I am thinking about driving up the ALCAN this summer.

I fished a bit last time, but had the kids with me and really only fished in a couple rivers in BC and the Yukon with spoons. Caught up a couple salmon and a few big rainbows, but nothing crazy.

I am going to be alone if I do the trip.

What would you pack for fishing gear?

Good question. Never been up there, so I have no clue what I would need. So, I’d likely have a 5 weight, a 8 weight, and maybe even a 9. Never show up unprepared.

BBW,

Sorry I didn’t see this sooner.

I would say yes to the 7 weight. I’ve fished several places in BC & southeast Alaska for trout and steelhead with that in the summer.

Years back a well known stealhead fly fisher in the northwest used a 7 wt and a dry line all year round. Obviously you just have to pick your water a little more carefully.

Sounds like a fun trip, enjoy.

7-8 weight rod unless you think you will get into some King (chinook) salmon fishing then I would move to a 10 weight and a reel with a good drag.
Medium sized rainbows and grayling - 4 weight.

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Years back a well known stealhead fly fisher in the northwest used a 7 wt and a dry line all year round.

Jim Teeny?