Heather Lee

1 week ago | fishalaskamagazine.com | Heather Lee

Steelhead fishing Alaska waters offers not just the thrill of the catch, but a deep connection to one of the most mysterious and revered fish in the North. What is it about the steelhead, that coveted and often-elusive quarry, that so completely captures an angler’s desire and imagination? Is it their large size and the almost inconceivable power they exhibit as they bolt upstream, melting line from your reel in such unimagined fury?

2 weeks ago | fishalaskamagazine.com | Heather Lee

Small, high-performance fishing netHook-resistant black rubber basketGentle on fish for safer releasesWeight: 24 ozDimensions: 24″ x 26″ x 4″The BN2025R-BLK is Beckman’s small-sized, high-performance, black-rubber fishing net. The hook-resistant rubber basket is a great benefit for releasing fish unharmed. This net features their Quick-Connect Channel that allows for an ultra-fast connection of the handle to the yoke.

3 weeks ago | fishalaskamagazine.com | Heather Lee

Strong and Reliable: Designed for Halibut Heavy-Duty Options: Available in 300 lb. and 500 lb. test. Multiple Styles: Choose from a plain circle hook, a circle hook with a glow tube, or a glow squid skirt Variety of Hook Sizes: Offered in 14/0, 15/0, and 16/0 to handle the biggest halibut. P-Line Halibut Leader is the top choice for targeting halibut and lingcod, built for strength and reliability.

3 weeks ago | fishalaskamagazine.com | Heather Lee

Built for battling salmon and steelhead Virtually invisible below the surface Knots up strong and secure Tough enough to handle rough fights P-Line SS Fluorocarbon Leader is an essential part of our Alaska fishing gear and a go-to choice for targeting salmon and steelhead. Its near-invisible presentation gives anglers the upper hand in low, clear water, while its abrasion resistance holds up against rocks, snags, and hard-fighting fish.

3 weeks ago | fishalaskamagazine.com | Heather Lee

Soba noodle bowl with Alaska sole brings together delicate, flaky white fish, nutty buckwheat noodles, and a bright yuzu-infused sauce, complemented by roasted sweet potatoes and a rich miso sesame aioli for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Recipe provided by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Makes 4 servings Publisher’s Note: Here’s an interesting recipe for a species we sometimes catch. If you don’t have sole, substitute with flounder, halibut, rockfish, or lingcod.