Alaska King Salmon
Alaska King Salmon Facts and Fishing Tips by Marcus Weiner Chinook (king) salmon are purple / blue / green backed with big black spots on their backs, dorsal fins and both lobes Read More...
Alaska Coho Salmon
Fish Alaska Species Guide: Coho Salmon by Marcus Weiner In their ocean form, coho are silver, with white bellies and gums, and have small black spots on their backs and upper lobe Read More...
Alaska Halibut
Alaska Halibut Facts for Anglers by Marcus Weiner Pacific halibut are ambush predators that lie on the ocean floor. Their top side is a mottled, brown to olive coloring, while their bottom Read More...
The Saltery River Experience
Story and photos by Kodiak Alaskan Adventures Kodiak Island has a great reputation for its abundance of fish and easy accessibility to fishing. Most people think of its saltwater fishing Read More...
Peltola Vs Begich on Trawl Bycatch
Your Content Goes Here What’s Happened Since the 2024 Election? Ahead of last November’s election for Alaska’s House of Representatives, I reached out to both candidates—Mary Peltola and Nick Begich—to participate Read More...
Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy
Guide academies offer aspiring fishing guides hands-on training, combining technical skills with a deep understanding of local ecosystems. The Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy is setting the standard in Alaska, Read More...
High-Pressure Trout Tactics for the Kenai
Trout tactics for standing out among other anglers on the crowded Kenai River in the fall shared by Nigel Fox, co-owner/guide at Alaska Drift Away Fishing. Everyone seems to fish Read More...
Sheefish Ice Fishing
Sheefish ice fishing in Alaska offers a unique and thrilling experience, with anglers targeting these large, aggressive fish in remote locations. Concerns over proposed developments, such as the Ambler Road, highlight the Read More...
The Battle for Bristol Bay Continues
Bristol Bay protection is crucial as the proposed Pebble Mine threatens this vital salmon habitat. Despite key victories, ongoing efforts are needed to defend existing safeguards and secure permanent legislative measures. Learn Read More...
Don’t Throw Out Last Year’s Salmon
Smoked salmon is not only a delicious treat but also an excellent way to preserve last year's catch, ensuring every fish harvested is put to good use while promoting sustainable fishing practices. Read More...
Jig Life Episode 7
Jigging with Icy Bay Lodge In Episode 7 of the Jig Life, Marcus and the crew head to Icy Bay Lodge in Southeast Alaska to hit the saltwater and jig Read More...
Kenai Guides Create Waves in the Name of Conservation
The Kenai Guide Ambassador Program, launched by Trout Unlimited Alaska in 2023, empowers fishing guides to practice and promote sustainable angling and fish habitat conservation on the Kenai River. The Read More...
Simple Spiral-Wrapped Rods for Alaska
Story and photos by George Krumm My buddy looked confused as he tried to put together the two-piece salmon rod I’d handed him. He looked at me, puzzled, and said, “I think Read More...
Tale of Two Montana Creeks
Both Montana Creeks in Juneau and Talkeetna, Alaska, have undergone community-led restoration, preserving fishing for future generations. Alaska has thousands of rivers, streams, and creeks, so it’s no surprise that some Read More...
Cat and Mouse: The Evolution of the PhD Pig
Kenai River trout pigs are becoming more elusive, with fewer large catches due to increased fishing pressure and evolving trout behavior. Learn how author Nick Ohlrich is adjusting his fishing techniques for Read More...