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

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). …

Is this really fly fishing in Alaska? Yep. Photo taken in early August near the mouth of the tidal flat that lies directly below SAFARI camp. No, the weather on the Alaska Peninsula is not generally like this. But it can be warm …

Carrie and I recently converged near Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, with a group of friends for a little fishing and to celebrate the 40th birthday of longtime friend and fishing buddy, Jake. Although my first preference is to grab a fly rod …

Every species of Alaskan salmon has multiple names and nicknames. Chum salmon are often referred to  as “dog” salmon (and less commonly as “calico” salmon). The “dog” salmon nickname has two possible roots. One, the Interior Alaska Natives reportedly fed their sled dogs large …

You’ve read about how much you’ll like fly fishing for pink salmon and about the cool and rare opportunity to catch pink salmon off a beach. Now you’ll get to view the miraculous transformation from fresh to “zombie” pink salmon – the term we give to a half …

The most exciting time to pursue pink salmon in Alaska is while they are still in the salt water, cruising the beaches and shorelines before entering estuaries and/or staging outside the mouths of streams and rivers. In this setting, they generally still have sea lice on their backs and/or …

Because they are the smallest species of Alaskan salmon, pursuing pinks doesn’t always top the most sought after list for people fly fishing in Alaska. But without question few fishermen have ever experienced catching pink salmon in optimum conditions – in or near the salt water while they’re …

Camp: SAFARI The Fishing: The chum salmon fishing was clearly exceptional this year. Big numbers of aggressive fish (the run in 2010 was also exceptional) and some nice days fishing off the beach. The pink salmon run was good and sustained longer …

Camp: OUTPOST The Fishing: Most noteworthy this season was the grayling fishing – consistent, large fish caught all season long… LOTS of 16 – 18 inch fish, which is a really healthy average. And the dry fly fishing was absolutely heavenly. The dry fly …