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So you've finally booked that Alaska fishing trip. After years of dreaming of King Salmon, massive Halibut and incredible Rainbow Trout, you're finally there. But what are you packing? Are you How to keep warm on the water and let cool in the heat of the sun? What type of equipment and gear should you bring?

For a handy list of what you pack for your fishing trip in Alaska, read on. However, be aware that this packing list is for people to go on a trip or guided charter and not intended as a comprehensive guide for others planning an independent or self-catered camping expedition.

Your gear

Exactly what fishing gear you'll be bringing will likely depend on what is provided by your company or travel charter. Some guides provide a complete outfit, even in a cold room to store your fish, bait and tackle. Other than supplying the boat and safety equipment. So before you start packing every spinner and spoon that you check with your charter company to see what they are able to provide.

Comfortable Raincoats

"You get what you pay" is very true when it comes to truly useful rain gear. The fishing season is rainy, so invest in high quality waterproof and breathable as Gore-Tex. It will keep you dry and warm on your fishing trip in Alaska, but should not stop your movement or trap in perspiration.

Clothing you can layer

The fishing season can be dangerous because it operates from a hot noon sun to frosty cold nights. So, pack clothes that can be layered, will dry quickly and give your body room to breathe. Look for brands such as Smartwool, a wool product that does not trap sweat, keeps you cool and dry and dry quickly if necessary.

Dry Bags

If you bring your passport, fishing licenses, wallet and electronics like your Blackberry or digital camera, you'll have high quality waterproof bags because Ziploc bags just do not cut it. Seal Line is a great brand that makes dry bags in a range of sizes.

For essential elements, such as your boots wet or dirty boots, pack extra garbage bags and plastic bags. You can use these elements to keep dry and wet separated in your suitcase.

Accessories

Your kit should include items incidental personal as your hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent and powerful non-aerosol or cream, gloves and toiletries.

While your charter guide should provide a first aid kit for the tour, you should always carry a small kit of survival for your own for your Alaska fishing trip, in case you are separated from the group. Your survival kit should fit in your pocket and include waterproof matches, a piece of chalk or pencil, compass, an energy bar and some water purification tablets.

On the surface, these elements may seem unimportant and simply more weight to carry around. Nobody, after all, thinks they will encounter a serious vacation. However, when in the great outdoors, this is a small problem for which you will be grateful if you need, after all.