Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} anchorage alaska next week

Tim,

I used to live up there.

Take both; the 6 will work for Dollies and 'bows; the 8 is more than sufficient for reds and silvers.

Do yourself a huge favor; get a guide. Troutfitters in Cooper Landing is excellent for fishing the Upper Kenai and the Russian primarily for Dollies and 'bows. You'll certainly have good shots at some reds; might be a bit early for silvers. Rust's Flying Service on Lake Hood can also set you up with a guide for a day fly in for salmon as well as trout. There are dozen's of guides; do a bit of homework, and you'll likely easily find a quality guide. If you're only fishing a few days, don't waste your time going solo. You'll only be disappointed. I spent five years trying to learn the water up there, and when I head up now for a bi-annual trip, I still get a guide. They know the water and what to use. Unless you're purist, you'll be dead drifting beads for rainbows and Dollies. You can fish dries on the Russian, but the Upper is big water. Reds and especially silvers take large flashy flies; hence why you need the backbone of the 8. Good luck; have fun!

Richard Reinecke



On Jul 23, 2013, at 8:57 AM, Murf <murphytimothyl@gmail.com> wrote:

> So my work gave me a pleasant supririse letting me know yesterday that I have to go to Anchorage Alaska next Sunday for two weeks. I have the weekend between week one and two off so was hoping to go fishing. I've only fly fished one other place besides the DMV area and had marginal success. Do any of you have experience in that area for the time frame. Can you provide some suggestions on what I should take as far as rods or flies. I read online that the silvers should be running but have no experience with salmon on the fly. Any pointers or advice will be greatly appreciated.
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> I have a 6 and 8 at rod that I can take.
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> Tim
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