Description
May 2002 | Catching Kings Statewide
DEPARTMENTS
Publisher’s Note 4
Editor’s Creel 7
Alaska Fishing News 10
Book Review 14
Fishing for a Compliment 16
Gear Review 18
Inside Alaska Angling 66
Featured Fish Recipe 78
The Final Drift 82
Features
Floating Towards Heaven: The Aniak
by Jeff Varvil
A truly wild river, the Aniak offers a “Grand Slam”for those that venture there.
36 Kings in 36 Hours
by Marcus Weiner
Ketchikan waters provide an astonishing number of hook-ups for our publisher on a quick trip to Southeast.
Tying the Hareball Leech
by Rich Johnson
Kings on the fly? You bet! Catch ’em with this bunny fly.
Back Bouncing
by Greg Brush
Let this Kenai guide show you how to back bounce your way to Kenai kings.
Big Kings on the Little Su
by Andy Couch
Accessible kings? You bet. This Southcentral gem offers great king fishing.
Spoon Feeding Salmon
by John Beath
When they won’t take the bait, sometimes you need to speed up and spoon feed ’em.
The Colossal Kenai
by Jim Durkin
A legendary fishing river gives up some of its secrets. Don’t miss the special tips sections by expert guides.
Fish Homer Alaska
By Josh Parker
End of the Road?
For adventuresome fishers and travellers, Homer is just the beginning.
COVER/ Jeff Peterson, of Old Harbor, AK hoists an over 40-pound chinook. © John Beath
