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Just Back From Alaska - AMAZING
This is "OBVIOUSLY" Not A Sponsor But Brought 15 People With Me For A Trip Of A Life Time
We Limited Out On All Species We Had 12 Halibut Over 100 Lbs Too Many Yellow Eyes And Razor Rockfish OVER 20 Lbs To Count Lots Of King Samon Up To 25 Lbs Lots Of Ling Cod Up To Mid 40 Lb Range We also caught Sable Fish, Octopus, Various Rock Fish, Different types Of Quill Backs Saw Lots Of Bald Eagles, Black Bear, Grizzly Bears, Humpback Whales and Orcas Going Back In 2020 - CANT WAIT Scenery Breath Taking Took Over 1000 Pictures The Food and Customer Service OVER THE TOP NOT A YELLOW EYE - This is Razor Rock Fish Caught In 1100 Feet Of Water https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...ullSizeR-S.jpg King Salmon https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...IMG_0631-S.jpg Food Amazing https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...IMG_2402-S.jpg Ling Cod https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...IMG_2404-L.jpg Tiger Rock Fish https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...IMG_2447-L.jpg Scenery Shot https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._162103-XL.jpg Me https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...%280%29-X3.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._170645-X3.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._133514-X3.jpg |
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Wanted to know with whom you booked your vacation.
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The Following Fish Were ALL Over 100 Lbs Plus we released SEVERAL Bigger https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...X2/jjd9-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...2/nick9-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr.../nick10-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr.../nick11-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr.../nick13-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr.../nick14-X2.jpg |
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Absolutely beautiful! This trip is on my bucket list for sure. Thanks for sharing these gorgeous photos.:)
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If I posted all of them you would be begging me to stop lol
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I just got back a week ago. almost went to that Lodge but went to Icy instead.
as you said it goes from a bucket list to a yearly thing. Can catch fish in a puddle in Alaska. and after experiencing it I also cant wait to go back. Seems like each pic gets better than the next too doesn't it lol |
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awesome. waiting to do a trip like that myself.
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That is SICK! What's a trip like that cost you ballpark?
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This particular lodge includes EVERYTHING.
EXCEPT Float Planes, Airfare to and from and tipping No indivual tipping We shared our fish evenly. I made up the rosters daily We fished on different boats and with different people That was made clear from the get go I also received a group discount per person I was comped the lodge price. I tipped like everyone else, I paid for Float Plane like everyone else. I was directly involved in all facets and took on a lot of responsiblity. I was able to get everyone $ 500 off listed price as part of guaranteeing a minimum of 12 but wound up taking 16 I Collected all the money and spread out over 1 year 4 payments They include quality raingear and boots, expert fish cleaning, vacume sealing and labeling fish and cleaning and folding dirty clothes The fishing tackle they provide is ULTRA HIGH QUALITY Salmon Rods Both Halibut Bait Rods and Halibut Jigging Rods Everything they do is to PERFECTION To answer your question Approx $ 6000 to $ 6500 including EVERYTHING The food is SPECTACULAR AS WELL AS THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER SEEN This is not an advertisement for my trip in 2020 as most of my 16 are coming back and I already have several people on the waiting list. I am also working on getting group trip insurance at a discounted rate I hope I answered all your questions |
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Let me know when my Pictures Are Boring You Guys / Gals
I wont mention names of my m embers since the chances are you wont know them anyway https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...X2/jjd1-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...alaska2-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...2/nick2-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr.../X2/b12-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...alaska4-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...2/nick4-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...alaska3-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...2/jjd10-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...X2/jjd2-X2.jpg |
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Just absolutely beautiful pics. And those fish are just wow. Are you sniffing the 1? LFG would be proud. Lol.
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Wow, that is amazing !!
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I have another 965 to post lol
The place is second to none |
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How many day"s ? Every picture is amazing . Thanks .
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At the lodge 5 days 6 nights
Came up a night earler stayed in Juenau Will post some awesome scenary pics I took from Float plane later |
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Never ate octopus !!:D
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Andy that Octopus was AMAZING bait. I used 1/2 an arm and caught 14 Halibut on same bait. They could not get it off
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View From Tram In Juneau
https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._095437-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._095734-X3.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._095853-X3.jpg Spent a day in Juneau https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._111021-X2.jpg A Few Pictures From Float Plane To Lodge https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._154601-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._154802-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._155135-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._155520-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._161235-X2.jpg |
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wow, Marc, amazing pictures. did you guys use electrical reel when you fished in 1000 ft deep?
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I used my pull Ha Ha Ha I put 4 guys on that boat that knew what they were getting themselves into Here are more pictures https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._164636-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...%280%29-X2.jpg After Our Trip 6 More Went On That Board https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._180536-X2.jpg Only Fish 20 Lbs Or More Make The Board - We Put A Bunch Up https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._180539-X2.jpg We Put At Least 10 That Will Be On That Board Also 20 lbs Or More https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._180543-X2.jpg Food Was Ridiculously Good https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._181324-X2.jpg I caught this Ling Cod Off The Dock with a few other fish https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._204628-X2.jpg |
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Nice job great pics,thanks for sharing
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Octopus also. It's been 20 years since I was up there and I think it's time to go back. Great pictures and thanks for sharing.
