{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Driving the Alcan

Dear All,

I've enjoyed the TPFR forum immensely, as well as in-person guidance from members of the forum. I especially appreciate the tips for shad fishing, and I hope to get out a few more times before the run is completely over. As my time comes in the DC area comes to a close, I'll be availing myself of ya'll's knowledge again. My family and I are moving to Anchorage, Alaska. They'll be flying (who wants to drive 70+ hours with 3 kids in a car?!), but I will be driving a U-Haul from DC along the Alcan highway. I'm looking forward to wetting a line in the evenings during the drive. Naturally, I'm also excited to fish in Alaska once we get there.

My question is twofold.

1) Where do I have to stop, either to fish or to eat, during the drive. The aforementioned U-Haul, and time constraints, will prevent me from detouring too far from my route, but I'd love to get some fishing in during the trip, assuming the COVID outbreak doesn't preclude doing so. Canadian week-long fishing licenses are suprisingly reasonable, and I'd hate to miss out on the experience.

2) I have a 6wt and a 9wt rod, both 9' long, which I expect to use once I'm settled in. I'd like a lighter rod for the smaller streams and  lakes I'll be driving past in Canada, as well as once we settle down, but I don't have a lot of money. Consequently I'll need to limit myself to 1 combo, and I doubt I could go beyond $150 for the whole thing; moving to Alaska is expensive, ya'll! I'd be interested in used as well as new sets, and I'd appreciate any feedback ya'll have. What weight would you look for? What maker? What rods? For a point of reference, my 6 weight is an Echo base, and I've been happy with it. At the least, I recognize that I can't blame the rod for my own casting flaws.

Thanks for any guidance ya'll can give!

Tight lines,

Kevin

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