Couzer Report post Posted June 30, 2023 Headed to AK in a week with my 10 year old boy to do some halibut and salmon fishing. Just looking for any tips on clothing/gear recommendations for the ocean and river fishing? All the fishing gear will be provided, just want to better prepare myself. TIA 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted June 30, 2023 We went to Sitka last summer and are headed back in a couple of weeks. It was wet all of the time. We took merino wool base layers, mid weight waterproof coat, waterproof boots and 2 extra flannel shirts, extra pair of jeans, underwear and socks. We had access to a washer and dryer so we didn't take a lot of extras. The charter supplied overalls and rubber boots. Temps were in the mid 50's but what little the sun shone it warmed up quick. Expect damp/wet conditions and good luck! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted July 1, 2023 7 hours ago, creed said: We went to Sitka last summer and are headed back in a couple of weeks. It was wet all of the time. We took merino wool base layers, mid weight waterproof coat, waterproof boots and 2 extra flannel shirts, extra pair of jeans, underwear and socks. We had access to a washer and dryer so we didn't take a lot of extras. The charter supplied overalls and rubber boots. Temps were in the mid 50's but what little the sun shone it warmed up quick. Expect damp/wet conditions and good luck! Thanks for the info Creed, this gives me a better perspective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringer Report post Posted July 1, 2023 Been fishing there for 27 trips all over. I wear jeans and short rubber boots, wool shirt, coat and Helly Hansen or Grundens raingear. The raingear is the most important part. Sitka can be warm and beautiful or pouring down rain. Love fishing there for salmon, halibut and huge lingcod. You will have a blast. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted July 3, 2023 it was 62° and sunny here in Homer yesterday, today was 56° and light rain... so be prepared for both 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Bullet Report post Posted July 3, 2023 For Kenai we just dress sensibly in layers with good rain gear and shoes that won’t soak through. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TR0UBLE SH00TER Report post Posted July 3, 2023 Socks are optional, of course. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegunsmith2506 Report post Posted July 3, 2023 I wore frogtogg waterproof bibs and sitka rain rain jacket. It rained everyday for 6 days and I never got wet. For gloves I used insulated rubber gloves like they use in frozen food warehouses. Have fun! Its beautiful 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STOMP442 Report post Posted July 3, 2023 I just got back from Soldotna doing the same fishing trip. Had a blast. Weather was perfect, I think the highest temp we saw was like 74 degrees. We just packed layers and made sure we had some sort of rain gear. I honestly just wore jeans and a long sleeve shirt with my kings jacket for the early mornings on the river. I packed a back pack with an extra hoody and a pair of frog togs just in case we needed them. Never did. Seriously thought about selling the house, quitting my job and never leaving that place. It was absolutely amazing. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted July 4, 2023 6 hours ago, TR0UBLE SH00TER said: Socks are optional, of course. Looks cold I guess 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted July 4, 2023 Awesome thanks guys, I'll be sure to post pics in a few weeks when I get back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted July 4, 2023 was out of Homer for Halibut today... jeans and a hoodie were perfect... I wore frog toggs when the rain came. been beautiful weather! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couesnut Report post Posted July 4, 2023 Helly Hanson rain gear....Never will fail 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted July 4, 2023 Helly Hansen Impertech Rain Gear. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted July 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Couesnut said: Helly Hanson rain gear....Never will fail Great choice. Expensive. Worth the cost if you live there year round but not practical to buy for a week trip that will probably never ever happen again. Buy some Frogg Toggs off of Amazon and return them when you get back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
