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Float trips offer an exhilarating way to explore this incredible fishery. Imagine camping on the bank of a remote stream, fishing until midnight, waking up to the sound of salmon splashing their way upstream. The trip begins with your arrival at the King Salmon Airport. We will double check your provisions and equipment, make sure everyone has a license and head down to the float plane dock. The flight to the lakes takes about an hour over vast areas of tundra, forests and lakes. We land in a spectacular lake at the foot of the mountains and unload all the gear. As the plane takes off we realize how far from civilization we are. If the fishing is good at the lake we’ll get right to it, if we need to proceed down the river to better fishing we will set up the 16’ inflatable catarafts, load up the gear, set up some flyrods and head down. It doesn't take long to get into some exciting fishing! We are in the heart of the best freshwater flyfishing in the world; clearwater streams, huge salmon runs, large predacious rainbow trout and you. Toward evening we need to set up camp and get some dinner. We all share in the tasks of setting camp, doing dishes, loading the boats, etc. The camp is luxurious by camping standards with oversized tents that you can stand up in, cots to sleep on, and a screened dining tent with table and stools for meals. Dinners and breakfasts are fairly elaborate (check out the menu section) and prepared by your guide, lunches usually consist of sandwiches served boat-side while on the river. Fishing until 1 am or starting at 5 am is not unusual because of the long days. On a float trip you determine when to stop fishing not the lodge. The majority of the fishing is done while wading but we always fish from the boat as well. Some days we will spend an hour in the boat other days 3-4 hours but it is always broken up by periods of wading. We will be living in one of the densest populations of brown bears in the world. These are coastal browns which enjoy a much safer reputation than the interior browns (called grizzlies when they are 50 miles from the ocean). These bears are very well fed on the salmon running in the river.
Inclusions:
Prices Include: Round-trip Air (floatplane) from King Salmon to the River, guide service, hi-tech Catarafts with rowing frames and hard floors, tents, cots, and all meals while on the river. Prices do not include. Airfare to King Salmon, Sleeping bags or pads, Alcoholic beverages, Alaska fishing license, Tackle, personal gear or gratuities. Orvis Tackle can be provided on request and flies can be purchased through EBAOTF if needed.These trips are for men and women who enjoy camping. Everyone in camp shares equally in all the chores from pitching tents to washing dishes. Accomodations:
This is a camping adventure. Although it is considered luxury camping by some it is still camping. The tents we use are 6 man tents but we put two people in each tent. You have nice cots to sleep on and you can stand up in these tents. There is adequate room for dry storage. For meals and the occaisional late night gathering we use a large screens tent that shelters us from the bugs and the rain, ( both of which are present most days in Alaska) The food is fresh and not what you would expect while camping. The wide open space is our lavatory and latrine. Showers come in a hang up solar heated shower bag!! Transportation:
We provide all transportation once you arrive in King Salmon, AK. Directions:
Fly to Anchorage and then on to King Slamon. We wil pick you up at the King Salmon Airport.
Season:
June through September. Each river peaks at different times - we can pinpoint the ideal river and week for the species you would like most. (hint:Choose Rainbow trout!) Water/Weather Conditions:
Clear water rivers filled with trout, salmon, char and grayling. The weather is usually spitting rain followed by heavier rain followed by spitting rain follwed by a moment of sun. Temperatures in the day are usually in around 60-70. Nights 40-50. Equipment Used:
Fly fishing only - 6 weight is the perfect trout rod, 8 weights for most of the salmon and of course a 10 weight for teh King Salmon. Rates:
7 day/ 6 night Float: The Alagnak - $2750/per person, Grizzly Creek - $3250, Moraine Creek - $3250, Moraine/ Alagnak Combo - $3750 Deposit:
Payment and Refund Policy: A 50% deposit is required upon booking the trip with the balance due 60 days prior to departure. If you are forced to cancel with more than 60 days notice, you may keep full credit towards another trip or receive a ref und less a 10% service charge. Deposits on cancellations with less than 60 days not ice are not refundable unless your spot can be filled. MC, Visa, and checks are accepted. We reccomend travel and or medical emergency insurance for all our trips. Documentation required:
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