Northwoods lodge has a fully equipped fly tying table, and our alaska fly fishing guides are all proficient in the art of tying and fly fishing. Alaska s freshwater fishing is at its best from june to september, when the rivers ripple with five species of salmon returning to spawn, and other species like dolly varden, arctic char and cutthroat and rainbow trout are at their peak. Alaska is world renowned for its fly fishing opportunities, and the kenai peninsula is truly some of the best of alaska fly fishing. We furnish everything for your alaska fly fishing trip. One very helpful resource was the book the roadside anglers guide, i have a picture of the book in the back of this video on the trip you can get it from wherever you order books or at any outdoor store up there. From the lower sacramento river trout spey, to the mighty kvichak river in bristol bay, alaska, our fly fishing guides utilize the traditional down and across technique to target the most aggressive fish in the syst. Deep creek, ninilchek, kasilof, kenai, and humpy creek. Other places to add to your mustdo fishing list while cruising alaska include ketchikan, skagway, and the kenai princess wilderness lodge. Also, we cannot mention this book without humbly pointing out that both bristol bay alaska and andros island are featured. Remember great alaska will provide all necessary tackle for your daily adventures if you have none of your own, or choose not to bring yours. Guided fishing trips fly rusts rusts flying service. Regardless, wade fishing on firm black volcanic sand river bottoms is typical here on thealaska peninsula.
May 31, 2014 alaska is the premier fishing destination for anglers from all over the world, and this is the ultimate guidebook to fishing in alaska. Fly fishing equipment is not provided, but most guides will provide the appropriate flies. Fly fishing in alaska a bucketlist item for any fly fisherman. The binding came apart and broke after looking at this book for the 4th time. Fly fishing alaskas wild rivers and millions of other books are available for. Also check out the fishing reportweather report page. Travel alaska things to do in alaska freshwater fishing. Alaska wildland adventures awa has specialized in fishing the upper kenai river between kenai and skilak lakes since 1977. Flyout fishing trips give you a taste of frontier angling without spending your whole trip in the middle of nowhere.
Curts undying passion in life was teaching others the joy and wonder of fishing the kenai river and its surrounding areas. Our fishing guides are some of the best guides in the industry our guides have on average 10 years of experience of guiding in alaska specializing in fly fishing in alaska. Fly fishing flies for alaska the fly fishing shop fly. Our guides specialize in targeting rainbow trout, steelhead, and salmon on the kenai river, kasilof river, and other watersheds throughout the kenai peninsula. We offer last minute reservations which are perfect for the local looking for a day trip or the tourist with an opening in their vacation itinerary. Fly guides haines 2020 all you need to know before you. Since more than 90% of alaskas most fabled fishing waters are only accessible via floatplane, getting up in the air opens up a myriad of spectacular fishing options. Book as early as possible to guarantee your seat, but keep in mind that it is never too late to try to book. Depending on the river, the season, and the weather our fishing spots are located within a 1050 minute boat ride from the lodge. They represent a wonderful crosssection of angling interests and a broad range of price options.
Its actually pretty easy to hook into a bright king salmon or worldclass rainbow trout. The alaska department of fish and game provides information about the requirements of other agencies as a courtesy. The fishing lodge in alaska s capacity is only 1012 guests private groups up to 12, and with 2 dehavilland beavers, you will have complete flexibility. Regal air offers some of the most affordable flyin salmon and trout fishing trips out of anchorage, so you, family and friends can enjoy worldclass fishing in pristine, remote rivers. This book doesnt cover as many locations as limeres, nor is it as solid across all sections like fish natural history etc. Book now check availability alaskan fishing adventures.
Book your alaskan fly fishing trip wild river guide co. Join orvis for an unforgettable flyfishing trip in alaska. Assistants, deckhands, and similar persons who work directly under the supervision of and on the same vessel as a state of alaska registered fishing guide are exempt from the guide registration requirements. As seen in duluth trading company alaska hard gear, save bristol bay guide ambassador, channel 2 ktuu news, swing the fly magazine, fish alaska magazine, my alaskan fishing trip, trout unlimited, gary lewis outdoors, keepemwetfishing, fishing tv world fishing day and the tv show state plate. Alaska fly in fishing trips with high adventure air. Their professional guides are experts in fly fishing, drift fishing, and back trolling, so you can fish from the boat, the bank, or both. We can often accommodate anglers who call the day before their trip. Or choose an orvisendorsed alaska fishing expedition with the master guides at one of two lodges. Regal air fishing experience remote, flyin fishing.
We start with a 30 minute flight to the entrance of lake clark national park and fish at the world renowned wolverine creek. The alaska trophy adventures lodge is an alagnak river lodge that focuses on trophy fishing in a beautiful wilderness setting. Call northwoods lodge at 19077333742 to book your next alaska fly fishing trip. Pudge kleinkauf author, explorer, flyfishing expert. Take the flyfishing trip of a lifetime to alaska with orvis.
