Are You a Wiggler or Wabler?

January 04, 2009
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One of the perks of membership to the Yukon Fish and Game Association, is the subscription to the Outdoor Edge magazine.  This past issue featured a story from an Edmonton writer on Ice Fishing for Lakers at Yukon’s Kathleen Lake.  The writer went out with some experienced Yukon anglers and was set up with some specially rigged Williams Wablers.

I am preparing for a trip to Kathleen Lake later this winter and welcomed the tip. Upon further research (see the video), I noticed this nice Laker was caught on a Gibbs Ruby Eyed Wiggler.  Both were presumably attractive to the lakers for their baitfish appearance.  Fortunately, I have both these lures in my box already and use them frequently trolling in the summer.  I did not think to use them as a prime ice-fishing lure.

A Comfy Fish Culture in Southeast Alaska

January 03, 2009
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You know when you just feel comfortable somewhere? 

I always get this feeling in Southeast Alaska.  Whether it is Skagway, Haines, Valdez, Juneau or places in between, I feel at home. If you have traveled the Inside Passage with the ferry you get a good sense of the people and landscapes that make this place what it is.  I think in part it is the casual, friendly, down to earth nature of the people, and the constant beauty of the mountains, waters and wildlife.  The southeast of Alaska is a special kind of place, and I think everyone who lives there knows it.

To escape the Yukon cold, we recently spent a few nights in Juneau.  Our plan included driving the truck to Skagway and then on the ferry...to continue reading click the headline….

Tips and Tactics for Large Lake Trout on Large Yukon Lakes

December 21, 2008
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As you may know, there are some exceptional, world-class lodges in Yukon.  If you follow fishonyukon.com, you will know that Brian from Kluane Wilderness Lodge sends reports throughout the summer season.  I have a few of them linked here. 

As you can imagine for some visitors, fishing in the Yukon is a dream come true. I recently came across this trip report from a regular client of Kluane Wilderness Lodge. It is very detailed and provides some great insight into tips and tactics used in some of these large Yukon lakes by professional guides. ...to read more, click the headline