solopaddler Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Just sittin' here at home sorting through all my terminal gear for a most epic trip leaving Thursday Sept 18th. Lot's of egg imitations, those 5 small boxes are all beads in various hues... I'm sooo ready to go!
solopaddler Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Posted September 12, 2008 Umm I think you need a rod... I mailed them ahead a couple weeks back. A lot cheaper and safer than putting them on the plane .
Reef Runner Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Good idea on mailing the rod ahead. Looks like you got enough gear to make any flyfisher drool. Where you headed and targetting? Best of luck ou there!
danbo Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Don't forget the gaitors for your waders!
solopaddler Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Posted September 12, 2008 Where you headed and targetting? Alaska. Rainbows, Dolly Varden, Coho and Steelhead.
Nemo Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Can't wait for the report take lot's of pics.
Reef Runner Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 OMG. That is sure to be an awsome trip, trip of a lifetime for most. Wow. Enjoy and lookin' forward on how you make out!
gdelongchamp Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Heh solopaddler, my wife was in Alaska in the spring and brought back a beautiful book entitled ALaska Fishing. It's 450 pages of facts and fish, maps of all the rivers, pictures, lodges etc. and what rivers are prime fishing for the various species of fish up there. Details on 300 best fihing locations. The best lures recommended by the guides etc. for the individual fish. It was written by Alaska's top guides. Check www.publishers design.com isbn #192917011-4 Good luck and bring some warm clothing. I envy you and I am sure a lot of others will as well.
jwl Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 wow sounds like a trip of a lifetime,did you get any tips on colours up there for roe , and the imitations???, asking because I noticed all you choices are based on say, reds,pinks,oranges....no greens or chartruesses/yellows in the mix. Can't wait to see the report after that trip,many would love to do that for sure
kemper Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Oh man solo im so pumped you invited me to come on this epic trip with you..... Seriously, how much would it cost me..... like 3/4 coffees and we split gas? All kidding aside you are doing another one of my top trips. Actually I think you have done them all... Looks like an amazing report in the works! Oh and I think you need more Maxima leader material because you only seem to have 500 yards of it, wicked stuff isnt it?
FinS Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Mike looks like u got it all down pat u heading to the mighty kenai? have fun and watch out for them big bears
bassjnkie Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Nice trip, take lots od pictures. Good luck. By the way where did you get the circled boxes with the beads.
Paulus Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 LOL! you are loaded up! Take a picture of what's left after the trip, too. Let's see what got used up! Hopefully those sweeeeet centrepins are still there. I also can't wait for the pics!!! p.-
Ramble Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Ooooohhhhhhhh you are gonna have some fun. The scenery is going to be KILLER. You report better by pic heavy lol. ...what about your fillet knife and a couple lemons? lol -R-
solopaddler Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Posted September 12, 2008 & Mainly floatfishing and flyfishing, but yeah I've got a box of spinners and pixie spoons just for fooling around. Only single hooks allowed in AK though...pain in the butt to switch everything over to siwash. wow sounds like a trip of a lifetime,did you get any tips on colours up there for roe , and the imitations???, asking because I noticed all you choices are based on say, reds,pinks,oranges....no greens or chartruesses/yellows in the mix. Nope, not too many greens/chart for sure. I'm fishing with a friend who's been doing this trip for a bunch of years, he pretty much told me what to use.. Oh man solo im so pumped you invited me to come on this epic trip with you..... Seriously, how much would it cost me..... like 3/4 coffees and we split gas? All kidding aside you are doing another one of my top trips. Actually I think you have done them all... Looks like an amazing report in the works! Oh and I think you need more Maxima leader material because you only seem to have 500 yards of it, wicked stuff isnt it? Believe it or not it's not going to be that expensive, we're doing the whole trip on our own... (and yeah, Maxima rocks ) Mike looks like u got it all down pat u heading to the mighty kenai? have fun and watch out for them big bears Thanks Rene, and good guess, we'll be fishing the upper Kenai and a couple other lesser known rivers further down the peninsula for steelhead and coho. Nice trip, take lots od pictures. Good luck. By the way where did you get the circled boxes with the beads. Right here bud: http://troutbeads.com/Products.html Ooooohhhhhhhh you are gonna have some fun. The scenery is going to be KILLER. You report better by pic heavy lol. ...what about your fillet knife and a couple lemons? lol -R- Oh it will be pic heavy. My fillet knife was actually in the pic I posted. I'll grab the lemons when I get there
ccmtcanada Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Oh man...you were telling me about this trip. You'll have a blast....and I cant wait for the report Mike!!! Good luck and be safe....
wuchikubo Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Mike, Taking any hitchhiking OFNers? Shall I have the sign made out Kenai river, Alaska? And where's my best bet to be seen on your route? Okay, where's the extra batteries for the camera and don't for get the memory cards! Serious, sounds like another great trip in the works for sure. (Very Envious) Look forward to the fish porn when you get back. Stan
NAC Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 very cool Solo. interesting on the beads too, I'd like to know how they work out for you. Best of luck! sounds like an epic trip!
aniceguy Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 Mike your not ready sorry I reviewed all the threads all of your equiptment and there is a fundemental flaw to your packing and something thats missing.................................................................... and its your sherpa guide none other then moi
corvette1 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 mike have a great trip cant wait for your report
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