Coho Salmon, Dolly Varden Char, and Rainbow Trout, until you can't take it any more. Even by Alaskan standards this is an extraordinary week. Reels break, rods get field repairs, and waders are on from coffee hour until nightfall. The Rainbows are "bulked up" to football proportions from a summer of salmon caviar. No one talks much about numbers of fish anymore after a few days. All the Salmon, Trout, and Char have blended together and become a haze. You want to do something like this at least once in your life! The camping and the cheer around the campfire is unforgettable. This is the most spectacular week of the season.
While on our production tour this summer in Alaska, we produced this short video on the proposed Pebble Mine and the sentiment of anglers, guides, and sportsmen who love the wild and untouched version of Bristol Bay. This issue transcends backyard conservation - if we can't Save Bristol Bay, no place is safe - no place is sacred. Don't let the Pebble Partnership set the precedent to destroy the last intact salmon-based culture.
This is Royal Wolf Lodge's brand new short video showcasing "The Experience" at RWL. This place is a stand-out, premium fly out lodge in Katmai National Park in Bristol Bay, AK. Learn more about Royal Wolf Lodge here.
The Fly Out team got the opportunity to float 8 days with guide ambassador Mark Rutherford's Wild River Guides down River X in SW Alaska - Bristol Bay area. The theme of the trip was variety; variety of weather, fish species, and landscapes. Welcome to Alaska right! We got the authentic Bristol Bay snot and we got the elusive blue bird skies. We floated through the dolly varden factories, silver mines, and root ball rainbow country. Along the way, we rediscoverd the magic of Alaska's wilderness - truly wild country. This was a special adventure, and I take off my hat to Mark and crew for a wonderful trip. Get more info on Wild River Guides here.
The teaser for The Last Salmon Forest filmed on location in South East Alaska. For more information on how to help preserve our last largest Temperate rain forest please check out- americansalmonforest.org/ tu.org/conservation/alaska flyfilmfest.com/IF4/ Produced by Detonation Studios. Director of Photography- Ian Majszak Cameras- Ian Majszak, Bryan Gregson Logistical coordinator- Bryan Gregson. Editor- Ian Majszak Music credit- Emancipator- track titled "safe in the steep cliffs."
This is an incredible Bristol Bay rainbow piece by Fly Out ambassador Bob White. Check out images for this painting progression in the following gallery.
Calling all Alaska guides and industry professionals - this is a great new blog by new Fly Out Ambassador J.J. Pilgreen and his business Upstream Marketing. Don't sigh about another fishing blog - this one has a lots of information, links to all of the awesome companies they represent, local Alaska Fly Shop information, Guide to buying local, gear reviews, introductions to new and interesting folks and much more.
This is the time to book your Alaska fishing trip or adventure for 2013! The best lodges and adventures are filling up fast.
We have information with 35+ Fly Out Lodges, River Lodges, Float Trips, Adventure Operations, Air Taxis, and More. . .
Our booking advice is free! And, every time you book one of our recommended lodges and adventures from AlaskaFlyOut.com we donate 5% of your trip price to conservation efforts in AK. Plus, we'll send you a free fly rod (you choose which weight)!
A special cut from Fly Out's first film, "Magnetic North" will be featured in the Fly Fishing Film Festival this spring - touring the western United States and Internationally. This is a fantastic event that showcases fly fishing films that inspire! The tour schedule is available, and you can purchase tickets now!
Magnetic North tells the story of the draw of Alaska, told through the voices of guides and anglers who live and work there. For anyone who has spent time in the Last Frontier, you know that there is an intangible connection to the land, wildlife, water, and culture. Magnetic North focuses beyond the incredible fishing by presenting the human attraction and intrinsic connection to this truly wild place.
The 5-part web series showcases the variety of landscape, fisheries, and adventure in Alaska. Four distinct locations are featured including a float trip in remote Southwest Alaska, a fly out adventure in Bristol Bay, a trip down the Upper Kenai River, and an incredible heli-fish experience in the Tordrillo Mountains. These world-class adventures together embody the spirit of the Alaska experience.
Magnetic North gives a taste of the dream of Alaska and its alluring pull.
The can watch all of the episodes for Magnetic North at AlaskaFlyOut.com/MagneticNorth this Spring. The first episode will be available February 1st.
