I went to Alaska to fish with the Duncans again this year. They have hosted me on the Kanektok virtually every year since 1987. Why do I return each year? Because the entire experience is so uplifting: fish-catching, friendships, food, facilities, wilderness, wildlife spotting, and overall quality.
This year, late spring, I learn that King fishing is closed. Wow– that specie has been my catch obsession for over 15 years. About eight years ago I hooked 172 on the Kanektok while being Duncan-guided. What to do this year?
Well, the guides put me into slots, runs, and side-channels filled with bright chum, big aggressive rainbow, some sockeye, some dollies, some humpies, and even grayling. And, after I stop grumping about not being able to back-bounce for Kings—which required coaching from my longtime Duncan client buddies—I start catching available fish; lots of them.
During your trip, you will enjoy some of the most spectacular fishing in America. Depending on the area you fish, there can be as many as nine different species of fish. All fish are wild because no stocking of fish takes place in these wilderness areas.
In the spirit of conservation, Dave Duncan & Sons uses only debarbed hooks and maintains a strict catch and release policy.
Being a close family ourselves, we like to encourage family outings by offering special finacial arrangements for children. Our camps are equally popular with groups who want to conduct seminars in unforgettable surroundings.
We invite you to join us in Alaska. We promise you a fishing and wilderness experience you’ll never forget.
