Savonoski Loop?
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Anyone paddled the Savanoski Loop in Katmai N.P. AK? That trip may very well be my next great fishing endeavor. It’s not for the faint of heart and I need to speak with someone that has done it. I’ve Googled just about all the info I can find on the ‘net but have yet to be in touch with anyone that has actually done it. There are outfitters that will hold my hand for $3 to 4 thousand a week…..but I’m not about that. I want to go at my own pace, lingering for a few days in a spot if I’m on fish and moving on if I’m not. The outfitters are usually on a semi rigid itinerary that would ruin the trip for me.
http://www.nps.gov/katm/upload/Savonoski%20Loop.pdf
I did google a link that took me to the http://www.ozarkanglers.com website. Isn’t there someone on here that is affiliated with ozarkanglers.com…..Mike Anderson? Anyone?
TIA….Steve
Awesome.
I just got in touch with a guy from the Minnesota Rower’s Association. He’s done it three (3) times.
After spending a week at Brooks Camp in ’08, I knew I wanted to do this. A few of the guides whetted my apetite. Below is a photo of the “Hero” board in Brooks Lodge. Notice the size of the fish coming from the Bay of Islands area. I plan to fish that area pretty hard.
The fishing is supposed to be top notch and the photographic opportunities are unlimited.
I’ll let you know how things progress.
Keith,
The “fishing vs paddling” had me concerned as well until I did some research. Most of the big trout are caught while trolling. So…..I’m thinking of hanging a 7 or 8 weight off the side of the canoe…..using a 500 grain sink tip and some huge, black string leeches.
The mosquitos are more of a nuisance than the bears. As long as I don’t look and smell like a sockeye I think I’ll be okay.
That’s what I keep telling myself anyway.
That’s what this guy thought too! http://www.yellowstone-bearman.com/Tim_Treadwell.html
That looks like an awesome trip Drifter! I wish I was able to take time off in the summer time as I would go on that trip in a heart beat! The portage was the only thing that looked like it would be no so much fun to me. I hope you do it as I would love to see the photos!
Joel
Based on the photos Steve has shared here on the board in the past, I am betting fear of bears is not as big an issue for him as it might be for some of the rest of us (myself included).
I have spent lots of time over in that part of Alaska, and bears along those streams are a big &^%$ problem if you are not prepared or if you are in the right place at the wrong time. However, good fishing awaits.
Out of curiosity, Steve, are you permitted to take some personal protection into that area, and if so, what would you bring? Zach
Zach…Even though it is a National Park it’s my understanding you can carry a firearm. One member of our party in ’06 carried a large caliber revolver….something around a .50 caliber if I remember right. Everyone else had bear spray. In 2008 I did not have bear spray. There were two ocassions on that trip where I wished I had it. Two cubs became overly curoius with our presense and followed us for a distance. They were behaving like puppies, bouncing around, nipping at each other and then bounding toward us…getting to within ten feet at times. When I say cubs, they were about 100 pounds apiece. Mom did not seem concerned. The other encounter was a 600 pound sub-adult male that came bounding across the stream as my son had just played a fish. The bear stuck his head underwater in the area where the fish had jumped which was about 30 feet a way. Both encounters were a little unnerving but in the end…provided that adrenilin rush that many of us enjoy 🙂 I’d like to carry a firearm but it is such a hassle to deal with TSA and the airlines. I’ll probably opt for pepper spray. I think the key is to carry what makes you comfortable and respect the bears.
Phil….thanks for the tip about alaskaflyfish.net. I’ve got an account there but haven’t thought about asking. Have you done the Loop? If so I’d love to speak with you about it.
Zach/Steve,
I’ve heard the only thing to carry up there if you’re serious about protection is a 12 gauge with an extended mag.
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