Rondy: Alaska
Dates: September 17-19, 2020
Leader: Michael Souter mailto:mks@luminae-souter.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 10
Description: This Rondy is a 3-day guided float fly-fishing adventure on the scenic and famous Kenai River in Alaska where we will fly-fish for big Alaska size Rainbow and Dolly Varden Trout. Guides will drift through miles of scenic water in custom built power drift boats where we will nymph flesh and egg patterns or swing flies for Trout and Dollies. Swinging opportunities will depend on water levels but bring your Spey rod if interested. Boots with felt soles are not allowed in Alaska and studs are not allowed in boats so rubber soles are required. There will be 2 anglers per boat/guide which is a real treat here (every other guide on the Kenai has 3-4 anglers per boat!). Guides will provide top-quality fly-fishing gear and flies but not Spey rods. Snacks, water and a hot lunch will also be provided each day.
We can meet and carpool from Anchorage airport to the Kenai River, which is about 100 miles south of Anchorage (2 hours) or just meet there depending on preference. Lodging options will be discussed in the future. Our guides will meet us each morning then shuttle to launch site for an exciting day of fishing.
As we get closer, we will have a meeting to discuss more details including equipment, lodging, car pools, accommodations, etc. In the meantime, you can get more details and check out the fish photos on the Silent Run website at http://silentrunak.com/
Here are some things not included that you should budget for in addition to the rondy fee:
- Lodging will run approximately $100-130 per room (and can be shared room or not)
- Airfare cost approximately $500 RT from SFO to ANC
- Rental car approximately $100/day for full size SUV (we'll share some cars)
- Dinner (several reasonable local places nearby)
- Alcohol (BYOB)
- Alaska fishing license (buy online)
- Gratuities (20% + of guide fee recommended)
- Personal items, clothes, waders, boots (no felts or spikes), Spey rod, etc.
Suggested Gear: 7-8 wt single handed fly rods, with floating lines. 7-8 wt two hand rods.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $1,075
Other expenses will be lodging, transportation, guide gratuities, etc as listed above.
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a member is, for any reason, unable to attend, he may resell his slot (rod) to another GGACC member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). It is the sole responsibility of the member to manage this transaction. This is not the responsibility of the leader or club.