Best fishing rods for Alaska in 2022 OPST Pure Skagit 12’3” 9-weight pureskagit.com At 12’3”, this is OPST’s longest, most powerful two-hander. This is an excellent rod for T-Whatever. It’s a Read More...

Best fishing reels 2022 for Alaska Daiwa Tanacom 500 Electric Reel  daiwa.us  The 500 is the smallest in the Tanacom series of electric reels. We spooled it with 330 yards of 65-pound-test Read More...

Best Alaskan fishing tackle for anglers in 2022 Kodiak Custom Bottom Fish Jig  kodiakcustom.com We’ve had great success over the years catching bottomfish with this jig. Not only is it extremely effective, Read More...

  Best fishing line for Alaska 2022 Sufix ProMix Braid  rapala.com We tested the 30-, 50-, 65- and 80-pound-test and loved it. We used 30 and 50 when trolling for coho and Read More...

Best Watercraft Accessories for Alaska 2022 LeeLock Crab Cracker  leelock.com LeeLock made some refinements to the prototype we used last year. The aluminum tool is now anodized and has four measurements labeled Read More...

Best Waders and Wading Accessories in Alaska in 2022 Korkers River Ops Wading Boot  korkers.com Without a doubt, this is the toughest, best wading boot that Korkers has produced to date. Made Read More...

Best jackets and pants for Alaska anglers in 2022 Onyx Thunder Rage Jacket and Bib  onyxoutdoor.com Our tester stayed dry and comfortable in this rain suit from Onyx. He tested it in Read More...

  Best bottom apparel for Alaska 2022 Merrell Women’s Wayfinder Pant  merrell.com Our tester liked the fit of these comfortable pants. Made from a blend of nylon, polyester, spandex, and treated with Read More...

  Best layering apparel for Alaska 2022 Columbia Sportswear Respool Hoody  columbia.com This thin, lightweight, stretchy, sweat-wicking hoody provides UPF 30 sun protection and is constructed of EcoNyl fabric which is made Read More...

Best outdoor clothing accessories for Alaska in 2022 Sealskinz Waterproof All Weather Cap  sealskinzusa.com This waterproof cap kept our heads dry in 2021. That made days on the water a lot more Read More...

Best footwear for 2022 in Alaska XTRATUF Men’s 15 In Alaska Legacy Boot Limited Edition  xtratuf.com These boots have all of the features that we love and expect from XTRATUF—waterproof, comfortable, and Read More...

Best Kids Fishing Gear in 2022 Oaki Purple Unicorn Boots  oaki.com These boats are easy to pull on, are warm, and waterproof. The purple unicorn design is cute and our tester likes Read More...

Best polarized sunglasses for Alaska 2022 Smith Optics Joya  smithoptics.com Stylish and effective on the water, Smith’s ChromaPop polarized lenses provide exceptional image clarity when peering through the water looking for fish. Read More...

  Best Coolers and Storage for Alaska 2022 Yeti Tundra 45  yeti.com Tundra set the standard for hard coolers years ago with its rotomolded, bulletproof design. The 45-quart is one of the Read More...

  Best luggage, packs, and cases for Alaska 2022 Three Bears Grizzly Tech 40 Liter Dry Bag  threebearsalaska.com Dry bags are critical pieces of gear in Alaska. They come in many sizes Read More...