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I'm planning on going to alaska soon to try to become a guide in the summer months, so i'm making a "basic list of basic nessecities" that I will need to take. The simms travel waders seem pretty nice, and fairly inexpensive, any comments or suggestions? Thanks
-David
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"Fly fishing is a skillful art, on where man can pit his wits against natured, and at the same time, be at one with the world around him"
Martin Ford "Fishing Flies"
David, do not skimp on your equipment.
If you do get hired then you can order the things you will need on pro forms. They usually save you at least 50% off retail prices.
Buy guide weight waders and a very good breathable jkt, good quality boots w/o spikes.
You will also need a pack for carrying lunches, first aid kit etc. Something around 2500 to 3000 ci.
Make sure and have a good quality pair of sunglasses in a brown or copper colored lens.
Make sure you have plenty of warm clothes for when fall comes.
Make sure and bring lots of bug repellent with 100% deet. Skin-so-soft and other similar products are a fricken joke.
Do not plan on seeing any town so make sure you have all of your personnel needs.
Expect to be doing alot of crap jobs your first season, with long hours and little or no time off.
You probally won't be fishing much yourself bring a 5 or 6wt and a 8 wt and you should be fine. A 9 or 10wt if you get a chance at some Kings.
Has anyone offered you a job yet?
Do not forget about the coast guard license I told you about. If you are running a boat on a navigatable waterway you have to have one.
Rob
Thanks again. I need to "re-vamp" my list i guess. No, I haven't been hired yet, just getting everything together, so I am ready. I emailed the Tikchik narrows lodge for information on licenses classes etc.. Thanks
-David
What about these? [url=http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0023433830469a&navCount=7&podId=002343 3&parentId=cat350005&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatc at20431&catalogCode:86096]http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0023433830469a&navCount=7&podId=002343 3&parentId=cat350005&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatc at20431&catalogCode[/url:86096] =IG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat350005&hasJS= true
-David
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"Fly fishing is a skillful art, on where man can pit his wits against natured, and at the same time, be at one with the world around him"
Martin Ford "Fishing Flies"
David, seriously buy guide weight not light weight waders. You should be able to pro form a pair of top end Simms for around the $200.00 range.
Hodgeman are notorious for not fitting very well also.
Check out Dan Bailey waders also. Not as expensive as Simms and good quality products
You will be lucky to get a season out of the Hodgeman's. You should get more then 200 guiding days out of the Simms.
Rob
Thanks! I will check those out
-David
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"Fly fishing is a skillful art, on where man can pit his wits against natured, and at the same time, be at one with the world around him"
Martin Ford "Fishing Flies"
Ok I did some more research..How bout this?
Dan Bailey Yellowstone Waders--https://www.dan-bailey.com/Via/ ... SERDOCLIST
Dan bailey Outfitter II wading shoes--https://www.dan-bailey.com/Via/v ... SERDOCLIST
Cabela's Gore-tex Guidewear wading jacket-- [url=http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20431&id=0036542922719a& navCount=1&podId=0036542&:02204]http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20431&id=0036542922719a& navCount=1&podId=0036542&[/url:02204] parentId=cat20455&navAction=push&catalogCode=IG&ri d=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20455&hasJS=true
Fishpond Wasatchtech fly-fishing vest--http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/tem ... 7&podId=00 31289&parentId=cat20451&navAction=push&catalogCode =IG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20451&hasJS=t rue
This can obviously be changed, but I'm jsut trying to get an idea on how much i'll be spending. Thanks for any additional input.
-David
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"Fly fishing is a skillful art, on where man can pit his wits against natured, and at the same time, be at one with the world around him"
Martin Ford "Fishing Flies"
DFF,, is there any chance you are rich and don't need to make a profit guiding? (I surely hope so)
Jc,
I am only planning on doing this as a summer job. During the off-season I will be a pipe welder on coal plants, So i'll be good for money. Thanks for your concern http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif
-David
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"Fly fishing is a skillful art, on where man can pit his wits against natured, and at the same time, be at one with the world around him"
Martin Ford "Fishing Flies"
OK, really. Now it makes sense. Tks, I was concerned!