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In the far northeast corner of Alaska, the Kongakut River flows through one of the last truly wild landscapes in North America. Anglers Thad Ferrell and Sarah Tescher, alongside photographer Andrew Burr, float 45 miles through the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—fishing for char and grayling, navigating cold, shifting water, and moving through a place now facing renewed pressure for oil development. It’s a fishing story, but also a clear look at what’s still intact—and what could be lost.
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Pheasant Tail Spinner with Rachel Finn

“I’ve been fishing the Adirondacks for 33 years, and while our freestone rivers are known for classic hatches—Hendricksons, March Browns, Sulphurs—there’s one pattern I come back to for all of them: a pheasant tail spinner. The fibers do a great job imitating the rusty body of a mayfly spinner, especially during those evening falls when the light drops and everything slows down.”
—Rachel Finn is an artist who lives and guides in the Adirondacks. A Patagonia ambassador, she’s a trout bum at heart, but is currently obsessed with permit.
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The River Salt Wading Boots II with Steve Duda
I’ve been wearing the River Salt Wading Boots II all over Washington lately—from Puget Sound beaches to tiny Cascade blue-line streams to the Yakima on the dry side—and what’s impressed me most is how easily they transition between completely different kinds of water. They drain fast, stay comfortable through long days and don’t get bogged down or heavy. Since I fish beaches a lot, one of the best features for me is how well they keep sand, grit and pebbles out. Once debris gets inside a wading boot, that friction eventually turns into hot spots, chafing and can even abrade your waders. The high collar and adjustable ankle strap do a really good job sealing things up before that becomes a problem. Underfoot, the Vibram® Megagrip soles feel solid on everything from slick river rocks to saltwater coral. The lace system is low profile and snag-free when you’re stripping line around your feet. Most days I’m wearing these with waders, but they’ve also worked great paired with Patagonia Yulex® Wading Socks for lightweight wet wading. A few tips: • Don’t overtighten the ankle strap • Tuck the laces into the tongue pocket • Rinse them thoroughly after salt water —Steve Duda is Patagonia’s managing editor for fly fishing.

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Photos: (Top) “During the lead-up to the trip, I had this crazy fear that I would totally forget how to fish,” says Thad Ferrell. “Once we got there, I just felt so focused, anxiety-free and like I was doing what I was supposed to do. It reconnected me to fly fishing.” Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. ANDREW BURR (Middle) Sometimes fish really do live in the places you want to cast. Rachel Finn at home in the Adirondacks. New York. ANDREW BURR (Bottom) Kurt Long wet wading the flats of southern Belize. ARIAN STEVENS

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