Casting Through the Seasons: Lessons from the Alagnak River with John Field

Unlock the secrets of Alaska’s most iconic species with author and explorer John Field, as he presents “Seasons on the Alagnak River.” John’s presentation is put on in partnership between NYC TU, Orvis, and Metropolitan Fly Fishing Club.

The Alagnak is a designated Wild and Scenic River in the Katmai National Park and Preserve, located in Bristol Bay, Alaska. John’s presentation will describe the inhabitants and conditions from spring runoff through September at the end of the salmon runs. It includes run timing, tackle, angling techniques, gorgeous photos of fish, wildlife, and the flowing river. John covers the lifecycles of resident Alaskan rainbows, five species of salmon, Arctic char, and Arctic grayling, and how to catch them!

John Field is an FFI Master Casting Instructor, photographer, writer, and angling host. To date, he has written three books, (2015), ACA’s Beginner’s Guide to Fly Casting (2018), and Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass (2024). John’s articles have been published in Tail Fly Fishing, MidCurrent, Fly Fisherman Magazine, Canadian Sportfishing Magazine, and more. He was a co-producer and cameraman for Larry Dahlberg Productions for Larry’s show, Hunt for Big Fish, on ESPN. John served as president of the American Casting Association and of the New York Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Find more about John’s hosted trips, schedule, and projects at fieldflyfishing.com.

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