There’s a passion for adventure within many of us, a force that drives some to push the boundaries and explore places far off the beaten path. I guide wilderness fly-fishing trips in Alaska for a living, yet I still yearn to discover special places where few anglers (if any) have fished before.
When I visited the 49th state for the first time eight years ago, it unlocked in me a compulsion to seek out pristine rivers. A person could spend a lifetime exploring Alaska and barely scratch the surface. Every couple of years, my business partner, fellow adventure junkie and longtime friend Pete Jaacks and I plan a trip into the unknown in hopes of finding untouched Alaska rivers with extraordinary fishing.
Finding these waters requires research, planning and waiting for the right conditions, not to mention years of experience in the Alaskan wilderness. the landscapes we seek rival the dreamy computer backgrounds most people stare longingly at throughout
