Alaska Focus Blog
Alaska Focus is an ongoing series highlighting Alaska businesses, sharing their origin stories, discussing their core values, and bringing you inside information about some of Alaska’s finest and most enduring brands. We also keep an eye out for up-and-comers with the energy and drive to innovate. Alaskan businesses are the lifeblood of the Alaskan economy, and as Alaskans know, working together and supporting one another makes us stronger.
Appanage Fishing
Appanage Fishing is proof that the best lures are born on the water, not in a boardroom. Don Habeger started this Juneau-based tackle company after decades of fishing Southeast Alaska, and his Scent Striker Read More...
Dewey’s Cook Inlet
Dewey's Cook Inlet has been Alaska's largest marine dealer for over 60 years, built on a foundation of expert product knowledge, quality boat lines, and customer service matched to Alaska's short season. Read More...
South Central Bead Co.
South Central Bead Co. owner Ken McKenna handcrafts salmon egg imitations that have fooled trophy trout across Alaska's most productive rivers, built on years of field testing and a business rooted in friendship. We Read More...
Alaska Rod Co
Alaska Rod Co. is what happens when a lifelong fisherman gets fed up with waiting weeks for out-of-state warranty repairs and decides to build something better. Meet the man who turned a garage operation Read More...
Alaska Focus on 907 Ammo
907 Ammo is the latest subject of the Alaska Focus blog, and it's a story about putting down roots, building community, and making ammunition delivery as simple as ordering groceries. In Read More...
Alaska Focus on Sea Tow Southcentral Alaska
Sea Tow Southcentral Alaska takes center stage in this second edition of "Alaska Focus." As we continue exploring Alaska businesses that strengthen our communities, this company delivers essential marine assistance with preparedness, reliability, and Read More...
Marcus Weiner
About the Author Marcus Weiner
Marcus Weiner is the founder and Publisher of Fish Alaska and Hunt Alaska magazines. Marcus has decades of experience fishing and hunting all over Alaska. In addition to managing the editorial departments for both publications, Marcus is a regular feature writer for the magazines and content provider for the websites. Check out Marcus’s YouTube Series “The Jig Life” on the Fish Alaska YouTube Channel.