Description
Departments
4 Fish Alaska Online
6 Alaska Traveler
8 Creel
10 Fishing for a Compliment
12 Gear Bag
16 Salmon Sense
18 Fly
20 Saltwater
22 Flyfishing
26 Conservation
28 Wind Knots
52 Ad Index
54 Recipe
58 Final Drift
On The Cover
Greg Schlachter and Dick Rice fish on the Chilkat River. © Bart Henderson
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Food For Thought by Melissa Norris
Do you know where your food comes from? For fish, do you know how it was caught, processed, and cared for? Are you aware of the impact some fishing methods have on the environment and resources? You have a choice in what you choose to consume, and it matters. Publisher Melissa Norris shares some food for thought to help guide your choices.
38 How to Plan Your First Angling Trip to Alaska by Robert H. Campbell
Dreaming of fishing in Alaska? You’re not alone. But if you aren’t in Alaska and haven’t ventured north before, planning a trip can be overwhelming. In this article, Robert Campbell shares years of experience to get you pointed in the right direction.
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The Land of Superlatives by Mary Catharine Martin
Nestled in the northeast corner of southeast Alaska, Haines, near the end of one of the world’s longest, deepest fjords (Lynn Canal) and surrounded by mountains, is also where the glacial Chilkat River flows. Home to the largest gathering of bald eagles on the continent, it is also known for a large (approximately 70,000 annually), late run of large coho (silver) salmon.
26 Conservation
A Record-Breaking Run by Marian Giannulis
Trout Unlimited’s Kenai Guide Ambassador Program works with local guides to promote sustainable angling and fish habitat conservation on the Kenai Peninsula.
