circle on Prince of Wales Island by Scott Haugen
Scott Haugen and his father visited the village of Klawock on Prince of Wales Island and had a great time sight-seeing, meeting the people of the area, and of course experiencing the great freshwater and saltwater fishing that often are the main draw for people visiting Alaska.
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Alaskan Mountain Dog by Andrew J. Cremata
Outdoors people love their dogs, and Alaskans are no different. We love ‘em all, but some seem to be extra special. Rufus, a diminutive Yorkshire Terrier, accompanied Andrew Cremata from lowland salmon streams to the tops of mountains for 12 years. An unlikely mountain dog, this is his story.
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Kodiak by Quad and by Hook by Terry W. Sheely
Kodiak has always been a world-renowned fishing destination. Even the road-accessible streams on the pavement system provide excellent fishing, but for something spectacular, there are special places you can only get to with an ATV.
