How to Catch Alaska Dolly Varden with a Fly Rod 

Great footage, especially the underwater shots! I made a few incredible fishing trips to AK in the early 90’s. On one of my trips, and on a very similar looking creek, we found a nice looking pod of dollies to cast to. On my second or third cast, with a wet fly, I apparently hooked a snag because I felt a lot of resistance but I didn’t feel the typical fish tug on the other end for longer than normal. Also, I had seen a big object on the bottom, among the pod of fish that appeared to be stationary, so I assumed it was a submerged log. Then it pulled, and hard… it was a big dolly! Once landed it was without a doubt the biggest dolly any of us had ever seen, including our seasoned guide. We took a few quick snap shots and then put it back to hopefully live many more years and make many more offspring with the same incredible genetics. Thanks for sharing your slice of paradise with us.

Informative and awesome quality, Neil! Subscribed! Looking forward to future vids... Stay on em!

Looks to be some phenomenal Dolly fishing on Kodiak. I have not fly fished for quite a few years and I did not really know what I was doing even back then. This week I have got my fly rod out on the water and have caught several Rainbows and Grayling using dry flies. I am enjoying learning online how to be a better fly fisherman. Thanks for the great video. Thumbs up.

Excellent information..

Quick question... what camera are you using for those great underwater shots?

I come to Kodiak once per summer for business. A couple of years ago I caught a pair of Dollys off of Mission Beach but I've never actually targeted them. It looks like a lot of fun. This year I will be in Kodiak the last week of August. I'll have two days dedicated to fly fishing... Any suggestions where to target the Dolly's at that time of the month? Thanks!

Some beautfiul Dollies! I have a quick trip the middle of June to Kodiak, if I could hit only one stream on the road system which one would you recommend? Any chance you are around June 16-17? Would love to go out with you if you're around. Thanks!