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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: Alaska River Raft Trip? Reply #10 - Jul 8^th, 2015 at 9:46pm	Quote Print Post
	This is beginning to shape up as the QJ all stars trip. I'm working on developing information to share. For those that are serious, planning will be a group project. The best trips have input from all. While I've been to Alaska multiple times, this will be a first for me. I've never done an Alaska float trip, but it's been on my bucket list for years. Don't think of me as your guide, rather as coordinator. I will share some good fishing info later in process.


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Kerry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 427 Location: Toronto Joined: May 13^th, 2010	Re: Alaska River Raft Trip? Reply #11 - Jul 8^th, 2015 at 10:23pm	Quote Print Post
	This is really getting me going. Here's something I'm rolling around in my mind. The expense of getting out to Alaska is such that I'd like to stay on for at least another week or ten days to "justify" the travel expense. So I wonder a) is the 10 day length of the trip fixed or could it be longer? And b) would any others consider doing some kind of Alaska canoe trip prior to or after the river trip?


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DentonDoc Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: Alaska River Raft Trip? Reply #12 - Jul 9^th, 2015 at 1:18am	Quote Print Post
	Jimbo wrote on Jul 8^th, 2015 at 9:13pm: I'd be very interested in learning the current 100 yard dash speed of all those considering this trip. Towards that end, I suggest we stage a short race down the hall at Copia next March. I need to know that I can out-run at least ONE of you guys.... Jimbo I've been known to sandbag in the prelim's! dd


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: Alaska River Raft Trip? Reply #13 - Jul 9^th, 2015 at 2:13am	Quote Print Post
	DentonDoc wrote on Jul 9^th, 2015 at 1:18am: Jimbo wrote on Jul 8^th, 2015 at 9:13pm: I'd be very interested in learning the current 100 yard dash speed of all those considering this trip. Towards that end, I suggest we stage a short race down the hall at Copia next March. I need to know that I can out-run at least ONE of you guys.... Jimbo I've been known to sandbag in the prelim's! dd That's my plan. Haven't run in years.


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: Alaska River Raft Trip? Reply #14 - Jul 9^th, 2015 at 2:49am	Quote Print Post
	OK, ready, set, research. The rivers under consideration are: 1) Togiak River 2) Goodnews River 3) Kanektok River We've got plenty of time to research and choose which river to raft and fish. In the course of study, you will no doubt read about the fantastic fishing. Run timing will be critical for salmon. I would focus on sockeye (reds), coho (silvers), and chum (dog). Two of those three are good. Rainbows, arctic grayling, and dolly varden are present year around. Best time for them is August into September. There is no rush on this. Focus on your canoe trips this year. Together, we'll figure out a plan. You get to help decide which river we float. When you have a choice, send me a pm.
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DentonDoc Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: Alaska River Raft Trip? Reply #15 - Jul 9^th, 2015 at 9:46pm	Quote Print Post
	Any particular reason that rivers from the (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) were selected? dd


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: Alaska River Raft Trip? Reply #16 - Jul 9^th, 2015 at 10:13pm	Quote Print Post
	Yes, They are in the Bristol bay area, largest salmon return in the world. They feature some of the best salmon and rainbow fishing anywhere. They are protected and wild. Only one party per day can enter. Much wildlife in the area. The rivers are easy for novice rafters, such as myself to paddle. I am open to other suggestions.


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Ranger Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 848 Location: West MI Joined: Oct 16^th, 2002	Re: Alaska River Raft Trip? Reply #17 - Jul 9^th, 2015 at 10:21pm	Quote Print Post
	Old Salt wrote on Jul 9^th, 2015 at 2:49am: The rivers under consideration are: 1) Togiak River 2) Goodnews River 3) Kanektok River Is this like the Jamboree - Old Salt's Secret River? I'll get dropped into the headwaters of one of these rivers and find it's only me and MagicPaddler at the party!


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: Alaska River Raft Trip? Reply #18 - Jul 10^th, 2015 at 12:55am	Quote Print Post
	Ranger wrote on Jul 9^th, 2015 at 10:21pm: Old Salt wrote on Jul 9^th, 2015 at 2:49am: The rivers under consideration are: 1) Togiak River 2) Goodnews River 3) Kanektok River Is this like the Jamboree - Old Salt's Secret River? I'll get dropped into the headwaters of one of these rivers and find it's only me and MagicPaddler at the party! What could possibly go wrong with that picture? You're a dog guy, right? MP never travels alone in the wilds without his faithful, trusty companion, man's best friend, SPOT.


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HighnDry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1056 Location: Minneapolis Joined: Apr 29^th, 2013	Re: Alaska River Raft Trip? Reply #19 - Jul 10^th, 2015 at 3:16am	Quote Print Post
	I'd be interested in getting more information as well on this.


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