Help Needed for Kodiak Alaska

[Bergen Angler]

I am going to Kodiak, Alaska during the last week of May on business. Any help would be appreciated for catching sockeye or King. Would it be better to bring fly rods? or just baitcaster or spinning rods? what kind of lures?
Thank you.

[Ken Lyons]

Check ahead with whatever hotel you're staying but I think you're too early.

[Bergen Angler]

Staying at the company guest house. I think I am a week or two early. Debating whether to take the fly rods or just baitcasters. Or just take the company boat out for Halibut fishing.

[gwl2oneida]

Personally I'd focus on halibut. You can always go to the great Lakes n catch kings, browns, lakers n steelhead. I'm not aware of much or any east coast halibut.

[jimmythegreek]

I think you are a little early for kings, but the halibut fishing is insane up there. Ive seen some huge doormats more like area rugs that seem to be pretty common in those waters. Any bottom fishing rig or a good conventional and a stout rod should get u started, and just grab sinkers to match the depths and current you are fishing. From what I know the locals are very helpful, any tackle/bait shop should point you in the right direction. Post some pics for us homebodys when u get back!

[Bergen Angler]

Originally Posted by jimmythegreek

I think you are a little early for kings, but the halibut fishing is insane up there. Ive seen some huge doormats more like area rugs that seem to be pretty common in those waters. Any bottom fishing rig or a good conventional and a stout rod should get u started, and just grab sinkers to match the depths and current you are fishing. From what I know the locals are very helpful, any tackle/bait shop should point you in the right direction. Post some pics for us homebodys when u get back!

Thanks for the advice. I have 700 people working for me there to get "local advice". Will probably take out the company 34 foot boat for Halibut fishing.