High quality kenai river fly fishing guide salmon, trout. Accessing remote alaska fishing waters via floatplane will elevate your pursuit to an entirely different level. Our alaska fishing guides are always eager to introduce a novice to the sport. Fly fishing for young women, 2006 johnson books, won the firstplace gold award in the benjamin franklin awards sports and outdoor recreation competition. The alaska peninsula has many such fly fishing rivers. Kenai river fly fishing guides alaska fishing guides. Nonetheless, there are still certain rainbow fly fishing techniques that are generally surefire ways to increase your chances of catching that trophy fish. When holland america changed our cruise itinerary from skagway to sitka and added the guided fly fishing excursion i was thrilled. Clients will also need to bring their own rain gear and lunch. Youll fly over the susitna valley looking down on big braided rivers, boreal forest and marshlands.
River, the narrative follows rahr into his flyfishing passion and devotion to. We are able to fly right to great fishing or sometimes use jet boats for transportation along these streams. Swingwater flyfishing spey fishing guide fly fishing. Diy flyfishing trip to alaska microskiff dedicated to.
Alaska fly fishing tours is located in anchor point, alaska, on the kenai peninsula, near homer, alaska. Alaska rainbow adventures alaska float fishing trip. The rest of the book follows suit, and if i had to pick a standard of fly fishing writing by which i measured all else, itd be the big empty river, the first essay in this book. Located in soldotna, soldotna alaska fishing lodge is on a river. Her first book, fly fishing women explore alaska, 2003 epicenter press received several awards, and her second book, river girls. Browse exceptional flyfishing lodges in alaska, where youll enjoy topflight amenities and unforgettable fly fishing. Both these books stand heads and shoulders above the others out there. The fertile kanektok is one of the greatest trout, char, and salmon fisheries in alaska and by extension, the world. Rusts flying service will fly you to the scenic, productive clear water of lake creek for fishing with a knowledgeable and capable guide. Sep 11, 2019 ask any angler the top 10 places they hope to fish someday, and you can bet that alaska is going to make that list. Choose the trip package thats right for you, from a small ship adventure cruise that navigates alaskas jawdropping inside passage, to a fishing expedition with an orvis endorsed expert guide. A beautiful and incredibly informative book on fishing in alaska. Our diverse, clearwater river is the ideal alaskan fly fishing stream to target salmon, trout and grayling.
I am your guide, scott sager, and together, with your input, we will design your trip. Alaska fishing spots 500 best alaska highway fishing. We love to work with local residents, military members and tourists on day trip charters on our alaskan fishing adventures boats. Alaska fly fishing for salmon and trout northwoods lodge. All alaska flyin fishing fishing trips are fully guided, unless otherwise stated. Since more than 90% of alaskas most fabled fishing waters are only accessible via floatplane, getting up in the air opens up a. Secrets for success straight from alaskas most experienced local guides. Fly fishing wildman lodge alaska wilderness fishing lodge. Wolverine creek a unique alaska fly in fishing and bear viewing trip.
Marinaro if nothing else, marinaros book makes me want to fish the trout streams of pennsylvania, though it hurts my. Welcome to drifting on the fly, your alaska fishing guide service. Our guides specialize in targeting rainbow trout, steelhead, and salmon on the kenai river, kasilof river, and other watersheds throughout the kenai peninsula our professional kenai river fly fishing guides are both top notch educators and seasoned anglers. Fly fishing packing list for great alaska adventures. Bead head egg, gormansthis veiled egg pattern was created by oregon fishing guide, michael gorman, who has used it. Accessing remote alaska fishing waters via float plane will elevate your pursuit to an entirely different level. Alaska guides vastly simplify your logistics and halve the time it takes to catch a fish. The first week of august marks the annual return of aggresive silver coho salmon which combined with legendary dolly varden char and rainbow trout fly fishing makes it a terrific week.
Bristol bay, the susitna valley, kodiak island, resurrection bay, southeast, the lost coast. Alaska fishing charters and day trips catch your limit. Alaska fishing charters and day trips catch your limit with. The weather will be a topic of each report and at the bottom of the page is a link to the local weather. Diy flyfishing trip to alaska microskiff dedicated to the. Fly patterns and recipes for trout, king salmon, cohos, sockeyes, and steelhead. Alaska is home to some of the best fishing spots in the world, and it doesnt stop at fly fishing in fairbanks, anchorage, and juneau.
