Sustinence trout fishing

[megalomaniac]

3w till Alaska moose hunt. 10d floating 60 miles and most of our planned protein has to come from what we catch or kill.

Not trying to be a purist. Just want fish in the skillet to live on during the trip. Most salmon runs will be done by mid Sept, but there are plenty of resident rainbows, grayling, dolly varden, etc. I'm planning on throwing 1.5 to 3in Rapalas with spinning gear, but looks like the guided fishing folks fish this area with artificial salmon eggs in the summer months. Anything better than a trusty Rapala CD 3 or 5 in rainbow trout pattern? I've killed trout out west with this lure, but I HAVE to catch consistently to eat this trip. Sorry to offend the fly fishing purists... this IS some sport, but a full belly is more important

 

[TNRifleman]

The Rapala CD's are a great option. I would probably throw in a few silver/red or gold little cleos or Thomas' Buoyant Spoons. I slay trout on those two at the White River.

 

[scn]

Black roostertails should be in your box. Also have a wide selection of trout magnets to fish under an indicator (fly fishing bobber).

Since it is important to be able to fish, add a couple of tip tops and hot melt glue to the kit in case of an accident.

Have some decent size hooks and split shot so you can throw some belly strips like you do for flounder. Most of those fish are used to eating flesh as it floats by.

If you can throw it on your rig, a foam mouse fly will get eaten on a regular basis up there.

 

[RUGER]

Sounds fun !

 

[Setterman]

You're not offending me and I'm as hardcore fly fishing as most. Sometimes things need to die

occasionally I'll spin fish for trout with high water because I do not enjoy throwing streamers any longer. The rapala you mentioned is my go to, but I've heard that a Ned rig TRD worm is lethal as well.

 

[Iglow]

Braid line,if you're eating don't break off.

 

[Redfox]

Blue fox vibrax in silver is the best producer I have ever tied on my line. Now I'd the water gets dingy the gold or even a mepps in gold.

 

[Lt.Dan]

I would keep on hand a Mepps Aglia spinner with a fly pattern on the hook.

 

[waterman]

my go to here on the tail waters is a black and gold jointed rapala, smithwick silver/blue with orange belly and gold little cleo. dont know anything about alaska though

 

[megalomaniac]

Braid line,if you're eating don't break off.

Was planning on 20lb braid with 15lb flouro leader, but bring leader material down to 8lbs.

Like you said, breaking off a 23in rainbow is gonna hurt.

 

[megalomaniac]

Black roostertails should be in your box. Also have a wide selection of trout magnets to fish under an indicator (fly fishing bobber).

Since it is important to be able to fish, add a couple of tip tops and hot melt glue to the kit in case of an accident.

Have some decent size hooks and split shot so you can throw some belly strips like you do for flounder. Most of those fish are used to eating flesh as it floats by.

If you can throw it on your rig, a foam mouse fly will get eaten on a regular basis up there.

Great tips, esp the bare hooks and belly strips... in case i lose several lures and are running low!

 

[Dennis]

I once caught a bunch of rainbows in Alaska in August using red glass beads that look like salmon eggs, small split shot sinkers, and a small hook. Just drag along the bottom. The trout are busy eating all the salmon eggs they can find.

 

[rbreedi1]

Mepps Aglia Spinners #1 Gold, Berkley Powerbait Trout Worms, Powerbait Power Eggs and Powerbait, and Gulp Trout Dough are my regulars here. Also, light line is key, at least here if you want increased bites. Trout are line shy. I use 4lb flouro or mono.

 

[turk870]

Not fishing related, But might carry some snares also, and maybe a sling shot for tarmigan

 

[Antler Daddy]

tell more about the moose hunt…area…floating or flyin…post a link if already posted

 

[Featherandfly]

1/4 ounce Joe's Fly spinners would be in my pack.

 

[reliable]

I've fished back country up there quite a bit, trout and dollies and grayling will eat anything and everything they see that time of year. They are not picky or finicky in the slightest.
I'd stick with the rapalas and a few in-line spinner baits mentioned above. You prob won't find many trophies, so down size the lures to target the 12–14" fish you'll want for the skillet.

 

[megalomaniac]

Not fishing related, But might carry some snares also, and maybe a sling shot for tarmigan

We are also bringing a single 12g for ducks and ptarmagin. Already bought waterfowl stamps.

 

[megalomaniac]

tell more about the moose hunt…area…floating or flyin…post a link if already posted

Bush plane in to small lake. Portage about a half mile to the river. Blow up the catamaran raft, then float and hunt/fish 60 miles downstream over 10 days. Portage a half mile off the river to another lake for pick up by Bush pilot.

100% DIY, no guide, not even an outfitter providing supplies. It's a really good area. Expecting mid 60s bulls with a chance for a 70in er.

 

[megalomaniac]

I've fished back country up there quite a bit, trout and dollies and grayling will eat anything and everything they see that time of year. They are not picky or finicky in the slightest.
I'd stick with the rapalas and a few in-line spinner baits mentioned above. You prob won't find many trophies, so down size the lures to target the 12–14" fish you'll want for the skillet.

Perfect! Exactly what I need...stupid fish that taste good!