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The Arolik River is a place where anglers can catch a dozen 3-10
pound Rainbows a day. It also offers some of the prettiest trout we've ever seen. Long held in secure stewardship by the Yu'pik elders of the Native Village of Quinhagak, some five miles to the north, the Arolik River lays on Alaska's remote western coast. The Arolik is an intimate lake born stream heading from the Ahklun Mountains and terminating in the Bering Sea. From the foothills at Snow Gulch it is braided on much of its run as it cuts through the tundra while being shrouded by willow, alder and cottonwood shrubs. The Arolik is fished from the Alaska West camp, located on the Arolik's "big sister," the Kanektok. Both rivers have clear water, easy wades, and a plethora of |
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| fish. The Arolik also has all five species of Pacific Salmon , Dolly Varden, Char, and a particular abundance of the well conditioned, acrobatic and broad-shouldered Leopard Rainbows. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Arolik is so clear, the small stone and pebble river bed seems to have no water flowing over it. On your boat ride upriver it feels as if you are suspended in flight. The resident Alaska trout must camouflage themselves against the river | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| bottom to protect themselves from predators. This survival effort
has produced some of the most beautiful Leopards you will ever be lucky enough to see. The lack of easy hiding
places for these trout creates sight casting opportunities. Native Arolik Rainbows will take a variety of wet and
dry flies, including mouse patterns, leeches, egg patterns, flesh flies and occasionally some caddis and stoneflies. The Arolik subscribes to the strictest conservationist angling ethics. It is fly fishing only; catch and release is a strict exercise for all trout and all other species. Rod count per day is restricted to maintain the integrity of the Arolik's pristine exclusivity and minimize any human impact. |
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| Anglers fish the Arolik two to a boat. Each boat is captained by an experienced, registered guide. All aluminum flat bottom boats are use, which are propelled by jet driven outboard motors. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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These craft are able to navigate in very shallow water, availing
more water to our anglers than is accessible via other means. Our boats are light enough to row effectively, making
powering up river and rowing down a common method of pursuit. Arolik clients are accommodated at the Alaska West tent camp on the Kanektok River. Other than residents of Quinhagak or members of the Qanirtuuq Corporation, Arolik River LLC, dba "the AROLIK" is the only authorized sportfishing operation allowed access to the waters down river of the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge boundary. |
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| The Arolik anglers are transported from the Alaska West camp daily,
by boat down river to Quinhagak, then by vehicle on a road from Quinhagak to the mouth of the Arolik, then again
by boat upriver on the Arolik. This entire trip will take an average an hour or more, depending on the final destination
on the Arolik. There are no structures whatsoever on the Arolik, which is the way anglers fishing there prefer
it. Back at Alaska West you will have all the basic necessities of the serious angler: a floor at your feet, a bed in a heated tent and a roof over his head. Guests will be able to hear the birds through the walls and the midnight sun will light their rooms in July. Guests shower in privacy thanks to shower tents and a large supply of hot water. |
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| For your dining pleasure, Alaska West offers "camp cuisine."
It isn't what we would call gourmet, but it is prepared skillfully and creatively in a fully staffed kitchen. The
serious angler will find few culinary shortcomings. Dinners are an enjoyable and fitting end to an active day of
catching fish. Now you see why it is named it simply "The Arolik" and tagged Alaska's Private Reserve. The uniqueness and exclusivity that is the Arolik is an experience outside of common place. Be one of the lucky few to see the pot of gold wherein swims a rainbow. Come visit this secret and special place that is the Arolik. Space is limited to 4 rods so please book early. |
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| Trip packages are all inclusive and start from Quinhagak, Alaska.
Fishing the Arolik exclusively costs $5,100 per person, per week for the 2007 season (subject to change). Since the Arolik is fished from the Alaska West camp on the Kanektok, most anglers divide the week between the two rivers.
The cost to fish the Kanektok exclusively is $4,500 per person for the week. Add $100 per day fished on the Arolik
rather than the Kanektok. If all six days are fished on the Arolik, the above price of $5,100 therefore applies.
Complete pre-trip information about your trip will be provided including tackle and packing suggestions, upon booking. |
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