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| The Hook Up 425 Water St. Ketchikan, AK 99901 907-225-3260 |
Guided Trips
Customer service is our number one priority at the Hook Up. Unlike some of the
outfits in town, we are determined to give our fly fishermen the attention they
require. Our policy is that we typically do not send a guide out with more than
three clients and prefer only two. We practice careful catch and release during
our guide trips. We offer our fly fishermen the opportunity to fish on the Ketchikan
road system or conduct fly out trips to various locations. Even if you do not plan
on fishing with our guides we strongly recommend that you contact us
before you book a trip in the Ketchikan area. We operate on a USDA
National Forest Service permit. We also have some limited private access.
Customer service is our number one priority at the Hook Up. Unlike some of the
outfits in town, we are determined to give our fly fishermen the attention they
require. Our policy is that we typically do not send a guide out with more than
three clients and prefer only two. We practice careful catch and release during
our guide trips. We offer our fly fishermen the opportunity to fish on the Ketchikan
road system or conduct fly out trips to various locations. Even if you do not plan
on fishing with our guides we strongly recommend that you contact us
before you book a trip in the Ketchikan area. We operate on a USDA
National Forest Service permit. We also have some limited private access.
Fly Out Trips
The best opportunity to catch a lot of fish when the salmon are not running is to
book a fly out trip. There are literally hundreds of lakes and river systems within
a short flight from Ketchikan. The fishing is outstanding. The trout are extremely
aggressive and can be caught on everything from a mouse to a prince nymph.
There are also a few lakes with Arctic grayling which love to take dry flies. Fly
outs are also a good option because they allow the fishermen an opportunity to
see more of the Misty Fjords National Park. The scenery is truly amazing. Fly
outs are more expensive than our road trips but the cost is not out of reach for
most visitors.
The best opportunity to catch a lot of fish when the salmon are not running is to
book a fly out trip. There are literally hundreds of lakes and river systems within
a short flight from Ketchikan. The fishing is outstanding. The trout are extremely
aggressive and can be caught on everything from a mouse to a prince nymph.
There are also a few lakes with Arctic grayling which love to take dry flies. Fly
outs are also a good option because they allow the fishermen an opportunity to
see more of the Misty Fjords National Park. The scenery is truly amazing. Fly
outs are more expensive than our road trips but the cost is not out of reach for
most visitors.
Road System Trips
Road system trips are certainly the least expensive of the guided excursions
and are very productive. The trout fishing is good and the salmon fishing is
fantastic when they're running. Many of the people that travel to the Ketchikan
area are looking to get out into the wilderness. We can certainly accommodate,
but if that is what you are looking for, you want a fly out trip. Fishing on the
road system can also be outstanding but we don't get too far away from
civilization. Fishing in Ketchikan is nothing like the combat fishing you will find
on the Kenai. It is not even close. There are rarely people encountered during
our road system trips, but we are often within a mile of road.
Road system trips are certainly the least expensive of the guided excursions
and are very productive. The trout fishing is good and the salmon fishing is
fantastic when they're running. Many of the people that travel to the Ketchikan
area are looking to get out into the wilderness. We can certainly accommodate,
but if that is what you are looking for, you want a fly out trip. Fishing on the
road system can also be outstanding but we don't get too far away from
civilization. Fishing in Ketchikan is nothing like the combat fishing you will find
on the Kenai. It is not even close. There are rarely people encountered during
our road system trips, but we are often within a mile of road.
Our Guides
Our guides are very experienced fly fishermen and are both knowledgeable and
courteous. Each are licensed through the Alaska Department of Fish and Game
and are CPR and first aid certified for your safety. We typically have only 3
regular guides working from our shop, so booking trips early is important.
Our guides are very experienced fly fishermen and are both knowledgeable and
courteous. Each are licensed through the Alaska Department of Fish and Game
and are CPR and first aid certified for your safety. We typically have only 3
regular guides working from our shop, so booking trips early is important.
Rates
Road System Trips are the least expensive at $225.00 per person for four
hours of fishing. Beyond the initial four hour period it is an additional $40.00 per
hour per person. So, for instance, a six hour fishing trip for one person would
cost $305.00 and an eight hour trip would cost $385.00.
Because of the cost of the airplane, fly outs are our most expensive trips. We
have destinations that start at $475.00 for the flight. So, for example if one
person wanted to go on a four hour fly out trip to one of these closer locations,
their cost would be $700.00. If two people wanted to do a four hour fly out trip
they could split the $475.00 of flight time and each pay the $225.00 guide fee.
Their total would be $462.50 each. Note: Tips are greatly appreciated and
the above prices do not include the gratuity for your guide.
Road System Trips are the least expensive at $225.00 per person for four
hours of fishing. Beyond the initial four hour period it is an additional $40.00 per
hour per person. So, for instance, a six hour fishing trip for one person would
cost $305.00 and an eight hour trip would cost $385.00.
Because of the cost of the airplane, fly outs are our most expensive trips. We
have destinations that start at $475.00 for the flight. So, for example if one
person wanted to go on a four hour fly out trip to one of these closer locations,
their cost would be $700.00. If two people wanted to do a four hour fly out trip
they could split the $475.00 of flight time and each pay the $225.00 guide fee.
Their total would be $462.50 each. Note: Tips are greatly appreciated and
the above prices do not include the gratuity for your guide.
If you plan on booking a trip with us, make sure you take a look at our
licenses page for some time saving tips.
licenses page for some time saving tips.
