If you are an angler feeling claustrophobic and caught in a concrete forest, you should get out and revitalize yourself with an Alaska fishing trip. In case you have never experienced the thrill of a fishing trip and to give you that feeling of exhilaration you could try an Alaska fishing trip.
Picture getting a massive salmon fish that weighs more than a hundred pounds, or something like a Pacific halibut that is a cool three hundred pounds, or a rainbow trout could be the perfect thriller for you. Whatever the kind of exceptional fish that you bait may be, Alaska fishing trip offers you a varied range of adventures in fishing.
1. Alaska the 49th State of the US
Alaska became the 49th state of America in the year 1959, but earlier to that it was the Russian traders in fur, domain. In the nineteenth century William Seward, a politician, persuaded United States to purchase Alaska. Though it was considered to a be a poor move at that time, later it was fathomed that Seward had made a wise move.
2. A home for a variety of fish
There must have been a bit of an angler in Seward, for he saw the latent possibility of the most exciting fishing adventures that would be available in the world in Alaska. To start with the miles and miles of coastline, with glaciers and untouched lakes, were the habitat of a variety of fish like Dolly varden, Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Steel head, rockfish, Silver Salmon and Northern Pike.
From every port there are ocean fishing charters being run. Cruise lines could also connect you to fishing trips in Alaska. If you contact any travel desk, they will be able to give you all the information and also make the necessary reservations for you on a charter trip. You would have to make these reservations well in advance as these charters get sold pretty fast. You should bear in mind that you would need a fishing license to go on this trip.
3. Fishing laws in Alaska
Fishing laws of the Alaskan government are very rigid and comprehensive. You could get all the information that is required from a fishing guide for the various regulations regarding fishing expeditions in Alaska and the transport and capture of species of Alaskan fish; the fishing gear that is permitted along with the permitted bait and weight and seasonal requirements.
Get to a isolated destination if what you need is absolute peace The Anvik river lodge is one such place which is placed 450 miles beyond the Anchorage The Hickson family runs this lodge, which is amongst the more popular ones and it is at a isolated spot to give you all the peace and quiet you need
In case you prefer a fishing package that is not too rough, you could try some of those offered by Fishing Charters or Sitka Point Lodge. This fashionable lodge gives you a full holiday package with gourmet meals, all the equipment that you will require and also transportation and licenses. Not just all this you could even have a tub of hot water to soak in at the end of the day.
There are other more exciting options if you get bored of fishing, you could then think of wolves, grizzly bears, hump back whales or moose. The Alaskan sunset is another breathtaking option and anything you choose will help you to unwind and be rejuvenated finally.