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Why would it be against the rules to post where you went considering they aren't really in competition with NJ charter boats?
I'm heading up to Alaska in 3 weeks to do a remote float fly-fishing trip with 3 buddies. Flying to Anchorage and then up to Kotzebue and then a bush plane another hour north of the arctic circle. Floating for 5-6 days fishing for Dolly Varden, grayling, and whatever salmon shows up, likely chum salmon. Alaska is unbelievable. |
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Until members tell me they are sick of looking at pictures I have enough to keep this thread going for MONTHS :)
Black Rock Fish ((GREAT EATING)) https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._082807-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._082825-X2.jpg Tiger Rockfish https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._090224-X2.jpg Yellow Eye Rock Fish https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._145608-X2.jpg Quill Back https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._154751-X2.jpg Ling Cod https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._152901-X2.jpg Halibut 30 to 60 Lbs https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr...%280%29-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._110832-X2.jpg King Salmon https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._170645-X2.jpg |
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Thanks for sharing those great pictures, my sons are taking me there in August,looks like an awesome trip,can't wait
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Yellow Tail Rockfish - aka Olive Fish
https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._161254-X3.jpg This one was our Biggest 147 https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._165738-X3.jpg This one 122 https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._165945-X2.jpg 2 Salmon ((I think both Silvers)) https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._170921-X3.jpg Combo https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._171250-X3.jpg |
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This Guy Jerry Had A Week Of A Lifetime He Had 4 Fish Retained OVER 100 Lbs and 2 Released Close To 100 Lbs https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._172441-X3.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._172318-X3.jpg Another 100 Lb Plus By Jerry https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._172535-X3.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._173051-X3.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._071557-X3.jpg The Equipment provided is TOP NOTCH https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._071708-X3.jpg |
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WOW like to fight one of them Halibut. Bucket list for sure
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Wow! Incredible fishing! Congratulations on a great time!
How much meat did each guy bring home? Or have shipped home? How expensive was that? I know that the airlines limit you to 50 lbs for free. You then pay for anything over that number. Thanks! |
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how many halibut you can keep per day in Tanaku ? I remember you can keep two halibut in Seaworld several years ago.
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Regulations are tight. We did not keep any small ones except on the days certain areas were closed. You need to be an attorney to figure out the regulations. We wound up with 2 boxes each which is close to 100 lbs which was more than enough. The fish were split up evenly by species. I had a totol of 16 people. I organized the group fishing with different people and different boats. It worked out perfectly. 1 per person per day. There are so many different species to fish for it does not matter
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One of our guys brought a drone which took amazing photos which I have not received yet
https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._201943-X2.jpg 3 Razor Rockfish Caught In 1100 Feet Of Water https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._052038-X2.jpg This is the Lunch Counter To Make Your Own Lunch https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._055122-X2.jpg The Lodge Is NOT cheap but EVERYTHING is First Class - Fortunetly because I had a Big Group I was able to get a good discount https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._072213-X2.jpg Some Of The Boats Used https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._072544-X2.jpg Hard To Get A True Appreciation For The Scenery Pictures On Overcast Days https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._072709-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._072740-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._073654-X2.jpg Yellow Tail Rockfish also known as an Olive fish in CA https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._085508-X2.jpg Ling Cod https://photos.smugmug.com/FishingTr..._103446-X2.jpg |
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A Member On My Board Is A Professional Photographer His Pictures Are Spectacular
Here are some https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jim...8/X2/j1-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jim...X2/jd10-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jim...X2/jd11-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jim...X2/jd12-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Jim...X2/jd13-X2.jpg |
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Always raises more questions than answers. I'm SURE the summer season is short and the winter season is LONG. Makes for a small window of opportunity.
Bag limits ? Size limits ? Fish packed in dry ice and sent out on the next flight home $$$ ?? Licences ? Cost on that. additional permits ? |
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I would need an attorney to decifer bag limits and areas open and closed
The Captains know where to go and when As far as fish processing No dry ice needed. They are blast frozen to perfection. Cut down into 1 to 2 lb bags and labeled by species Every airline is different. I took 1 checked bag and 2 fifty pound fish boxes which cost a totol of $ 75 If you want to turn the trip into a MEAT TRIP DONT GO We had an outstanding trip and wound up with 85 to 98 lbs of fish including weight of boxes The days of going to Alaska and bringing home 150 lbs per person are OVER For me its not about how much fish I bring home but about the overall Alaska experience This trip is NOT affordable for EVERYONE and I get it. I am fortunate because I have such a huge group that I get comped as a "guide" with that said that still excludes the Float Plane, Back and fourth to Juneau, Fishing License and incidentals. The 15 guys that went with me all said it was worth the $$$$$. I was also able to get a substantial discount for the guys I brought with me It is not needed to spend this much to go to Alaska but it was by far the most relaxing and BEST expieriance. This was my 5th Alaska trip and cant wait to go back in 2020 |
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