The woman was wearing hip waders and “having trouble staying above water,” troopers said. ... 300 W. 31st Ave. Anchorage, Alaska, 99503.

Stick with hip waders. Above all, stay comfortable and realize that in Alaska, if you spend any amount of time outdoors, you will rarely be dry. John Schandelmeier is a lifelong Alaskan who lives ...

Fly fishing in Alaska means long days on the water. The sun doesn't set until after midnight during the summer months. Because of this, I use a bigger hip pack than I usually do.