Fishing Q&A
WHERE AND HOW to find Fly Fishing in Vancouver, Anchorage, Ketichan & Juneua on an Alaskan Cruise?
We are on a cruise and in each town for over 6 hours. We want to find out where to go and what to bring to catch river trout? Moreover how find and arrive at the best spots? So we need info & recommendations on all the following Transportation? RENT A CAR? What gear to bring? What Clothes to bring? Where to find a Guide? Where to find a Tackle shop?
Public Comments
- Trout or salmon? The salmon pretty much jumps out of the rivers at your feet this time of year... Have the conceriege on the cruise arrange this for you. They will have existing contacts. There are dozens of guides in the area. Bring your rod and own gear. It is cool, but not cold this time of year. Renting a car will take too much time and is very expensive in AK. Stick w/ the guide. Have them take care of the tackle. Expect your request to be pricey under the short time you are at each site.
- Since you are taking a cruise, your travel agent and/or cruise line should be able to arrange this for you. Each town has several shore excursions and fly fishing is probably on the list. The shore excursion should list the items of need. If not, the cruise line will have the name and phone number of the tour conductor that you can call directly to get the information. I would recommend using one of the cruise line tour conductors. You pay for the tour through the cruise line. They guarantee the tour. If you book on your own and the ship is late getting in, you miss the tour, or you are late getting back to the ship, you will be in a mess. The ship doesn't usually wait on you.
- Your guide will pick you up and provide everything you need except cloths and a license. dress appropriately and take rain gear. The guide will have the waders, rods, flies and food and beverage. Call ahead to fly shops in the towns on the cruise and they will arrange everything for you. In Michigan this type of trip will generally run about $350.00 for two ppl for a day plus a tip for the guide. Usually fifty bucks. Have fun and keep a tight line
