Help with fishing in Alaska question
We are going to Alaska for several months this summer. We want to do some fishing as we travel and I am wondering if our fishing gear from the midwest will do for some stream and ocean fishing. I was ...
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2nd what Tony said...
- You'll often need more weight (either a sinker or heavier lure) on your river rig than you might think;
- Be real careful about falling/slipping....Alaska waters kill with cold
- "Fly" is something one does with an airplane not a type of fishing. :)...but if you're into fly fishing and will do it after your trip, I'd suggest not bringing any fly gear and making a visit to Mountain View sports in Anchorage....kind of world class.
- If you want to keep the costs absolutely as low as possible, I think I've caught every species in Alaska (except halibut, rockfish, etc) on rigs like yours with alternating terminal tackle....but I'd suggest some lighter/different gear for trout/grayling/DV....you'll be a lot more successful and won't have to work as hard.
- I'd skip the net until you're up North AND only if you're salmon fishing and need it.
- You'll often need more weight (either a sinker or heavier lure) on your river rig than you might think;
- Be real careful about falling/slipping....Alaska waters kill with cold
- "Fly" is something one does with an airplane not a type of fishing. :)...but if you're into fly fishing and will do it after your trip, I'd suggest not bringing any fly gear and making a visit to Mountain View sports in Anchorage....kind of world class.
- If you want to keep the costs absolutely as low as possible, I think I've caught every species in Alaska (except halibut, rockfish, etc) on rigs like yours with alternating terminal tackle....but I'd suggest some lighter/different gear for trout/grayling/DV....you'll be a lot more successful and won't have to work as hard.
- I'd skip the net until you're up North AND only if you're salmon fishing and need it.
