Flies for Alaska

Re: Flies for Alaska

feeds@yuku.com (spinzo) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:50:20 GMT

Brings back memories. I've fished the Iliamna area three times and would love to go back one day. Stunning landscape and even more stunning fishing. Lodge I fished out of is small and caters to the individual angler. Piper Super Cub can get a guy into some waters that the standard lodge aircraft Beavers/Otters simply can't.

Re: Flies for Alaska

feeds@yuku.com (gillbuster) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:42:38 GMT

Here is some pictures from my trip to Alaska last August. Absolutely beautiful country, for those who have been there you know what I mean. Caught a ton of Pink and Chum salmon, it was a record year for them. Boy do they fight! Unfortunately it was the worst Silver salmon run in 17 year according to Biologists. My son caught several on spinning tackle, it seems that's all they would hit, Mepps spinners and Vibraxs. I was too stubborn to switch from my fly rod. Did catch several dolly...

Re: Flies for Alaska

feeds@yuku.com (TXTrout) — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:35:56 GMT

Do not forget your normal trout flies, you might hit a hatch, and you might find some grayling.

Robert.

The trout, the whole trout, and nothing but the trout. So help me Cod.

Re: Flies for Alaska

feeds@yuku.com (gillbuster) — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:27:41 GMT

Thanks guys, I am excited and have been tying several different patterns. I will tie up some of the patterns you mentioned. My son stated the Talkeenta River area? is an area we might try. He has several friends who have been stationed in the Anchorage area there for several years who know where there are some "spots" are... I believe we are going to be river fishing mostly, but not sure. I am sure it will be an experience I won't forget...
John

Re: Flies for Alaska

feeds@yuku.com (spinzo) — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 06:49:29 GMT

John -

Are you self-guided, or will you be hiring a guide? You'll need to know what the river(s) you'll be fishing are doing when you are there. From what you've told me, you could be running into a whole bunch of options, or fewer.

Unless the silvers are running, I'd stick with targeting trout/dollies. Sockeye may be plentiful, but they are a nuissance and don't really take a fly so much as snag themselves.

As for flies, again, a lot depends on the status of the...

Re: Flies for Alaska

feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:46:55 GMT

100% DEET - Do Not Run Out

100% DEET - Do Not Run Out

100% DEET - Do Not Run Out

100% DEET - Do Not Run Out

what he said

Re: Flies for Alaska

feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:18:47 GMT

you may get some early silvers then - they will hit big clauser type flies.

You're also late enough that beads are fair probably everywhere.
Buy plastic beads, and pearlescent fingernail polish.
paint up a bunch pegged on toothpicks.
You run this up the tippet and peg it about 1" above a size 10 nymph hook - 3x...

Re: Flies for Alaska

feeds@yuku.com (bill0215) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:43:28 GMT

When i went for Kings, we didn't use flies. we tied a piece of yarn around a hook and snagged the salmon in the mouth as it swam by. Very boring. The king i landed was 38lbs and nearly four feet long. I ate salmon until i was tired of fresh salmon(several months). I don't know if a 9 wt is enough.

Bill

Flies for Alaska

feeds@yuku.com (gillbuster) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:25:25 GMT

Going to see my son in Anchorage 13-24 Aug, real excited, first time to Alaska... Anyone had past luck or have any flies/tackle suggestions of what to bring to Alaska? ...Taking 2 rods, 8-9 wt and 6 wt. Going for Salmon (2nd run during season), Trout, and Dollys...Any suggestions Thanks in advance
Gillbuster