Packing & Gear Checklist
what you should bring
Packing
List
CLOTHING/ESSENTIALS CHECK LIST
- 2 – 3 pairs of “extra socks'
- Long underwear
- 2 pairs pants (optional: zip off legs for hotter days)
- 3 shirts – 1 short sleeve & 2 long sleeve
- 1 pull-over – fleece or wool – something very warm
- Rain jacket– highly waterproof and breathable with hood
- Rain pants– highly waterproof and breathable
- Sunglasses (preferably polarized)
- 1 hat with brim & visor
We have full laundry facilities for all guests to use. You’re welcome to bring extra clothing, but don’t feel compelled to do so. You can simply wash your clothes and be ready for another great day of fishing.
- 1 pair of walking shoes”
- 1 pair of rubber or waterproof boots
- Neoprene gloves for colder days
- Down vest for colder days
- Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries
- Lip Balm
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera and/or GoPro – You'll want to bring this for all the amazing scenery we have, plus the trophy fish you're going to catch. You're going to want to share this with all your friends.
The Important Stuff
Gear
List
TACKLE & Accessories
Kiklukh Lodge provides you with most of the tackle you’ll need during your stay. This would include the following:
- Fishing Line
- Fly-Fishing Line
- Hooks
- Terminal Tackle
- Fly-Fishing Lures
- Spin Cast Lures
- Fish Handling Gear
- Safety Equipment
Rods & Reel
We have several spin cast rods and reels, as well as fly rods and reels available for guests. If you have your own Rod and Reel you would prefer to used instead, feel feel to bring them.
Waders
We do have several waders available, but they are limited by size. If you have your own, and would prefer to use them, we suggest you bring your own.
Don't forget these
Miscellaneous
List
Personal items
- Portable phone charger and cable
- Cash for gratuities, souvenirs, and incidentals
- Books or entertainment for downtime
- Prescription medications
- Personal identification and any necessary documents
- Binoculars for Widllife viewing
- Daypack or backpack
Photo Opportunities
Don't forget your
camera!
Popular Lures &
Flies
The Starlight Leech is popular pattern that imitates a variety of aquatic insects, baitfish, or leeches. The fly typically consists of a marabou or rabbit fur tail that provides lifelike movement in the water, and it’s effective in both freshwater and saltwater environments. Perfect for trout, salmon, and steelhead.
The Clouser Minnow is a highly effective fly pattern designed by Bob Clouser, featuring weighted eyes near the hook’s bend to create a jigging action, mimicking baitfish; versatile for various fish species in freshwater and saltwater.
The Popper Wog is a topwater fly designed for Alaskan species, mimicking wounded prey; its buoyant foam body and rubber legs create enticing splashes, attracting aggressive strikes from salmon, trout, and char in remote Alaskan waters.
A vibrant spinnerbait like the Blue Fox Vibrax in sizes 2 to 4 are a very popular and is widely used for multiple Alaskan species. It’s known to trigger aggressive strikes from silver salmon.
Get In Touch
Thinking about taking the next step to booking your great adventure at Kiklukh lodge? Feel free to contact us and will be happy to provide you with any information you may need. about our Alaska fishing lodge.
