Polly Wanna Wog? The still water coho of Big River Lake. There are some places in Alaska that are just plain unique. These idyllic locations separate themselves from even the most popular Alaska fisheries. Their lore lives largely through the tales told by those that have been there, as most have not. One of …
Soldotna and Kenai Peninsula Area Restaurants The Soldotna area has a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. Sal’s Klondike Diner 44619 Sterling Highway Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (907) 262-2220 A favorite hang out with great atmosphere. It’s decorated with antiques & local history, and its open 24 hours. Mykel’s Restaurant 35041 Spur Highway Soldotna, Alaska …
Homer, Alaska: the town at the end of the roadBY CAROL PUCCI The Seattle Times HOMER, Alaska – Here, in what locals call the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World, the motel rooms have freezers and rental-car agencies charge extra for returning a vehicle with a “fish smell.” The best time for a beer at …
Are you wondering how to smoke salmon? The first step in smoking salmon is called brining. This means soaking the fish is salted water for some period of time. Some people like to flavor the brine with seasonings or liquid smoke. I prefer to keep it simple. Here is a basic brine recipe suitable for …
Here is another good read covering the latest information on king salmon management… https://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/new-tools-biologists-aim-avert-another-kenai-king-disaster
For those of you keeping up with the latest discussion regarding our king salmon returns, here is an excellent article that summarizes the Cook Inlet Task force meeting and proposals to date. It is important to remember that ultimately this all comes down to making sure we preserve what is arguably the most genetically unique king …
Spring Steel Springtime in Alaska is marked by longer days and melting snow. It reveals a drab landscape of dead vegetation, void of color, and is without question, the least appealing face of Alaska’s distinctive four seasons. Beneath this sullen exterior, a bounty of new growth awakens from its annual winter slumber. Perhaps nowhere is …
Fire and Ice On our last steelhead trip to the Anchor River we nearly froze to death… and we loved it! Anchor Point, Alaska Steelhead fishing is always tough. A common saying holds, “if you’re not freezing your a#* off you’re not going to catch a steelhead. For the most part this saying holds true. …
Alaska Fly Fishing on the Kenai Peninsula is world class. The boundless opportunities to throw a line are as numerous as the fish you will pursue. One general footnote of caution is that Fly Fishing in Alaska is unlike most fly-fishing you have previously experienced or may subsequently expect. The water can be big, technical …
Are you interested in booking a drift boat fishing trip on the Kasilof River? Click here or call 1-800-622-1177! In the Shadow of Giants (This article was written by Kenai/Kasilof River guide Mark Glassmaker and was originally published in Fish Alaska magazine in July 2006.) The Kenai’s lesser known neighbor has a king-sized reputation …