There is nothing like August in Western Alaska. It is the month of August when the seasons change, and temperatures begin to cool off and, marks the beginning of the Silver Salmon season. The silver salmon run in these rivers typically starts in late July and runs through September. 2023 however was a bit less…
Alaska Signature Flies in Craftsbury, Vermont, specializes in tying Alaska-specific flies. It was founded by Bob Erickson, a lifelong fly fisherman and fly tier. He has been tying flies for over 40 years. He has developed many signature patterns that are effective for Alaska fly fishing. Alaska Signature Flies is an excellent resource for anglers…
Imagine waking up in a tent on the banks of a pristine river in the remote wilderness of SW Alaska. The sun is just rising, and the air is crisp and cool. You can hear the sound of the river rushing by and the occasional bird chirping in the trees.You get up and stretch, then…