Tikchik News & Updates
Tikchik’s Joel Nelson Featured in Fly Rod and Reel
Saying that Tikchik mechanic, Joel Nelson, has a variety of skills is like saying Rafael Nadal has a good back hand - drastically understated. Joel has experience with aircraft mechanics, outboard motors, jet units, plumbing, electricity, fuel management, metal work, custom fabrication, lodge operations, customer service, and much much more. Truly, we could go on and on. Besides being a do-it-all handyman and an ultimate problem solver - he is also an incredible artist with [...]
Flying Bristol Bay
https://vimeo.com/84139996 Flying is part of the adventure in Alaska! This video showcases the beautiful landscapes that you can see each day as you travel to your fishing destination. Tikchik flies in the Wood-Tikchik Mountains, in the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, and in the Wood-Tikchik State Park. Enjoy the flight! Music: Open Air by Lemolo itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-kaleidoscope/id575354928
5 Alaska Silver Salmon Tips
1. Pink, pink, and more pink! Silver Salmon love pink flies and spinners. Their reputation for reckless abandon aggression is especially evident when you have pink on the end of your line. Bright colors initiate an attack response from the pre-spawn salmon for various reasons. Other colors that work well are purple, chartreuse, and orange. Get your pink on! 2. Find the right depth. You'll find Silver Salmon in various water conditions with respect to [...]
Need a Recipe for your Wild Alaska Salmon?
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon Ingredients • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 2 teaspoons butter • 1 teaspoon honey • 1 tablespoon California Olive Ranch® Olive Oil • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1 salmon fillet (2-1/2 pounds) Directions In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the brown sugar, butter and honey until melted. Remove from the [...]
5 Alaska Guide Tips You’ve Never Heard
1. Ask Questions. Don't be too intimidated to ask questions of your guide. Learning is part of the experience at Tikchik Narrows Lodge. Ask about the water, fish, technique, wildlife, natural history, everything. Through learning, we gain confidence and a sense of progress, which allows us to have fun and catch more fish. Let your guide know that you want to learn. 2. Tell your guide to shut up. Most of you have been [...]
Vintage Tikchik Narrows Lodge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtdr58-c9gA&feature=youtu.be Check out these clips from a Tikchik promo video produced in the 80's. You will notice that some things haven't changed, others have changed drastically. Gotta love BC on the oars and Bud with the casting demo. This is a tribute video to the good ol' days! To all those long-time guests, we'd love to hear about your older memories at Tikchik. Write on our Facebook wall or email us at [email protected].