Fishing Trip Alaska

When you think of taking the fishing trip of a lifetime, what destination comes to mind? More than likely, the state of Alaska. In many ways the state of Alaska is synonymous with fishing. A fishing tip to Alaska is literally the fishing trip of a lifetime. Whether you prefer fresh or saltwater fishing, Alaska has it. The most popular freshwater fish are: four kinds of salmon, rainbow trout, and arctic grayling. When it comes to saltwater the most popular fish are Ling Cod and the mighty Halibut. Halibut can easily weigh over 250 pounds and are prized for their delicious meat. A dinner built around a wonderful fresh halibut steak is hard to beat.
Alaska has the greatest salmon fishing in the world. There are four different species that show up at different times all summer long. That means millions of fish are returning to Alaskan waters throughout the summer, and are therefore available to be caught. The four different species of salmon that can be caught in Alaska's waters are: Sockeye, King, Silver, and Pink. They run up the various rivers at different times, so at any given time there should be some form of salmon run happening. And if not, the Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Arctic Grayling fishing can be phenomenal as well.
A fishing trip to the beautiful state of Alaska also offers some of the most beautiful scenery that can be found anywhere in the entire world. Even if the fishing happened to be bad while you were in Alaska, the beauty that nature has to offer will make the trip well worth while. Hey, this can be used as a selling point to your wife so that you can get your Alaska fishing trip done. The untouched wilderness truly is a national treasure and will certainly make your Alaska fishing trip that much better.
Fishing in Alaska also means trophy fish. A fishing trip in Alaska could literally mean a world record. Alaska's most famous river, The Kenai, holds nearly 2 dozen IFGA world records for various salmon species as well as other fish. This is amazing, and as a matter of fact this incredible river is home to the world record king salmon that weighed in at over 95 pounds! While fishing in Alaska you will literally have a chance of catching a world record fish. In many fishing locations catching a world record wouldn't even be a possibility, but in Alaska it's not only a possibility, it’s a very real possibility.
A fishing trip to Alaska should be on every anglers "things to do before I die" list. Alaska truly does offer fishing and fishing experiences that are unmatched anywhere on this planet. Not only that, but a fishing trip in Alaska also allows you to bring home a couple of coolers full of the most delicious fish that can be found anywhere on the planet as well. If you've never had the pleasure of eating fresh salmon and/or halibut you haven't truly lived, it's as simple as that.

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Fishing Flathead Lake

Flathead Lake is the largest natural body of water found west of the continental divide. It is surrounded by gorgeous mountains on both sides and the water within the lake is home to one of the greatest populations of lake trout in the entire United States. Lake Trout fishing is by far the most popular type of fishing on this lake, but there are many other species of fish present within the lake as well. Some of these species would include: Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Perch. The bottom line is that Lake Trout are, by far, the fish that most anglers choose to fish for.
Flathead Lake is one of the best lake trout fisheries in the country, with 15-20 pound lake trout being a fairly common occurrence. If you've never fished on Flathead Lake, there are many guides in the area that can take you out for a wonderful day of trout fishing. If you've never fished Flathead Lake, a guide wouldn't be a bad idea, because with the lakes extreme depths finding schools of fish can become a bit tricky. The lake is over 200 feet deep in places. To Fish Flathead Lake effectively, a boat equipped with downriggers is a great idea.
Flathead Lake is also home to an enormous population of Lake Superior Whitefish. In many parts of the country these 3-5 pound beauties are considered a delicacy, and Flathead Lake has plenty of them. In fact in the fall you can even go river fishing for them. Fall is spawning time and they "run" up the Flathead River to spawn. There are so many of them that they get stacked up in almost any hole. In the spring, when the perch fry hatch, Whitefish can be caught in the Elmo area. With the limit of whitefish on Flathead Lake being 100 per angler, a persons freezer can be filled on one fishing trip, although cleaning that many fish would be a nightmare!
Flathead Lake not only offers beautiful scenery, but it offers the angler many opportunities as well. As mentioned earlier, a guide is never a bad idea, especially on a lake of this size. Flathead Lake is 15 miles wide and 32 miles long, so that's a lot of water to cover if you're just visiting. A trip to a local tackle shop to pick up a map and ask a few questions will probably suffice as well.
The bottom line is that fishing opportunities abound in Flathead Lake. And if you happen to be in the market for a trophy Lake Trout, you'll have a hard time finding a better place to search for it than Flathead Lake. Fifteen to twenty pound "Lakers" Are a fairly common occurrence, and trophies are fairly common as well.

