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Subscriber-Written Fishing Trip Report
Rodney T. Antilla fishing trip to Aleknagik Island Lodge
in United States Alaska
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| DATE AND PLACE OF FISHING TRIP
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3367 |
How
Trip Was Conducted: |
Guided |
| Date
of Trip: |
July 3, 2005 to July 9, 2005 |
| Place
of Trip: |
United States Alaska - Water: Wood river, Tikchik Lake system. - Specific Area: Agulowak R., Muklung R., Aleiknagik L., Nerka L. |
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| OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS
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| Outfitter
(or lodge): |
Aleknagik Island Lodge. 624 South 12th Street. Payfette, Idaho, 83661. Web: islandlodgefishing.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jon Baker (my guide 3 of the 5 days of fishing). |
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Arrangements
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| Local
Fly Shop(s): |
N/A
N/A |
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| DESCRIPTION OF FISHING
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| Species
Sought/Availability: |
Salmon, King - Availability: Average |
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Salmon, Sockeye - Availability: Abundant |
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Trout, Rainbow - Availability: Abundant |
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Char, Arctic - Availability: Abundant |
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Grayling - Availability: Abundant |
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| Description
of Catch Made: |
3 king salmon up to 25 pounds, 35 sockeye up to 12 pounds, 70 rainbow up to 21 inches, 30 char up to 24 inches, 10 grayling up to 18 inches. |
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of Fishing: |
Fished from a jet boat for arctic char, the rest was wade fishing for the other species. |
| Equipment
Used: |
6 weight fly rod with floating and sink tip lines. 9 weight fly rod with floating and 15 sink tip. |
| Flies
Used: |
Grayling rainbow trout: #14 caddis dry, #14 adams dry, #6 conehead sculpin, Char: #4 fry streamer imitations. King salmon: #2 yarn flies. Sockeye: small #8 green flash flies. |
| Description
of Hatches: |
Dry fly action was better in the afternoons. You are back to the lodge by 5 pm. |
| Water/Weather
Conditions: |
Fabulous weather. Highs 75 to 80 degrees (day), lows 45 to 50 degrees (night). Little or no wind. Strong winds could be a problem. You travel every day by boat. Crystal clear water. |
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| SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)
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| Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
Knowledge
of Water: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Accommodation: |
Excellent |
General
Fishing Knowledge: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Ability
to Communicate: |
Excellent |
| Overall
Service: |
Excellent |
Overall
Personality: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Alaska Airlines |
Airline
Service (1 to 10): |
8 |
| Airline
Comments: |
No major delays, got there and back pretty much on time, just snacks for food. |
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| SUMMARY REMARKS
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| Problems
on the Trip: |
I traveled solo. Got paired with a snorer, but we worked out a solution. Some days I was paired with bait fisherman, had to work around it. I needed a fly fishing buddy. |
| Highlights
of the Trip: |
Incredible scenary, all staff were warm and friendly, fishing and food was excellent. Abundant wildlife (bear, moose, etc.) |
| Cost of the
Trip: |
$3,300 with tips. |
| Would You
Recommend This Trip to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
They provide all gear if you wish, makes it easy to pack and travel. They pack and freeze fish for you at no extra charge. A real bargain. |
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There Non-Fishing Activities? |
Yes |
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So, What Are They? |
Hiking and photography. (It's bear country though). |
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| SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
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Name: |
Rodney T. Antilla |
| Contact
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Tel. 541-677-9693 - P.O. Box 1694, Roseburg, OR 97470 - E-mail: antillar@msn.com |
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| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL
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