RARER THAN RARE~! ANGLER CAPTURES MYTHICAL KENAI RIVER GRAYLING

SPORT ANGLERS PROHIBITED FROM USING FELT SOLES IN FRESH WATERS OF ALASKA Just a friendly reminder to anglers traveling to Alaska as well as residents. As of 2012 it is against the law to wear felt soled waders, hip boots, or knee boots in any Alaskan freshwater stream, river, lake, or wetlands. The law was created to help curb the spread of invasive species brought into the state from outside travelers and to prevent further spread of invasive species present at this time. Diseases such as Whirling Disease can decimate trout populations and animals like New Zealand mud snails can completely overtake an ecosystem.

GREAT CLAM TIDES AND GOOD EATING! Every other week of each month there are a set of minus tides that provide outdoors lovers an opportunity for some good fun and exercise. And oh, some excellent eating too. So if you had your fill of fishing and want to pursue some other Alaskan game, there are plenty of razor clams waiting for the summer diggers. And to make the process of cleaning your clams an enjoyable activity I've whipped together a quickie clam cleaning video that will warm the hearts of every digger that has been doing it THE HARD WAY all these years. The video will open in a new window. CLICK HERE or on the photo above to activate the clip. PLEASE DRIVE SAFE~! -KK-

IPHC Rules regarding Filleting Of Halibut at Sea ANCHORAGE -- Under federal rules that are in effect now, a halibut may not be cut into more than two ventral (bottom side) pieces, two dorsal (top side) pieces and two cheeks, all with the skin on. Anglers are allowed to consume halibut while at sea after filleting. This new rule applies statewide. Questions regarding this new rule can be directed to the International Pacific Halibut Commission at: (206) 634-1838.