Reporting from Kenai, Alaska — There are those who think of fishing as a contemplative sport. A chance to plant hip waders in a sparkling stream, stash a cold drink in the belt pocket and dream ...

Clarence Delaughter, originally from Miami, Fla., has been fishing on the Kenai since he retired from the military and relocated to Alaska in 1977. He said combat fishing means "you get you a spot ...

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Combat fishing, she pointed out, is ”like people fishing in Chicago when the salmon are in and the smelt are in.” Apparently, Chicagoans just never had a name for it.

KENAI, ALASKA — There are those who think of fishing as a contemplative sport. A chance to plant hip waders in a sparkling stream, stash a cold drink in the belt pocket and dream of man’s ...

Fishing for this elegant cousin of the trout is often a quiet alternative for those needing a break from the shoulder-to-shoulder combat fishing for salmon occurring at Alaska's lower elevations.

2. A group of anglers line the banks at the Fishing Hole near Homer. 3. Kathy Talley shows a typical-sized silver salmon taken during an excursion to Humpy Creek, just across the bay from Homer. 4 ...

There's still time to reel in plenty of fish this summer, but you'll need to know what's allowed in your area. Our sports ...

BIRD CREEK, Alaska -- Just 25 minutes by car from downtown Anchorage, Bird Creek is one of Alaska's most popular salmon-fishing destinations. Nestled at the base of the Chugach Mountains and lined ...

Combat fishing for pink salmon: Seattle park buzzing with anglers this summer Sun., Aug. 27, 2023 Crowds fish for pink salmon at Seattle’s Lincoln Park earlier this month.

Reporting from Kenai, Alaska — There are those who think of fishing as a contemplative sport. A chance to plant hip waders in a sparkling stream, stash a cold drink in the belt pocket and dream ...