Gundriver64
Active member
Hi Guys,
For awhile now I have had thoughts/dreams of an AK fishing trip (summer 2022) as a retirement gift to myself (post military).
However, reading through these threads is a bit depressing with regards to the massive declines in salmon runs-and it gives me second thoughts about planning such a trip. I don't have any real desire to go after any kind of salmon, but rather I am interested in fishing for grayling, char, and rainbows. These threads have enlightened me on how much these fish rely on these same salmon runs for survival.
A little bit about the kind of fishing I prefer: I live in the interior West. I enjoy doing day hikes to small streams/creeks that most people won't bother putting the time and effort into fishing. I would much rather catch some beautiful 10" native in a beautiful setting over some alien trophy brown or rainbow caught in one of the big out west rivers.
With this in mind: is it worth the time and effort to plan a DIY trip where I can camp, do some fishing, explore/hike/fish on my own?
Could I go spend 10K on a week's fishing trip to some fantastic remote waters? Short answer: yes. However, it's FAR more satisfying to me getting out there myself, putting in the work, and doing a DIY trip.
~BREAK~
Ard thanks for all your contributions. Off topic: I am a big fan of German Shepherds. They're silly smart and incredible dogs.
Cheers All,
G
For awhile now I have had thoughts/dreams of an AK fishing trip (summer 2022) as a retirement gift to myself (post military).
However, reading through these threads is a bit depressing with regards to the massive declines in salmon runs-and it gives me second thoughts about planning such a trip. I don't have any real desire to go after any kind of salmon, but rather I am interested in fishing for grayling, char, and rainbows. These threads have enlightened me on how much these fish rely on these same salmon runs for survival.
A little bit about the kind of fishing I prefer: I live in the interior West. I enjoy doing day hikes to small streams/creeks that most people won't bother putting the time and effort into fishing. I would much rather catch some beautiful 10" native in a beautiful setting over some alien trophy brown or rainbow caught in one of the big out west rivers.
With this in mind: is it worth the time and effort to plan a DIY trip where I can camp, do some fishing, explore/hike/fish on my own?
Could I go spend 10K on a week's fishing trip to some fantastic remote waters? Short answer: yes. However, it's FAR more satisfying to me getting out there myself, putting in the work, and doing a DIY trip.
~BREAK~
Ard thanks for all your contributions. Off topic: I am a big fan of German Shepherds. They're silly smart and incredible dogs.
Cheers All,
G