Life in water

This summer, I’ve been working my gear and learning the waters of Alaska’s Prince William Sound through June, July, and now into August. Chasing the sockeye, keta, and pink salmon runs swimming their way through the bays, islands, and fjords...

The events which have unfolded over the past weeks and that are happening as we type this are tragic and disheartening. They have brought to light many sad truths that aren’t new, that racial inequality is far from uncommon. So,...

The Salmon Sisters, Emma Laukitis and Claire Neaton, share their mother's cioppino recipe from their new cookbook, The Salmon Sisters: Fishing, Feasting, and Living in Alaska. Treat your mum with this special dish that celebrates local seafood and the ocean's bounty....

In honour of National Siblings Day, we are celebrating The Salmon Sisters, Claire and Emma. Raised on a homestead in Alaska, they embody the hard work, dedication and commitment to community that we admire. Q: Emma, what is something people...

National Fisherman This is important: Salmon Sisters Pass the XTRATUF Torch by Jessica Hathaway on April 1, 2020. "No we can't make it smell like beer." If you like the Salmon Sisters you're going to love what the Salmon Bros...

Craft Brewing Business These boots are made for brewin': XTRATUF's Legacy and Swingsaw steel toes are built for beer production by Keith Gribbins What do brewers and fishermen have in common? Boots for starters. Maybe isinglass too. Considering the former,...

Put Your Best Foot Forward:  How to Choose the Right Boot for the JobYour footwear is the foundation for a productive, safe and comfortable day at work. Employers and workers want to avoid injuries while on the job, and standing...

Wirecutter a New York Times Company The Best Rain Boots for Men and Women by Eve O'Neill on October 10, 2019 Who should get rain boots? A pair of fully waterproof shoes can be liberating. They let you move through the...

The Gear Bunker Swingsaw GlacierTrek PRO Boot | Keeping fisherman on their feet by Erik Meisner on January 30, 2020.      Originally designed for the commercial fishermen that operate in sub-zero temperatures, the new Swingsaw GlacierTrek PRO from XTRATUF...

Learn how Rhode Island Trap Fisherman and XTRATUF Pro-Team member, Corey Forrest and her family keep sustainable fishing alive. by Indie Lens Storycast

Need help choosing which Legacy Boot is right for you? There's no more guessing with our Legacy Boot Chart.  See which features are available on the Original Legacy. Over 50 years ago, a boot arrived in Alaska, as rugged and...

To provide delicious oysters season after season, Island Creek Oysters has a team of marine biologists who help little baby oysters grow to become ocean-made cups of delicious, buttery brine goodness.   When you’re slurping oysters by the bay, you’re...

I remember going to the dock as a little girl to visit my father and grandfather and watch the boat being offloaded, trying to stay out of the way and avoid all the bickering and bantering coming from the crew....

I don’t think either of us really believed that we would make a career out of fishing, much less a career fishing together. The Holeman Brothers, Travis and Bear (Bryan) just had such crazy different personalities and views of the...

“You can throw your bags here in my office, do you want me to get you a bunk?” “No thanks, I’ll just hang out on the dock and wait.” “You sure? It's going to be a while before they’ve got...

 The Southeast Alaska Dungeness Crab fishery kicked off on the 15th. Last year was marked by a record price and harvest level, but this year with the market uncertainty, the price is about half of what it was last...