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Anniversary of 20th Century’s Largest Volcanic Eruption
Excerpt from a National Park News Release “Wednesday, June 6, marks the 100th anniversary of the largest volcanic eruption of the 2oth century – Novarupta. Located on the Alaska Peninsula within what is now Katmai National Park, Novarupta’s eruption was 30 …
Pebble Creek Mine Update
As taken from the Sportsman’s Alliance Newsletter: HUGE NEWS! Bristol Bay: EPA Releases Draft Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment On Friday, May 18, the Environmental Protection Agency released its draft watershed assessment for Bristol Bay [in response to possible development of …
Egli Air Haul Gets New Van
For those guest who were “lucky” enough to experience the infamous brown Egli Air Haul van, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to see a new van this summer. Actually, Egli Air upgraded their van in 2011, so we’re a little late …
Head Guide Ted Mendrek’s 10th Season in Alaska
Please congratulate him, 2012 marks Ted’s 10th season at Alaska Wilderness SAFARI. He first guided at this Alaska fishing camp in 1998 after the former owner walked into an Orvis store in Dallas, TX, sized Ted up, then gruffed, “Hey boy, you want …
Upcoming Alaska Presentations
Want to learn more about our Alaska Peninsula fishing operations and see some amazing photography on a big screen? Then please come join us at one of the following slideshow presentations: April 21, Sportsman’s Finest, 10:30 AM, Austin, TX Apirl …
EPIC t-shirts have arrived
We now we have EPIC t-shirts – short sleeve in light gray and long sleeve in dark charcoal (as seen on left). They’re in limited quantities now but we’ll make more when they’re gone. Check out our EPIC logo gear page for more …
Unique Dorsal Fin of the Arctic Grayling
Hopefully you’ve been lucky enough to enjoy all day long dry fly action on your Alaska fishing trip, but in case you’ve never actually studied the dorsal fin of the arctic grayling up close, we wanted to share its impressive mosaic …
Fly Fishing Film Festival in Austin, TX
THE 2012 AUSTIN FLY FISHING FILM TOUR Thursday, April 12th at The Paramount Theatre Reception @ 5:00pm Film @ 7:00pm Purchase Tickets Online or (512) 474-1221 to purchase tickets by phone. Now entering its sixth year, The Fly Fishing Film …
Fly Fishing for Chum Salmon – Why You’ll Like It
Fortunately, this stigma has changed over the last decade or so as more people learn about the incredible fighting power of ocean-fresh chum. The trick is to catch them in or near the salt water, while they’re still in prime fighting condition.
Lodging in King Salmon, Alaska
The following gives you an idea about the different lodging options in King Salmon, AK for before or after your Alaska fishing adventure. Be mentally prepared, lodging is generally overpriced for what you get compared to what you see in the lower 48 for …