Alaska Salmon Story - What are the fish telling us?
From Fusion
A brief history of salmon, and the current state of fish in Alaska. Heard this story before? Fight to protect it.
Articles in Category: Alaska Fly Fishing & Adventure Films
No video selected.
The Best Way to See Alaska
Flight Seeing, Bear Viewing, and Fishing with Regal Air
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
You've been teased!
Another mouse fishing tale from Alaska's Aniak River Lodge. Coming Soon-ish!
The Alaska Salmon Program - A Brief Look into the Research
Another amazing short by Jason Ching
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 the oldest continuously running salmon research program in the world. Based out of the University of Washington, the program was established to investigate factors influencing salmon production during a declining salmon fishery in Bristol Bay, Alaska in the mid-1940s. The program strives to understand the ecology and behavior of salmon in relation to environmental changes through long-term research and implementation of new ideas and techniques.
This video highlights a small part of the core research conducted by the Alaska Salmon Program, and celebrates the hardworking researchers that have contributed to the program's success.
Xboundary - A Short Film
Film by Ryan Peterson
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 money, big industry, and the relentless quest of man to exploit our natural environment for short-term gains.
From the filmmaker:
An open-pit mining boom is underway in northern British Columbia, Canada. The massive size and location of the mines--at the headwaters of major salmon rivers that flow across the border into Alaska--has Alaskans concerned over pollution risks posed to their multi-billion dollar fishing and tourism industries. These concerns were heightened with the Aug 4, 2014 catastrophic tailings dam failure at nearby Mt. Polley Mine in B.C.'s Fraser River watershed.
Take action to help protect our rivers, jobs, and way of life, at salmonbeyondborders.org.
The Lost Boys of Yantarni - Full Film
Sponsored by Crystal Creek Lodge
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, dime bright, Coho Salmon that charge into these mile-long rivers with a seek-and-destroy mentality.
Mother Nature still keeps secrets here, never really showing her hand. For the guys running the place, outwitting her is a daily battle. Severe weather, four-legged locals, and never-ending chores stack the odds against them.
“Oh, the glory of being a guide in Alaska . . .”
Spring Drone Footage From Alaska
A few minutes of Drone footage flying over the Kenai River Canyon in Cooper Landing, 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 handcuffs, and the sun is walking the horizon for hours longer than the prior months.
Summer is just around the corner. Who’s ready to fish?
Wading The Flats In Alaska For Lake Trout
A rare opportunity to chase lake trout on the fly in knee-deep water.
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 exodus of baitfish was said to bring the typically deep water oriented Lake Trout, into knee-deep sand flats. During the early hours of the morning you could find them violently attacking any baitfish imitation you could put in front of their face.
Needless to say it was an epic adventure and one they will not soon forget. It is amazing how many opportunities there are to chase fish with a fly rod in this great state, seemingly limited only by your imagination. Get yourself up to Alaska this year and check at least one of them off your "Must Fish List."
Alaska Fly Tying Video: Kuepper's Small Fry
5 minutes of quality tunes and fly tying for your Monday.
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 for chasing trout during the early season salmon fry migration.
Swing and twitch it near the surface during low light periods in early spring. Focus your concentration on pinch points in the rivers, inside bends, and woody debris. Hold on tight as this little guy is rarely hit lightly.
Here is the list of materials needed:
- Gamakatsu SC15 Size 10 hook
- White/Cream Uni-thread
- Small Holographic Eyes
- Ice Dub Pearl Red Hue
- Ice Dub Pearl
- Ice Dub Minnow Back Shimmer Fringe Chartruese Peacock
- Thick UV Cured Clear Resin
Fly Fishing For Silver Salmon Without A Rod
Sometimes increasing the difficulty means leaving some critical gear at home.
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 salmon without the use of a rod has always been on Lee Kuepper's bucket list. Watch how it turned out.