On this video...’Wild Country Alaska’ produced by Keven Strehle and SMG productions, and, hosted by Classic Alaska Charters and Captain Rob Scherer. The video features a fabulous line up of crew and cast members as they explore wilderness with CAC! Filmed in HD throughout SE Alaska, Prince of Wales Island coastal waters, Ketchikan, and Misty Fiords ’Fjords’ National Monument Wilderness Area....and on location in Alaska with operating and filming permits from the US Forest Service. CAC is an equal opportunity service provider! www.classicalaskacharters.com www.strehlemediagroup.com Alaska fishing trips videos.
The Fishing
Saltwater Fishing. In many ways Alaska fishing is the best in the world The magnificent habitats, untouched wilderness ecosystems, and pristine oceans and coastlines, enable all fishery stocks to thrive in excellent numbers. A highly regulated fishery is managed by the Alaska Department of Fish &Game for sustainability. In addition to the world class wild stocks of salmon, hundreds of hatcheries throughout the State provide millions of salmon fry, fingerlings and smolts to rivers, lakes, etc
In Southeast Alaska a variety of species of fish are sought after and found, with as much variety in the techniques to catch them. Regardless of what you’ve heard about with the huge 300lb Halibut and giant 80lb King Salmon....and other monster fish stories, while many are true, they are few, and a small percentage of the overall experience of most fishermen fishing in Alaska. The best advice to give is to come up with expectations of having a great time with friends and family, fish as much o
Freshwater Fishing.From Prince of Wales and Revilla Islands to all corners of the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness Area, you’ll explore creeks, streams, and rivers that haven’t had humans standing on their banks for years (other than CAC groups, of course)! All summer long you can experience freshwater spin or fly fishing for cutthroat and Dolly Varden trout, while April and May are best times for steelhead up to 20 lbs. Starting in July, the kings, pink and chum salmon star
As the summer progresses the sockeyes (red salmon) and cohos return to their natal streams as well. Pink salmon arrive in huge numbers -- by the millions and ranging in size from 4-10 lbs. Right with them are the monster chum, or keta, salmon, and while not in the millions, they certainly are plentiful enough for everyone to have a try to hang onto one! The keta salmon are 2-3 times the size of the pinks -- in the 12-25 pound class -- and are a lot of work trying to get them close enough to the
Wilderness Adventure Cruises - Misty Fiords Alaska
Classic Alaska Charters has long been the premier choice for affordable overnight wilderness explorations in Southeast Alaska’s Misty Fiords National Monument/Wilderness Area. Since 1990 we have demonstrated a consistent ability to satisfy our clients’ vacation goals to explore, fish, and cruise the remote and unspoiled wild areas of Alaska’s Inside Passage. Based on independent surveys of our clients we’ve been awarded the ’5 Star Top Rated’
Explore Designated Wilderness Areas
We offer private and comfortable small group cruises aboard our 40’ charterboat, the Saltery C. The trips are 5 days and 4 nights and are designed for 4-6 persons. We provide a wide variety of outdoor activities to suit any experience level. On every adventure with us you’ll explore designated Wilderness areas far from the cruise ship tourist scene, and far from the crowded fishing grounds. With CAC you’ll finally experience an intimate and harm
Classic Alaska Charters
Classic Alaska Charters specializes in light tackle saltwater fishing for halibut, ling cod, yelloweye, &rockfish, along with king, coho, sockeye, chum, and pink salmon. We also combine freshwater fly/spin fishing for salmon, steelhead, cutthroat, rainbow, and Dolly Varden trout. All trips include setting and pulling pots for Dungeness crab and jumbo spot prawns - you’ll have all you want! And, there’s plenty of time for wildlife watching
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