The ultimate guidebook to fishing one of the world's most beautiful
backcountry spots.
Fishing Alaska's Kenai Peninsula is not merely a reference guide.
It showcases the uniqueness of Alaska while emphasizing the universal passions
that make the sport of fishing so compelling. With stories and anecdotes
to complement the detailed specifics on stream access, timing, tactics,
and equipment, this fascinating book will appeal not only to those planning
a visit but to all those who have a love of fishing and only dream of going.
Atcheson provides information on both fly fishing and conventional spin
casting in both fresh and salt water. He covers every style of fishing--from
jigging for giant halibut off the coast, to float tubing for grayling and
monster rainbow trout on quiet mountain lakes, to pursuing all the species
of salmon that run up the streams of the Kenai Peninsula to spawn. He supplies
detailed information on the well known "combat zones" that are so renowned
for their large salmon and trout that anglers line up shoulder to shoulder
in their pursuit. In addition, there's hard-to-find information on those
out-of-the-way, beautiful stretches of water where one can still enjoy
the beauty and the blessed solitude of the Alaskan wilderness. 30 black
and white photographs, 5 illustrations, 10 maps, index.
· The only book dedicated to fishing this region--one of the
fishing world's most fantasized-about venues.
· Detailed information on stream access that allows an angler
to fish Alaska without spending thousands of dollars on lodging and guided
fishing.
· Specific information on the timing of the different runs of
salmon and trout in each body of water.
Have you always wanted to go fishing in Alaska, but figured it was
way out of your budget? If so, then this book is for you. Bernard has almost
20 years of experience planning spin fishing trips to Alaska at a very
affordable price. This complete trip-planning book includes: resources;
timing your trip; best fishing locations; arranging your flight and itinerary;
vehicle rental; equipment and necessities to bring; protection from bugs,
bears, and rain; packing for the trip; stocking up in Anchorage; on the
road; techniques; preserving and processing your catch; etiquette; and
so much more. Bernard can orchestrate the perfect trip for the minimum
amount of money, follow his blueprint and you can't go wrong.
The Highway Angler is the most comprehensive and informative guide book
yet published on the subject of sport fishing Alaska's roadside waters.
Packed with facts, cross-referenced, and easy to read, The Highway Angler
tells you everything you need to know -- locations, access, species available,
terminal gear, techniques, timing, and much more! It lists in detail more
than 750 rivers, creeks, lakes, and saltwater hot spots along the state's
major roads and highways from the U.S.-Canada border and the highland drainages
of Yukon and Tanana rivers to Kachemak Bay and the popular Kenai Peninsula,
and from the frigid coast of the Arctic Ocean to the surf-swept shores
of Prince William Sound. For well over a decade, The Highway Angler has
successfully guided thousands of people, both novice and expert alike,
in discovering some of the best fishing in the world. This book is a must
for any angler, whether local or visiting, who hopes to wet a line along
Alaska's vast road system. These pages provide a thorough look at the opportunities
available and the sport fish that inhabit the cold waters of The Last Frontier.
The most comprehensive guide. Covers all 17 major species, all methods,
all six regions. Details on over 300 of the most productive locations.
Information on regional climate/conditions, run timing, visitor services
costs, trophy and record fishes, USGS map references, guides' tips, fishing
regulations, trip planner, Alaska flies, cross-referenced index. Over 500
color photos, maps, charts, diagrams, and drawings.
Discover the richest fishing areas in Alaska: Bristol Bay, the Susitna
Valley, Kodiak Island, Resurrection Bay, Southeast, the Lost Coast
Secrets for success straight from Alaska's most experienced local guides
Fly patterns and recipes for trout, king salmon, cohos, sockeyes, and steelhead
Alaska is a large and wild place, filled with incredible natural
resources and some of the richest fisheries in the world. Though it is
potentially a fly fisher's paradise, the diversity of its waters makes
it difficult to know how to best fish each area. Tapping into local knowledge
is the key to ensuring the exceptional quality of fishing that Alaska has
to offer. This book reveals the most effective methods practiced by some
of Alaska's greatest guides, including Nancy Morris Lyon, Chad Valentine,
Dan Busch, and Luke Woodruff. These skilled anglers generously share their
expertise and the techniques they've developed for every variety of fly
fishing. As you gain insights into their approaches, you will learn how
to choose the type of fishing and the trip that most appeals to you. Whether
you're casting dry flies to grayling, swinging big leeches for steelhead,
or stripping heavy baitfish patterns in the open ocean for salmon, you
are guaranteed to enjoy the fly-fishing trip of a lifetime.
