Swing flies for ocean-fresh coho in one of the most remote fisheries in Alaska
This September, Alaska Fly Fishing Goods is hosting a small group trip to Sapsuk River Camp on the lower Alaska Peninsula — a river often called the Last Frontier of the Last Frontier. No roads. No crowds. Pure fly fishing solitude.
The Sapsuk is a clear, easy-to-wade river with long slots, soft edges, and classic tailouts built for the swing. These silver salmon arrive straight from the ocean aggressive, powerful, and ready to grab.
One of the highlights of this week is the opportunity to fish coho with two-handed rods. If you’ve wanted to learn Spey casting or refine your technique, this is the place. The casts don’t need to be long, and the fish are abundant enough that missed grabs often turn into second chances. It’s a rare opportunity to build real two-handed confidence while actively catching fish.
Bring your 9’ rod as well — stripping flies and chugging surface poppers is part of the fun. Switching between single-hand and two-handed rods keeps every day fresh and engaging.
While the focus is coho, there are opportunities to fish for rainbows and dollies and toward the end of the week we may even see the first of the Sapsuk’s legendary fall steelhead.
AFFG owner Brad Elfers will host the week, offering casting help, gear demos, tackle advice, and adding to the evening camaraderie.
Opportunities like this don’t come around often — a peak-season week on one of Alaska’s most unique coho rivers.
If you’d like more information or want to reserve a spot, please reply to this email or contact Brad Elfers at Alaska Fly Fishing Goods.
Destination Details: Sapsuk River Camp
Dates: Sept 23-30, 2026
Availability: 6 spots
Cost: $8,000 per person based on double occupancy and shared guide. This is a special group rate that is $750 off the standard rate! Included - accommodations, meals, guided fishing, charter flight.
Not Included - fishing license, beer/wine/alcohol, fishing equipment and flies, gratuities
Itinerary:
Sept 22 (Tue) - Arrive to Anchorage; overnight at a hotel.
Sept 23 (Wed) - Charter flight to Nelson Lagoon; Transfer upriver by jet boat to the camp.
Sept 24-29 (Thu-Tue) - Six (6) full days of guided fishing on the Sapsuk River.
Sept 30 (Wed) - Depart the camp; return travel to Anchorage.