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Fishing And The Outdoors - Northwest Montana Is For You

The fishing in Northwest Montana is without question the most scenic and beautiful fishing that I've ever experienced. Oh, and the trout fishing is as good as anywhere I've ever fished with the exception of Alaska, but as you've probably heard, Alaska is in a class all by itself. Northwest Montana offers some fabulous fishing. I grew up in central Pennsylvania and caught a lot of trout there, but Pennsylvania's trout fishing can't hold a candle to Northwest Montana. And the scenery, although nice in central Pennsylvania, is much more majestic in Northwest Montana as well.
My biggest surprise came by way of fishing pressure. I suppose I should have expected a big difference between PA and MT, but it is dramatic. When compared to each other, the amount of anglers seen on the water is dramatically less in the west. The other big surprise is the fact that 80 to 90% of the trout caught in Northwest Montana are native. I remember being impressed back in PA when we caught a native fish. Here in Northwest Montana almost every fish is native. That's nice as well. For those of you who don't know native trout are much more beautiful than a stocked trout. So, if you like native trout, Montana is the place for you.
Not only are most of the trout native, they are pretty big as well. Eighteen inch fish are fairly common and many are caught that are bigger than that. Back in PA an eighteen inch trout would have almost been a trophy. In Montana big trout are measured by how much they weigh, rather than how long they are. This was a foreign concept to me when I moved to Montana. I had always measured trout in inches, but quickly found ou that in Montana trout were measured in pounds.
Trout aren't the only fish swimming in the waters of Northwest Montana. There is a phenomenal lake trout fishery here as well. Flathead Lake is home to that fishery. Just do a search for 'Flathead Lake' and you'll see what I mean. Along with all of these trout species, you will also find some great pike and bass fishing. A couple of years ago a local man caught a pike that would rival any I've seen caught anywhere in North America.
The bottom line is that Northwest Montana not only offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, but some phenomenal fishing as well. If you're looking for a place to bring these two features together, fishing and natural beauty, Northwest Montana is for you.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.....Montana!
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Do Rivers Talk?

Recently, I was out fishing with my three year old daughter and something struck me. As we walked along the water it was if the unmistakable sound of the mountain stream was saying something to me. It was soothing, as the sound of a flowing river always is, but it was as if there was something behind the words. As we walked I kept pondering the thought, but couldn't make any more out of it.
At one point, I even asked Cameron if she could tell me what the river was saying. She couldn't, but with her limited vocabulary tried nonetheless. She said something, in what could have been Swahili for all I know, but the effort was greatly appreciated. My reasoning for asking a three year old was simple. I figured that she was in direct contact with God just a few short years ago, so there was the possibility that she could be able to understand what the flowing water was saying. I neglected to take into account her limited vocabulary. Now that I think about it, she probably did tell me what the river was saying, I just couldn't understand what she was saying. But isn't this always the case with young children? They know what they're saying, even if we can't quite understand it. And it's my contention that they know what the river is saying as well.
But that doesn't get me any closer to answering the question of whether or not rivers talk, or rather, what they are saying, because as you can probably tell, I think they do say something. The interesting thing is that I've begun to conclude that what's being said is beyond words.
I think the answer lies in silence. In fact Henry David Thoreau's observation may well hold the answer: "In human intercourse the tragedy begins, not when there is misunderstanding about words, but when silence is not understood."
So that's more than likely the answer to the question of whether or not rivers talk. Through the silence that is experienced anywhere in the vicinity of a river the answer is a resounding YES. Yes they do and they do it through the silence.

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Cricket Sounds - The Sounds Of Nature

There is nothing like a warm, star filled night in the wilderness, when the most prevalent sound that can be heard is that of crickets. Crickets chirping on a warm summer night could truly be described as the sound of nature. Nature has many, many sounds available to be heard, but very few carry the kind of meaning that chirping crickets do. In many ways, the sound of crickets is what nature is all about.
William Shakespeare said, " And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything." He obviously didn't refer directly to the chirp of crickets, but could have in my opinion. Few things say "nature" like the wonderful sound of crickets chirping. It's almost as if these little creatures are calling out to us to remember the serenity and peace of being in nature.
The scientific reason for the sound that crickets make is to attract a mate, and actually only male crickets are capable of making the sound. Were you aware of the fact that there are over 800 species of crickets? And that cricket sounds are species specific? This is amazing, when you think about it, because without experience they all sound pretty much the same to most people. In many cultures, such as Asia, crickets are considered to be good luck. As a matter of fact, in many Asian and European countries, crickets are kept in cages in peoples homes. This probably isn't at all a bad idea. Bringing nature to your world, if you will.
Nature and the chirping of crickets go hand in hand; I don't think anyone can deny that fact. Henry David Thoreau said, "The bluebird carries the sky on his back", and I would add The cricket carries nature in it's sound.

