This gear list is geared for a specific salt water Salmon/Halibut fishing trip out of Ketchikan Alaska. If you would like a recommended gear list for your specific hunting or fishing trip please contact me Greg Ray 918 407 2586 or email greg@outdoor-connection.com
Preferred Product List for Alaska Wilderness Fishing
Congratulations on booking your August, 2010 fishing trip to Alaska Wilderness Guides and Charters! As the gear provider for Outdoor Connection and its clients we are excited to offer you this exciting shopping opportunity.
Our goal is to help you better understand the trip you are preparing for while also helping you make equipment decisions to suit your needs. Please remember that the recommended gear list is not all inclusive but, rather, contains items that we have identified as important to your trip.
It is our hope that you find the information we provide to be useful. Once you have had a chance to look this document over and do some research of your own we would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Again, thank you for the opportunity to help you prepare for this exciting trip! Feel free to contact me at Streiff Sporting Goods for any of your product needs or questions. I can be reached at (800)817-2590 or at nickm@streiffs.com.
Clothing
High quality, durable rain gear is a must have for any outdoor activity in Alaska. Garments that are fully waterproof, included taped seams and waterproof zippers are a must. For this trip we recommend the Sitka Stormfront line of raingear. This raingear was developed for Alaskan guides so you know that it will stand up to any weather that you encounter.
Top: http://www.sitkagear.com/products/solids/jackets-vests/waterproof-jackets/stormfront-jacket/
Regular Retail: $479.99 Outdoor Connection Exclusive Price: $399.99
Bottom: http://www.sitkagear.com/products/solids/pants/waterproof-pants/stormfront-pant/
Regular Retail: $399.99 Outdoor Connection Exclusive Price: $349.99
*If you would like to discuss other options for rain gear please do not hesitate to contact me. Our recommendation is based on what we use and believe will perform at the highest level for your trip. There are, however, many options that I’d be happy to share with you.
Under your rain gear we recommend jeans(or similar) on the bottom and a insulating layer on the top. We recommend The North Face Glacier ¼ zip pullover for great insulation and moisture wicking without the bulk of a heavier garment.
You can view this top at: http://www.streiffsstore.com/servlet/-strse-13053/THE-NORTH-FACE-MEN%27S/Detail
Regular Retail: $50 Outdoor Connection Exclusive Price: $34.99
As added insurance on the top we recommend that you bring an insulating jacket. For this layer we recommend the Carhartt waterproof breathable jacket. This jacket will offer added protection from the elements and be durable enough to wear as an outer layer if you so choose.
You can view this jacket at: http://www.streiffsstore.com/servlet/-strse-12634/CARHARTT-MEN%26%23146-scln-S-WATERPROOF-BREATHABLE/Detail
Regular Retail: $119.99 Outdoor Connection Exclusive Price: $89.99
If it is really raining it is a good idea to have a neoprene pair of gloves with you to keep your hands warm for when the big one bites. Neoprene will keep you dry and, maybe more importantly, keep you warm when you get wet.
You can view the Neoprene Glove at: http://www.streiffsstore.com/servlet/-strse-10147/MAD-DOG-GEAR-/Detail.
Regular Retail: $16.99 Outdoor Connection Exclusive Price: $15.29
Footwear
Footwear that will keep you dry and comfortable on the boat is a must have. We recommend the Muck Edgewater boot for this trip. It is fully waterproof and very comfortable. They are also uninsulated and roll down to an ankle height so that you will not get too hot when wearing them. You can view this boot at http://www.streiffsstore.com/servlet/-strse-5213/MUCK-EDGEWATER-BOOT-HIGH/Detail
Regular Retail: $84.99 Outdoor Connection Exclusive Price: $69.99
Dry Bags
We exclusively use and sell SealLine bags. They make a variety of bags for many different situations. We encourage you to take a look at this page http://cascadedesigns.com/SealLine to see what may work for you individual situation.
To give you some starting points:
We use the 70L boundary pack when we need to pack large amounts of clothing or other items and keep them 100% dry. The comfortable backpack straps make this easy to carry around. This is more of a traveling type of pack.
Regular Retail: $84.99 Outdoor Connection Exclusive Price: $76.49
We use the Storm Sacks for keeping little important items protected from the elements. Extra pair of socks, extra shirt, extra gloves, are all items you would put in this style of sack. These sacks are better suited to keep the items that cannot get wet absolutely dry when on the water.
Regular Retail: $11.99 Outdoor Connection Exclusive Price: $10.79
Extras
Sunscreen is always a great thing to have when you’re fishing. We can supply you with a 16oz container of sunscreen for $10. Burts Bees limb balm is also a “must have” for the environment you’ll be in while in Alaska. One tube of this will cost you $3. Also, make sure you bring good sunglasses. We use and sell Maui Jim eyewear. If you want to look at what they have to offer please visit their website at http://www.mauijim.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/LanguageSelectionForm_10001_11601. We will be sure to get you the “Outdoor Connection Exclusive Price” on your favorite pair.
