I would not lock a party into a remote cabin. Though one might be able
to cross projected run peaks with cabin-accessible water, its no
guarantee of fishing success.

As a suggestion (from one who goes annually), take over a B&B in the
Mat-Su valley and use it as a base of operations (Gigglewood, Talkeetna
Dog Tours, others). Use the local guides to help find the best fishing,
split up and take a few fly-ins. Take a GPS and set a few waypoints.
Regroup and compare notes. Some may even enjoy places like Montana
Creek and get their fill fishing for all teh different species that
frequent those waters. Near there are more remote places that can still
be reached by car like Kroto Creek, Peters Creek and other small waters
that feed the Susitna River.

From the Mat-Su Valley, its not a long drive up to Denali for those who
want to take in the park. Also good fishing along the Parks Highway in
that direction.

Check-in regularly with websites such as Alaska Outdoor Journal (
www.alaskaoutdoorjournal.com ) and AlaksaFlyfish.Net (
http://www.alaskaflyfish.net/ ) to get the latest info to help last
minute planning. On the dy of arrival, go to Sportsmen's Warehouse on
Old Seward Highway for info. On the way up, stop at Three Rivers Fly
Shop on the Parks Highway (Across the railroad tracks) for first hand
current conditions.

Armed with this info, we have NEVER had a disappointing day. We've
always had to stop fishing because we were too tired from landing fish
and our stomach's were bruised from the rod butts.




Dave LaCourse wrote:
On Sat, 28 Jan 2006 18:08:03 -0500, Jeff Miller
wrote:


willi,rw, and chas 's alaska trip interested me enough to spend time
looking at options. alaska has a "public cabin" program that might suit
a group and make the trip even less expensive than the "inexpensive"
rafting/camping trip willi, rw, and chas developed...


Just because it is Alaska doesn't mean the fishing will be good. What
Willi, RW and Chas did is the way to go (or to a lodge and fly
out/drift). There are so many rivers in Alaska that the best thing is
to go with someone who knows something about them. I wouldn't want to
be in a cabin on some lake for a week with no good fishing.

To me the obvious way to go is to use the experts. It may cost a
little more, but you are guaranteed (practically) great fishing
whether you do a do-it-yourself-float, or book a lodge that flies you
out every day. To catch trophy fish you have to get away from the
maddening crowd. If you can drive to a cabin, so can others.

Dave
(looking for a partner to go in September)