Nick Varney

Reeling ‘Em In: Kings still around at fishing hole while silvers not yet here

Reeling ‘Em In: Kings still around at fishing hole while silvers not yet here

The weather was phenomenal over the Fourth of July weekend. Visitors, as well as locals, seemed to enjoy barbecuing themselves along with the goodies they… Continue reading

Reeling ‘Em In: Kings still around at fishing hole while silvers not yet here
Nick Varney

Unhinged Alaska: Looking in the rearview mirror

I stepped through a time warp last week.

Nick Varney
Nick Varney

Believe it or not, there’s a bright side

Don’t worry, I’m not going to jump into the COVID-19 kerfuffle.

Nick Varney
Nick Varney

What’s next, ya ornery cuss?

Old Man Winter’s various personalities easily qualify as a layered howling mob of sociopaths.

Nick Varney
Nick Varney

Unhinged Alaska: Hot topics and cold trucks

I was in a local coffee emporium the other day quietly perusing the newspaper when a rather heated argument broke out between a foursome who… Continue reading

Nick Varney
Nick Varney

Unhinged Alaska: The Neanderthal and the procrastinator

On the eve of Christmas Eve, I received an annual phone call from a great friend.

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Unhinged Alaska: Politics as a sidedish … not a good idea

Unhinged Alaska: Politics as a sidedish … not a good idea

I should have let sleeping idiots lie. Did I? Nope.

Unhinged Alaska: Politics as a sidedish … not a good idea
Nick Varney

Unhinged Alaska: Once upon a phone call

“Why don’t ya cut out the jester routine and get down to some serious investigative reporting?”

Nick Varney
Nick Varney
Nick Varney
Reeling ‘Em In: Nick says ‘So long, and thanks for all the feedback, tips and tales’
Reeling ‘Em In: Nick says ‘So long, and thanks for all the feedback, tips and tales’
Nick Varney

Unhinged Alaska: White Fang and Balto … Not even close

I figured that after things cooled off the dogs would lay off the drama, but no, not yet.

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Reeling ‘Em In: Alas, poor Thrasher — it’s time for Nick’s revered fishing rod to retire
Reeling ‘Em In: Alas, poor Thrasher — it’s time for Nick’s revered fishing rod to retire
Reeling ‘Em In: Smoky days didn’t stop Nick from catching some righteous cohos

Reeling ‘Em In: Smoky days didn’t stop Nick from catching some righteous cohos

Last week was a bit wild with the fire flare ups, road closures and hanging smoke. Until the winds finally showed up, the inside of… Continue reading

Reeling ‘Em In: Smoky days didn’t stop Nick from catching some righteous cohos
Reeling ‘Em In: Silvers won’t get relief from sun until later in the month
Reeling ‘Em In: Silvers won’t get relief from sun until later in the month
Nick Varney

Unhinged Alaska: How the dynamic duos of mutts came to be

I was forced to admit that I had been seeing other dogs.

Nick Varney
Reeling ‘Em In: How to give a 12-year-old boy a good time fishing — and get skunked, too
Reeling ‘Em In: How to give a 12-year-old boy a good time fishing — and get skunked, too
Reeling ‘Em In: Finicky silvers have specific bait requirements, doncha know

Reeling ‘Em In: Finicky silvers have specific bait requirements, doncha know

It’s time to take a look at the fishing report for the week of July 30 - Aug. 5.

Reeling ‘Em In: Finicky silvers have specific bait requirements, doncha know
Reeling ‘Em In: Try Nick’s smart tips for catching silvers at The Fishin’ Hole

Reeling ‘Em In: Try Nick’s smart tips for catching silvers at The Fishin’ Hole

The key to get into the winner’s bracket is to remember a few simple facts.

Reeling ‘Em In: Try Nick’s smart tips for catching silvers at The Fishin’ Hole
Reeling ‘Em In: Learn the difference between kings and silvers

Reeling ‘Em In: Learn the difference between kings and silvers

It’s time to take a look at this Week of July 16 - July 22.

Reeling ‘Em In: Learn the difference between kings and silvers
Nick Varney

Unhinged Alaska: If this heat wasn’t bad enough …

It’s so hot … robins are pulling worms out of the ground with oven mitts.

Nick Varney