BY DAVID KALINOWSKI

Alaska with Simon Gawesworth

June 15- 23 2023

Kanektok River

Join Far Bank's Education & Engagement Manager Simon Gawesworth for a week of salmon, trout, and Dolly Varden fishing at Reel Action Alaska Lodge.

Reel Action Alaska Lodge

Fish a top tier river, with easy wading that is perfectly suited to fish with Spey rods.

Whether you are a seasoned angler or new to king salmon fishing, this trip to the Kanektok River with Simon Gawesworth is sure to be a spectacular adventure. We have reserved one of the best weeks for large, ocean-fresh Kings that will test your tackle and angling skills to the very limit. In addition, early season, chrome-bright chum salmon should be entering the river during this week, and with the option of mousing for resident rainbow trout, and dry fly fishing for grayling, this promises to be a week of high octane, explosive fun. Simon will be traveling with the latest Sage rods and reels, as well as the most appropriate RIO fly lines for the Kanektok at this time of year for guests to demo.

Group Size: 10 anglers

Itinerary:

  • June 15: Arrive Anchorage, Dinner with Simon, Overnight (independently arranged, not included)
  • June 16: Transfer to Quinhagak and then to the Reel Action Camp
  • June 17 - 22: Six full days of guided fly fishing on the Kanektok River
  • June 23: Depart

Rate: $6,600 per person based on double occupancy for a 7 night/6 day package 

Included:

  • Sage and RIO Products demo gear
  • Voluntary casting instruction from Simon (arranged on site) - limited hours each day
  • Accommodations and meals at the lodge
  • Six days of guided fishing 
  • Use of lodge rods, flies, and all terminal tackle
  • Welcome dinner on arrival night in Anchorage
  • Transfers between Quinhagak and the lodge
  • Tippets, leaders, and a small selection of flies

Not Included:

  • Roundtrip airfare from your hometown to Quinhagak, Alaska
  • Fishing license and king salmon stamp
  • Travel Insurance
  • Waders, Boots and Clothing
  • Guide and staff gratuities

Simon Gawesworth

Simon Gawesworth’s impact and contribution to the world of fly fishing is legendary. His prolific career spans some 35 years. For those who have had a chance to learn from and fish with Simon, they will tell you that his humble, charming, and naturally delivered expertise is unmatched in the world of fly fishing.

Learn more about your Host and Chief Instructor.
Suggested Alaska Spey Gear

In addition to finding the right water, having the right gear can help make any day that much better. For over 20 years Fly Water Travel has been fly fishing's most trusted and respected source for finding the right water. Now, along with Sage, RIO Products, and Redington, Fly Water Travel is a proud member of the Far Bank Enterprise Family. As part of this larger team, we are able to access decades worth of manufacturing passion and knowledge enabling us to expand our role to include in-depth advice on the world's best rods, reels, lines, and flies.

KING SALMON SETUP