Re: Arolik River Alaska (questions)


<tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Tom, I've been to the Arolik the last two summers. Once in late July,
> once in late August.
> Niether trip were bears much of an issue at all. This last trip we did
> in late August for Silvers, we didn't see any. But the river was high
> and most carcasses were washed away. I think the bears were out hunting
> berries. More bear action during the king run when the water is lower.
> The bears are hunted so they shy away from humans very quickly from my
> experience. Definatley take appropriate firearm(s). I've done three
> trips with PaPa Bear. Steve & the crew there, are great. PS> this is my
> first time here at this forum. -Tim Bermingham
>
> Tom Nakashima wrote:
>> Has anyone here fished the Arolik River, Alaska?
>> My friend and I are heading up there in July, would be interested in
>> listening to whatever information one can provide.
>> thanks,
>> -tom
>

Ah Tim welcome to ROFF and thank you for all your information.
I met Steve at the Sportsman Show in San Mateo, CA. last weekend. Sometimes
you get a feel for people, whether they're there to take your money or offer
an honest trip. I got good vibes from Steve, very knowledgeable about
fly-fishing Alaska. I'll be going with Jim O who fished the Arolik last
year and has the river down pretty well, but as you know fishing is a hit or
miss. Jim is also a law enforcement officer and did pack a peace to stop a
grizzly.
-tom


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