That shallow, choppy water that you usually pass by in search of deep pools? That’s right where rainbows like to be. Riffles offer oxygen-rich water and a steady stream of food, making them prime ...

Every time I fish a brook trout stream, I’m reminded why I have such a soft spot for them. I’m a sucker for dry fly eats, and a brook trout hits a dry fly like no other. The best thing about them?

This is Part 2 on The Ridge Lodge, and fly fishing in Alaska. Part 1 can be found here. In Alaska, catching fish isn’t hard — most guides can find you fish. But not all guides are fun to spend a week ...