Wolves, Bears, and Bush Planes: DIY Alaska with Oliver Ancans
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Oliver Ancans shares tips and stories from his DIY fly fishing adventures in Alaska.
Episode 166 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – March 12, 2026 How do you pull off a DIY fly fishing trip to Alaska ? Our destination is the Alaskan backcountry with author, expert fly angler, and adventurer, Oliver Ancans, who for the last 10 years has been fly fishing the state on a budget. Oliver s hares his tips on how to discover those lesser-known watersheds, going light to save money, and investing in the right gear, along with epic stories of 30-pound King Salmon, bears so close you could poke them in the eye, and hungry wolves that watch you fish. Fire up the bush plane and hang on for a wild ride with Oliver. With host Steve Haigh. Be the first to know about new episodes. Become a subscriber Contact Oliver Ancans: Instagram @olleyeh Destination Angler Podcast: Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook @DestinationAnglerPodcast Please check out our Sponsors: Got Fishing Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing High N Dry Fishing Where science and performance meet. Check out the full lineup of floatants, line dressings, and sighter waxes at…
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