Tag: fishing guides

Fishing Alaskan Rainbow Trout

Myth number one is “that Alaskan rainbow trout are larger than their cousins in the lower 48”. Truth is they are not.   What natural or human induced factors decide how large a rainbow trout is?… lots of food and warm waters…usually deeper lake systems. In Alaska we have three different “same species” of rainbows.   Small […]

5 tips to consider when choosing an Alaska fishing lodge

When it comes to Alaska fishing, there are quiet the plethora of lodges to choose from. With high end elegant experiences, to rugged backcountry tent camps, the list is almost endless. As an Alaskan fishing guide I’ve had the privilege of working and visiting a number of different lodges, all offering different experiences. The majority […]

Fishing Alaska Grayling; The Forgotten Species

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 […]

The Making of an Alaskan Fishing Guide

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 […]