There is a unique feeling flying over Alaska’s backcountry peering out of a bush plane, AND on your way to a remote fishing lodge. Vast rivers snaking through the tundra, cut their way to the sea and stretch for as far as the eye can see. Salmon pulsing through the waters like cells in your […]
What a year we’ve been through. Uncertain times, pandemic, can’t travel to our favorite fishing spots, just fishing was made illegal in many states last spring. The division of our country will is a thorn in our feet. One of our forefathers wrote that – a divided country cannot survive. Another quote was “a two […]
When it comes to anglers fishing in Alaska, arctic grayling are often ignored. Once prevalent in Michigan and Montana, now are only surviving in Montana in the lower 48. Arctic grayling thrive in clean cold waters throughout the northern regions of Canada and Alaska and in parts of Asia. From my personal experience, the further […]
I built, own, and have managed our family run Alaskan fishing lodge for the past 43 years. In the beginning guides had to be alive, possibly run a river boat, have most of their teeth, and tell the difference between a trout and a salmon. As Talaheim Lodge moved forward there came a time we […]
For 42 years I’ve been guiding anglers worldwide from our Alaska’s Talaheim Lodge. Twenty-five years ago Talaheim Lodge slowly starting promoting fly fishing and today, almost 90% or more of our anglers’ fly fish. Catching an Alaskan salmon lure so many anglers to Alaska, but all in all, rainbow trout draw most of our clients. […]
Husbands: Did you forget Valentine’s Day? Or did you just buy your wife a last minute bouquet of flowers that wilted 24 hours later? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Give her a belated Valentine’s present she’ll never forget: Couples Fly Fishing Week: July 12th – 18th We are dedicating one full week of fishing, […]
Silver salmon (or commonly referred to as Coho), are an anadromous fish species, or one of the five species of Pacific salmon that migrate to salt water, then return to fresh water when it’s time to spawn and die. Silver salmon can be seen across California, the Pacific Northwest, and Alaska. Silvers, although sold commercially, […]
Rainbow Trout in Alaska are one of the most sought after fish species in the state, and the Talachulitna River (nicknamed “The Tal” for short) was named one of Alaska’s first catch-and-release rainbow trout fisheries. Ever since the early 70’s, fishermen have been catching these “leopard-spotted” beauties and then saying a long tearful goodbye when […]
At Talaheim’s Alaska fishing lodge, there are two flies that typically take the limelight: the Dolly Llama and the Battle Creek Special. When the midnight sun casts its orange glow on another spectacular day of fishing and you’re forced to burn a timeout until tomorrow, there’s no better script after a great meal than whiskey […]
As the king salmon season comes to an end, Talaheim’s Alaska Fishing Lodge delivers one angler an experience of a lifetime. Guests Bill and Barb from Florida were very experienced salt water anglers, but they came to Talaheim to catch a king salmon on a fly in Alaska! Once dialed in with heavy sink tips and […]