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TALAHEIM LODGE GENERAL INFORMAION
Talaheim Lodge is located midway on the Talachulitna River just 85
air miles west of Anchorage in the foothills of the Alaskan Range.
Talaheim Lodge offers a varied seven day fishing adventure which
includes fly outs by helicopter to very isolated waters rarely visited
by other anglers, day floats, jet boating local waters, or a break from
fishing with a landing on a glacier or mountain peak.
Fish gin clear
rivers and streams, most of which are "wadeable" - just perfect for fly
fisherman - where salmon as well as large rainbow can be caught with
fly or spinning rods. We have great on-site fishing...fish 15 miles of
the Talachulitna from jet boats. We never have a weather day where we
cannot get to great fishing.
Fish for eight species at TALAHEIM LODGE
Your trip takes you through rushing waters to peaceful, fish-filled
pools where you can bait your hook to eight species including Pacific
Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Grayling, and Dolly Varden.
Small groups, custom service
At Talaheim quality comes in small packages. Whether you are a family
or a group of guys, you will be looked after with just the right amount
of service to make your Alaska trip both comfortable and relaxing. We
limit our anglers to just six to eight guests per week. By keeping our
number of guests down, we ensure you personal service and a wilderness
atmosphere.
Just a flight away
All trips originate from Anchorage. Four major airlines serve Anchorage
from the "lower 48 states". Trips begin at 7 am on Sunday mornings, so
you should plan to arrive in Anchorage on Saturday evening, hotel it
one night and then fly to the lodge the following morning. Only five
working days missed!
FISHING INFORMATION AT TALAHEIM LODGE
Talaheim Lodge specializes in something very unique among Alaskan
fishing lodges, we "heli-fish". Most Alaskan fly out lodges
utilize float planes as their means of transportation. Talaheim
is the only Alaskan lodge with their own helicopters for our guests
exclusive use. We call this type of fishing, "fishing Alaska, New
Zealand style".
Why did we change over to helicopters 18 years ago? Float planes
are a wonderful way to travel, but their access is limited. You
can only land when you have enough water depth and runway length.
Lots of Alaskans and other lodges own float planes, so if you have a
great place to land as well as fish, expect to see other
anglers. Many years ago I would fly over smaller rivers
teaming with fish wondering, "How in the world can I reach that
stream?". Within minutes flying time of the lodge, our
helicopters enable us to reach many different rivers that rarely see
other anglers. Many if not most of our anglers see no other
anglers during their entire stay. Flying in a helicopter over
Alaskan wilderness is a very colorful panoramic experience with the
option of landing just about anywhere for a photo shot.
 You arrive at Talaheim around 8-9am Sunday mornings, depart 5pm
Saturday evenings. Our anglers enjoy seven full days of fishing
six nights lodging. Six of your fishing days you will travel by
helicopter, one day fishing local waters you will travel by jet
boat. We try to show you a different river each day. Most
of our rivers are "wadable", just perfect for a fly or spin fisherman
that likes to cast across smaller rivers to large trout, char,
grayling, and of course salmon. We offer day floats with our
portable inflatable canoes down our larger rivers.
Each morning two to three anglers will fly out with their guide to a
remote stretch of water. Normally we wade downstream and meet our
helicopters in the early evening with plenty of time for a shower and
our "hors d'oeuvres" over a few stretched fishing stories before
dinner. Our day's fishing is catered around your ability to wade
a stream. With the helicopters, you can walk three miles or just
400 yards of river, as we can pick you up just about any place you
stop. Our longest flight by helicopter is only about 15 minutes,
so you spend most of your day fishing, not traveling.
Whether you are a fly fisherman or spin caster, you'll enjoy our smaller very remote waters and "our Alaska by helicopter".
SEASON AT TALAHEIM LODGE
Late June to mid July is King Salmon and trout. Mid July to the end of
August is trout and the other salmon species. August is the best month
for Silvers. Fishing is great all season long -- it just depends on
which species you wish to pursue.
HOW TO GET TO TALAHEIM LODGE
Fly into Anchorage, Alaska and overnight. You will be picked up for
your 7:00 AM trip by wheeled Cesna to the landing strip at Talaheim
Lodge.
2010 RATES AT TALAHEIM LODGE
$6200 per person double occupancy. Maximum of six anglers if from
different groups. Maximum of eight anlgers if all from the same group.
WHAT'S INCLUDED AT TALAHEIM LODGE
Double accommodations
Guided fishing for seven days
All meals during your stay at the lodge
Beer and wine with dinner
Daily fly outs on the helicopters as weather allows (which is almost always)
Air transfers from Anchorage to the lodge and return
NOT INCLUDED AT TALAHEIM LODGE
Fishing licenses - they may be purchased online at STATE OF ALASKA
Alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine with dinner
Fishing Tackle
Guide and lodge staff gratuities
Cancellation insurance
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS NEEDED AT TALAHEIM LODGE
Photo Identification is needed for check-in at all US Airports.
For more information or to make your reservations: info@rodreeladventures.com
1-800-356-6982
Fax: 541-338-0367
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