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anglers.
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into the wilderness
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southeast region of
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streams that run off
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Alaska, because this
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trout species to be
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where the Yukon and
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the Lower Cook Inlet
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shrimp.
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highest population a
available. From Bris
watersheds and coast
fish. Anglers can fi
ocean fish species.
burbot, Dolly Varden
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fishing trip to Alas
gear and you need to
following:
- freshwater fishing
casting rod - twice
need - flies, weight
net and nylon cord -
knife - nail clipper
wading boots - a fla
a compass (and UPS i
a couple of tire pat
survival rations if
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with cheap stuff- it
enjoyable fishing tr
bring along a fishin
jacket, a winter coa
sunglasses, a fishin
repellent, a couple
floatation device, a
medications you will
spray for bear prote
your fishing lisence
checks, a credit car
and lots of film, or
towns offer faciliti
images onto CD or ev
The question is ofte
to Alaska as to what
fishing includes nig
bait systems, cut ba
crayfish, lugworms,
consist of mackerel,
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streamers, spoons an
attracting fish spec
the natural bait tha
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size and equipment t
The best advice you
of the many experien
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fishing guide. These
resources on this si
of hiring a guide th
reliable references
and especially if yo
an extensive period
how long they've bee
they carry insurance
Business Bureau, or
names and phone numb
The value of a good
guide, the price you
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near the shore. Sal
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fished.
in the western and
n the interior. Thes
Kuskokwim Rivers dra
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trout in the rivers
shed off the coast.
rea's beaches for a
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up to 50 pounds. Gi
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chub, Alaskan blackf
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tol Bay to the Coppe
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as much tackle as yo
s, lures, a variety
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shlight (and extra b
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ropriate clothing an
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of lighters and matc
backpack, Tylenol,
need, a cell or sat
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a digital camera. M
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bait to use. Live b
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fish of your life, a
Alaska. The
s the panhandle, has
depending on the
dreds of mountain
are deep fjords in
as in other parts of
he ocean. Summers
time when halibut
mon migrate to this
e are a variety of
Arctic regions of
e are the areas
in. Here you will
ut, sheefish and
the area known as
h Dolly Varden,
and streams. Halibut
If you enjoy digging
good feed.
common in Alaska,
ant halibut are also
n pike, graylings,
turgeon, steelhead,
ish, smelt, trout,
flounder, crabs and
ka that has the
ishing opportunities
r River, there are
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ence between an
You will need to
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ain gear,
king boots, bug
hes, sunscreen, a
any personal
ellite phone,pepper
ense (don't forget
cash, traveler's
nd cleaner, a camera
ost of the bigger
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perienced fisherman
ait for Alaskan
ans, prawns, live
live fish species,
ng. Frozen baits
dines and octopus.
dry flies, spinners,
rk great for
f thumb is to use
species prey upon.
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t. Make sure you get
ve to pay in advance
ing your guide for
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ey are licensed, if
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If you hire a good
ces will be well
e the memories
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