How to Fish Alaska by ATV A quad can be your ride to an incredible amount of pristine fishing in Alaska. But if you're going¿¿¿ Be honest with yourself Know what your skills are, and don't get in over your head. The Alaska wilderness is a bad place to break down, and a worse place to get hurt. Backcountry ATVing takes experience and technical skill and can at times be physically challenging. It is, however, very possible for a novice to tackle this adventure, as long as she or he has an ¿¿experienced companion. If in doubt, get a guide Tim Cook of Alaska ATV Adventures (907-694-4294; ¿¿alaskaatvadventures.com) specializes in touring and fishing trips. He has reliable equipment, he knows where to find fish, and he's familiar with the best routes to reach them. Rent the right gear You can rent ATVs in Anchorage, but be sure to factor in safety gear, GPS, maps, and the like (for rental info, call 907-868-7669; ¿¿atv-alaska.com). Ride reliable, ¿¿newer-generation models. Ride the trails Stay on established trails as much as possible. Tearing around over wild, untracked habitat will not endear you to locals, wildlife officials, and other sportsmen. There are plenty of trails. Never ride or fish alone There's too much going on-bears, muddy sinkholes, sudden weather changes-to take that chance. As experienced as our group was, no single rider would have made it to our mountain destinations and back by himself (except Tim). Every one of us had an issue: swamping the ATV, getting stuck¿¿¿besides, you'll want someone to take photographs anyway.