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What to Bring:
Most Alaskan lodges will provide tackle if you don' t have the right gear. We brought our own, because we like fishing with our own stuff. This included one 6-weight flyrod, two 7-weights, one 8-weight, two spinning pack rods for 6- to 10-pound test, and one heavier rod loaded with 14-pound test. We also brought tons of lures and flies, though we didn't need to. Alaskan lodges know what lures and flies work best, and generally have an almost limitless supply of them.
Beside's the usual travel and clothing necessities, here's what else we took with us.
:: Cloudveil flyweight waders and boots
:: Lightweight long underwear
:: Fleece pants
:: Bear repellant (buy in Anchorage)
:: Headnets
:: Insect repellent
:: Multitool
:: Duct Tape
:: Binoculars
:: Suntan lotion
:: Good raingear
:: Fleece gloves
:: Polarized glasses