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ISBN 0-916771-14-8 Softbound 341 pages. Dimensions (in inches): 6.0 X 9.0 X 9.9 1995
FISHING ALASKA ON DOLLAR$ A DAY shows how you can inexpensively fish the best steelhead, trout, char and salmon waters in Alaska’s 23-million acre Chugach and Tongass National Forests.
Profusely illustrated with over 150 maps, photographs and charts, this book provides you with hundreds of practical and indispensable tips on accommodations, fish migrations, stream and lake locations, as well as valuable fish-catching advice. Anglers experienced in the world’s best sportfishing, as well as novice, will benefit from this book.
THIS BOOK PROVIDES YOU WITH:
- Names and locations of over 375 Alaska steelhead waters
- Over 200 blue-ribbon cutthroat streams and lakes
- Detailed topographic maps and fishing charts
- The most effective flies and and lures to use, where-to-find-fish, and the techniques used by the experts
- Comprehensive listing and information on all Alaska region U.S. Forest Service cabins, locations, boat availability, facilities and nearby attractions.
- Areas for big game, grouse and waterfowl hunting opportunities, as well as specifics on hiking, sightseeing, exploring and wildlife viewing.
- Remote, designated wilderness fishing areas only a handful of people visit each year!
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements Map of Alaska’s National Forests Introduction How to Use This Book
The Sportfish of Alaska’s National Forests Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Eastern Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, Grayling, Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Halibut, Rockfish
Favorite Fishing Waters of the Tongass National Forest Cutthroat Trout Lakes, Cutthroat Trout Streams, Eastern Brook Trout Lakes, Grayling Lakes, Rainbow Trout Lakes, Steelhead Streams
Outfitting Your USFS Boat
Planning Your Trip Cabin Types and Facilities, Cabin Reservations, Refunds, Where to Obtain Cabin Permits, Equipment, Tips on Operating USFS Oil Stoves
Outdoor Safety Water, Hypothermia, Insect pests, Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
Wildlife, Flora, Other Recreational Opportunities, Additional Questions - Information Sources
(This information is found in each of the Gateway chapters; Fishing Index, Maps of Cabin Locations and Cabins.) Gateway 1 - Ketchikan Gateway 2 - Misty Fjords Gateway 3 - Wrangell Gateway 4 - Petersburg Gateway 5 - Sitka Gateway 6 - Juneau Gateway 7 - Skagway Gateway 8 - Yakutat Gateway 9 - Anchorage Cabin Index About the Authors Field Notes |