Even a charter boat operator can learn a lot about fishing from another, more experienced captain. And if you listen closely, you could end up with some great advice in addition to a freezer full of fish.
Even a charter boat operator can learn a lot about fishing from another, more experienced captain. And if you listen closely, you could end up with some great advice in addition to a freezer full of fish.
Fall can be a depressing time for fishermen in Alaska, as the runs dry up and the fish become scarce. But there's still good fishing to be had, especially for a Lower 48 staple: steelhead trout. Just know the regulations before you go.
Fall can be a depressing time for fishermen in Alaska, as the runs dry up and the fish become scarce. But there's still good fishing to be had, especially for a Lower 48 staple: steelhead trout. Just know the regulations before you go.
A day at Anchor Point fishing for feeder king salmon with four salty Alaska fishermen, from an author of Alaska fishing guides to a the owner of a custom fishing tackle operation.
The end of summer doesn't have to signal the end of fishing in Alaska, and as the tourists scatter before winter sets in, it just means more fish for the locals. So go grab some silvers or feeder kings while the getting's good.
The end of summer doesn't have to signal the end of fishing in Alaska, and as the tourists scatter before winter sets in, it just means more fish for the locals. So go grab some silvers or feeder kings while the getting's good.
If you're young and reckless, go ahead and pull up your anchor by hand. But when you start to feel that pinch in your lower back, try this simple method for easily bringing your anchor up from the bottom.
Jim Lavrakas is a retired Anchorage Daily News photojournalist who caught the fishing fever late in life. He lives in Homer with his wife Ruth, and owns Skookum Charters, a saltwater fishing and eco-tourism charter business. Check out his blog, Skookum Blog.
