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Alaska - September 2, 2009
We had a great trip to the Kanektok River in the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. There was a good run of silver salmon that really bent our rods, and the leopard rainbows were really beautiful fish. Silvers this size on a mouse pattern on the surface are a lot of fun -- what a take! The grayling on big dry flies and light rods were exciting as well. We also caught plenty of sea-run dollies which were in full spawning colors and simply beautiful. What a great place to be in August!RandyThanks for the pics and the report,...
Alaska - August 25, 2009
Hey Guys,Y’all helped us get set up with some gear for our float this summer on the American Creek in Alaska. I just wanted to say thanks again and give a short fishing report.Flying into Hammersly Lake, our pilot and manager of Rainbow River Lodge, Chad Hewitt, said that he believed that American Creek was, if not the best, it was one of best trout rivers in the world. Now I had my doubts, but after spending over a week on that water, I'd have to agree. It is a truly amazing fishery; the size, numbers, and aggression of the...