coming full circle

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Alaska Tour and Fish isn’t just a business; it’s the culmination of a life lived at the intersection of the classroom, the art studio, and the riverbank. Owned and operated by Dave Hardy—a master fly-angler with three Master’s degrees and an MBA—every expedition is built on a foundation of elite expertise and a deep passion for wild nature.

While Dave is recognized as one of the top fly-fishing instructors globally, his true specialty lies in the "aha!" moment of a child’s first catch or a trophy of a lifetime. Based in Anchorage, Dave treats every guest as a student of the water, blending his background as a professional educator and artist to curate experiences that are as educational as they are exhilarating. Whether you are holding a fly rod for the first time or the thousandth, you aren't just booking a guide—you’re joining a master of the water.

Dave learned the art of fish printing from world-renowned Gyotaku artist Naoki Hayashi. Dave's favorite medium is using handcrafted paper instead of traditional rice paper to display animals in a fun and beautiful pose.