For the hardcore fly-rodder that wants immediate access to some of the best swung-fly water on this storied Alaskan river, Hoodoo’s small lodge fits the bill.
Hoodoo Lodge’s small outpost lodge on Sandy River is custom-tailored for the serious king salmon and steelhead angler who values swing fishing for dime-bright fish over fancy accommodations. With only three double rooms, six anglers get the pick of the litter of the best of the lower Sandy River pools and runs, accessed via a very short run in the lodge’s jet boats. There is even great water available right in front of the lodge, for those who never get enough fishing time! The guides are great, food tasty and filling, and the fishing world-class.
In the lodge’s inaugural 2015 season, anglers came back with big eyes and even bigger stories – tales of hyper-aggressive tidal king salmon throwing wakes as they chased swung streamers, and Intruder-crushing steelhead that averaged over 30 inches. A decade later the stories from this small outpost are just as impressive. The river is the perfect size – large enough to make two-handed rods ideal and effortless, yet small enough to be easily covered with a single-handed stick. Best of all, the fish are often within a rifle shot of the salt – chrome, and enthusiastic for classic swung flies.
Our good friend and seasoned International fly fishing traveler Tim Hagerty had an amazing steelhead trip on the Sandy River this fall. Check out Tim’s report…it’s a good one! – Steelhead Heaven
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