Q: What do I need to bring on a float/base fishing trip?
Answer: Only your personal clothes, fly or spin rods with matching reels, chest waders and fishing license plus a king stamp if you are fishing for kings. We provide flies/lures but bring other patterns/tackle that you'd like to try.
Q: What kind of flies/lures will be on the float/base fishing trip?
Answer:We tie all of our own flies and make many our the lures you'll use and will have material on the trip to tie more flies, if needed. The patterns/tackle we bring are those that the fish want and you need to hook up. But bring what your local shop or friends recommend. We're always interested in trying new patterns. We also bring extra leader material, weights, floatant, sink juice, etc.
Q: Will you provide a detailed packing list for me?
Answer: You bet! We provide a very detailed list of recommended clothing, footwear, fishing accessories and other items we feel will make your trip comfortable all the while keeping the weight limits in check.
Q: How much weight am I limited to?
Answer: Each angler is limited to 40 pounds of personal gear for the float trips but a bit more for the remote base trips. This may not seem like much but load up a backpack with 40 pounds and you'll be surprised at how much gear it is. Not only is the plane you and your party will fly out in limited in weight, but the catarafts are also limited. We provide almost everything anyone needs for a great wilderness trip including all food, snacks and non-canned or bottled drinks. You only need your clothes, fly or spin rods with matching reels, and waders.
Q: Are alcoholic beverages provided?
Answer: No we don't provide them but you can bring them along. Please be aware that a case of beer or soda pop weighs 20 pounds and does have to figure in to the total weight. You can bring more weight on the remote base fishing trips so beer and soda pop is an option.
Q: What type of waders should I bring?
Answer: It can get warm in July and early August and most will find the neoprene too warm. Light weight breathable chest waders are the all-a-round to bring as you are able to add clothing under them to be as warm as you like. Bring the stocking foot style chestwader with a good pair of high top wading boots with felt soles and you'll be set.
Q: Will I need to "hotel it" in Anchorage before and after my trip?
Answer: Yes. Due to the early start to get you out fishing you'll need to fly into Anchorage the day before your trip starts and stay in a hotel. The same is true upon your return as the weather can sometimes cause a delay in getting back into Anchorage from the bush. We get a 10% discount from one of the local hotels right by Lake Hood, the float plane base, and pass the savings on to you. We'll even book the rooms and arrange other needs you may have at no additional charge.
Q: Should I buy trip insurance for a float/base fishing trip?
Answer: Any trip to Alaska from Outside needs to be arranged early to get the trip you want and one never knows about the conditions. Being prepared for changes is a requirement. However, sometimes things come up in your life that require you to cancel your plans. In this case, trip insurance covering the trip cost including your airfare is recommended. As an example, for a total trip cost of $1,500, insurance to cover everything from cancellation, weather delays, medical, emergency evacuations, etc, will run about $50. There are many companies offering trip insurance. An internet search will get you plenty of choices. Please note that the cost for medical or other evacuations are your responsiblity, should the need arise. Most personal policies cover this but check.
Q: What do I need to bring on a flats fishing trip?
Answer: Only your personal clothes, chest waders and your own rods, reels and other fly fishing related gear. We provide flies but bring other patterns that you'd like to try.
Q: What kind of fly gear will be on the flats fishing trip?
Answer:We tie all of our own flies and will have material on the trip to tie more, if needed. The patterns we bring are those that the fish want and you need to hook up. But bring what your local shop or friends recommend. We're always interested in trying new patterns. We also bring extra leader material, weights, floatant, sink juice, etc.
Q: Will you provide a detailed packing list for me?
Answer: You bet! We provide a very detailed list of recommended clothing, footwear, fishing accessories and other items we feel will make your trip comfortable.
Q: Is there a weight limit on the amount of gear I can bring?
Answer: The limiting factor is the transportation van from/to Boston. All members of your party plus their gear must fit into a 'mini' style van. Everyone should have a small day pack for carrying personal items while fishing on the flats. Soft duffles are more effiecient than hard suitcase and your rods should break down to 2 or more pieces (3 or 4 piece are better).
Q: Are alcoholic beverages provided?
Answer: No, we don't provide them but you can purchase them locally.
Q: What type of waders should I bring?
Answer: The Atlantic Ocean water temperature is between 50 and 60 degrees F during September. Bare wading is possible for the hardy angler, but a pair of light weight breathable chest waders are recommended. Bring the stocking foot style chestwader and a good pair of wading boots with felt soles and you'll be set.
Q: Will I need to "hotel it" in Boston before and after my trip?
Answer:We pick you up and drop you off at Logan Airport in Boston on your arrival/departure days. If you choose to come early or stay an extra day in Boston just make your hotel arrangements and let us know. We'll pick you up/drop you off at most any location in Boston.
Q: Should I buy trip insurance for a flats fishing trip?
Answer: Any fishing trip needs to be arranged early to get the dates you want and one never knows about the conditions. Being prepared for changes is a requirement. However, sometimes things come up in your life that require you to cancel your plans. In this case, trip insurance covering the trip cost including your airfare is recommended. As an example, for a total trip cost of $1,500, insurance to cover everything from cancellation, weather delays, medical, emergency evacuations, etc, will run about $50. There are many companies offering trip insurance. An internet search will get you plenty of choices. Please note that the cost for medical or other evacuations are your responsiblity, should the need arise. Most personal policies cover this but check.