Have you ever traveled to Alaska to do some sport fishing? For the serious angler?the person who loves fishing?it can be the experience of a lifetime. There are two primary choices fishermen have when considering a fishing journey to Alaska?doing everything yourself in terms of fishing gear, lures, discovering when and where theyre biting, etc. or hiring a charter service. In doing it yourself, you bear the vast majority of responsibility in ensuring you have a great time. When hiring a guide, youre entrusting someone else with the success of your trip.