Brian Kraft reflects on 20 years at Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge

October 17, 2017 by Sportsmans Blog

After wrapping up the 20th season at Alaska’s Sportsman’s Lodge, Brian Kraft reflects on the lodge’s beginnings and the many people that made ASL what it is today.

Fall Finale | Alaska Fly Fishing Video

April 12, 2023 By Sportsmans Blog

The fall is always a special time of the year at Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge. The brisk mornings bring new energy. The salmon fishing is over, and our focus turns to trophy rainbow trout and char. An explosion of autumn colors paint the landscape, and the fattened bears make the final push before the long winter’s sleep. There is no time… Read More

The Opener – New Video

April 19, 2022 By Sportsmans Blog

The amount of work and preparation that it takes to open at Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge each season is remarkable and can easily be overlooked by the casual guest. Every nail, every fly, every food item is shipped by air from Anchorage to the village of Igiugig, which is 4 miles upriver from the lodge. Then, the items are transported by… Read More

2020 Season Video

October 30, 2020 By Sportsmans Blog

At the end of each season we always feel a sense of accomplishment. This year that feeling was magnified tremendously. We at Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge want to thank all of the clients that visited us during these trying times in the summer of 2020. We made the choice to open up and operate starting in late June. With a lot… Read More

Hold the Line | Bristol Bay, Alaska

March 12, 2019 By Sportsmans Blog

We are excited to share with you our latest short film produced with Fly Out Media – Hold the Line. This film is not just about amazing fishing. It is also about our intimate and humble connection to the world’s greatest salmon fishery in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Native Alaskans have lived off the salmon resource here for thousands of years…. Read More

Sportsman’s Lodge Ethos | Brian Kraft Interview

July 19, 2018 By Sportsmans Blog

The bounty of Bristol Bay is difficult to comprehend, even for those of us who have lived and worked in the region for decades. For people who haven’t visited Bristol Bay, it’s impossible to fully understand the importance of the salmon resource to the region. At Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge, we have a responsibility to the land, the people, and the… Read More

Brian Kraft reflects on 20 years at Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge

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