Alaska Fly Fishing Adventures: As cliche as it sounds in today’s world of television programs and travel magazines, it cannot be denied that Alaska truly is the final frontier of North American freshwater fly fishing. One of only surviving remnants of a terrain, natural world and seasonal cycle of life that existed for thousands of years across this continent before modern man firmly established an imprint. Alaska’s wilderness provides the world with a glimpse into an ecosystem that is virtually untouched. It goes without saying that every fly fisherman in the world should experience Alaska once in their lifetime. The perspective gained from spending a week in the wilderness of Alaska extends well beyond fly fishing.
Mark Rutherford and the Wild River Guides Company are the foremost multi-day backcountry float operators in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska. Offering float fishing trips across 5,000 square miles of world renowned fishing waters, Wild River Guides fishes more rivers, more miles and has more cumulative experience than any other raft based guide service in the area. These float trips are true backcountry trips with each night spent in a comfortable tent camp right along side the the river, surrounded by the emptiness and serenity of the Alaskan wilderness. Mark Rutherford has been fishing the waters of Bristol Bay for over 30 years and has narrowed down his approach and system to the most effective and aesthetic float fly fishing trip imaginable.
The Bristol Bay region and its many
flowing rivers is one of the greatest freshwater fisheries in the world with a wide variety of species and sport fish populations that are unparalleled. From resident Rainbow Trout, Grayling, Arctic Char to Sea Run Dolly Varden, Coho Salmon, Sockeye, Chinook, Chum, and Pink Salmon, the Bristol Bay system is literally full of fish for most of the summer season. Several of these species can be caught on surface patterns including mice, especially the Leopard Spotted native Rainbows up to 30 inches! There is nothing more spectacular than catching trophy fish on skated mouse patterns.
Mark Rutherford has narrowed his river options for WorldCast Anglers’ hosted trips to his four favorite rivers in the Bristol Bay drainage: the Kanektok, the Main Goodnews, the Middle Fork of the Goodnews and the Togiak. The specific river for the float will be chosen by Mark and his guide staff depending on up to date weather and conditions, ensuring that the trip is given the best opportunity to catch fish and stay as comfortable as possible. While on the river, each day is spent floating and fishing a new stretch of water and each night is spent in a new riverside location. Wild River Guides prides itself on a true, adventurous Alaska experience but this does not come at the expense of personal comfort and safety. Each night’s camp is put together with attention to detail, ensuring that everyone is perfectly dry and cozy.
A full week of backcountry camping, floating and fishing with Wild River Guides in the wilderness of Alaska is an opportunity to see one of the unspoiled gems of North America first hand, all while catching a wide spectrum of trophy wild fish. It’s every fly fisherman’s dream!
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