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Angler's Alibi - Bristol Bay Fly Fishing Lodge

4/2/2012

 
​There are many fishing lodges in the Bristol Bay Watershed that offer fly fishing for all 5 salmon species, and the Alaska trophy rainbow trout.  With so many lodge choices, the decision on where to go can be overwhelming.  Based on my earlier post regarding 3 questions when planning an Alaskan fishing trip, I would highlight a few key points to consider when choosing a lodge.
  • Capacity of total anglers for the week
  • Guest to guide ratio
  • Staff to guest ratio
  • Proximity to daily fishing
  • Return rate of guests

Total Anglers in a Week: At Anglers Alibi, we think it is important to not feel like a number while staying at an Alaska fly fishing lodge that takes a large number of guests.   When a lodge accepts a smaller number of guests per week, it is easy to not only pair up like minded anglers but also to let the guests set their own schedules every day instead of a set schedule.

Guest to Guide Ratio: this is important because if you have to share a guide with more than one other guest then you will end up waiting for help from your guide while they attend to the other guests needs.  Anglers Alibi works to keep the ratio tight (2:1) so that we can offer the attention needed to catch a lot of fish with limited downtime…and maximize the value provided.

Staff to Guest Ratio: similar to guides, most guests prefer more attention (when they want it) while in camp.  We find that our guests appreciate that they can let all their daily worries go away and enjoy time fishing and relaxing back at camp while being attended to by a large staff.  Check out our TripAdvisor Reviews to hear what guests say.

Proximity to Daily Fishing: a huge factor when considering an Alaska fishing lodge because you may not want to spend nearly an hour of travel time every day to get to your intended fishing spot.  Consider the pros/cons of the options and you will cut down the lodges you’re considering quickly based on what’s important to you.

Angler’s Alibi is a little biased but we believe we check every box when considering the above points.  We take a maximum of 10 guests per week with 9 staff members to help when needed, guest to guide ratio of 2 to 1, and are literally located right on the Alagnak River.  These factors have resulted in return rates near 90% . Contact Angler’s Alibi if we might check off all the boxes (or you have questions).

About the Author

John Perry with a Rainbow Trout
​​John Perry grew up in Michigan on an island called Grosse Ile, in the mouth of the Detroit River and Lake Erie. It was here, surrounded by great fishing and waterfowl hunting that John developed a passion for the outdoors. John moved to Colorado to chase trout in the summers and ski patrol in the winters. John had the privilege to start guiding for Angler’s Alibi with his fly fishing mentor TR Rafferty the second year it was in business. He left a head guide job in Colorado to pursue bigger and better fish.

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  • Home
  • Where We Fish
    • The Alagnak River
    • Fly-Out Fishing
    • The Nushagak River
  • The Fish
    • Rainbow Trout
    • King Salmon
    • Silver Salmon
    • Sockeye Salmon
    • Chum Salmon
    • Pink Salmon
    • Arctic Char
    • Arctic Grayling
  • The Experience
    • World Class Fly Fishing
    • Fly Fishing Guides
    • Accommodations
    • Dining With Angler's Alibi
    • A Day In the Life
    • Angler's Alibi History
  • Reservations
    • 2023 Rates
    • 2023 Season Dates
    • What to Wear
    • Travel Guide
  • Contact Us
  • 2023 Rates
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