| Are you a fisherman trapped in a concrete | | | | (pardon the pun) with Alaska fishing trips. |
| jungle? Is it time to rejuvenate your | | | | Just ask at the excursion desk. And it is |
| angler's soul with an Alaska fishing trip? | | | | advisable to book early, while on the ship, |
| | | | as the charters sell out fast! Remember, |
| Or maybe you've never tried fishing, but | | | | you'll need to buy a fishing license, too. |
| you're looking for a new escape? Something to | | | | |
| stir your blood and make you feel alive | | | | The Alaskan government has very detailed |
| again. | | | | strict fishing laws. Your fishing guide can |
| | | | apprise you of any regional regulations |
| There is an answer: Alaska fishing trips! | | | | pertaining to Alaska fishing trips: the |
| | | | capture and transport of Alaskan fish |
| Imagine subduing a monster King salmon? Some | | | | species; the fishing tackle allowed for |
| of these beauties can weigh up to nearly 100 | | | | sport, fly and ice fishing; allowable bait |
| pounds. Or maybe a 300-pound Pacific halibut | | | | fish and the usual seasonal and weight |
| is more your style? Or maybe fly-fishing for | | | | requirements. Alaskan regulations even cover |
| Rainbow trout is the perfect medicine for | | | | the use of gaffs and the molesting or wasting |
| what ails you? | | | | of fish. |
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| Be it a fat salmon, a monster halibut, or a | | | | If its total peace and quiet you need, try a |
| brilliant river trout, Alaska fishing trips | | | | remote destination like the Anvik River Lodge |
| offer a diverse range of fishing adventures. | | | | located 450 miles from Anchorage. Run by the |
| | | | Hickson family, this isolated fishing lodge |
| Back in 1959, Alaska became America's 49th | | | | is one of the more popular Alaska fishing |
| state. Before that time, Alaska belonged to | | | | trips. |
| Russian fur traders. In 1867, U.S. | | | | |
| politician, William Seward, encouraged the | | | | If it's a less rugged adventure you seek, try |
| United States to buy Alaska for a mere 7.2 | | | | a fishing package like the one offered by |
| million dollars. At the time, the purchase | | | | Sitka Point Lodge and Fishing Charters. This |
| was considered silly; "Seward's folly," it | | | | upscale lodge offers complete vacation |
| was called. But Seward has had the last | | | | packages including: transportation, gourmet |
| laugh. | | | | meals, all licenses, tackle and rain gear. |
| | | | They even throw in a hot tub so you can ease |
| Seward must have been a fisherman; he must | | | | those aching muscles after a hard day |
| have seen the potential for some of the best | | | | of...catching fish! |
| fishing adventures in the world. With its | | | | |
| vast ocean coastline, unspoiled lakes and | | | | Oh, and if you ever get tired of fishing (not |
| pristine glacial waters, Alaska is home to | | | | likely) you can always take in the grizzly |
| dozens of fish species including Arctic char, | | | | bears, wolves, moose or humpback whales. |
| Dolly Varden, Arctic grayling, rockfish, | | | | |
| steelhead, Northern pike, Silver salmon, and | | | | Or just watch a northern Alaskan sunset. |
| 400-pound Salmon sharks. | | | | |
| | | | Whatever you choose, Alaska fishing trips are |
| Ocean fishing charters run out of every major | | | | the perfect way to mend your abused |
| port. Even cruise lines can hook you up | | | | overworked psyche. |