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SAFARI Camp Season Summary, 2018
Overall, the chum salmon and silver salmon numbers were strong, but the pink salmon numbers light. The Dolly Varden fishing was excellent throughout the river. The bay fishing for halibut was the best we’ve seen in 5 or 6 years.
2018 OUTPOST Camp Photos Ready to View
Most of the 2018 OUTPOST camp photos are ready to view. But beware, viewing these photos may cause a sudden desire to experience some of the best fly fishing in Bristol Bay at our rustic OUTPOST camp. Enjoy! As usual, …
OUTPOST Camp Season Summary, 2018
2018 was a great season of fly fishing in Bristol Bay at our Alaska Wilderness OUTPOST camp!
“Radios Off” (We’re Home)
“Radios off” is declared over our handheld 2-way radios when the last guide is back at SAFARI camp at the end of each day. It’s symbolizes that everyone is safe and the guided fishing day is complete. So, yes, the …
A Few Flies for Alaska
Before heading north for another season on the Alaska Peninsula, guide Drew Griffith shares a few thoughts on his blog about mousing, flies, and fly fishing heaven. See you guys on the flip side… Find more Machete articles here.
Pebble Mine Still a Threat to Bristol Bay
Without your past support, Pebble Mine could already be operating in Bristol Bay. And that’s a frightening thought. But the mine has new momentum, and there’s more work ahead for Trout Unlimited and other grass root organizations to make sure …
Alaska Guide Staff – Reminiscing and Looking Forward
2018 will be my 18th season guiding and fly fishing in remote Alaska. And with only two exceptions during the season and one post-season, I’ve had the good fortune to meet, work next to and become friends with a lot …
King Salmon Fishing Closures on the Kenai Peninsula
Important information for anyone fishing the Kenai Peninsula this summer: “A poor return of king salmon on the Anchor River will shut down all sport fishing on the Anchor and Ninilchik rivers and Deep Creek drainages beginning Saturday morning, the …
Prime Silver Salmon Weeks Still Available
By this time of year our prime silver weeks (with 2 days of heli-fishing) are generally full. Heck, sometimes they’re booked 2 seasons out. But luck is in favor for those who want to experience some of the best fly …
A Guide’s Reflection on the SAFARI Camp
In his “Peninsula Part 2” blog, guide Drew Griffith (aka Machete) once again shares his thoughts and stories from the second half of his summer guiding in Alaska at the SAFARI camp. (Read his previous bit on the OUTPOST camp …