Instructional

09 May The Double Haul

We've all heard of the double haul. Many associate it with salt water fishing, but it can be a very useful cast to have in your quiver. You will experience fishing success at Aniak with or without it, but you might find it can come in handy. Perhaps you spot a...

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11 Feb Tying the Morrish Mouse

The Mighty Mouse II video (filmed right here on the Aniak) took the internet by storm last week. If you haven't seen it, do yourself a favor and take a look. If you noticed, the secret weapon was the Morrish Mouse. Why do we - and the trout for that matter - like...

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28 Sep Dolly Varden vs. Arctic Char

How to Tell the Difference Each year our guests find themselves knee deep in some of the best trout and Dolly Varden fishing that they have ever experienced. During this fish fest, inevitably one question always comes up. “Is this fish a Dolly or a Char?” Quite possibly one of the most...

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01 Sep Rigging the Egg

THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY TO THREAD AN EGG It seems that when it comes to Alaskan trout fishing there are two types of anglers; those who use beads, and those who don’t. Regardless of where you stand on this issue, one thing is for certain - beads catch fish....

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