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Paul Ostrander with a Kenai River Dolly Varden. (Photo by Dave Atcheson)

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Tight Lines: Dolly Varden or Arctic char, that is the question

“I cast out and try to be patient, waiting for my fly to sink. On my first cast…

Courtesy photo by Dave Atcheson

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Tight Lines: Mouseanity in Western Alaska

When some fishing buddies heard I was headed to a particular Western Alaska stream, they said to be…

The author along the Swanson River and Swan Lake canoe system on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The canoe system is accessed via Swanson River Road in Sterling. (Photo courtesy Dave Atcheson)

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Tight Lines: The quiet alternative

It’s not unusual in Alaska (at least anywhere on the road system) to round the corner and be…

Tight Lines: Peninsula lakes offer early season action

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Tight Lines: Peninsula lakes offer early season action

I’m slow to emerge from my cocoon. Especially after the previous day, portaging and paddling through a wind-driven…

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Tight Lines: Mark your calendar

■ Beginning Fly Fishing Class: Kenai Peninsula College offers a one-credit beginning fly fishing class, which includes equipment…

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Tight Lines: For a great summer fishing trip, start planning now

It was early July and as the floatplane ascended, wings waving in farewell as it headed back to…