Stream maggots

Article Abstract:

A man recounts the day he went fly-fishing with a friend in one of Alaska's numerous fishing grounds. The man catches a pink salmon, also called stream maggot because of its commonness and grotesque appearance. He eventually learns to respect the fish as a worthy test of his fishing skills.

Fishers (Persons)

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Alaska's fish: when nothing else is happening, you can almost always count on catching Dolly Varden

Article Abstract:

Two men fish for Dolly Varden, a type of trout found in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. The red-bellied fish were once considered a nuisance because they ate young salmon and salmon eggs. Today, Dolly Varden are popular fish among anglers because they are prevalent, big and beautiful.

Natural history, Alaska

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The late bloomer

Article Abstract:

Fly fishing encourages adventure and discovery because fishermen must learn which lures attract which fish and because fishing encourages travel to remote places. A man who began fly fishing for trout late in life recounts his experiences.

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