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Did you know that in June, August AND September, ATA Lodge is offering an incredible 3 fishermen for the price of 2 deal! You won't find better fishing anywhere in Alaska for this money!  It works out at only $3,330 per person when shared between the 3 people in your party! Captain Don says,  "What are you waiting for?"  The way the deal works is that you get this fantastic price when 3 people share a cabin and share a boat/guide.  It is based upon our standard 7 day comfort package at $4,995 per person, but when split 3 ways it comes down to $3,330 each.  If we have availability while you are there, you will be automatically upgraded to an...

Chum Salmon are one of the most underrated fish in Alaska. Probably because their meat is more suitable for dogs than humans. But being an angler, this doesn’t bother me as they are pound for pound the hardest fighting salmon in the pacific. Chums start entering the river mid-July and continue in big numbers to mid-August. Chums average 9 to 12lbs., but can get over 16 lbs in weight. They are great fun to target on the fly due to their ferocious strikes and aggressive nature. They are quick to take a swung or striped fly and will sometimes even take flies off the surface as well! We use 8/9 wt. rods for these bruisers’ and are in no way over gunned!...