Fishing for feeder kings in Alaska

Aug 26, 2011

Angler Dave Price from Monroe, Washington shows off the 18-pound "Winter King" he caught at The Bluffs in late August 2011.

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Fishing for feeder kings in Alaska

Aug 26, 2011

A long needle is needed to pull the leader end through the troll herring.

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Fishing for feeder kings in Alaska

Aug 26, 2011

The last piece of the troll herring puzzle: clipping a "petite fastener" to lock the jaw closed.

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Fishing for feeder kings in Alaska

Aug 26, 2011

Brad's Super Cut Plug Bait in "Midnight" color.

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Fishing for feeder kings in Alaska

Jun 08, 2011

Trolling with a Shakespeare Ugly Stik Lite rod and Fin Nor OFL16 reel makes a superb combo for salmon.

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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.

Fishing for feeder kings in Alaska

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