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Iliamna River Lodge | Alaska Fly Fishing Video

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
We were fortunate enough to spend another amazing week at Iliamna River Lodge for some fishing and filming. This time, the weather cooperated wonderfully, . . . and so did the fish! IRL is a fantastic lodge in a phenomenal location. Watch in HD – Co…

Rainbo Camp | Bristol Bay Lodge

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
That's not a typo. It's "Rainbo" Camp. And, if you've been there, you know what a special place it is. It's an edge of the Earth fishery, less than a mile from the Bering Sea. The wildness of the landscape is only matched by the fierce salmon that e…

100 Miles | Alaska Fly Fishing Film

| Cory Luoma
Fly fishing and adventure go together like pizza and beer. By nature, an adventure is not defined by some pre-canned success story. Adventure is defined by an unknown outcome. And, as it turns out, the Alaska wilderness is a perfect canvas for genui…

100 Miles Trailer | Alaska Fly Fishing Film

| Cory Luoma
Fly fishing and adventure go together like pizza and beer. By nature, an adventure is not defined by some pre-canned success story. Adventure is defined by an unknown outcome. And, as it turns out, the Alaska wilderness is a perfect canvas for genui…

Redoubt Mountain Lodge Alaska Heli Program

| Cory Luoma | Video
For a limited time, a helicopter will be at Redoubt Mountain Lodge to take guests on a variety of "Only in Alaska" adventures. These helicopter tours & adventures will be available to guests visiting for multi-night stays between June 10 - July…

Angler's Alibi - Alaska Drone Reel

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
This is a short compilation of amazing scenery, wildlife, and of course fishing scenes filmed by Angler's Alibi's Logan Fox. 

Alaska Coastal Adventures

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the filmmaker:  From glaciers to wildlife to enchanted forests, the Pacific Northwest is a truly amazing part of our planet. These are some of my favorite moments from my recent trip along the Alaskan coast with UnCruise in May 2017. Musi…

One-Of-A-Kind Alaska Bear Viewing Tour

| Cory Luoma | Article
Join Redoubt Mountain Lodge for a BEAR adventure only they can take you on. Pioneered through multiple years of research, this tour is unlike anything offered throughout Alaska. Redoubt Mountain Lodge holds exclusive rights for access into this are…

Trout of Steel | Short Film

| Cory Luoma
We had the pleasure of working with Alaska Sportsman's Lodge on this short film. The rainbow trout of the Iliamna drainage are the hottest trout on planet Earth. Even avid steelheaders admit that these fish are on par with their chrome pursuits. The…

Denali's Raven | The Story of an Alaska Ski Guide, Climber and Pilot

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the Filmmaker: For Leighan Falley, Alaska is more than home — it’s a calling. Leighan spent years as a ski guide and climber on the Alaskan range, focusing much of her energy on Denali. But after becoming a mother, she found herself unwilling…

Once You Pop | Alaska Top Water Fishing

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
We had the opportunity to spend a week with Talaheim Lodge in the summer of 2016. Everyday offered incredible sight fishing for trout, char, and silver salmon. Our last day we had the opportunity to throw poppers to voracious Dolly Varden Char and R…

Arctic Summer | Short Film

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
See what it's like to adventure in one of our planet's last great wildernesses - the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. A visit to the Alaskan Arctic is unlike any other - abundant wildlife, twenty-four hour sun, towering mountains, and a 14 million a…

Yukon - Land of the Midnight Sun

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
A display of Yukon's best landscapes from an aerial perspective.

Miles of Salmon | Alaska's Bristol Bay

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the filmmaker: Iliamna Lake in Southwest Alaska is the beginning and end for millions of sockeye salmon each year, providing resources for developing juvenile salmon and miles of suitable spawning habitat for returning adults. This video highl…

No See Um Lodge | Drone Reel

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Some great drone footage from No See Um Lodge, located in Bristol Bay. Learn more about No See Um Lodge

Wild Alaska | Video

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the filmmaker:  'The power of imagination makes us infinite' - John Muir. A visual nature essay from the costal wilderness of Southern Alaska; water, mist, mountains, glaciers, icebergs, whales, fjords, forests and bears. Wild Alaska was…

Alaska Walrus Viewing and the Legal Ivory Trade

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
 

TENKARALASKA | Alaska Tenakara Film

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the Filmmakers: A group of friends go Tenkara fishing in Alaska for salmon and hungry rainbow trout. Will the tenkara rods hold up against the fish of the last frontier?

