What to Bring

What we Provide

• Clean and comfortable 20’ drift boat with propane heat
  
  
• Professional teaching of fishing techniques
  
  
• Top of the line rod and reel gear. 
  (Fly fish, spin, bait cast)
  
  
• Water, coffee, snacks
  
  
• Your fish pictures from trip.
  
  
• Fish cleaning 
  (can arrange for shipping if necessary)
  
  
• Hip boots 
  (for sockeye & trout/char trips)
  
  
• USCG  6 Pac licensed guides.
  
  
• USCG life jacket and safety equipment.
                         
  
• $20.00 Optional Hot Shore Lunch Now Available for Middle Kenai River Trip. 
  This will consist of (depending on availability) brats or reindeer sausages, burgers, veggie burgers, soups, chips or potato salad, coffee, and various snacks/drinks.

Packing for Alaska

The weather in Alaska varies throughout the summer months.  There is a saying that holds true, “if you don’t like the weather wait ten minutes.”  We can predict unpredictability. 

In order to fully enjoy your fishing adventure, it is crucial that you pack well.  When you pack for Alaska it is essential to have many layers of of clothing.  Long underwear, long sleeve, fleece tops, poly pro and wool, and plenty of socks.    Cotton is highly discouraged, as wool and synthetics tend to keep you warmer and dryer longer.  Don’t forget your favorite pair of shorts as it can be in the 70’s as well. 

Raingear is key in Alaska to keep you enjoying your day.  Warm hats and gloves for May, September, and October.  Ball caps for the warmer days in June, July, and August.  Eye protection and sunglasses are essential when fishing in Alaska. 

Things to consider when fishing with us

• Cancellations - A 50% deposit is required to hold your trip dates. 30-day notice of cancellation is required for a refund of your deposit.   Payment in full due on 1st day fishing.  We work with you to accommodate each tour desk on an individual basis.

• Hours in a Day - ½ Day trips consist of 5 hours.  Full days are 8 plus hours. If the guide and guest fish longer, it is at the guide’s discretion.

• Equipment/Gear- The guide provides all of the fishing rods/reels, bait, tackle, boat, and safety equipment that is necessary for the trip.  If someone wants to use a personal rod, just give us some heads up.
• • Style of fishing- Alaska’s Drift Away Fishing offers fly-fishing, spin fishing, and bait casting.  However, for certain species of fishing, one style of fishing can be more effective than the other.   If someone wants to fish a certain style, we will do our best to accommodate them.  When king salmon fishing, we use bait-casting setups.  The method of choice for trout and char is fly-fishing, with the use of spin gear on occasion.  Red salmon fishing is done by the use of fly fishing gear.  Silver salmon are caught using fly, spin, and bait cast gear.
  • Leave No Trace- Alaska’s Drift Away Fishing will not tolerate littering or leaving food, beverage, or scents out in the open.  It is important for wildlife and environmental considerations that we pick up after ourselves and keep these lands pristine.  Pack out what you pack in.   We are extremely environmentally conscience.