I'm going to be ordering some spoon blanks here soon and doctoring them up a bit. I've ordered some die-cuts (pre cut reflective or holographic material) have some paints, and I'm going to use hooks and split rings of my own choosing. These will be used mostly at my parents cabin on Lake Louise for Lake trout. Are there any particular styles, sizes, or weights that you prefer? There's a lot of options out there for sure! And the bigger ones aren't exactly cheap so I'm not looking to purchase... Read more ..read more

I did a search for "zero lake" on the forum but didn't really get any info....So I'm going to ask maybe a dumb question. Looking at the Sat image on google maps it looks like the road to zero lake ends at a persons house. Maybe goes past it but right into their driveway. Is there public access to Zero lake? If so can someone tell me the access point? Much appreciated ..read more

We are considering a trip down the Denali Highway this summer and getting a little grayling fishing in along the way. My first thought was to plan it for when there won’t be the crowds of caribou hunters. Realizing that should not be a problem since they have been canceling the hunt for the Nelchina herd? Just double checking with you all that this is accurate. Actually just making sure of my sanity Thanks ..read more

About 6-8 miles up from Soldotna .. along Sterling Hwy .. Anyone fished from boat/kayak. Is it worth stopping by for 1/2 day ..read more

I'm flying into Ak at the start of July and flying straight out to float the Happy River, Just wondering what fishing gear to take or if its even worth it, Then heading North to float the North Fork of the Koyukuk. Same question...will there be worthwhile fishing? Coming from Australia so no idea what to expect. Appreciate any tips ..read more

In light of the other thread, I started watching (utube) bird creek fishing videos. Some locals fishing last season. At some point someone shows up from behind stating "Do not go on our property" and from commentary, I take it is not that uncommon to hear that. The fishing folks kind of ignored it - they were pretty much in the mud along the water line. I figure Alaska is as most other states and people do not own property adjacent river/stream waters. What are the rules ? How is this... Read more ..read more

I am planning on fishing Bird Creek near Girdwood for Silver Salmon when it opens. What lures/ lure colors would anyone suggest ..read more

It is my understanding that IF we catch limit of salmon (red), we can have the fish processed and take it under 2-nd luggage policy on AK airlines. To do so, we need to have fish processed (freeze and so on) . So when I take the fish to the processing place, are we just taking the fillets or the entire fish ? Also, any ideas about the cost/lbs ? Costco around here is selling wild sockeye 9.99/lbs. I dont want to be hauling 25-50 lbs of fish, if it does not make sense . Having said so, I do... Read more ..read more

I am going to be in Kenai Pen. around in 2nd part of July... is there any good Coho fishing ...wading ...from the shore...? Looking at history, seems as I maybe too early for Coho ? Should I bring spinners/spoons or just waste of time ..read more

Is it legal to fish a plain hook for red salmon on the Kenai River ..read more