Description
Departments
4 Fish Alaska Online
6 Alaska Traveler
8 Creel
22 Fishing for a Compliment
24 Gear Bag
26 Salmon Sense
28 Fly
30 Saltwater
34 Flyfishing
36 Conservation
70 Recipe
72 Ad Index
74 Final Drift
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Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show Preview
by Melissa Norris
The Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show brings together like-minded people who enjoy spending time in the outdoors. In this article, learn about some of the vendors and seminars that you will see if you attend.
On the Cover
Tom Krumm caught the Pacific Salmon Flyfishing Grand Slam twice in five days while fishing out of Togiak River Lodge last summer. Here he is with a bright coho for the fish box. © George Krumm
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Pacific Salmon Flyfishing Grand Slam by George Krumm
There are not many single rivers in Alaska where you have a shot at catching all five species of salmon in one day—on any kind of gear—let alone flyfishing. Not only are there few places to do it, but the window of opportunity is short. Togiak River Lodge is one of those very special places where the Pacific Salmon Grand Slam is possible, even for fly anglers. George Krumm did it once during a 5-day trip last August. His cousin, Tom Krumm, did it twice during the trip!
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Beyond the Swing by E. Donnall Thomas, Jr.
For folks outside of Alaska, it is probable that a very large percentage of steelhead anglers swing flies for steelhead in big, brawling rivers using two-hand fly rods. But in Alaska, many of the streams we fish for steelhead are small, creeks really. In such confined conditions, different tactics are often required. Perhaps the most effective fly technique for many of our small rivers and streams is nymphing.
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The Art of Fish Sinking Lines by Jim Teeny
For many flyfishing situations in Alaska, fishing with a sinking line can greatly increase your chances of success. One of the most effective sinking-line fly anglers is Teeny Nymph originator Jim Teeny. Jim has perfected his techniques for fishing with sinking lines over many decades and shares some of his experience in this article.
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Flyfishing Hacks
by Joe Jackson
It used to be a bad thing to be called a hack. But in the last several years, that term has been equated to tips on how to do something better. In this new usage, a hack is something good. Joe Jackson says, “…the point of these flyfishing hacks is to encourage you to get more out of the sport. If used correctly, I think they can make you a better angler, too.”