We put a lot of work into researching, visiting, and curating these fishing spots over 500 in all. As a 43year resident of alaska, and a fly fisherman, this is the best book on alaska fly fishing that i have come across. We carry a full line of books on fly fishing in alaska, fly tying, and general interest. A student of the sport, tony s extensive field research done each season has culminated in three books, flyfishing alaska, flies for alaska, and the kenai river journal. Book a day trip on our seward alaska fishing charters seward, alaska is home to some of the best fishing and scenery in the world. Experience some of the worlds best salmon and trout fishing in alaskas back country, only 35 minutes away from anchorage by seaplane. How one mans passion for flyfishing led to protecting russian. Top 10 alaska fly fishing trips my alaskan fishing trip. Frequently asked questions alaska fly fishing camps. Its a great option if a full flyin adventure trip is too expensive. Terrific spring tubing 2014 spring came very early to alaska this year, which meant that the ice went off the lakes sooner than usual, and that. Alaska fly out fishing fly to remote alaska fishing. Urban fishing usually means bumping elbows with other anglers, though. Alaska rainbow trout fly fishing trips no see um lodge.
The key to fly fishing is a variety of fish species within the ideal type of river system. To reserve your worldclass alaska fishing adventure, fill out the form below and well contact you within one business day. Fly fishing books everyone should read hatch magazine. Fly fishing books everyone should read hatch magazine fly. World class fly fishing in remote alaska with the best fly fishing guides in the. Everybody has their own way of fly fishingdepending on a variety of factors from the kind of fish theyre seeking to the time of year, type of water and more. A guide to the best water in the state from a veteran alaska fly fisherman and. We have a list of highly suggested items that we will mail out to you after you book a trip.
Alaska has a very wide variety of fishing opportunities, and fantastic options for each. If you have initiative and good timing, you can rent a rod and reel from the bait shack and find great fishing as close as downtown anchorage. The staff was friendly and had us outfitted in no time. Alaska has over 800 marked fishing spots on the road system alone, and unearthing the best ones was a labor of love. Ask any angler the top 10 places they hope to fish someday, and you can bet that alaska is going to make that list. The history of flyfishing in fifty flies by ian whitelaw. It is more thorough in terms of breadth than some other alaska fishing resources but generally doesnt tell you a lot about each location usually a paragraph or two. The lodge sits along the shores of the upper braids of the alagnak river offering fly fishermen a trip of a lifetime and fishing inside the katmai national park.
I would also recommend scott haugens flyfishers guide to alaska. Alaska troutfitters expert kenai river fishing guide services. The fly shop travel team is the recognized authority on alaska fly fishing, and we have a terrific portfolio of lodges and camps, with something for everyone. Alaska troutfitters expert kenai river fishing guide. Alaska sportsmans lodge alaska fishing lodge yellow dog. Pudge is the author of six books and a contributing editor for fish alaska magazine. Flyfishers guide to alaska my alaskan fishing trip. This book covers all of the fabulous fishing opportunities throughout the alaska. Her third book, fly fishing for alaskas arctic grayling. Alaska rainbow adventures provides one of the best alaska fly fishing float trips in the state to fish some of the most fabled alaskan waters, as well as provide anglers who want to get offthegrid with an intimate knowledge of an entire watershed that is unmatched by most operations. If you can get to where the states fish are, it just might ruin you for anything else. Brian krafts alaska sportsmans lodge is easily one of the best a fullservice, fly out lodge with an amazing location, a worldclass team of guides, and a lineup of amenities, accommodations, and equipment thats as good if not better than anything youll find. But for those who like to fish their favorite rods and reels, or for those who plan on fly fishing exclusively, here is a great alaska fly fishing gear list to get you started.
Renee limeres alaska fishing is the best book out there right now. We provide guided fishing on the world class anchor river, just 15 miles from homer, ak. Alaska is the premier fishing destination for anglers from all over the world, and this is the ultimate guidebook to fishing in alaska. It covers all areas of the state and every species that will take a fly. Alaska troutfitters was started in 1984 by legendary fly fisherman and river guide curt trout muse. Alaska fly out fishing fly to remote alaska fishing locations. He has worked as a fisheries technician, guide, sport fishing consultant, and commercial fly tier.
He has worked as a fisheries technician, guide, sportfishing consultant, and commercial fly tier. Double haul fly fishing offers anglers and visitors high quality guided fly fishing trips on the kenai river. Mckinley and the alaska range are visible in the distance. Jun 05, 2017 fly fishing in alaska a bucketlist item for any fly fisherman. I have been guiding anglers for rainbow trout, char, and salmon on the kenai peninsula and throughout alaska since 2002. Mar 25, 2020 also, we cannot mention this book without humbly pointing out that both bristol bay alaska and andros island are featured. By far the most popular fly out fishing trip we offer is sockeye and bear viewing at big river lakewolverine creek. In alaska, were fortunate to still have freeflowing rivers and the salmon that. Give us a call to book a guided fishing trip and let our guides help you experience one of these. Includes light tackle is an outstanding resource for all fly. Whether your quarry is the worlds largest king salmon, trophy rainbow trout and char, dimebright steelhead or sockeye, silver and pink salmon, you will find it here. Book a worldclass alaska fly fishing trips at affordable rates. This is a musthave book if you have never fly fished in alaska, but are planning a trip. Fly fishing in alaska continues to grow in popularity.
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