Alaska is the premier fishing destination for anglers from all over
the world, and this is the ultimate guidebook to fishing in Alaska. This
book covers all of the fabulous fishing opportunities throughout the Alaska:
from the Artic to Bristol Bay, the Kenai Peninsula, the Alaska Peninsula,
southeast Alaska, and the famed Iliamna region. The authors cover all of
the great fishing opportunities from fishing out of a lodge, to floating
one of the rivers for salmon and trout, to fishing the many streams and
lakes via the road system or planning a successful do-it-yourself trip.
They will show you how you can fly into Anchorage, rent a camper, and be
catching trophy trout and salmon within hours of your arrival in Alaska.
This 8 x 10, 464-page book contains over 150 fishing maps, hatch charts,
and detailed fishing information on each river and lake along with information
on the best times to go, where to go, what you need in equipment, where
to stay, guides, outfitters, lodges, how to hire or rent an air taxi service,
raft, or RV camper. The authors have over 80 years of flyfishing experience
in Alaska. They focus on how to plan and have a successful do-it-yourself
trip to catch trophy fish and save money in the process.
Finally, the ultimate book for anglers! Professional guides and expert
anglers from all over the Northwest have teamed up to create these essential
guidebooks. Each guide features numerous detailed maps, covering over 1,000
miles of river--and that's just the beginning. Each maps is packed with
information, including: Roads and river access points; Drift-boat and power-boat
landings; Peak fishing times for trout, salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and
more; Insect hatches and hatch-timing chart; Fly-fishing and conventional
tackle techniques; Fishing knots & tackle guide; Important services
and accommodations for anglers, and the list goes on. Whether you're casting
from the bank or fishing from a boat, these guides tell you where to be
and when to be there. Keep one copy in your car, and another in your office
so you always have the information you need, when you need it.
Ocean Treasure is a full-color book about the Alaska fishing industry.
Author Terry Johnson provides an engaging and authoritative overview of
the seafood industry, combined with color photos and drawings of fish and
invertebrates and the gear used to harvest them. Ocean Treasure tells how
to recognize fishing boats and gear, what the fish look like, and how good
they taste. Readers are treated to an account of the fascinating history
of Alaska fishing, insight into mariculture, how the fisheries are managed,
and the lifestyle involved in subsistence fishing. The book also offers
a bibliography, a glossary, and a full index. Visitors to Alaska whose
curiosity is piqued by the fishing vessels and dock activity they see,
as well as "armchair" Alaska tourists, will be rewarded by the information-packed
pages presented in the easy-to-read, friendly text of this book.
Painting a visceral portrait of the life
of commercial fishermen in the remote Eskimo village of Egekik, Alaska,
this intense memoir depicts the author's four summers spent with a crew
of seasonal salmon netters. Distinguishing itself from a typical adventure,
this recollection relates the unforgiving supervision of the experienced
female crew-chief, who along with her rugged shipmates lives by the credo:
do the work or leave. From an encounter with an overly-inquisitive grizzly
bear and being swamped by a mother-ship in open waters to the customary
run-ins with colorful locals, this record is certain to appeal to adventurers,
nature lovers, and armchair travelers alike. In the tradition of Jon Krakauer,
Peter Matthiessen, and Sebastien Junger, this is an honest and vivid story
of what it means to leave so-called civilization behind for a life full
of danger, excitement, untold beauty, and physically grueling work.
Fishing
Alaska by Evan Swensen, Margaret Swensen
Every angler dreams of fishing Alaska-the ultimate fishing experience,
whether you are fly-fishing for native rainbow trout in pristine mountain
streams or spin-casting for king salmon in glacier-fed rivers and saltwater
bays. Add the backdrop of Alaska's spectacular mountains and wildlife,
and you have the makings of an unforgettable experience. In Fishing Alaska,
formerly
The Angler's Guide to Alaska, long-time residents and outdoor writers Evan
and Margaret Swensen describe more than 100 of Alaska's hottest river fishing
spots from the Panhandle to the Yukon River. More than fifty easy-to-use
charts and tables offer advice on when the fish are biting and how you
can catch them-form trout salmon, or halibut to shellfish. The Swensens
share local tips on the best flies and lures to use and provide dozens
of detailed maps of the best fishing areas. Packed with practical advice
and useful information, Fishing Alaska is a valuable reference for anyone
who wants to enjoy Alaska's fabulous fishing. Amazon.com Paperback: 208 pages Falcon Publishing Company; ISBN: 1560445238; 2 edition
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