Author: markmiller

Testimonial 1

This once in a lifetime experience delivered more than it promised. The wilderness held all the beauty, mystery, and potential danger “hey bear” as any adventure could. Congenial, delightful guests, our knowledgeable and wonderful hosts, the skilled and attentive staff, ever patient and teaching guides, made this week WONDERFUL! John and Ginny McCain

Reflections Of Another Alaska Fishing Season

Every year, as my Alaska fishing season comes to a close, I can’t help but get a little blue. All summer long I’m surrounded with Alaska fishing guides, employees, king salmon fisherman, etc, and suddenly I’m here with just my two trusty labs. The three of us stay at the Alaska fishing lodge all fall […]

Couple’s week

After a successful test run in 2009, Talaheim Lodge will again offer a “couples wine tasting week”. Each couple will have their own cozy guest cabin and their own guide each day. We’ll concentrate on teaching fly fishing techniques, fly tying, and presentation. Each evening we returned to the lodge to enjoy a great meal […]

Appreciate What You Have!

A letter written from New Zealand to my guide Scott Scott, Last night Felicia and I passed through a small town in the south island and joined the locals in watching a display of fireworks that was some sort of celebration reflecting back 100 years when some idiot tried to blow up city hall. We […]

Why Are we Fishing Guides?

Looking back upon my 32nd season as an Alaska lodge owner and fishing guide, I often wonder why this was the path of occupation I’ve chosen. Being a fishing and hunting guide has just been an excuse to be in the wilderness that I love so dearly. Making a living in the wilderness as a […]