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I spent a lot of time in Alaska but always got there by plane or ship. I like the idea of cutting across Canada to get to Alaska. If it were me I would go that way and get to Alaska first. In the North reservations are not really warranted because you can always boondock everywhere.
I cannot imagine planning out a long trip ahead of time with reservations. The beauty of a long trip is that there are no time constraints. One of my favorite guidelines is "find a place you like, stay for around 3 days."
You will have plenty of time to visit sites in the Lower 48 when you return. You have the rest of your life to revisit them. It is the time in Alaska and Canada that you may not get to again.
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The horseflesh will suffer further indignities..."Salmon fishing in rivers is boring. You're just trying to snag a fish passing by, they aren't interested in eating."
- Chances are this statement was made after fishing the Kenai, Kasilof, or Russian for red salmon. Red salmon ("sockeye") are plankton eaters and are truly not interested in eating once they hit freshwater. Fishing for reds in freshwater is a matter of dipnetting (Alaska residents only) or trying, as mentioned, to snag them in the mouth, otherwise known as flossing for reds.
- Pinks ("Humpy") or Chum ("dog") salmon are more active in freshwater and will hit lures and baits, depending on their mood or the weather or ....
- King salmon ("chinook") will hit lures or baits, although bait and some lures are currently banned by regulation. Takes some work to get a king nowadays, but they are fairly active in the freshwater if they make it past the commercial guys.
- Silver salmon ("coho") are exceptionally aggressive in either salt or freshwater. I've been told (how they know I'm not sure) by ADF&G bio guys that silvers are either trying to eat or just get mad at the bait or lures that cross their path. Same source told me that king salmon either try to carry bait (i.e. eggs) upstream. Silvers are aggressive strikers, Kings you have to know when the line is bumped and set the hook hard...they both fight aggressively.
Point is, if you're interested in fishing, it can certainly be worked in to your trip. Other than a bit of freshwater doldrums in early August, there is enjoyable salt and freshwater fishing from May - September...even opportunities for trout and pike if you want to venture on some of the lakes.
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Benn off line for a bit - got bit by the COVID bug. I appreciate the thoughts and input that has been shared. We have taken the lower 48 attractions off this trip and added the time into additional time in Alaska and the Canadian Rockies. Given other commitments, we will be leaving NY State early June, visiting the Canadian Rockies, arriving in Alaska mid July, and beginning our return trip mid September. Thanks again!
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cbigham
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Salty Dog - be sure to visit the Salty Daeg bar on the Homer Spit!
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Sirius radio doesn't work here in Ak, it sort of works in Canada but not well. Sirius suggested it was my reciever antenna.
June through early July is fairly dry on the Kenai late July through September it rains most days.
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Mike W
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Great thread. Going to school on it. Thanks all for the valuable info. Best thread I've seen on here for quite a while.
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SideHillSoup
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Rigdon wrote:Sirius radio doesn't work here in Ak, it sort of works in Canada but not well. Sirius suggested it was my reciever antenna.
June through early July is fairly dry on the Kenai late July through September it rains most days.
In British Columbia and parts of Alberta I have gotten Sirius Radio as far north that I have personally found was on Hwy 37 at Meziadin Junction. Once I turned down the Hwy into Stewart on Hwy 37-A I lost it all together.
It also works from Prince Rupert BC all the way east to Cold Lake Alberta. It also worked on Haida Gwaii.
However I will state that it is spotty at times when you drive on the edge of the eastern side of a mountain / sharp bank etc. I will also add theses same mountains and sharp banks also block the signal where I live in south eastern BC which is 3 hrs north of Spokane Washington.
Just like the old days… ya loose radio signal.
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Johnny G1
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Proper antenna and it works all the way to Fairbanks and all the way up the Dempster, Trucker antenna.on my mh.
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Mike W
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got my 2022 MilePost. Little daunting. Gonna dig in this weekend. But curious what fuel prices are in BC and Alaska this summer? gallon of diesel? Gallon of gas? Thanks
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enblethen
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Gas Buddy can be of help for fuel costs.
You need to calculate liters to US gallons and then converter Canadian dollars to US dollars.
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