It was another overcast day and rained off and on all day. I was not just going to sit around and wait to get to work so I decided I better head off to the Three Rivers Fly Shop in Wasilla to get the low down on the local fishing. I am always hesitant to ask fishing advice when I go to a fly shop, I liken it to walking into a mechanics shop and asking a vague question about what is wrong with my car and getting an equally vague answer from a guy who could just as easily tell me I need to replace my "watcha-ma-call-it valve". But the folks in this shop seem eager to help and don't seem to expect you to buy things first before they open up the valves of local fishing knowledge.
The word today was that I had better hit the run of the kings before they closed down the fishing on the local rivers. Seeing as I would certainly get my share of fishing for these prized fish I figured I could hold off on that and asked where I could fish for some bows or even grayling. The young lady helping me sent me off to the Kepler Bradley Recreation Area.
Turned out to be a series of roads that take you to some lakes with good access for fishing. My only two regrets are that I did not have my float tube with and I was not driving a four-wheel drive vehicle with some clearance. It seems if you want to get to the really good fishing you need both of these. All in all I caught a few fish from the two lakes I fished, nothing but small rainbows, but I enjoyed the time there. It was a great way to kill a few hours and be outdoors in the rain breathing the Alaska air.
I am not sure but maybe I should have taken the advice and headed for the bigger rivers to swing for some Kings, I guess I will never know, for my money though it was still a great day. Oh yeah, note to self....bring bug dope next time.
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