After 16 years in the Army and 4 overseas assignments, I finally got orders to Alaska. I think I'm set or at least have a good idea about what I'll need for hunting. My concern is fishing/boating in Alaska. I'd like any advice on this subject. I'll probably live on post at Ft Wainwright and I really want to make the most of this 3 or 4 year tour with my family.
I'm married with three children, however only two will come to Alaska. We have a Honda CRV (all-wheel drive) and will pick up our new F-250 4X4 diesel while on leave and drive it to Alaska. My wife wants to do some camping and my kids almost always fish with me. I've never really fished cold water especially creeks and rivers. My eight year old son is fearless and it'll be tough to keep him out of frigid flowing water. Would it be safer to just buy a boat? We've owned several, but currently we are boatless. Are there new or used boat dealers in that area or should we buy one before we travel north? To me it seems buying a boat is the only option, because even with waders on, kids are too "light in the seat" for any type of current. We've spent plenty of time in ocean currents, so I never underestimate its power.
I'm married with three children, however only two will come to Alaska. We have a Honda CRV (all-wheel drive) and will pick up our new F-250 4X4 diesel while on leave and drive it to Alaska. My wife wants to do some camping and my kids almost always fish with me. I've never really fished cold water especially creeks and rivers. My eight year old son is fearless and it'll be tough to keep him out of frigid flowing water. Would it be safer to just buy a boat? We've owned several, but currently we are boatless. Are there new or used boat dealers in that area or should we buy one before we travel north? To me it seems buying a boat is the only option, because even with waders on, kids are too "light in the seat" for any type of current. We've spent plenty of time in ocean currents, so I never underestimate its power.