Brooks River eh, doubt you'll see any bears there. As you are probably aware, Brooks Falls is one of the two best carnivore viewing areas up there.

As far as gear goes, I would bring a 6wgt, an 8wgt, and a 12 guage. I've fished close by there, and like Andrew commented, alot of different, goofy flies will work. Bring egg sucking leeches in black and purple. Bring lots of them or, preferably, the gear to tie more in case you run out.

Might be a little early, but alot of the guide outfits around there run pegged beads also. I would come prepared to try that.