Whether you are on your way to a lake known to contain plentiful amounts of salmon or you are planning an Alaskan fishing trip that involves stream fishing and maybe even a hunt for salmon during their spawning runs, you know that finding the right salmon fishing rods for your needs is a challenge. Not only is the store filled with all-purpose rods, but in s… read more
Anglers visiting Alaska are either after halibut or salmon, and if they want the latter, the fighting king salmon is hard to beat for fishing excitement. Also known as chinook, the king salmon averages 50 pounds (the state record topped the scales at 97 pounds). Anglers pursue a variety of techniques to catch and land this trophy fish, and you can read on to… read more
There are many rivers across the United States that are full of salmon and ideal for fishing, particularly in California and Alaska. The variety of salmon is vast: pink, red, silver or king. The best way to fish for salmon in rivers is by using live bait or lures from boats or fly-fishing from the shore. read more
Diamondback's Americana fly rods are hand-crafted in Vermont and offer fly anglers a high-performance rod at a great value. There are 16 different rods in the Americana line up that range in length from 6 feet 6 inches to 10 feet, and that can handle fly line weights from 3 to 9. All Americana fly rods are built on 34 million modulus DGS700 carbon fiber rod… read more
The McArthur River flows through the south central portion of the state and provides many opportunities for fishing. Kings, silver, and pink salmon run into the river each year, and there are Dolly varden, and arctic grayling found in the waters. The McArthur is a remote river, and requires a bit of forethought, planning and knowledge to fully maximize time… read more
Sockeye salmon is well-known for its strikingly red flesh and high protein, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids content. Grilled to perfection, this fish is a tasty treat for lunch or dinner. There are some interesting, lesser-known fact… read more
Catching salmon in Michigan can be done from a boat on the Great Lakes or in a river when the fish are on their annual spawning migration. Specialized techniques have evolved to consistently catch salmon from the waters of the Great La… read more
Alaska possesses a certain allure to fly fisherman. The state offers the world's largest salmon and halibut, the landscape is wild and beautiful and anglers can choose from different types of fly fishing experiences throughout the stat… read more
Juneau, Alaska, is the capital of the state and is situated in southeast Alaska, otherwise known as the panhandle. Juneau is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the country. The Tongass has many st… read more
Seattle is Washington's largest city and is home to many urban attractions and activities. Seattle is also a hub for many of the state's commercial fishermen. Sport fishermen can take advantage of the abundance of salmon in the icy, de… 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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