A memorable experience for Jim and Heidi H. at Alaska's No See Um Lodge!
Did you find the trip booking process through Yellow Dog enjoyable and useful? If not, please share why.
- Everyone at Yellow Dog was helpful and courteous. We want to express our special thanks to Tom Melvin for all of his help.
Were the Yellow Dog pre-trip planning packet(s) and travel itinerary you received for your trip helpful and accurate? If not, how could it be improved?
- The information was helpful-- especially the packing lists and suggestions.
Did the lodging (rooms, dining area, social area, etc) match what you were expecting? If not, please provide additional comments or constructive feedback.
- We were very impressed with how clean the rooms were and with the overall attention to detail.
Did the food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) match what you were expecting? If not, please provide additional comments or constructive feedback.
- The food was outstanding. Chef Marcus did a great job. In addition, we really enjoyed Melissa's fresh baked bread. Her soup and reuben and bon mi sandwiches were a great lunch treat.
Do you have any comments or constructive feedback based on the service, friendliness, etc of the lodge staff?
- The friendly and helpful atmosphere began when we arrived and continued until we had to leave.
Were you pleased with your guide(s) customer service, communication skills, professionalism, work ethic, and general fishing knowledge? If not, please share why.
- We fished with Caleb, Logan, Luc , DJ and Jesse. Each of them did a great job. They seemed to sincerely want us to have an enjoyable day. They really worked hard. Jessie had only been at the lodge for 2 weeks but performed like a real pro. On a rainy and windy day, Caleb waded, held the boat and somehow landed fish-- we were impressed.
What key piece(s) of gear, tackle, flies, soft goods, etc. made your trip successful?
- Jim-- Orvis Helios 3D 7wt rod with Mirage LT reel
Heidi-- Sage R 8 Core 7wt rod with Hatch Iconic reel
What piece(s) of equipment would you not leave home without for this trip?
- Fishpond Thunderhead pouch
Would you return to this destination? Please share why or why not.
- We plan to return in August of 2027
About the Lodge: One of Yellow Dog’s all-time favorite operations, No See Um Lodge sits directly on the banks of Alaska’s famous Kvichak River, surrounded by thousands of miles of pristine waters, rugged wilderness, and world-class fishing. This is an incredible option for couples, families, or anglers who are headed to Alaska for the first time. It is also the ideal destination for seasoned veterans that love to focus on the area’s massive rainbow trout. Home to the original “pilot-guide” program, the lodge’s floatplanes stay with anglers throughout each day, ensuring that you are always fishing the best waters at any given time during your week. If that means fishing several different locations or rivers in a single day, then that’s what the guides will deliver! Excellent planes and equipment, some of the best pilots in the game, and access to the region's finest, most productive waters.
