archive for February, 2012

Things to do around King Salmon, Alaska

02.21.12

To the visitor from a major metropolitan area, there’s really not a lot to do around King Salmon in terms of easy access tourist type activities… bring a book and some patience! The core of King Salmon consists of the airport, 2 nearby bars/restaurants …

Posted in Links, Tips

Things to do around King Salmon, Alaska


Cool Salmon Artwork

02.19.12

This weekend head guide, Ted, and I presented our Alaska fly fishing trips at Swan Point Landing Outfittersin Rockport, TX and met Chance Yarborough, and aspiring young artist, fly fisherman and fly tier. We were so impressed by his salmon chalkboard artwork, we wanted to share.

Posted in Off the Wall

Cool Salmon Artwork


Guide loads up for heli-fishing

02.15.12

Alaska fishing guide, Michael Curlee, loads up guests for a “magic carpet ride” to one of our nearby bay systems during a day of helicopter fly-out fishing at SAFARI camp! (The guides enjoy the heli-fishing days as much as you do.) Read more …

Posted in Photo, SAFARI

Guide loads up for heli-fishing


More Monster Fish of the Alaska Peninsula

02.10.12

Pete shows off what may be the best catch… EVER! (Yes, this is definitely a joke! Click here for more monster Alaska fish  farce.)

Posted in Fishing, Photo, SAFARI

More Monster Fish of the Alaska Peninsula


Monster Fish of the Alaska Peninsula

02.05.12

We think the title of this blog post speaks for itself. We hope you agree… Below, guide Collins checks for record book potential, but clearly the scale is not large enough. (This is probably a trophy starry flounder, rather than a monster halibut). …

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Monster Fish of the Alaska Peninsula


Alaska Fishing Trip Gear and Clothing Advice

02.01.12

In the following, we attempt to clarify and/or explain some of the items on our SAFARI camp gear list for your upcoming Alaska fishing adventure. We’ll discuss some of the trade-offs, and we’ll offer some specific recommendations for your consideration. But please don’t feel …

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Alaska Fishing Trip Gear and Clothing Advice