Chrome Chasers

Accommodations

Comfortable, Ocean-Front Rooms // Capacity - 4 Anglers

Season

April-May

Species

Steelhead

Ideal for

Couples and Adventurous Anglers

Pursuing Chrome in Southeast Alaska

Based out of Wrangell, Alaska, Chrome Chasers offers guests a unique opportunity culminating from over a decade of exploring the various rivers and streams in the region of Southeast Alaska. The sole purpose of that exploration being to target wild steelhead, saltwater species, and to show guests all that Southeast Alaska has to offer. Utilizing a 37-foot boat called Chromagnum, anglers will visit multiple rivers throughout the week in areas only accessible by boat or aircraft. This provides anglers access to virtually untouched fisheries vacant of any crowds and home to large, healthy, and very wild steelhead. Chrome Chasers is virtually the ultimate Southeast, Alaska experience. During fishing days, anglers will hike through the famous Tongass National Forest on their way back to Wrangell and have the opportunity to pull and throw their own shrimp and crab pot.

Accommodations
With a spectacular view of the town and harbor below and just a short drive from the boat harbor, Chrome Chasers’ lodge has every amenity needed to stay comfortable, relaxed, and well-rested. It’s home away from home and there’s nothing better than being able to sit on a sofa after a long day of hiking and catching wild steelhead. Each room is equipped with a very comfortable queen-sized bed. The four guests share 2 1/2 bathrooms. With a maximum capacity of only four anglers per week, Chrome Chasers can accommodate almost any angler and offer a truly unique and intimate experience.

Food and Beverages
The dining experience at Chrome Chasers is similar to that of a 5-star restaurant. Fresh seafood including crab, shrimp, clams, halibut, and sushi are all regularly featured on the lodge menu. What really makes their meals so unique is that anglers will have the opportunity to eat what they catch, meaning they can pull their own crab and shrimp pots, troll for kings, and become an integral part of what’s on the plate come dinner time. The kitchen duties are shared among the staff including the guides. Capt. Rick Matney claims the title of head guide and chef and rightfully so. One thing is for certain, anglers will not go hungry and will be well fueled for long days of hiking and reeling in fresh steelhead. Beverages are included in the trip package excluding any beer or liquor, which can be purchased in the town of Wrangell upon arrival.

Typical Length of Stay
Standard trips start on Sunday and end the following Saturday. Trips include six (6) nights at the Chrome Chasers Lodge in Wrangell, Alaska.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
While Chrome Chasers’ primary focus is catching wild steelhead, there are opportunities to sightsee and enjoy the beautiful Tongass National Forest. Nature and wildlife abound in this pristine paradise. From orca whales to Alaska brown bears, there are few places on earth that have the abundance of wildlife found in the Southeastern Alaska wilderness.

Internet/Communications
Chrome Chasers does have Wi-Fi available while at the lodge. Cell phones will work in Wrangell depending on the service provider.

How To Get There
Anglers will fly into Wrangell, Alaska arriving on Sundays. Most anglers will connect with Alaska Airlines in Seattle, WA then board a flight that stops in Ketchikan and then on to Wrangell. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport in Wrangell by a Chrome Chasers staff member and transferred to the lodge. Depending on your itinerary, you will have the opportunity to gear up and go fishing for a half day. The following Saturday after breakfast, anglers will be transferred back to Wrangell Airport for departing flights home or continuing on in Alaska.

Documents Required
Photo identification is required by airlines to purchase your Alaska Fishing License. Licenses can be purchased on the first day of your trip or online before your trip by visiting this website: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Travel Arrangements
Yellow Dog provides airline reservations ad ticketing assistance through etcTravel Group, and a full-service airline logistics agent that can help book airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more. You can click here to request a quote or contact Yellow Dog for more information at 406-585-8667. etcTravel Group offers dedicated support services for all Yellow Dog clients. Service fees may apply when booking or researching tickets, and etcTravel will discuss this with you before sending quotes.

Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
Southeast Alaska is home to a plethora of rivers, streams, and islands, and Chrome Chasers can access all of them. Each day anglers will board “Chromagnum”, a 37-foot outboard boat, and will drive to their designated fishery for the day. Anglers will access the shoreline using a Jetech inflatable sled equipped with an 8 HP engine, then hike through the Tongass National Forest to the first fishable run on the river. This is a very active program where anglers can expect to wade fish on foot each day in small coastal streams loaded with fresh, wild steelhead straight from the saltwater.

Boats and Equipment
For your safety, the Chromagnum is equipped with fire extinguishers, life jackets, a satellite phone, a stove, and a radio in the event of an emergency. Anglers access the shoreline and miles of rivers using a Jetech inflatable raft with an 8 HP outboard motor. If needed, guests have access to rods, reels, and flies which are included in the package price. Guests are more than welcome to bring their fishing equipment but Chrome Chasers can supply exactly what you need. As for waders and boots, it is recommended that you bring your own. However, they have them available for use if needed.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. Please call Yellow Dog for details and package pricing. Chrome Chasers can take a maximum of four (4) anglers per week.

2023 Weekly Rate: $8,500.00 per person (double occupancy)

2024 Weekly Rate: $9,000.00 per person (double occupancy)

What’s Included:

Six (6) nights lodging in Wrangell, Alaska
Five (5) days of fully guided fishing (two anglers per guide)
Possible arrival and departure days based on itinerary
All meals including lunches, appetizers, and snacks
Water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks
Use of fishing equipment, flies, and terminal tackle
All airport transfers
Sightseeing, cruising, crabbing, and shrimping
All fish processing including commercial vacuum sealing, freezing, boxing, and delivery to the airport

What’s Not Included:

Flights to Wrangell, Alaska
Alaska fishing license ($70)
Alcoholic beverages (purchase in Wrangell for the whole trip)
Gratuities for guides and staff

Chrome Chasers (Wrangell, Alaska)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all lodging and fishing packages, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. All cancellations must be given in writing to Yellow Dog Flyfishing, and Chrome Chasers may refund a portion of your deposit or payments depending on when you cancel your trip package.

For cancellations received outside of 120 days from start of trip, 90% of deposit and/or final payment may be refunded or transferred to another date (within one year) or to another angler. There will also be a $100 per person fee charged by Yellow Dog.
For cancellations received between 119 and 90 days from start of trip, 75% of deposit and/or final payment may be refunded or transferred to another date (within one year) or to another angler. There will also be a $100 per person fee charged by Yellow Dog.
For cancellations received between 89 and 30 days from start of trip, 50% of payment may be refunded or transferred to another date (within one year) or to another angler. There will also be a $100 per person fee charged by Yellow Dog.
Inside of 30 days from start of trip, payments are non-refundable and no credits will be issued.

In no event will the outfitter or Yellow Dog be responsible for any cancellation of services or operations due to inclement weather, any event of force majeure, airline delays or flight cancellations, or any other reason beyond the control of the lodge. The outfitter will not refund payments in the event of poor weather, or if arrival flights are cancelled or airline connections are missed. Additionally, the outfitter and Yellow Dog are not responsible for alternative travel arrangements including flights, hotels, meals and any other expenses incurred. For all of these reasons, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance and full coverage for your trip. If a canceled package is resold by either the outfitter or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a full refund or credit will be issued minus a $100.00 per person cancellation fee charged by Yellow Dog. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. Once again, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance these Alaska packages.

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Payment Terms For All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings
In order to lock in your trip reservation, we ask that you please remit payment at the time of receipt of invoice. For your convenience, Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a direct and secure ACH platform – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Note that all Yellow Dog invoices include a live link that takes you directly to the Yellow Dog ACH platform for fast and easy payment. For open and existing invoices with a remaining balance, payment reminders also include this easy link to the ACH page.

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Beginning September 1st, 2020, Yellow Dog will apply a 3% convenience fee for all credit card transactions.

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“A very good experience sight fishing spring migratory steelhead, with an added bonus of catching Alaskan shrimp and Dungeness crab, and a little butter clam digging for daily dinners!” – Glen Y.
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“Great adventure, did more things than I thought we would, fishing-wise. A beautiful place and just a really great time, a true adventure no doubt.” – Chelsea W.
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“Outstanding week! Rick and Jake gave 110% to give us the best experience for steelhead fishing!” – Scott A.