APB out on all Alaska GURUs!!!!!

[yarndog2003]

OK next year "IS" the year....... Next year with my tax returns I want to take a fishing trip to Alaska. Will be my first and maybe my last... I need your best info on places to reserve a trip with. I see alot of Double occupancy prices but I am single and haven't meet alot of people that fish like I do. Any suggestions!!!! Maybe there is someone out there in "Ifish" land that wants to try Alaska too and we can take care of the double occupancy thing!!!

[Kenai Kidd]

Believe me it will not be your first/last trip to Alaska! I loved vacationing here so much, I moved up here in '98. :grin:

I own a lodging business and 'double occupancy' to me does not mean that you have to share accommodations. Most hotels have 'single' and 'double' rates, whereas most cabin rentals charge the same for one or two people staying and then the rate goes up with each additional guest.

Since it is your first trip, it is best to use a fishing guide to obtain information on the fishing, river, etc. Guides also are aware of the ever changing regulations.

If you plan on fishing the Kenai Peninsula, I highly recommend Chris' Guide Service. He has 20 years experience on the Kenai. Chris also guides for kings and halibut on Kodiak Island and for silver salmon in Resurrection Bay by Seward. :tongue:

Chris is a member of ifish and advertises here as well. Just click on his website to check out his photo gallery and contact info.

Don't try to see all of Alaska in one trip. Pick an area you wish to go to and start doing homework. [img]graemlins/program.gif[/img] Contact the visitor centers and they will be more than happy to send you information on activities, accommodations, etc. I also recommend you contact previous clients of the fishing guide, fly out company, accommodations, whatever. You will find out a lot from past guests.

One last bit of info you may find useful. If you plan on taking a lot of fish back, consider mailing your clothes home or to pay the airlines for the extra box or two. It is way cheaper than sending your fish via UPS or FedEx.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have! :smile:

[fop]

I am going to the Kenai Peninsula in June this year and going to fish the Kasilof for Kings and Deek Creek Halibut. I think we will also have a few Razor Clam tides available too!!!

This is going to be a 5 day guided trip and I have room for a few to go with me. I'm not the guide, just a client. Single or double makes no difference on the price. I have worked out a real good price with the outfitters this year again.

We had a fantastic time last year with many Kings and Halibut out of the drift boats. I had 12 guys then and we hammered them.

I have lotsa pictures from last years trip if you are at all interested.

fop

[Willow Drifter]

My little bit of advice is to try and hit more than one area or one river. There is a ton of spots around the Anchorage bowl. From the Kenai to the Talkeetna. You are doing your homework now so that is good. Get a Milepost book. You can find them on the net for about $19.95. The Milepost is a great resource to check things out.
Kenai Kidd is right as well. Get in with a good guide. The Kenai area is an amazing place, this state is full of them.

[ 12-19-2003, 11:43 PM: Message edited by: Willow Drifter ]

[corkyking]

FYI
E mail me for some info for a trip 4 of us took a couple of years ago.

about $3200 for 18 days RV rental
about $20/day fuel = $400
and about $1200 air travel round trip from Portland
$120 car storage
$50/day food = $900
figure $6000 for the trip/4 = $1500each/18 days = about $85/day each
figure $100/day each will be a really nice trip!



we could spend $100/day each staying anywhere.
If we went for ten days-
1750 RV
200 fuel
1200 air
90 storage
500 food about 3750/4 = 935each/10 days = 93/day each!

You can drive most of the state and fish 'til your arms fall off. We went from Anchorage to Fairbanks to Denali to Whittier, we parked 30ft from the water and fished from the beach during the Seward Silver derby, flyfished at the Russian River ferry for Reds and Silvers, fished the Kenai at Soldotna for Kings and Pinks, Fished Homer and too many other places to mention here.

Buying a trip from an outfitter is a great experience but this one is burned into my memory.

Books: "Highway Angler" by Pederson and the "Milepost" will get you there and tell you the best times and gear.
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[ 12-20-2003, 06:41 AM: Message edited by: Jennie@ifish ]