Casting and Spin Fishing Equipment for Alaska

The following are general guidelines to common casting and
spin fishing equipment used on waters throughout Alaska. 
For information on our recommended fly fishing equipment click here.

Rainbow Trout, Dolly Vardin, Arctic Char, Arctic Graying, Lake Trout
Ultra light to light action rods in 6 to 8 ft. lengths, matching spinning reels with a smooth drag system, loaded with fresh 4 to 8 lb. test line.

Silver, Chum, Sockeye, Pink Salmon and Northern Pike
Medium/Heavy Fast action rods in 7 to 9 ft. lengths, matching spin or bait casting reels with a smooth drag system, loaded with fresh 10 to 15 lb. test line.

 King Salmon
Medium Heavy to Heavy Fast action rods in 7 to 9 ft. lengths, matching spin or bait casting reels with a smooth drag system, loaded with fresh 20 to 35 lb. test line.

 

Spin or Bait Cast Reels - should have a strong smooth drag system and be filled with fresh line.

Rods - try to limit your rod selection to no more than 3 rods per fisherman. For packing in light aircraft, boats and rafts, two piece rods are preferred, one piece rods should be avoided.

Fishing Vests are the most convenient way to organize and carry all of your fishing supplies. I encourage all fishermen to come with a vest well equipped for a weeks worth of fishing. Be prepared to loose lots of lures and line. Remember there are no tackle shops once you depart Anchorage. In addition to lures, items in your vest or tackle box should include...