Brown Bears of Alaska | Video

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the filmmaker: Alaska is filled full of amazing experiences. It was wonderful to see these bears fishing, wrestling, teaching their cubs how to survive, and just existing in a way that was completely natural for them. It was challenging to fil…

Glacier Exit | Seward, Alaska

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the filmmaker: We stood on the ice dunes of the glaciers of Alaska in the midst of a snowy winter. Trekking the slopes of another planet had been on our list for a long time. The silence and majesty of the mountains surrounding us, the bluest…

Alive in Alaska

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
A glimpse into the nomadic life of the photographer Alex Strohl during an adventure in Alaska.

September Days | Rainbow River Lodge, Alaska

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Katie and I got to spend one gorgeous September day with Rainbow River Lodge and their veteran guide Benjamin Todd. It was by far one of the best trout fishing days I've ever had. Rainbow River Lodge is a premiere fly out lodge located on Pike Lake…

Alaska Char Wars | Arctic Char of the Iliamna River

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
We had the opportunity to visit the folks at Iliamna River Lodge this past September. Despite inclement weather, we found fantastic fishing on their homewater - the Iliamna River. This fishery is well known for their trophy Arctic Char, and in 3 day…

Alaska Sportsman's Lodge | New Video

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Located on the world renowned Kvichak River in the Bristol Bay region, the Alaska Sportsman's Lodge is one of our premiere AK fishing destinations. Watch their newest video and find out what makes ASL so special.

The Super Salmon | Full Film

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the Filmmaker Ryan Peterson: A salmon in Alaska makes an incredible journey on the Susitna River, as residents consider the cost/benefits of a massive government-proposed hydroelectric dam. Produced and directed by Ryan Peterson, in partnersh…

Important salmon-producing areas protected in final Tongass National Forest Plan Amendment

| Cory Luoma
JUNEAU, AK – Today, the U.S. Forest Service finalized an amendment to its Tongass Land and Resource Management plan that includes important measures for better conserving more than 70 salmon and trout streams within Southeast Alaska’s 17 million a…

Carpe Diem | Alaska 2017

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
This short video was inspired by one of my favorite lines from Dr. Seuss's famous book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" It reads as follows: Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for wind to fly a kite. Or waiting around for Friday night or waiting pe…

Wonderland | Alaska Skiing Short Film

| Cory Luoma
Wonderland, a Powder Productions Original, is a skier's quest to find her ultimate dream line in the greatest skiing state—Alaska. Helicopters not included.

Refuge - Short Film

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
This past June, we had planned to do a packraft adventure film in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with a couple friends from Whitefish, Montana. We were not sure what to expect, but like always, we wanted to make a film that was true to our…

360 VR Timelapse of the Milky Way near Knob Lakes, Alaska

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the Filmmaker: Here is relaxing 360 V.R. timelapse video of the Milky Way moving through the night sky and a weak Aurora over Knob Lakes near Glacierview, Alaska on April 1, 2016. Enjoy and share!

Yukon - Land of the Midnight Sun

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the filmmaker: The Yukon's vast landscape and minimal development provides great opportunity to explore amazing places. This video showcases some of the great activities and vistas the Yukon has to offer. This video is a summery of the adv…

66 lb Kenai River King Jumps into Boat

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video

Alaska Bird's Eye | Aerial Reel

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
We have been flying camera mounted UAVs since 2013. Believe it or not, that was before drones became the widespread consumer item that they are today. These crafts were tough to fly, and the camera stabilization was not easy or affordable. Throughou…

Kings & Aces | Alaska King Salmon on the Fly

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
They call them Kings for a reason. In 2013, we traveled around Alaska for 6 weeks filming Alaska largest salmon on the fly for our short film Long Live the King. These are special salmon, and they do not return to AK in the enormous numbers that soc…

A Day at Kulik Lake in Alaska's Wood-Tikchik State Park

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
We spent a day with Royal Coachman Lodge on nearby Kulik Lake to take in some remarkable Alaska scenery and to catch a few early season fish. This has got to be one of the most scenic spots in all of Bristol Bay. It's stunning how the Wood-Tikchik L…

