grizwilson Posted September 12, 2017 Posted September 12, 2017 If I can get healed up enough by deposit date and not completely broke want in Ham and Phil Lilley 2 “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
grizwilson Posted September 12, 2017 Posted September 12, 2017 If anyone stops by the house be sure and comment how nice the 25 year old carpet looks...about enough in the fund to cover this trip. Ham, Flysmallie, JestersHK and 3 others 6 “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
Ham Posted September 12, 2017 Posted September 12, 2017 Les, you are Da Man! 😂 Phil Lilley 1 Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
grizwilson Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 Phil Lilley, Deadstream and Terrierman 3 “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
grizwilson Posted December 19, 2017 Posted December 19, 2017 On 8/18/2017 at 6:41 PM, Phil Lilley said: I thought it would be nice if we put a group of OAF'ers together and go to Alaska for a week. This is the place I go. http://naknekrivercamp.com It's not the ritz and the rate reflects it. But it's not that bad either. In the past, I'd call it a "guys" camp but with all the improvements the Johnson's have done in the past few years, a lot of wives and family groups have gone and had a great time. Food - very good! Fishing - world class. And it's ALASKA! I tell people you're going to spend about $5,500. $3,500 on lodging/food/guides, $1,200 on flights, about $500 on tips (estimate) and the rest of incidentals like new tackle. Weeks run Saturday to Saturday. I'm looking at arriving on Saturday, June 23. What's biting? That's about the first of the sockeye and king salmon run and rainbows are in full attack mode on smolt. There's also rainbows and grayling on dries in the slack water on the river and optional fly outs to remote rivers in the area. The week includes a trip to Brooks Camp to fish the Brooks River and view brown bears at the falls and on the river. Big Creek is a major feeder creek running into the Naknek. The last couple of years, the king run has been awesome, so there you'll get a shot at a 15-40 pound king on a fly. Check out their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/alaskas.naknekrivercamp They need a deposit of $1,750 by the end of the year to hold a spot. There are a handful of guys who have gone to NRC in the past years from this area and are members of OAF. I can have them give reviews of the place and fishing. Questions? I'll follow this initial post with details on how we fish for salmon and rainbows. We use both spin and fly gear. Ok, partial release from Dr. to start doing more so appears I need to make a decision soon. Few questions, do we need to mention something special or just reserve on their web site? I assume the Standard 7 day package? Send or call with the $1,000 deposit? We will get into your equipment suggestions/flies etc later.... Thanks “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted December 19, 2017 Author Root Admin Posted December 19, 2017 Well, Griz and Rick are down tentatively to go but unfortunately camp is full now for that week. I’ll answer your question later tonight when I’m on my laptop. grizwilson 1
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted December 19, 2017 Author Root Admin Posted December 19, 2017 @grizwilson and @Terrierman are the only ones interested in going. I've emailed Jim to make sure he's full for that week. I know he's full the other weeks during the sockeye and silver salmon weeks already. He's booking for 2019 now... so start thinking about it. This is what you should bring to Naknek River Camp: At least 2 fly rods - a 5 wt. and a 7-8 wt. The 5 should have floating line for fishing dries for rainbows, grayling and dollies. They love elk hair caddis #16's #18's. The 7-8 should have shooting line on it. I can send you some or you can get it from Tim's Fly Shop. You want a spool of 20lb tippet for a butt section and 3x, 2x and 1x for the tippet section. Some snap swivels and barrel swivels. The guide will have the lead weights. Flies... this is where we can have a debate. Some say the sockeye don't "bite" at the flies, that they're "lined" when swimming upstream <with their mouths open>. Some say they don't swim with their mouths open and they do bite at flies. Regardless, you need a hook with something on it. I use #6 woolybuggers, purple, white, olive and black. Most of the guides use something lowvis and a stout hook. They think it doesn't matter... and it may not. I tend to believe they do bite since most of my hookups are in the mouth - and this video show them swimming upstream with mouths closed. But the key is use a stout hook, one that won't bend under pressure. You could throw in an extra 7-8 wt in case one breaks... but the lodge has extra rods. The lodge has 9-10 wts for fishing for kings.... and flies. They also supply rods and lures for trolling for kings. Waders, good rain jacket, good sun glasses and a waterproof camera. BilletHead and grizwilson 2
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted December 31, 2017 Author Root Admin Posted December 31, 2017 We've had ONE spot on the trip open up. So if there's one person who wants to jump in, now's the time!
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted December 31, 2017 Author Root Admin Posted December 31, 2017 We've had ONE spot on the trip open up. So if there's one person who wants to jump in, now's the time! June 23 -- 30, Saturday to Saturday.
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