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Phone calls - We have a dedicated landline for guests’ use. This phone line is located in the main Lodge. We also have our StarLink satellite dish which is fast and reliable. Outgoing calls can be made
on your cell phone in the main lodge using WIFI.

Internet - 2023 was our first summer with StarLink, and guests raved about its speed and bandwidth,
including the ability to FaceTime with family. It does not extend to our guest cabins, but the main
lodge is open at all hours for your convenience.

We have a printer with wireless access for our guests and you are also able to forward messages to
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delivered to your room each day before you return from fishing. You can then return calls at your
convenience.

Lodge Phone Number: (866)342 2909
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Clothing Alaska’s weather is unpredictable – a warm, sunny morning can turn to cool showers all within a
day’s fishing. To counter this range of climatic conditions, we highly recommend the layer method of dressing.
Long sleeve shirts, polar tech or fleece pullovers along with a Gore-Tex outer shell work well. As our Alaskan
summer temperatures change, you can take off a layer or add one. Because you will have your waterproof day
pack/bag you can pack extra layers in the morning, and they will be dry for you as the need arises.
For mid-August through September, you should bring an extra heavier layer. Long underwear, a sweatshirt or
sweater along with neoprene fishing gloves and a warmer hat for under your rain gear will be adequate.

Lodge Attire Evenings at the Lodge are informal; therefore, casual, and comfortable are appropriate. Do not forget shorts for those hot summer evenings.

Rain Gear ~ Be Prepared It is important that you bring good quality rain gear. The highest quality Gore-Tex
“storm wear” coats with hoods are required. Because you will be wearing waders, you will not need rain pants.

Day Pack You should bring a waterproof day pack/bag for carrying your rain gear, extra layers of clothing,
camera, and anything else you might need during the day.

Shipping Items to the Lodge Dillingham is a remote location; there is limited and somewhat unreliable UPS
service. FED EX does not service this area. For any items that you need shipped we would recommend Alaska
Airlines Goldstreak Service. Packages can be sent in care of Tikchik Narrows Lodge with the Dillingham lodge
number (866)342 2909. You can also ship via US Postal Service Priority or Express mail (PO Box 690,
Dillingham, AK 99576) Make sure you allow plenty of time.

Waders We can provide Orvis stocking foot waders and boots for our Anglers. Please see the Wader
Information form, which has a size chart on the back side. This form is found in the right-hand pocket of your Pre-Trip Planner. Make sure to let us know your boot size as well if you need them. Boot sizes are based
on shoe size. Round up to the nearest shoe size if needed. Your waders and boots will be in your cabin upon
your arrival.
Please send this form in as soon as you can if you would like us to provide waders to make sure we have all sizes available for you.
*** As of January 1, 2012, Felt Soled Waders are no longer allowed to be used
in the State of Alaska ***
Felt soles have been banned in Alaska to protect against invasive species. Please bring non-felt soles if you are bringing your own waders. Please do not bring waders or wading boots with studs. They are quite slippery in the aluminum boats and tear up the floats and floors of our aircraft.

Sun Glasses Good quality, polarized sun glasses are a necessity for fishing in Alaska. Glasses protect your eyes
from flies and lures. They also allow you to see what the guides see. Whether it is site fishing for trout or
observing a school of salmon, polarized glasses are an important tool in fishing. It is a good idea to bring a
spare pair of sunglasses.

Other Items to Bring:

Fishing Tackle For your convenience and ease of travel, Tikchik provides all your fishing rods and reels (both
spin and fly), along with the necessary tackle for each day of fishing. That includes flies, lures, leaders, tippets,
and swivels, etc.
Your guides will be well-equipped and will carry everything that you will need for your day’s fishing. Orvis and Sage fly rods and reels are featured. We provide 7 weight and 9 weight fly rods with both floating and sink tip fly lines. Lamiglass rods with Shimano spinning reels and Abu Garcia 6500 level wind reels are provided for King Salmon. We also provide inflatable fishing vests for your use.

Bringing Your Own Rods You are welcome to bring your own equipment. During a week of fishing you will
catch many different species of fish ranging in size from 2 to 15 pounds, and during King Salmon runs up to 50
pounds. If you bring your own rods:

Spinning and/or bait casting rods: We recommend that you bring two rods:
• A light rod with 6 to 8 pound test line is suggested for our fresh water species.
• A medium weight rod with 12 pound test line is suggested for Salmon, other than King Salmon.
Please do not bring one piece rods – they do not fit in the airplane.

Fly Fishing The key to fully enjoying Alaska fly-fishing is to be versatile, utilizing the correct outfit along with
floating and sink tip fly lines. Two rods are recommended – one medium weight rod for fresh water species and
one heavier rod for Salmon.
• A light weight fly rod for our fresh water species. We suggest a 6 or 7 weight rod with one
floating line and an extra spool of fast sink tip line.
• A medium weight fly rod. We suggest a 9 weight rod with one floating line and one fast sink tip
line.

We provide all the flies, leaders, tippet material, strike indicators, split shot, and dry fly floatant, etc. If you
would like a list of flies, please notify us and we will be glad to send you one.
Whether you have limited or no fly-fishing experience, you will find our waters to be very accommodating and
productive. Our guides are very patient and can teach every aspect of fly-fishing. You can expect to catch fish
on a fly on your first day of fly-fishing. A week at Tikchik Narrows Lodge can be equal to attending the finest
fly-fishing schools, except that you will catch a lot more fish while learning.

In the spirit of conservation, we encourage the release of all freshwater species of fish.
Salmon bag limits have been reduced in recent years in an effort to allow more fish to reach the spawning
grounds. We do encourage our guests to take a few Salmon to enjoy at home. Our emphasis is on sending home
a quality product. We will gladly process your fish in serving sizes for 2, 4 or more. We package your catch in
insulated boxes for transportation home.

The only way to get your fish home is to take your fish as luggage. We cannot ship any frozen product from
Dillingham. Unfortunately, airfreight shippers will not accept frozen product for shipment to the lower 48
states. Dillingham does not have Fed Ex or UPS outgoing services.

At Tikchik, we operate a tip pool shared at the end of each week. We ask guests to leave their gratuity upon check out on the day they leave the lodge. We recommend a gratuity of 15% of the total trip price.