Fishing and Species

Fly fishing for Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden and Grayling. With over 2 dozen waters to chose from the variety of where and how you fish makes for an amazing and one off a kind week of fishing. Depending on the river and time of year you may fish streamers, Mice patterns, dead drifted dry flies to match the hatch or small dries and emerges for grayling.

Arrivals and Departures

The schedule of the flight from Anchorage to Petro dictates that there is no flexibility in the schedule. Guests arrive and depart on the the once a week flight.

Accomodations

Accommodations are in comfortable A frame cabins for 2 anglers. Each cabin has electricity by generator and a wood stove for heat. There is a separate shower building and bathroom with flush toilets. In addition there is a place to dry wet gear. There is a lodge/dinning building that is warm and comfortable.

Non Anglers / Activities

This is only for anglers

Airport / Logistics

The following is the basic itinerary - Sunday fly to Anchorage and overnight. Depart Monday at 7:30 AM on Yakutia Airlines to Petropovlosk, arriving Tuesday @ 8:00 AM (you have crossed the dateline). Transport from Petro is by van, to where you will meet the Mi-8 heli and fly to the camps. Fishing for 6 days and 6 nights. Depart Monday night @ 9:30 PM. Arrive in Anchorage at 5:50 AM on Monday morning. You will then clear customs and probably fly home that day. The Russian Visa and flight will be booked and assisted by Red Star Travel from Seattle. The exact itinerary changes a little each year. the 2022 flight schedule has not been set yet.

Climate

The weather is typical of Alaska. The days are long in July and into August with daytime temps in the 60's and 70's. It cools off at night into the 50's but is colder as you move towards September. Be prepared with the best rain coat and waders as you will nearly live in them.

Included

The drive and flight from Petro to the river, all meals, a small amount of vodka and beer (bring extra), daily guided fishing with 2 anglers per guide.

Not Included

The flight to Petro from Anchorage, the flight to Anchorage and the overnight there, Russian Visa, Fishing License (about $100) additional alcohol, fishing gear and flies and gratuities. Each angler is required to have medevac insurance such as Global Rescue. Each angler needs to bring their own sleeping bag, sheet for the bed and pillow. This is not the North Pole, so a light bag is fine.

Currency/Credit Cards

US dollars are good for gratuities. No credit cards.

Gratuities

A camp and guide gratuity of 10% + is suggested.

Medical Facilities

The best and nearest medical facility is in Petro. It is mandatory that each angler have Medevac Insurance.

Documentation

You will need a passport that is good for 6 months and a Russian Visa.

Beverages

There is a small amount of beer and vodka included. Please ask about purchasing additional (if you anticipate a thirst or generosity) before you fly into camp.

Laundry

There is no laundry facility in camp. If you need to wash a couple of garments out you can do that.

Phone, Internet, Power

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