Fishing

July is King Salmon Time at the OUTPOST Camp

07.19.15

Although we may see a few king salmon in late June, don’t count on it… the king salmon fishing picks up after early July at the OUTPOST camp. Peak king run timing, as it is for all salmon species, is …

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July is King Salmon Time at the OUTPOST Camp


Peak of the Chum Salmon Run

07.12.15

The peak of the chum salmon run at our OUTPOST camp occurs from late June to mid July. They attack bright streamers in pink, purple, chartreuse and black, and can put a solid bend in a 7 weight fly rod …

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Peak of the Chum Salmon Run


Alaska Grayling on Dry Flies

07.05.15

If you enjoy light tackle and all-day-long surface action, it’s hard to beat grayling fishing in Alaska. These feisty and aggressive fish are often overlooked by their larger kin in Alaska – rainbow trout, dolly varden and all the various …

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Alaska Grayling on Dry Flies


Fly Geek Custom Flies Steps Up

06.06.15

We just want to acknowledge that the little guy is definitely more agile and efficient on short notice. And we appreciate that.

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Fly Geek Custom Flies Steps Up


Seizing the Moment on The Tidal Flat

06.01.15

He certainly knows better than to pass up an opportunity to sight cast to sea-bright chum and silver salmon on a tidal flat flood tide under clear skies and calm winds.

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Seizing the Moment on The Tidal Flat


Going Fishing in Alaska

05.13.15

A group of fishermen at SAFARI camp head out for another day of great fishing!

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Going Fishing in Alaska


Work, Then Play

12.18.14

After the chores are done, the staff likes to fish in the evenings. (There’s still plenty of light at 10:30 pm in late July.)

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Work, Then Play


SAFARI Camp Season Summary, 2014

10.15.14

Alaska Fishing and Season Summary, 2014, Alaska Wilderness SAFARI Fishing Overall, fishing was good to very good in late July and August for salmon and dollies. September was very good for dollies and somewhat lighter than normal for salmon. In …

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SAFARI Camp Season Summary, 2014


OUTPOST Camp Season Summary, 2014

10.08.14

Alaska Fishing Season Summary, 2014, Alaska Wilderness OUTPOST Fishing Without question 2014 was one of the best overall fishing seasons we’ve seen at our Outpost camp, in terms of variety and productivity. Most notable was the sheer number and large …

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OUTPOST Camp Season Summary, 2014


Alaska Fishing Season Summary, 2013

10.18.13

Overall, fishing was excellent this year. Compared to 2012, which offered noticeably late salmon runs, the salmon run timing in 2013 was typical.

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Alaska Fishing Season Summary, 2013