2 Rods Available - June 15th - 22nd, 2012, 6 Full Days Fishing, 7 Nights Lodging

We have 2 rods available for the BEST Spey Fishing for Kings in the World!  This is a very exclusive opportunity to hook the hottest, brightest, and most aggressive Kings in the world.  We only have these spots available because we had 2 anglers that were unable to keep their spots.  Typically, this trip requires years on a waiting list to acquire! We have several other anglers going from Red's as well as one of the owner at Red's, Tony Robins whom has done this trip every year for more than a decade.  The primary target is oversized Kings, but there is ample opportunity to throw flies and mouse patterns for big Leopard Rainbows too!  This trip also includes the opportunity to fish the famous Arolik River Preserve as well!

"When your arm hurts from fighting big fresh Kings, you can go to the world famous Arolik River Preserve for big Leopard Rainbows and Arctic Grayling.  This is one of the best trips in the world for catching numerous Rainbows on mouse patterns!"

Both Joe Rotter and Steve Joyce from Red's have done this trip. Please contact us directly with questions or reservations.

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Guided Fly Fishing on the Kanektok and Arolik Rivers
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There are a few places that are the undisputed title holders when it comes to being described as “the best place in the world to catch (name it)” Many of the fish species and locations one might plug in there, such as Trout, Steelhead, Bonefish, and even Tarpon would certainly be challenged in any location; however, “Kings on the Fly” brings one destination to the forefront – the Kanektok River. King season on the Kanektok is what we’ve focused on for our Alaska bookings, although the Kanektok and several other bountiful Alaska fisheries get great runs of all Salmon species with seasons that extend into September. The King season on the Kanektok is the latter half of June. This is also a great time to catch Rainbows up to 30” on the Arolik, which is included in your trip itinerary. Many of the smaller (16-24" Rainbows will be caught on mice!)  This Kanektok trip is for anglers who want to feel a bump and set the hook on a chrome bright freight train that may cover 2-3 MILES in a battle that could last up to an hour. Your arm will hurt, your back will ache, and even though it’s still light at mid night, you will be ready for sleep and eager to wake up the next day only to do it all again. This is not a 4 star lodge. It’s a semi-permanent tent camp that is clean and comfortable, and most importantly it’s located right on the bank of of a watershed that hosts one of the most prolific runs of King Salmon that enter the Alaskan territory. After a country breakfast, your guide will meet you at his boat and you will fish as hard as you can for the next 10 hours. A great dinner will greet you at camp and evening cocktails always complement the days fishing reports. We will carefully review your gear list for this trip, as many a 2 piece rod has come back in 3, and reels that were supposed to “click” don’t make it through yet another big run by a fish that you “didn’t think was that big.” This is a great opportunity to cast spey rods, and even learn the art of spey fishing, as many of the guides are expert spey casters and teachers.

Testimonials

"This is the best trip on the planet to learn how to spey cast and CATCH big fish while doing it.  It is easy wading, has incredible fish, and even beginners will have a great trip and most likely catch the biggest fish of their life.  The adrenaline rush you get when one of these Kings grabs your fly is surreal.  Hang on very tight and I am not joking!"

Steve Joyce, General Manager at Red's Fly Shop

"For me this was my dream trip that I had wanted to do since high school.  My expectations were lofty but this trip exceeded them in every way.  Make sure to request a couple of days of trout fishing  on the Arolik River, it is INCREDIBLE. Both the bows and the Grayling are awesome.  They eat mice very willingly and you won't see another soul on the river all day.  This is my favorite trout fishing trip in the world bar none. "
 
Joe Rotter, Guide Service Manager at Red's Fly Shop

Alaska Fly Fishing Itinerary Planning

This trip is one week long and will give you plenty of angling. Your arm will be sore and your belly full!  Flights will connect from Anchorage to Bethel, Alaska and are easy to purchase using Frequent Flyer miles.  Most round trip tickets from Seattle are only about 30-40K miles.  Red's will provide you with exact flight and travel itineraries upon booking.
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“Simply put, this trip is for the angler who likes to fish hard and catch big fish.  Most rivers do not have a run of Kings that is eager to chase and eat a swinging fly, the Kanektok River is an exception.  These fish and this river are different and the reason anglers worldwide travel here to fish Kings, Silvers, Sockeye, Chum, and Pink Salmon with flies.  Oh yea, don't forget the Leopard Rainbows, Dolly Varden, and Arctic Grayling too!  For me however, the Salmon are the highlight.  Not only will these fish eat a swung fly, but they'll take you for ride that you will never forget. You will see your backing - again, and again, and again!"
 
M. Herman, Seattle WA