What to Ask

· Ask a lot of questions! Probably the most important question to ask is,? What is NOT
included in the package? What extra costs are there??

· Find out how many new guides will be on staff.
Is it necessary to fly-out everyday to get to the fishing spots? If so, what happens
when there are bad flying conditions and it is unsafe to fly? Can you still go
fishing?

· What kind of fishing opportunities are there if you choose not to fly out?

· What are the accommodations like? 

· Are you limited to the number of hours that you are able to go fishing accompanied
by a guide?

· Is there fishing after dinner or after a fly-out?

· Is the airfare between Anchorage and the lodge included?

· Is your salmon catch processed for you? Is it shipped to Anchorage for you?

· What is the guide to guest ratio?

· Why is the lodge built where it is? What are the advantages to its location?

· Is the lodge owner/operated? 

What to Bring

· Airline Tickets and Itinerary
· Wallet
· Travelers Checks, Cash and credit Cards
· Copy of Traveler Check Numbers
· Toiletries
· Prescription Medications
· Emergency Telephone Numbers
· Polarized Sunglasses
· Extra Pair of Sunglasses
· Reading Glasses
· Dress in layers:
· Light Pile or Fleece Pants
· Fishing Hat or Stocking Cap
· Fleece or Pile Jacket/Pullover
· Long-sleeved Shirts
· Short-sleeved Shirts
· Good Rain Gear
· Light Socks
· Heavy Socks
· Fishing Gloves
· Camera, Film, Lens Paper Batteries
· Sun Screen SPF 25+ (Very Important!)
· Lip Balm and Hand Lotion

(Optional)

· Fly Rods, Travel Rods
· Fly Reels
· Spare Spools, Spare Lines
· Leaders
· Tippet
· Fly Boxes
· Dry Flies
· Streamers
· Nymphs
· Floatant
· Clippers, Pliers
· Fishing Vest/Tackle Pack
· Day Pack
· Reel Lubricant
· Hook File
· Knot Tool
· Hemostats
· Split Shot
· Waders 
· Wading Belt
· Wading Boots (no studs) & Gravel Guards