Jim flashes a shot with morning Dolly

Brian Ward, Nick Zeidman and Pete Moran limit out on silvers.

Pete Moran shows us how to talk to a chum...

Another great day at Alaska Sportsman's Lodge.

Da Kitchen Krew

Liz, Steph, Tue, Michelle and Sarah sum it up...

Kings are IN!

The Kings have returned to their home river with great force! We have had days where we land 50 King salmon between two anglers in one day! There is no place left in the world that yu can catch those kinds of numbers of King salmon. Our "King Camp" is about 40 minutes by float plane from Alaska Sportsman's Lodge. The sockeye salmon have also shown up with good numbers so now is the time to have a great combination trip of Kings and sockeye. We have clients that have caught Kings all day long and then returned to the lodge, had a nice dinner and then go right in front of the lodge to catch their limit of sockeye! What a great time to be here!

Kings, Kings and more Kings

When a day fishing for Kings produces 50 fish in one day, that's not only fantastic fishing, but one-heckuva good workout!

ASL clients who had a stellar day on the Nush, not just fishing, but catching to their hearts content.

Paradise

A beautiful morning on the Kvichak River, taken from the view of our guest cabins. Let's go fishing!!

Still Working Hard...

Nellie Williams is clearly working hard this season opener showing us how to catch two 26" rainbows, one hen and one buck, in the same
"hardworking" day.

26" Lady Luck

While fighting mines and doing Spring research in Bristol Bay Nellie Williams with Trout Unlimited took a few moments to wet a line. Luckily she happens to be at Alaska Sportsman's Lodge on season opener to do so! Here she is doing her job with a 26" beauty.

Hook UP

Silvers are hot in September...4 ASL clients all hooked up, not having any fun at all.

Sorry to the fellas on our staff as I'm sure you'll agree...here are the prettier faces of Alaska Sportsman's Lodge

(left to Right)
Stephani, Tu, Michelle, Sarah and Liz

AK Laker-36"

ASL Guide Schuyler and ASL Guest Rick

Fishing the mouth of a lake can deliver some surprising catches. Although the target this day was rainbow's and we certainly caught a quiver of them...we weren't too terribly disappointed when this beautiful lake Trout ended up on the end of Rick's line. Nice Job!

BAM!!! OPENER!

29.62" Bud Fackrell, ASL guide Schuyler

First 2010 orientation...
A couple fine Bristol Bay mornings...

We've been working and preparing for 8 months for this week to come and we are thrilled it is here. Remnants of winter from Lake Iliamna greet us as we rev up the engines on the boats, turn the plane props, and grab a few rods to see what the river has to offer. As sure as the sun rises in the East we are not disappointed. It is so quiet out here on the river the only sound that rises is the river's body wrapping around the silhouettes of our boats and gently passing under the floats of our planes. We truly celebrate what an incredible playground we have and that we are able to share this playground with our friends...

Cheers to 2010 season at Alaska Sportsman's Lodge...we'll see you soon.

ASL Staff...

Brian, Todd, Robbie, Jerry, Elizabeth, Matt, Michelle, Sarah, Stephanie, Tue, Jeffy, Brian B, Schuyler, Cody, Jimmy, Colin, Dan, Tom, Jason and pup-Denali.

Let the DRUM ROLL begin

Are you ready for the ridiculously fun fishing for spring Trout with leaches and some weighted line? Opener is June 8th at Alaska Sportsman's Lodge for the 2010 season. Opener for Alaska Sportsman's Bear Trail Lodge is June 19th for the 2010 season. We have worked hard all winter to make your upcoming trip better than ever! We look forward to seeing you soon......

Jimi Hendrix

The magic Purple Haze. Its the curtains shutting to the end of a spectacular fishing day in Bristol Bay.