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Alaska's natural beauty is a big draw to outdoor enthusiasts, but what may be an even bigger draw is the fishing. Fisherman from all over the world travel to Alaska to experience the amazing fishing opportunities. Salmon and Halibut are huge and abundant, as are a myriad of other fish. Because of the extraordinary fishing, the state is littered with fishing… read more
There are numerous books available for tying basic and advanced fly-fishing knots. Many of the books directed at fishing in general will serve the same purpose as a fly fishing knot book as many of the knots are the same. The book you choose for reference and learning should have detailed descriptions and images for each knot. The book should also demonstrat… read more
Types of fly fishing are divided into two general categories with several subcategories within each. The general freshwater and saltwater categories include every species of fish that fly anglers target, but some of the species within each category require special rods. The majority of fly fishing is done with a single hand rod, but spey casting and switch r… read more
Fly fishermen are known to make their own flies and tinker with their gear. You can take this familiarity with your gear to a new level and build your own saltwater fly rod. Making a saltwater fly-fishing rod is no different than making a freshwater fly-fishing rod, with the exception of using it in briny water. read more
The condition of your fishing line, whether for saltwater, freshwater or fly-fishing, can be the difference between a bountiful day on the water and a lousy one. The last thing any angler wants is to have his line break when he has "th… read more
Ketchikan is a small, historic fishing village located in southeast Alaska, just 30 miles north of the United States and Canadian border. It has a variety of fishing lodges in the area that offer packages for all species of salmon, hal… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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