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Alaska Fishing

Premier Alaska Fishing Lodge

Looking for an Alaska fishing lodge that offers unspoiled beauty, incredible fishing and prime lodge accommodations? Look no further than the Alaska Rainbow Lodge, the finest, most centrally located Alaska fishing lodge in the Bristol Bay, Alaska region.

A short flight from Anchorage, Alaska will put you in the center of excellent fishing for Alaska rainbow trout, salmon and many other species of Alaska fish that thrive in abundance at our Alaska fishing lodge.

Southwest Alaska Fishing Lodge
At Alaska Rainbow Lodge we fish more Alaska fishing streams than any other lodge in the region. No Southwest Alaska fishing lodge offer fishing at as many remote streams as we do. Three floatplanes will take you to the fishing grounds, where catch and release Alaska fishing practices ensure quality fishing any time during the fishing season.

Quality Accommodations & Fine Dining
Our Alaska fishing lodge offers quality accommodations, fine dining and the comfort and quality required in an Alaska fishing lodge. We hire only the best Alaska fishing guides, with years of Alaska fishing experience to make your Alaska fishing vacation or corporate retreat an unforgettable Alaska fishing experience.

Bristol Bay, Alaska
The rugged unspoiled backdrop of Bristol Bay, Alaska will be the setting for your Alaska fishing holiday. The wilds of the Alaska frontier still offer rainbow trout fishing for lunkers up to 18 pounds, fishing for all five Alaska salmon species, and Artic char fishing unparalleled in the state. Alaska Rainbow Lodge also provides access to lake trout fishing, artic grayling fishing, Dolly Varden fishing, and pike fishing.

World Class Alaska Fishing Lodge
Alaska Rainbow Lodge is the Alaska fishing lodge that you have been looking for. We are real Alaska residents offering Alaska hospitality and Alaska fishing experience that you won’t find anywhere else. Enjoy some of the best fly-fishing in the world at our Alaska fishing lodge. You will have the time of your life, fishing Alaska in style.


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LINES

Believe it or not, your fly line is the most important part of your gear. A good quality line will cast well on both an expensive or cheap rod. So don't skimp on the line. If you need to save money, by a less expensive rod or reel, but make sure you buy a good quality line.

Manufacturers use the same designation for fly lines based on the taper of the line. Taper is the change in diameter of the line. Lines can be classified as double taper, weight forward, level, and triangle taper. Lines are designated by weight and designed to work with the corresponding weight rod and reel.

While the designation of fly lines may be the same between manufacturers, there are some differences between lines. Manufacturers may use different materials and different structural designs for floatation. They use different coatings to make the lines harder or softer. Most fly lines are floating lines, but manufacturers also make sinking lines for fishing nymphs in deep water or lakes.

Double Taper (DT) Lines – Double taper lines are tapered on both ends of the line. You can reverse the line on the reel when one end begins to crack or is worn and you essentially have a new line. Double taper lines have a more gradual taper than weight forward lines. This design increases the precision of the cast and gently lies down on the water. Because of this, double taper lines are a good choice for beginners.

Weight Forward (WF) Lines – Weight forward lines have a section of the largest taper near the end of the line. This puts most of the mass at the end of the line allowing anglers to more easily and quickly load their rod for more casting power. This translates into longer casts. However, the fly presentation may not be as gentle as a double taper line.

Make sure to match your line weight with the type of fishing you will be doing and to the rod and reel size. Also, weight forward lines can be matched to the action of your rod. They are made for slow, medium, and fast action rods.

Level Lines – Level lines have the diameter thickness throughout the line. These are the most inexpensive lines and are hard to cast and not as accurate as double taper or weight forward lines.

Triangle Taper – Triangle taper lines have a gradual taper increasing in diameter from the tip of the line to about 25 to 40 feet. It then necks down to a level line. It provides the mass for long accurate casts, but also gives gentle presentations because most of the mass is away from the fly.

Backing – Backing is a inexpensive cord like material wound on the spool of the reel before the line. Your fly line is attached to the backing. The backing provides several purposes. It fills the spool to its capacity making it easier to reel.It also provides backup line in case a big fish runs and takes all your line off your spool. Reel manufacturers will recommend the type and length of backing needed to fill your spool.

REELS

The main purpose of your reel is to hold your fly line. Pretty simple right? But your reel does a lot more than that. It keeps pressure on the fish during a "run" and eases retrieval. Again, you want to size your reel with the line and rod weight. This will ensure the correct balance of your rod.

Just like fly rods, there are hundreds of different types of reels and prices range from $10 to over $1,000. No question that the more expensive reels are better quality that less expensive models. For the beginner, however, you should be able to find a good quality reel for under $50. So why the big difference in price? It depends on the construction material, type of drag system, arbor size, and if the reel is saltwater proof.

Construction Material – Reels can be made of many different materials ranging from graphite to titanium but most are made from aluminum. Expensive reels are machined from bar stock while less expensive reels are formed or pressed. Internal components include sealed ball bearings, stainless steels gears, and other parts.

Drag – The drag system is one of the most important parts of the reel. You should look for a reel that has a Teflon (or similar synthetic material) or cork drag system. The drag allows you to keep constant pressure on the fish preventing it from breaking your leader. Drag systems are fairly simple. As you tighten the drag lever, the spool is compressed on either cork or Teflon increasing the friction or pressure. Some reels have no drag system at all. The fisherman applies pressure with his hand to control the drag.

Arbor Size – The arbor is the inner cylinder that your line is wrapped around. There has been a lot of talk lately of the advantages of arbors with large circumferences. Advantages include less line memory, faster line retrieval, and most important, better control of hooked fish. A large arbor is certainly not a requirement, but you should look for the largest diameter arbor within your price range.

Saltwater Proof – If you are going to be fishing in saltwater, you should definitely purchase a reel that is sealed from the saltwater. This will increase the cost but it is necessary. A word of caution. An expensive reel does not mean it is saltwater proof.