Next LIFR Meeting: 

Tuesday, July 7th, 7:30 P.M.,  

Agenda:

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Rich and AnnMarie 

Cosgrove 

“Fly Fishing Alaska in the Great Wilderness”

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The Cosgroves are passionate advocates for fly fishing education, conservation of coldwater fisheries (especially on Long Island's Carmans River and beyond), and getting people—especially newcomers, youth, and women—onto the water.

 

This talk promises an exciting look into one of North America's premier fly fishing destinations. Alaska offers remote wilderness experiences with abundant salmon (kings, silvers, sockeye, chums, pinks), rainbow trout, grayling, Dolly Varden, and more—often accessed by floatplane to pristine rivers, lakes, and streams in areas like Bristol Bay, the Wood-Tikchik State Park, or Katmai. Expect insights on tactics for big, aggressive fish (e.g., swinging streamers, nymphing, or surface presentations), gear recommendations for variable conditions, logistics for remote trips, catch-and-release best practices in sensitive ecosystems, and the stunning scenery and wildlife encounters that make Alaskan fly fishing unforgettable.

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