The G4Z Stockingfoot Wader by Simms is a great product that far exceeded my expectations in function and durability. I wish I had converted sooner to zippered waders. And you will, too.

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.)

Because Alaska Wilderness SAFARI offers one of the most scenic fishing trips you’ll ever go on, the vistas at our Alaska Wilderness OUTPOST camp can get overshadowed a bit. The reality is the distant Aleutian Mountain Range provides a rather …

Some good panoramic photos taken by Alaska fishing guide, Chris Ballerini, during the 2014 season at SAFARI camp. As usual, click to enlarge.

After a great week of fishing and adventure, the last group of fishermen for the 2014 season departs SAFARI camp for the stunning flight across the Alaska Peninsula you just read about in the last blog post. Get your camera …

You’ve already arrived in King Salmon, Alaska. This small, rural town is the last semblance of civilization you’ll see over the next week while you’re on, hopefully, the greatest fishing adventure of your life. After you and your gear have …

Coastal brown bears are omnipresent at SAFARI camp. No exaggeration, we see them on a daily basis – sometimes at great distances, sometimes within close proximity. These regular bear sightings are just one aspect of what makes the SAFARI camp …

Photos from the 2014 Alaska fishing season are ready to view. Check ’em out: OUTPOST camp photos, SAFARI camp photos. Again, a BIG thanks to everyone who has sent in their trip photos so far. There’s always great photos from …

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 …

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 …