The Rivers
You will have over 6 different rivers to choose from to float. These rivers are the:
- Alagnak River
- American River
- Chili River
- Kokatuli River
- Moraine River
- Mulchatna River
Within these rivers there are some with class III to IV rapids and others that are nothing but riffles and long runs. The average drift length of these rivers is 30-40 miles although longer and shorter drifts may be arranged.
The difficulty of the rivers are as follows. This is based on a 1-5 ranking with 5 being very difficult. This takes into consideration rapids, technical water and potential log jams.
- Alagnak - 2
- American - 4
- Chili - 3
- Kokatuli - 3
- Moraine - 2
- Mulchatna - 3
Fishing Techniques
The American and Moraine rivers have been designated fly fishing only rivers. The others are restricted to single hook barbless artificials only. Again the time of the year will depict the style of fishing.In June and July we will be casting 5-8 weight rods for rainbows. The fishing will be what you would expect in western rivers of the lower 48. Dry flies will consist of caddis, stimulators and midges. Smolt patterns, leaches, stones and midge larva will also be fished regularly.
In August and September we transition over to fishing egg pattern, leaches and flesh flies. However, there is the rare occasion of needing some dries and stones along as well. For chasing salmon you will need an 8-10 weight rod. We fish a lot of string leaches, spun marabou flies and anything else that is big, heavy and ugly! The only exception is with sockeye salmon. Sockeye like a sparsely tied fly that is not so intrusive.
We will help you select the rods, reels, flies and gear that you will need to produce the best fishing (and catching) while on your float.
