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What To Bring To Our Alaska Fishing Lodge

We are a full-service lodge and can provide everything you need to enjoy your fishing trip. The only necessary items you need to bring are clothing to keep you comfortable and warm, along with a few basic necessities. Layering your clothing is the preferred method, as you can add or remove layers as conditions and weather change.

Recommended Clothing & Personal Items

  • checkmark Windproof and waterproof wading jacket
  • checkmark Chest waders with rubber soles (no felt soles)
  • checkmark Fleece pullover or jacket
  • checkmark Long underwear or base layer tops and bottoms
  • checkmark Fleece pants
  • checkmark Warm, insulated socks
  • checkmark Warm hat
  • checkmark Ball cap or fishing hat
  • checkmark Fingerless fishing gloves
  • checkmark Extra set of clothes
  • checkmark Jeans or comfortable travel pants for after fishing
  • checkmark Casual shirts for after fishing
  • checkmark Camp shoes
  • checkmark Insect repellent
  • checkmark Insect head net
  • checkmark Sunscreen
  • checkmark Polarized sunglasses
  • checkmark Camera
  • checkmark Toiletries

Recommended Fly Fishing Gear

For anglers bringing their own fly fishing equipment, we recommend:

  • checkmark 9-foot, 8- or 9-weight fly rod
  • checkmark Large arbor reel with floating line (some anglers prefer an intermediate sinking line)
  • checkmark 9- to 12-foot leaders tapered to 12- to 16-pound test
  • checkmark Dolly Llama and Clouser flies in chartreuse and white or black and white
  • checkmark Pink and chartreuse poppers for topwater fishing
  • checkmark Forceps
  • checkmark Line nippers

Recommended Spin Fishing Gear

For anglers who prefer spin fishing, we recommend:

  • checkmark Mepps spinners
  • checkmark Pixee spoons

Fishing Equipment Is Available at the Lodge

Our lodge is fully equipped with quality fly fishing and spin fishing setups for guests to use. If you don't have your own equipment or simply don't want to travel with it, just ask and we'll get you set up.

We also carry the flies, spinners, and spoons needed for your fishing adventure.

Before Your Trip

Please purchase your Alaska sport fishing license online before your trip.

We recommend using duffel bag-style luggage whenever possible, as it is easier to load and unload from planes. Please keep luggage to a maximum of 50 pounds.

If you have any questions about what to bring, fishing equipment, or preparing for your trip, just ask. We're happy to help you get ready for an unforgettable Alaska fishing experience.

The fishing on the Tsiu River is nothing short of spectacular. Your trip to our fly out Alaska wilderness fishing lodge will be a trip to remember for the rest of your life! Call now (907) 231-5969.

Once you experience world-class Alaskan Silver Salmon fishing at Dierick's Tsiu River Lodge, you will want to come back every year and we would love to have you!