Hooligan
Hooligan Fishing Gear
Gear Up for One of Alaska’s Most Beloved Spring Traditions
Hooligan—also known as eulachon, smelt, ooligan, candlefish, saak, and the “salvation fish”—return to Alaska’s rivers each spring in massive, silvery waves. For generations, Alaskans have marked the season by heading to the water with long-handled dip nets, filling coolers and buckets with these oily, nutrient-rich fish prized for both food and tradition.
Whether you're dipping the Turnagain Arm tides, working the banks of the Kenai, or joining family along a favorite local river, the right net makes all the difference. Our hooligan nets are built for Alaska’s unique conditions—extended handles for reach, small-mesh bags to retain smaller fish, and rugged construction built to withstand fast tides and heavy hauls.
If you're stocking your freezer, preparing for subsistence harvest, or simply joining in on a classic Alaskan spring ritual, we’ve got everything you need to make this year’s hooligan run a success.
Preparing for the run and not seeing what you need?
Reach out. Our crew knows hooligan season inside and out and can help you find the right net—or point you to what’s working best right now.
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NOTE: Due to their size, some nets may be available for in-store pickup only.
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