Alaska Sunset

Hey all you anglers! OK, so here is something I thought you all might find interesting. Anyone planning a fishing trip in Alaska better go and get themselves a new pair of wading boots before you get up there.

Alaska Salmon

Alaska has just switched the law starting this 2012 fishing season that felt soled wading shoes are outlawed! That means start getting used to those rubber soled boots. While many people will argue that it really isn't necessary, with so many people coming in to fish from other places, you never know what could be introduced to the rivers in Alaska without anyone realizing what they have done. Ultimately, I think the switch from felt soles to...well, not felt soles, will prove a great way to keep fishing in Alaska the way it should be and keep the fish happy and healthy.

(what you also may want to think about, is if your usual fishing area is still allowing felt soled boots, buy some while you are in Alaska. All the shops will be cleaning house of their felt soled boots and it might be a great chance to get top of the line boots at closeout prices!)

If you are looking for a a new felt alternative boot but not sure where to turn, I would say the best thing to do is ask around or look on forums to see what people are saying.


*If you wanted to go on a guided trip with my company, or for more pictures and information regarding fishing trips in Alaska, you should visit our website as this blog is for information and entertainment purposes.

Fishing in Alaska - Info about the Gulkana, Chena, and Delta Clearwater

Gulkana River King Salmon, Alaska

So here we are, at the beginning of the year, getting ready for the next season of fishing, floating, photography, and camping in Alaska. 

Gulkana Rainbow, Alaska

Last year was an exceptional season! Although we combated low water levels and lower numbers of King Salmon early on in the Alaskan season on the Gulkana, that didn't stop us from having one of the best seasons ever! You should keep in mind of course that "lower numbers" of King Salmon on the Gulkana river in Alaska just meant we had to work a little harder to catch them. We still made out just fine and with all the world-class Alaska Rainbows, Sockeye Salmon, and the always aggressive Arctic Grayling, were still getting in some serious fishing.

Now we are looking ahead to this shining new fishing season in Alaska and what it may have in store for us! The Gulkana was looking good on the Alaska Fish and Game website for the end of last year and they will start to let us know again what is going on there as soon as they are defrosted. Make sure to check the Fishing Report for the Gulkana River to stay updated on the fishing there. Sockeye Salmon had their numbers WAY up last year and we are hoping to see this again. I would also recommend checking out the run timing for the Gulkana while making your plans for any fishing trips this summer. 

For anyone who is thinking of staying a little closer to town (in the Fairbanks, Interior Alaska area), there are also the Chena river and the Delta Clearwater that offer authentic Alaska experiences as far as fishing, solidarity, wildlife, and grandeur while being close enough to towns and roads that one-night, one day, and even half day trips are no problem.

Gulkana Arctic Grayling, Alaska

The Chena river is actually a really cool river for people who are beginners at fishing or people coming up with their family because the Grayling are so plentiful and so aggressive, that with the right kind of fly or lure, you are sure to get one if you just get in the right spots. That is not to say it is not a fun spot for the more experienced fisherman. With the water being so clear, you can see the fish fairly well and it is always a fun challenge to spot your fish and then use your skills to lure him up to your fly. It really makes the fishing feel a lot less like guess work and you can really focus on your technique and see how the fish are responding to each different fly or lure and each different casting style. The same goes for the Clearwater. That river is also super clear and the Arctic Grayling there get absolutely enormous. The Clearwater takes a little more time to get down and is normally at least a one-nighter. 




*If you wanted to go on a guided trip with my company, or for more pictures and information regarding fishing trips in Alaska, you should visit our website as this blog is for information and entertainment purposes.