What Mark Kurlansky Taught Us About Saving Salmon
Author Mark Kurlansky traced 400 years of salmon history. His biggest lesson: stop looking for one villain and start fixing the whole system.
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Alaska Will Change Forever: Go Now
Alaska, a land renowned for its wild, untouched landscapes and abundant wildlife, offers some of the most spectacular fly fishing experiences in the world. But with increasing popularity and looming...
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How to Fish the Portland Hitch for Atlantic Salmon
Newfoundland guide David Hartlin breaks down the Portland hitch, the century-old wet-fly trick that turns sunk flies into explosive surface takes for Atlantic salmon.
The Mindset It Takes to Chase Every Salmonoid Species on Earth
Tad Murdoch is chasing nearly 50 salmonoid species across the globe. The real skill behind the hunt isn't casting — it's research.
Fly Fishing Bristol Bay, Alaska: Salmon Runs, Trophy Rainbows, and the Naknek River
King salmon May to July, silvers August 7-21, trophy rainbows in October. Run timing, ADF&G rules and what a Bristol Bay week actually costs.
Alaska and Pacific Northwest Fly Fishing Tips from the Guides Who Work There
22 tips from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests who guide and fish Alaska and the Pacific Northwest: rods, lines, reading water, and lessons from remote lodges.
Fly Selection and Tying Tips: What to Throw and Why
From confidence flies to thread tension and cheap bench hacks: 22 fly selection and tying tips pulled from Fly Fishing Insider Podcast episodes and tutorials.
Steelhead and Salmon Tips from Guides Who Chase Them for a Living
Guides, lodge owners and swing specialists share how they find, fish and land steelhead and salmon, straight from the podcast's closing-minute tip segment.
Lodge, Fly-Out, or Road System: How to Pick Your Alaska Trip
The first decision about an Alaska trip isn't a river — it's whether you're buying a week or a day, and whether your party cares about fish at all.
When to Go Fly Fishing in Alaska: The Season, Month by Month
The six weeks everyone fights over aren't always the six weeks you want. How Alaska's season actually runs, from June streamers to October flesh.
What You'll Actually Catch Fly Fishing in Alaska
Everyone books Alaska for the salmon. Here's what's actually swimming in front of you — trophy rainbows that eat streamers, plus Dolly Varden, grayling and pike.
Fly Fishing the Kenai River, Alaska: Understanding Pink Salmon Years
How pink salmon years drive giant Kenai River rainbows, and how to target them with egg patterns during Alaska's even-year runs.
Naknek River Alaska Fly Fishing Guide - Trophy Rainbow Trout & Salmon
The float plane banked sharply as we descended toward the jade-green waters of Naknek Lake, and I caught my first glimpse of the legendary river that would change my perspective...
Keeping Our Salmon Safe
Summary The conversation with Brian Muegge focused on the Salmon-Safe program and its efforts to promote watershed health. The discussion covered various topics, including fishing in Pennsylvania, applying best management...