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Consider The French River For Your Next Fishing Vacation

If you're looking for beauty, silence, solitude, and some wonderful fishing, you need to consider the French River in northern Ontario. My family has been vacationing on the French River for the better part of fifty years. We're currently on our fourth generation, so it could be argued that were a bit biased. But setting all bias aside, the French River is remarkable in its ability to straighten a persons head out. Oh, and the fishing's not too bad either.
The French River is home to such delectable treats as walleye, catfish, and small and largemouth bass. The river is also home to northern pike and muskie, which always make for a good time. And for the kids the river boasts enough rock bass and perch to keep a five year old busy until their bored with catching them. For the adventurous angler there are even sturgeon present.
The French river is well known for it's fishing among the locals, but is largely unknown to people outside of Canada. There is good fishing from the spring through the fall, with the fall being my personal favorite. There are many camps along the river that have guides for hire, which is a great idea if you're going to the river for the first time. The river is full of barely noticeable rocks, which will ruin any trip if you run over one. Fixing a ruined lower unit on a boat is an expensive proposition.
The French is a wonderful river to canoe and camp along, and many people do just that. The river is full of isolated islands, so getting privacy is not a problem. In fact some of the lodges in the area cater exclusively to people using canoes. The area is very wild, so spotting such animals as deer, moose, foxes, and bear is a fairly common occurrence.
The bottom line is that if you like silence and solitude mixed with fish the French River is a destination worth looking into. Be careful though, because once you visit the French River, you may never want to go anywhere else to "get away from it all". That's precisely what has happened to me.

Trevor Kugler Co-founder of JRWfishing.com Trevor has more than 20 years of fishing experience, 15 years of business experience and currently raises his 3-year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country......Montana.
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Alaska Fly In Fishing

Few things on the planet earth are more of an adventure than Alaska fly in fishing. Boarding a single engine airplane and flying into the Alaska wilderness is in many ways, the definition of adventure. The experience of flying in a floatplane to go fishing in the Alaskan wilderness in pursuit of Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and Silver Salmon using light tackle, fly and spin fishing techniques is second to none. This type and quality of fishing can't be found anywhere else in the world.
Some of the finest fishing Alaska has to offer can only be accessed by the air, there are no roads to drive on. The experience of flying in a floatplane to go on your fishing trip of a lifetime is unforgettable and the kinds of experience serious anglers only dream of. Not only is the fishing incredible, but the views that are obtained in a small float plane can be second to none. Don't forget to keep your camera handy for the floatplane flight, it will come in handy.
Fly-in fishing is not only about fishing, but the chance to see a lot more of Alaska in a single outing. Flight times for these trips range from as short as 1/2 hour to 2 1/2 hours, depending on the fishing destination. Imagine the country and wildlife that can be seen.....thousands of square miles of magnificent splendor just the way it has been since the Ice Age ended. The only way to experience this is by taking part in Alaska fly in fishing.
The remote areas that you'll be fishing means that you usually wont see any other people. You will also be in the domain of Alaska's other resident…The bear. On trips such as Alaska fly in fishing trips, carrying a can of bear spray is never a bad idea. Better safe than sorry, right. Buying and carrying a small can of bear spray is a small price to pay when it's weighed against the price of a bear attack.
The bottom line is that Most of Alaska can only be accessed and explored through the use of light aircraft. To begin to appreciate the states vast expanses, beauty, and amazing fishing a bush flight is a must. These types of trips target species such as rainbow trout, all four kinds of salmon, dolly varden, and arctic grayling. Anyone who loves the adventure of angling should experience the wonder and beauty of Alaska fly in fishing at least once in their life, there's little question about that. It should be one everyone's "things to do before I die" list.