The Great Land | Alaska Landscapes Video

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
If you've never seen the grandeur of Alaska's landscapes, this short will give you a small glimpse of the mind bending wonders that make up "The Great Land". The scale is unfathomable, the beauty is divine, and the wildness is inspiring. Watch in HD…

Grayling Waltz | Alaska Grayling Fishing

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
If you've ever been fly fishing in Alaska, you have most likely encountered Arctic Grayling. They are abundant in many of Alaska's remote rivers. In some areas, they can grow to be over 20-inches in length. Their iridescent colors and feisty demeano…

Alaska's Grand Slam on the Fly

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Variety is the spice of life they say. There's very few places on planet Earth where you can find the type of fish variety that you can in Alaska. We've counted 12 different freshwater species that you can catch on the fly - King Salmon, Chum Salmon…

Alaska Salmon Country - Sockeye City

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
The sheer volume of salmon that return to Bristol Bay each year is truly astounding. For those who haven't visited Alaska, it's really hard to conceptualize 32 million fish - the average sockeye return in Bristol Bay. This video gives a glimpse of t…

Alaska Mouse Fishing - Mighty Mouse II

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
It's round two for Mighty Mouse and our fishing adventures in Western Alaska on the Aniak River. We were welcomed once again by accommodating guides at Aniak River Lodge, and an incredible Alaska fishery. Mousing really offers the best in trout fish…

Alaska Fishing Lodge | Guide's Day Off

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
It's not all glory for Alaska fishing guides and lodge staff who work the short summer season. Most of the time, they really bust their tails off. Just ask any fishing guide if they get to fish a lot. We got the rare opportunity to spend a few days…

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park From the Air

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
“How do you describe something as majestic as what we flew through? That’s the thing. I don’t really have the words for it.” Join Alaskan bush pilot*, Lynn Ellis in breathtaking Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the largest protected wi…

DHC-2 Beaver Takeoff Filmed by UAV

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Continuous drone shot of a DHC-2 Beaver taking off near Haines, Alaska. 

Alaska Bush Flying Video - Flying Alaska

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Flying is essential for most of Alaska. Bush planes and other aircraft allow the AK fishing lodges, guides and outfitters to access the most remote and wild fisheries. And, along the way, you get to see some of the most spectacular scenery on planet…

Alaska Fly Fishing Video | Copper River Lodge

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
We had a fantastic opportunity to fish and film at the Copper River Lodge this past August. We really enjoyed the intimate setting with the close knit and friendly guides and staff. A big thank you to Joe Hyde (Lodge Manager) for taking good care of…

Alaska Fishing Short Film - Finding Wonder

| Cory Luoma
When was the last time you were truly in awe, completely astonished at the brilliance of it all? For many of us, the predictability of adulthood has dulled our sense of wonder. We have eyes that do not see, ears that do not hear, and a heart that do…

Alaska Summer Solstice - Drone Video

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Another aerial video from Chrome Magnum Productions. This video was apparently shot during the summer solstice 1 year ago. You gotta love Alaska and the land of the midnight sun! 

Alaska Fly Fishing Short - Match the Hatch

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Every year in Alaska, millions upon millions of sockeye salmon migrate back to their natal rivers to spawn. Often following these salmon are hungry, aggressive, meat eating Alaska Rainbow Trout. When the salmon spawn, these trout stage behind their…

Upper Kenai River Canyon Gates - Drone Video

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
If you've never floated through this section of the Kenai River, this aerial video is the next best thing. See all our lodges operating on the Kenai River - click here. 

Alaska - A Travel Film by Jem Moore

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
A trip to Alaska can be life changing. This is a glimpse into Jem Moore's 18-day family trip around Alaska.  From the filmmaker: 18 days in Alaska, seemed like a lot going in, passed by in the blink of an eye... Filmed with Sony A7s and RX100…

Alaska - Steelhead & Spines Vol. II

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
The Provo brothers are at it again, with a new installment of Steelhead and Spines. Springtime in Alaska means long days, big lines, and fresh steel. These guys hit the best of it all combining incredible skiing in Alaska's backcountry with fishing…

Healing Power of Alaska's Wild Rivers - Video

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
The story of a great program, community, and the healing power of the outdoors.  From the filmmaker:  "Veterans and inner-city youth share similar troubles. But they also have one important thing in common: the healing power of wild rive…

Rep Your Water Fly Fishing Video - Alaska Edition

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
A cool video montage from RepYourWater and Badfish. Looks like most of the footage was taken on the Kenai. Some cool cuts in this one. 

