What To Bring During Your Enjoyable Fishing Excursion Throughout Alaska

November 9th, 2008 Posted in Bass Fishing Vacation

Your Alaska fishing trip is booked, the charter is reserved and your plane ticket is ready. You’ve been dreaming of trophy-sized fish, and your arms are just twitching to get out on the water. But, do you know what you’re going to pack? Are you prepared for hot days, cold nights, blazing sun and freezing waters?

For a helpful packing list to enjoy the ultimate Alaska fishing tour, keep reading. But, remember that this is a packing list for those going on a guided charter and not intended for individuals who are planning a solo or independent expedition into the wild.

Your Fishing Gear

The fishing gear you wind up bringing will depend largely on what is supplied by your fishing charter company. Some provide a full equipment line-up alongside bait and tackle while others ask you to bring everything yourself. So, before you pack that 30-pound bait casting system in your carry-on, check with the tour or charter operator to see if they supply one.

A Breathable Rain Jacket

Investing in high-quality rain gear is probably going to be your best decision after finally booking your Alaska fishing adventure. The Alaskan fishing season is a rainy one, so spend your money on a high-quality breathable nylon or Gore-Tex fishing jacket that’s going to keep you dry, but not hot and sweaty.

Layered Clothing

Fishing season may be warm, but the nights and water are deadly cold. Look for clothes that are breathable, can be easily layered and dry quickly. One of the best brands is Smartwool, made from real wool so that it keeps you both cool and warm, doesn’t trap body odor or sweat and dries quickly.

Dry Bags

If you’re bringing your passport, fishing licenses, wallet and electronics like your Blackberry or digital camera, you’re going to want high-quality waterproof bags because Ziploc bags simply won’t cut it. Seal Line is a great brand that makes dry bags in a range of sizes.

For items such as wet clothes or dirty waders, pack a few plastic bags and garbage bags so everything else in your suitcase doesn’t get covered with dirt and water.

Bits and Pieces

Your accessories kit should include personal items like your hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, powerful and non-aerosol bug spray or cream, gloves and toiletries.

While your charter guide should have a complete first aid and survival kit on board or with you, you should always pack your own small, personal survival kit as well. This Alaska fishing trip survival kit should include a box of strike-anywhere matches, a compass, a crayon or piece of chalk, a few water purification tablets and something to eat like a granola bar.