Kenai River Trout Fishing Checklist!

Kenai Alaska Trout Fishing Checklist

First off, we need to break this down into the main seasons of Alaska fishing. Each season has its very distinct lists of items essential to a fun and fruitful rainbow trout fishing trip on the greatest of all roadside fishing experiences available in Alaska. We start this off with the items that fit into all seasons and will finish off with additions specific to each season from spring to fall.

The fundamental items that should be on all trout fishing checklists include the following.

1. Fishing rods and reels
• I usually bring at least one ultra light and one medium weight rod/reel combo
2. Landing net of adequate size
3. Tackle box
4. Waders/Hip boots
5. Fishing Vest
6. Pocket Knife
7. Tape measure and Camera - later on this will help document your stories.
8. Lures
• See list below under fishing seasons.
9. Extra hooks (more than you think you will need)
10. Flies
• Don't fret, mosquitoes provided free of charge all day long.
11. Split shot, pencil lead and Surgical tubing.
12. Snap and barrel swivels
13. Fishing license
14. Fishing regulations
15. Fishing vest
16. Hook removal tool

PERSONAL ITEMS

1. Insect repellent
• You'll only forget this on once.
2. Sunscreen lotion
3. Hat or cap
4. Hiking shoes
5. Extra dry socks
6. Map of area
7. Compass
8. Warm jacket
9. Gloves
10. Canteen or water container
11. First aid kit
12. Ankle wrap
13. Personal Medications
14. Cell phone
15. Toilet paper
16. GPS
17. Camera
18. Food
• Energy bars, etc.
19. Firestarter
20. Waterproof matches
21. Rope
22. Whistle
23. Sun glasses
24. Flares, signal mirror, etc.
25. Pocket Knife
26. Leatherman
27. Personal bear protection of choice.