Alaska Rainbows on the Kanektok - VIDEO

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the Filmmaker: OPST (Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics) fished the Kanektok River in July of 2015. It's hard to imagine a better river for micro Skagit and Commando Heads than the Kanektok. With tiny side channels, woody banks, and deep, broad…

Above Iliamna - Alaska's Largest Lake

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Jason Ching is at it again. Another great video in Southwest Alaska. Some great aerial UAV footage in this one.  From the Filmmaker:  Fly high above Lake Iliamna in Alaska following the crew of the Alaska Salmon Program as they conduct s…

Fly Fishing Video - Patterns (Teaser)

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
There are only a handful of fly fishing films that have this quality cinematic look and feel. And, it appears there is a real story thread in this new film, "Patterns". It's interesting to see filmmakers from outside the fishing world taking a cut a…

Alaska Super Cub & Bush Flying Video

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the Filmmaker: As a photographer, the content I ultimately seek and show is the end result of some grand adventure. Some elaborate scheme with many different stages of planning. But if it wasn't for all the air time I log in bush planes and m…

Alagnak River Fishing - Alagnak Lodge, Alaska

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Katie and I had the opportunity to fish 4 days with the Alagnak Lodge in Bristol Bay, AK this past summer. It was a full house with a corporate group returning for their 10th anniversary trip. Let's just say it was a wild time with great salmon fish…

Alaska Salmon Story - What are the fish telling us?

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
A brief history of salmon, and the current state of fish in Alaska. Heard this story before? Fight to protect it. 

The Best Way to See Alaska

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
We had the privilege of filming and producing this short video for Regal Air, located in Anchorage. Get off the roads and fly out, there's no better way to see Alaska! 

Mighty Mouse II - Preview

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Another mouse fishing tale from Alaska's Aniak River Lodge. Coming Soon-ish!Watch the first Mighty Mouse video here:

The Alaska Salmon Program - A Brief Look into the Research

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Jason Ching is at it again. He has put together a new short film showcasing the salmon research done in Bristol Bay. Fantastic Bristol Bay imagery and information about the salmon research programs. From the filmmaker: The Alaska Salmon Program is…

Alaska Fly Fishing Top 10 - Leopard Rainbow Trout On A Mouse Pattern

| Article
There are certain combinations in this world that just seem destined to go together. Take peanut butter and jelly for example. Standing alone both parts are individually great, but put them together and you will find a synthesis that simply cannot…

Alaska Fly Fishing Top 10 - Arctic Grayling On Dry Flies

| Article
It is said that some fish only live in beautiful places. No species in Alaska represents this dictum more than the iconic Arctic Grayling. The clean, cold water that tumbles from glacial peaks sprawls throughout Alaska's immense wilderness, provid…

Alaska Fly Fishing Top 10 - King Salmon On The Fly

| Article
Known as the Super Bowl of freshwater fly-fishing, successfully landing a King Salmon on the fly is no easy task. These leviathans tout many characteristics that make them one of the most difficult sport fish to chase with a fly rod. The challeng…

Xboundary - A Short Film

Ryan Peterson and Salmon Beyond Borders have cooperated in producing a new short film showcasing the downstream Alaska problems associated with new mines being approved and developed across the border in British Columbia. It's a similar story - big…

The Lost Boys of Yantarni - Full Film

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
The Lost Boys of Yantarni is the story of the quirky few, stubborn enough to live and work on one of the most rugged and formidable outreaches of the Alaska Peninsula - a Neverland practically unknown to the angling world. The allure? – giant, d…

Meanwhile in Alaska - Aerial Alaskan Nature Footage

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The sheer untamed beauty of Alaska is still strong today. Amidst the chaos of everyday life, there are many places here that make you feel like you are the only person to have ever seen them. No trails, no signs of any other people at all. Just simp…

2015 S.E. Alaska Steeheading Trip Report

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South East Alaska holds a special place in many anglers’ hearts. The rugged, unforgiving terrain, often gives way to some of the most rewarding and picturesque fishing experiences that can be found anywhere on earth. Lee Kuepper just got home from…

Alaska Steelhead Fly Pattern

| Video
Looking to take on some Alaska steelhead this season? Need some suggestions for flies to chase them with? Check out this video showcasing the Mari-Truder, one of the most productive an simple intruder-style steelhead pattern. Tight Lines!