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Alaska Fishing Vacation

What conjures up more intense thoughts to an angler of any kind than the phrase 'Alaska Fishing Vacation'? Probably not very much, to the average angler the phrase 'Alaska Fishing Vacation' is as provocative a phrase as anything his girlfriend has ever said to him. And for the avid woman angler, the same would apply. The fishing opportunities that the great state of Alaska offers are unparalleled anywhere in the world. From salmon to halibut, the fishing opportunities in "The Last Frontier" are truly legendary.
A fishing vacation in Alaska could literally mean a world record. Alaska's most famous river, The Kenai, holds nearly 2 dozen IFGA world records for various salmon species as well as other fish. This is amazing, and as a matter of fact this incredible river is home to the world record king salmon that weighed in at over 97 pounds! No wonder Alaska is such a popular state for taking a fishing vacation.
Not only is the fishing incredible, but the scenery isn't too bad either. As a matter of fact, the scenery in much of Alaska is breathtaking. Alaska is twice the size of Texas and has fewer roads than Delaware. This makes for a lot of wide open spaces. Alaska may well have been what the Dixie Chicks were singing about in their song of that title. Even if the fishing happened to be bad while you were in Alaska, the beauty that nature has to offer will make the trip well worth while. Hey, this can be used as a selling point to your wife so that you can get your Alaska fishing vacation done. There's plenty to do in Alaska other than fish.
Other than fishing, what's the other thing that comes to your mind when you think of Alaska? That's right, bears. There may be no better place on the face of this planet to view bears in the wild like Alaska. Alaska is home to over 98 percent of our country’s brown bear population so it is no wonder that Alaska bear viewing is a popular visitor attraction. Some species of bear can be found in every corner of Alaska. There are many bear viewing opportunities available to visitors of Alaska. Some safer than others. The least safe would be wade fishing during a salmon run, and the safest would be on a bear viewing bus in Denali National Park. The point is that if you would like to see a bear in the wild, Alaska can accommodate you.
The bottom line is that an Alaska fishing vacation is a great idea for not only the avid angler, but also the person who simply enjoys the wonder and beauty of nature. There is no place on earth like the state of Alaska, and an Alaska fishing vacation is a wonderful way to experience all of it. Find out for yourself why the great state of Alaska is called 'The Last Frontier". Hey, and you just might catch a world record along the way?

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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A Fishing Trip

When it comes to getting away, there are few things better than a fishing trip. As a matter of fact a fishing trip doesn't have to be considered a vacation in my opinion. A fishing trip can be a one to three day excursion to your favorite river or to a neighboring state. The point is that taking a fishing trip can be just what the doctor ordered to clear your head and have some fun.
A little piece of advice that I would offer anyone who considering taking a quick 1 to 3 day fishing trip is to not try something completely foreign to you, unless of course a guide is involved. Going it alone and trying to catch a species of fish that you have little or no experience with can be a nightmare. I've lived this nightmare and it's quite frustrating. Fishing for a species of fish that you have little or no experience with can be quite a challenge, especially in just a couple of days.
When it comes to a quick fishing trip, the best bet is probably to stick with a species of fish and a body of water that you're familiar with. That way there will be no wasted time, shopping, reading, asking for help, etc. If you have familiarity with what you're fishing for you can concentrate on what's important…the fishing and trying to catch a few fish.
A fishing trip can be a wonderful thing as long as you remember to stay with what you know. Trying to learn new fishing techniques is just a few days can be like trying to cook Baby Back ribs with no experience. The outcome can be something much less than desirable. Sometimes fishing trips are best left to that which you have some experience with.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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Carrying Water In The Outdoors

Carrying water in the outdoors can be a bit of a challenge sometimes. If you're not going to be outside very long it's no problem, you just carry a bottle of water with you and you're good to go. However when you need are going to be outside for an extended period of time or just want more than one bottle of water to drink, there can be issues. If you're like me you can try stuffing water bottles into every available pocket you can find, but pockets usually fill up very quickly. At least for me they do.
I'm a fisherman and carrying water used to be a real problem. I would stuff water bottles into pockets in my fishing vest, but this was quite uncomfortable, and then I had to dig through my vest, every time I wanted a drink of water. I was complaining about my problem one day, and a friend of mine, who happens to be a mountain biker, introduced me to a solution. He called this solution a Camelback.
I had never heard of such an animal but he explained that it was like a small backpack that carried water. He wore one while mountain biking. I was intrigued, so he showed me his. It was cool, and he said it held enough water for most of a day. I tried it on and realized that it would easily fit under my fishing vest. Not only that, but it was so comfortable, I hardly realized it was there. My problem of carrying water in the outdoors was solved.
I quickly realized that my camelback could also be used when I went hiking or hunting. It was the perfect solution for carrying water, when more than a single bottle is needed. If you ever run into a similar situation, no matter what outdoor activities you enjoy, you should do some research on camelbacks and/or similar hydration packs. For the few dollars they cost, they're well worth it.

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