Here's a brief review of the fantastic places I visited and lodges I fished in the last week in Southeastern Alaska.
I started out at Sportsman's Cove Lodge on Prince of Wales Island, a 20 minute floatplane ride out of Ketchikan. Their number is 1-800-962-7889. Website www.alaskasbestlodge.com/ This is a fly-in only heaven of a lodge, where, in four days, I caught and released 48 salmon (king, coho, pink) on very light tackle Also caught on the Inside Passage Waters were loads of halibut, cod, and loads of rockfish. This is a lodge you owe to yourself for a lifetime experience. Ask for the "Hopester." Captain Mac is the owner.
Stayed at the Clover Pass Resort, 18 miles out of Ketchikan. Their number is 1-800-410-2234. The website is www.cloverpassresort.com/ . On the "island", this is a drive-to resort that caters to drive-in RecVees, motelliers, and has a huge fleet of rental boats for the salmon right out in front. This appeals to a totally different market than Sportsman's Cove.
In Ketchikan, please include for yourself and your family a must-do visit to the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary and the adjacent and adjoining Canopy Adventure and Wildlife Expedition.
Their number is 1-907-225-5503. Not far from "town", this appeals to eco and sport enthusiasts. The canopy goes from treetop to treetop...Alaska Tarzan, anyone?
Off to Anchorage, command central for all Alaska anglers departing for all points of Alaska. This city has come of age....so many art galleries, restaurants, and museums. Great hotels and a great airport. Best resource, www.anchorage.net/ Email: esiegel@anchorage.net/ Also contact, Jeanette Anderson Moores, same agency.
So much more to write, but always, small moves, Ellie...small moves.
Jan
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