by Bill Betts | Sep 2, 2026 | Fishing Tips, Uncategorized
10 Things to Bring on an Alaska Fly Fishing Trip — and a Few Things You Should Leave at Home Planning an Alaska fly fishing trip is different from packing for just about any other fishing vacation. You may leave the lodge in the morning under blue skies, travel by...
by Bill Betts | Aug 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Sockeye Salmon in Alaska: Bristol Bay Run, Timing & Why They Turn Red Every summer, something remarkable happens across the wild rivers and lakes of Southwest Alaska. Millions of sockeye salmon leave the cold North Pacific and head back through Bristol Bay...
by Bill Betts | Aug 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Fly Fishing for Beginners: Learning to Fly Fish at Alaska’s Iliamna River Lodge Fly fishing in Alaska is a dream for many anglers, including first-timers who are searching for fly fishing for beginners options – especially like which Alaska fly fishing...
by Bill Betts | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
What to Expect at an All-Inclusive Alaska Fly Fishing Lodge: Real Experiences from the Water For many anglers, a trip to Alaska is the ultimate fly fishing adventure. The promise of trophy rainbow trout, wild salmon runs, remote wilderness, and untouched rivers is...
by Bill Betts | Apr 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Best Flies for Rainbow Trout in Alaska Alaska is a world class destination for huge, wild rainbow trout. With fish regularly exceeding 24 inches and occasionally over 30, a good fly box sets you up for success when targeting these large predators. These trout live...
by Bill Betts | Feb 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Alaska’s Wild Leopard Rainbow Trout: What Makes Them So Special Alaska’s Wild Leopard Rainbow Trout are considered the pinnacle of trophy trout fishing. Massive, powerful, and vividly marked with deep spotting, these extraordinary fish capture the imagination of fly...