Spey Casting Essentials: Fly Placement During The "Lift and Set"

| Article
You will encounter many challenges when working towards becoming a proficient spey caster. Breaking down the casting steps into small, manageable pieces, will simplify the learning process. Progressing in this manner is the quickest way to become…

The Beauty Of The Kenai River

| Video
The Kenai River is known world-wide for it's spectacular salmon and trout fishing, especially since it is one of the few large river systems located on Alaska's limited road system. Kenai Riverside Fishing is located right on the banks of the scenic…

Stop Battling The Breeze And Work With The Wind When Spey Casting

| Article
If you have ever invested time into researching the numerous different methods of presenting a fly with a spey rod, you may have found yourself overwhelmed with options. Each separate cast requires a certain degree of technical difficulty and has…

Vintage Alaska Fishing Video

| Video
Take some time and watch this great vintage Alaska fishing footage from Costa Films based on the Brooks River. Pretty cool to see how this fishery has maintained its integrity and fishing potential over the years. The amount of people visiting has c…

Rainbows and Beads in Bristol Bay

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Follow Kelly Galloup on an episode of FlyfishTV as he chases Rainbow Trout at Alaska Sportsman's Lodge. They are utilizing beads during the Sockeye spawn on Battle Creek, a legendary river supporting some spectacular small-stream sightfishing. This…

Becoming the "Sultan Of Swing"

| Article
Becoming more productive on the water is the goal of nearly every spey angler. Compared to single hand casting techniques, perfecting both the cast and the accompanying drift with a spey rod can be the most technically and mentally difficult chall…

Bear and fishing footage from the famous Brooks Falls

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Photographer Randy Harris visited Brooks Falls in search of fishing and photography adventure. He found both, and also captured some pretty great footage of the Brown Bears at Brooks Falls along the way. If you have not visited Brooks Falls before…

Spring Drone Footage From Alaska

Spring is quickly making its rejuvenating presence known throughout the State. Lee Kuepper took advantage this weather to explore the legendary Kenai River canyon from the air. The once frozen rivers, are now breaking free of their icy handcuff…

Why You Need To Chase Alaskan Kings On The Fly This Year

| Article
As Alaska begins to show signs of the thaw, that little area in the back of fly anglers brains begins to fill with thoughts of spring fishing pursuits. For many, the first target will be chasing the mighty King Salmon. Tackling Kings on a fly r…

Fishing With Bears In Alaska

| Video
The 49th state is loaded with bears, and with good reason. The massive salmon influx provides the perfect fat-rich sustenance that they need to survive the long winter and raise their young. When it comes to finding a good lodge for your next Alaska…

Wading The Flats In Alaska For Lake Trout

A few years ago, a couple buddies hit the road in June, searching for lake trout on the fly. They overheard whispers of a fabled smolt migration that provided anglers an opportunity to successfully fish the flats of interior Alaska lakes. This exodu…

Alaska Fly Tying Video: Kuepper's Small Fry

There is no better way to break away from the grip of cabin fever than by spending some quality time at the vice with some fresh tunes. Keeping the upcoming spring thaw in mind, this video shows how to tie Kuepper's Small Fry, the perfect imitation…

The 3 Most Common Flaws Of Spey Anglers In Alaska

Sweeping the nation faster than "Beiber Fever," spey fishing has taken over the fly fishing community. Every season there seems to be more and more long rods lining the river banks, and with good reason. Simply put, spey fishing is fun. It's fun t…

Fly Fishing For Silver Salmon Without A Rod

We are very fortunate to have such spectacular fishing opportunities here in the 49th state. Silver salmon are some of the most acrobatic and hard fighting species swimming in our rivers. Successfully hooking and landing an Alaskan silver salmo…

