Ice fishing through four- to eight feet of ice in northwest Alaska is not something you'd want to do for stocked trout. Sheefish, however?
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Story and photos by Paul D. Atkins My snowmachine stood ready in the front yard, much like a horse waiting for its rider. The big blue sled made by Northern Sledworks sat at its rear loaded down with
Chris Daw held an air horn high above his head, gave a yell and pulled the trigger at exactly 10:00am.“BLAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAT.” So began the first Big Lake Fishing Derby on March 19, 2011. Story
For those of sound and sane mind, winter in Alaska is a time to tie flies, sharpen hooks, and oil reels. It’s a time for snowmachining, skiing, and ice-skating and is generally the time to catch up on the neglected sleep left over from the fishing season. At gatherings around the fireplace, you’ll hear stories […]
Approach a new lake with confidence and know-how By George Krumm You’ve all seen the pictures. Mammoth lake trout; stunning Arctic char, perhaps large northern pike or a limit of stocked rainbow
Article and photos by Paul D. Atkins As during so many springs in the past, I fueled and oiled my snowmachine the night before. My wooden sled, made by one of my Native friends many years ago, was hit