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Podcasts
Fish Untamed
Episode 172: “Fly Fishing the Tongass – With Kevin Main“
Kevin Main is the co-owner of Tongass on the Fly in Petersburg, AK. They focus on fly fishing in the Tongass National Forest, particularly multi-day trips.
In this episode, we cover the species available, seasonality, fishing techniques, how to get to Petersburg, DIY opportunities, the Anadromous Waters Catalog, and the importance of public lands.
Wet Fly Swing
Episode 793: “Fly Fishing The Tongass in Alaska”
In episode #793 of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast, Kevin Main of Tongass on the Fly shares his passion for guiding anglers through the remote rivers of Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. He discusses techniques for targeting wild steelhead and sea-run cutthroat in one of the last truly untouched fisheries.
Kevin also reflects on life as a guide, the deep history of the region, and how protecting public lands keeps both the wilderness and Alaska’s fishing heritage alive for future generations.
Articles
This Land Is Your Land: Lucas Mullen
Trout Unlimited
Tongass on the Fly Co-Owner Lucas Mullen shares how Alaska’s Tongass National Forest shaped his life and livelihood. From wild steelhead rivers to working the ocean, his story shows how healthy public lands sustain both people and ecosystems—and why keeping them intact matters for future generations.
Fly Fishing In Saltwater: South Padre Island, Texas
Tail Fly Fishing Magazine
Explore the salt-water fly-fishing action off South Padre Island, Texas, where flats and bays teem with permit, redfish, and tarpon. This article guides you through gear essentials, tides, and seasonal hot-spots, offering a blueprint for anglers chasing big saltwater moments in warm, shallow waters.
Karluk In Kodiak: Remote Fishing and History
Alaska Magazine
Kevin Main floats the remote Karluk River with former guide friends in search of fall steelhead. Blending fishing adventure with regional history, the story traces the Karluk’s rich past and enduring wildness—where old cannery ruins and timeless runs meet Alaska’s present-day solitude.
Published in the September 2025 issue of Alaska magazine