Vintage Alaska Fishing Video For Your Friday

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We found some vintage Tikchik Narrows Lodge fishing footage floating around the internet. It's always great to see that despite all the changes over time, our Alaska fisheries are still going strong. Video courtesy of Tikchik Narrows Lodge

5 Common Traits Of Productive Flies

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Whether you are tying your flies, or buying them, there are 5 traits to keep in the forefront of your mind when making decisions on which flies are worthy of getting wet. Patterns that take advantage of each one of these 5 traits are both effectiv…

Mega-sized Monday: Rainbow Trout Edition

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There is no doubt that the Naknek is one of the greatest trophy trout rivers on earth. Here's your proof. Photo courtesy of Alaska Sportsman's Bear Trail Lodge.

Ryan Peterson's New Movie "XBoundary" Flows Strong!

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Filmmaker Ryan Peterson's new video "XBoundary" highlights the the open pit mining boom in B.C, and follows the impacts and concerns for Alaska. Filmed for Salmon Beyond Borders (www.salmonbeyondborders.org). From The Filmmaker - An open-pit m…

I Am A Flyfisher - The Story of Alaska's Pudge Kleinkauf

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By Lee Kuepper Part of the Indie Alaska series, "I Am A Fly Fisher" follows the story of one of the most well known and respected female anglers in Alaska, Pudge Kleinkauf. I have met Pudge up here a few times, and can tell you that she is qui…

Alaska's Mountain Kingdom - Ski Video

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Truly an incredible project working with Ultima Thule Lodge, Chris Davenport, and the Claus Family. This isn't heli-skiing. This is genuine winter adventure in one of the most awe-inspiring places on planet Earth. Book your trip today!  &nbs…

The Breach - 5 Showings in Alaska

| Cory Luoma | Article, Video
When fishing guide/filmmaker Mark Titus learns why wild salmon populations plummeted in his native Pacific Northwest, he embarks on a journey to discover where the fish have gone and what might bring them back. Along the way, Titus unravels a trail…

Fishing the Springtime Smolt and Fry Migration in Alaska

| Article
Recently I had a discussion with a good friend of mine, Anthony Carruesco, regarding the unique and exciting fishing that we have each year in Alaska. We both were reminiscing on the springtime baitfish migration, agreeing that it can provide some…

Alaska's Goodnews River Float Trip

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
    Post by Alaska Rainbow Adventures - Wilderness Alaska Float Fishing Trips.

Alagnak River Drone Reel

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Captain Landry was hard at work this past summer guiding flying and filming at Angler's Alibi. There really is some unique footage here, showcasing the incredible salmon runs and wildlife on the Alagnak River. On a side note: For all those aspiring…

Intricate Bay Lodge - The Comeback

| Cory Luoma | Article
After a devastating fire consumed Intricate Bay Lodge a year ago, the eight owners decided to lick their wounds and go for the impossible: design, fabricate, ship and build a new replacement in a single year. "We knew rebuilding off the grid in j…

Alaska Speed Riding - The Unrideables

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
How do you like to recreate in Alaska? These guys are taking speed flying to another level in Alaska's Tordrillo Mountains. AK is a wonderland for adventure! Tordrillo Mountain Lodge supported this film shoot with Red Bull Media House. 

Anchorage By Winter - Timelapse Reel

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
From the Filmmaker: So this is what I did over this past winter when I was not making people coffee. It's all time-lapse footage shot in and around Anchorage, Alaska, with the emphasis on the nature around the city rather then on the people and bu…

Father & Son Fly Fishing Journey

| Cory Luoma | Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films, Video
Simply put, a father and son's journey into becoming fly fishermen. Beautifully done, and what a fantastic way to spend time together. Makes me yearn for my youth again. When you teach a kid how to fish, you inherently teach them respect for our fi…

Fishing Photography - Picking the Right Lens

| Cory Luoma | Photo, Article, Gear
Recently, I have had a few people ask me about lens selection in regard to fishing photography. More precisely, "What is the best lens I can get for the majority of my fishing situations?" While I wish it were a simpler question to answer, the fac…

Fishing Photography - Understanding Your Camera's Priority Modes

| Cory Luoma | Photo, Article, Gear
I think taking on full manual control of a camera is a goal for any aspiring photographer looking to improve their skills. While it is very intimidating at first, learning manual control can be taken one step at a time through the use and understa…