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 shares 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.

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Recorded Jan 13, 2026