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Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 1:23
PM
Subject: Re: Kodiak report
In the mid-80's, I made a trip, arranged by my
party of 4, to be flown into the headwater lake of the Karluk River. We
camped, the first nite, along the lake and at the entrance to the
Karluk. Then it was blow up the rafts and float the river for 6
days. Our trip took place the first week in June. It was fabulous
fishing. We caught dolly's and spent steelhead, that were headed back
down from the Spring spawn. Then, about at the midpt., we intercepted
chrommer Kings that had just arrived. We camped on Islands within site
of the big Kodiak brown bears roaming the hill sides. They did not
bother us but made for lots of discussion. We took fire crackers and
tested them several times. Each time we touched one off the bear, within
hearing distance, would race off. This trip can be arranged within the
budget of many. There is an airservice that will fly you in, and a
beautiful flight across Island from the town of Kodiak, snow capped peaks, and
pick you up at a prescribed time. You know your at the mouth when you
reach the fish "weir" above the wide mouth. Half way down, there are
cabins, and it is in this area that offers some great, steelhead drifts during
the month of Oct. However, the chances of everyday being heavy rain is
pretty good...it rains heavy on Kodiak and especially in the Fall months. We
took 6 days, and this was just right with the 6th day spent at the mouth of
the river, fishing and waiting for the plane to pick us up. I like this
type of fishing. It allows you to get away from the popular bank spots
that many people know about. You do have to be somewhat decent on the
oars. There is nothing treacherous, but there is some fast water with
boulders scattered about; enough that you should have some experience. I
made it in an Eddie Bauer, cheap Sevlar 2 man raft, with no problems.
Jere
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 1:47
PM
Subject: Re: Kodiak report
Hi Dan and all,as to total casts, it can vary
greatly. After five trips to Kodiak we have learned to be able to keep the
costs to a very minimum by using airline miles and stay at bed and breakfast
type of places and of course sharing expenses on car rental and such. I can
recommend highly one place, as we have stayed there two or three times.
Kodiak Island River Camps, P O Box 1162, Kodiak, Alaska 99615. (907)
486-5310.
Great people and very knowledgeable guide. As
to the cost, we have made trips more or less on our own that have cost about
$900 for a week, but you have to do your research.
Dell
I'll try to get some pic's on my e-board
shortly.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 12:00
PM
Subject: RE: Kodiak report
Hi Dell, What would your recommendations for a place to stay and what
would you estimate as the total costs of that trip? Do you go up
early October I would guess?
Dan
----- Original Message -----
Sent: 08/05/2001 11:53:52 AM
Subject: Kodiak report
Just got back from a week on Kodiak Island fishing the famous/
infomaous rod
system. There were four of us in the group, two veterans and two
rookies one
of which had never flyfished before. We hit the Pinks just right,
lots of
big pods right along the beaches, almost all were bright fish. Had
great
weather except for one day of rain. We fished the rivers for
Dollies and
caught lots that were 18 to 22 inches, still on the skinny side as
not many
salmon in the rivers yet, but still strong pretty fish. Two of us
will be
back in October for Cohos.
Dell
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