"Over the past 24 years I have had the pleasure
of fishing with the Duncan family for a total of more than 50 weeks!
That just about says it all! I am so impressed with the whole family
and how they take pride in their operation, putting their "Customers"
first with safety always being a top priority! I consider them family
and would recommend a trip with the Duncan's to anyone planning on
going to Alaska. You will not be disappointed."
Jim Teeny
(Teeny Nymph Co.)
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"Fantastic Trip! Alaska at it's best. Fishing for Kings outstanding
everyday with lots of rainbows and chum Salmon for the fly fisherman.
Food was best ever on any trip. Congratulations on the excellent,
well run camp with all the accommodations."
Bill Klein
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Fishing
with the Duncan Family is like no other fishing experience. The fish
were everywhere but even during a lull, the guides "manufactured"
fish for us. The down side was that I had to be treated for tendonitis
for 12 months following the trip. A friend of mine, (also on the trip,
and I kept track: I landed an average of 35 Silvers per day on a fly.
That does not count other hook ups, Char and the biggest Rainbows
I have ever seen. The trip was somewhat more expensive for me because
I destroyed the drags on two fly reels and immediately bought two
Lamson reels when I got back. (The guides preference). As Nike says
"Just Do It!"
Thomas Davis
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Hey Guys:
Always dreaming about the river and your letters keep that dream alive.
Glad to hear you are finally getting around to doing the photos. You
have our disk with all our photos on it. Choose the ones you want.
If I could give a quote I would say " after many trips with the
Duncan's ,they continue to make you feel a part of their family. We
look forward to the great fishing, being pampered by their guides
and enjoying their friendship. They continue to provide the best fishing
and service in all of Alaska. Save your pennies and make a bee line
to the Kanektok with the Duncans "
Good luck with the news letter. I look forward to it. The gang sends
their best and we look forward to seeing you again. By then the kids
will be little bit older.
Tight Lines!!
Bruce Baca, DDS
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"Great Trip! Reminds me of my youth. Never seen so many fish
in one river."
G. P. Thompson
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"With Dave Duncan & Sons Outfitters in Alaska, you can find
something for everyone. My husband fishes for the big Kings while
I fish for the bright Sockeyes. I've never been anywhere where you
could catch more big fish, I love it!!"
Donna Teeny
(Teeny Nymph Co.)
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"After
19 trips to Alaska, I can truthfully say that the Duncans have the
best tent operation I have ever experienced anywhere. The fishing
is some of the best in Alaska, and the camp personnel are superb."
Lefty Kreh
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"The
greatest flyfishing river in Alaska bar none! I have fished 20 other
lodges and camps in Alaska and this one is tops!."
Tom Fisher
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"The
Duncans should be proud of their personal style of service and approach
for the enthusiast fly fisherman. Well done!"
Richard
Hatfield, Selby, England
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"Of
all the fishing experiences this old timer has had, none exceed the
thrills of the float trip, the exhilarating wilderness of Alaska,
the vigorous Rainbows and char and the variety of salmon. Memories
are vivid even without the photographs!"
Dewey Wells,
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
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"I
have been on quite a few fishing trips to Alaska and Canada and the
absolute best are my two trips with the Duncans. The family goes out
of their way to make sure that everyone has a good fishing and wilderness
experience , and to top it off, the river is absolutely packed with
fish."
Ben Magnuson,
Snohomish, Washington
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"I
came to the Upper River Base Camp with three goals in mind: to catch
a King Salmon on a fly rod; to catch a Rainbow trout on a mouse pattern;
and to catch a nice Rainbow with my father's antique case rod. My
guide said, "No problem. We'll do all those today." And
we did!"
Stuart Brandes,
Monana, Wisconsin
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"My
4th trip to Alaska - This is by far the best operated camp so far!
Great guides and food. Best of all is the relaxed, informal atmosphere
created by a great bunch of people who really enjoy what they are
doing and function as "a team". Thanks to all for a wonderful
experience."
Gene Heggestad
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"Great place to catch the "fly line fever"!! Even amateurs
can succeed.
Leighton Steward
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"One of life's great experiences; fishing, friendship, and a
deep sense that when floating the Chosen, you are a part of one of
nature's masterpieces. I truly appreciate the efforts being made to
preserve the river. Thanks for a great trip."
James Poage
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"Everybody should have the opportunity to run this 20-mile stretch
of river with Brad in his Willie Boat. It blew our minds, making us
wonder if we were fishing or riding a roller coaster at Disneyland."
Dick Mitchell (Salmon Trout & Steelhead Magazine)
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"Tenth trip with the Duncans and was just superb. Great fishing,
great variety of species, and my own personal best (45lb. King). Can't
imagine anywhere in the world to equal Alaska and doubt if anywhere
else in Alaska can quite measure up to the Chosen River."
Keith Hall
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"Silver fishing beyond my wildest imagination. And I have quite
an imagination."
Rick Verhaghe
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"There is no way to improve on perfection - guides, food, fishing,
and the ambiance."
Wayne Mulloy
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"If Heaven is anything like this, I'm mending my ways. Absolutely
fantastic, great food, cordial, qualified guides, and fabulous fishing
- I loved it!"
Bill Curtis
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"My brother and I have fished with Dave Duncan and Sons every
year since 1982. They offer world class fishing at a competitive price.
While I will always remember the trophy Leopard Rainbows, barn door
halibut, and dime bright salmon, I'll most remember the joy and wonder
in the eyes of my eleven year old daughter during a week's stay with
the Duncan's in S.E. Alaska. Some things just can't have a price attached."
Larry McDaniel
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"Fishing beyond wildest expectations. Camp atmosphere and camaraderie
superb. Personal, friendly, and helpful - a five star experience!!"
Vic Quillard
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I'd like to thank the Duncan family for the trip of a life time. It
was everything advertised and then some. The flight up into the upper
tributaries in the Grumman Goose was an adventure in itself but small
in comparison to the experience we had for the next five or six days
of our float down from the remote mountains through some of the most
beautiful country I've ever seen. I can't think of a better way to
see Alaska. The fishing experience I can't begin to describe. To say
it was as good as it gets doesn't go far enough. It was the best fly
fishing I have ever experienced. Two rods bent at a time in the raft
was a common problem we didn't mind dealing with while we hooked more
large fat Dollies and Rainbows than we could count throughout the
day. The guides were expert at pointing out the more challenging "mouse
water" for those huge Bows that lay in wait. "Hold on to
your rod" is the best advice I can give. The guides seemed to
have the set up and tear down of the camp along the way down to a
fine art with outstanding meals prepared every evening. Hooking Silvers
and Kings on a fly the final two days of the float was the best. Although
I didn't personally land a King it was the most exciting 15 or 20
seconds of screaming my reel can remember. A lesser man would not
have survived it. If you love the wilderness and fly fishing this
is a trip you don't want to miss. I'll go again and again.
Stan Johnson, Arlington, Wa.
