Alaska trip part two. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mahigeer · 07-30-2020, 01:59 PM

Alaska trip 2020 part two.

I am well known for over packing, but I have my reasons. However, for the next trip I will be traveling much lighter to Alaska for fishing.

If you plan to do a similar trip to Alaska, here are my suggestions based on my experience and mistakes.

1-Get an Alaska Airlines’ credit card issued by B of A. Put the cost of the trip on the card like lodging, airline, etc. Check out all the benefits on line.
Too many to list here. I have no affiliation with any card or merchandise that is mentioned.

2- Do not take any fishing gear including heavy rain gear, or boots. Left handed reels are excluded, if you cannot fish without them.
If you do take reels, the biggest reel for halibut should have all braid line. #100-#150.
One medium size all #30 mono or fluorocarbon reel for salmon.
One medium all braid #80 for rockfish if the season is open.

3- A camera with a long lens would be most helpful, as well as a waterproof bag for the camera or as a backpack.

4- If you use the AAL credit card to buy you airline ticket on Alaska Airlines, the first checked-in bag is free. Thus, if you go light enough to not to have any checked-in bag/s, on the way back your first box of 50 lbs. fish will be free.
Currently the baggage fees without card are as follows: First bag=$30.00 Second bag=$40.00 Third bag=$100.00 Forth bag=$100.00
You can see the advantage of having the card and not having any check-in bag/s on the way to Alaska.

5- Each captain has different experiences and beliefs. However, my impression is that they strive to put fish on the boat and your box. At times they may seem harsh and rude. It is in the heat of the battle. Do not be upset or be offended. Follow his instructions.

6- If you are going to try river fishing, go very light on gear.

7- Most importantly Have a good attitude and go with the flow.

Side note: If you think I was exaggerating about over packing, here is a sample:
I had seen on the SOF show that one night the lodge would be serving crabs and other seafood.
I packet the items below:

They did the job and I may take them again, depending on my load.

The End.

07-30-2020, 01:59 PM	#1
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,862	Alaska trip part two. Alaska trip 2020 part two. I am well known for over packing, but I have my reasons. However, for the next trip I will be traveling much lighter to Alaska for fishing. If you plan to do a similar trip to Alaska, here are my suggestions based on my experience and mistakes. 1-Get an Alaska Airlines’ credit card issued by B of A. Put the cost of the trip on the card like lodging, airline, etc. Check out all the benefits on line. Too many to list here. I have no affiliation with any card or merchandise that is mentioned. 2- Do not take any fishing gear including heavy rain gear, or boots. Left handed reels are excluded, if you cannot fish without them. If you do take reels, the biggest reel for halibut should have all braid line. #100-#150. One medium size all #30 mono or fluorocarbon reel for salmon. One medium all braid #80 for rockfish if the season is open. 3- A camera with a long lens would be most helpful, as well as a waterproof bag for the camera or as a backpack. 4- If you use the AAL credit card to buy you airline ticket on Alaska Airlines, the first checked-in bag is free. Thus, if you go light enough to not to have any checked-in bag/s, on the way back your first box of 50 lbs. fish will be free. Currently the baggage fees without card are as follows: First bag=$30.00 Second bag=$40.00 Third bag=$100.00 Forth bag=$100.00 You can see the advantage of having the card and not having any check-in bag/s on the way to Alaska. 5- Each captain has different experiences and beliefs. However, my impression is that they strive to put fish on the boat and your box. At times they may seem harsh and rude. It is in the heat of the battle. Do not be upset or be offended. Follow his instructions. 6- If you are going to try river fishing, go very light on gear. 7- Most importantly Have a good attitude and go with the flow. Side note: If you think I was exaggerating about over packing, here is a sample: I had seen on the SOF show that one night the lodge would be serving crabs and other seafood. I packet the items below: They did the job and I may take them again, depending on my load. The End.