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Wilderness Way Outfitters

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Drifting-admin

Your One-Stop Shop for Outdoor Adventure Gear in Soldotna, Alaska

Today, we are excited to showcase Wilderness Way, a premier outdoor adventure business located in Soldotna, Alaska. Join us as we dive into the wide range of high-quality outdoor gear and equipment that Wilderness Way offers, catering to adventurers of all levels and interests. Soldotna, Alaska, is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and abundant wildlife. Wilderness Way serves as the perfect starting point for your outdoor adventures, providing everything you need to make the most of your time in the wilderness. A Comprehensive Inventory of Outdoor Gear: Wilderness Way takes pride in curating an extensive inventory of top-notch outdoor gear and equipment. From camping essentials to fishing gear, hiking equipment, and more, they have you covered for any adventure you embark on. We highlight the diverse range of products available, ensuring that you’ll find exactly what you need for your next outdoor escapade. Camping Essentials: Whether you’re planning a weekend camping trip or a multi-day wilderness expedition, Wilderness Way offers a wide selection of camping gear to suit your needs. From tents and sleeping bags to cooking equipment and camp furniture, they provide high-quality gear that ensures your camping experience is comfortable and enjoyable. Fishing Gear and Tackle: Soldotna is renowned for its exceptional fishing opportunities, and Wilderness Way offers an impressive array of fishing gear and tackle. They stock top brands and provide expert advice to help you choose the right equipment for your fishing adventure. Whether you’re targeting salmon, trout, or halibut, you’ll find everything you need to reel in the big catch. Hiking and Backpacking Equipment: For those looking to explore the rugged Alaskan wilderness on foot, Wilderness Way has a comprehensive selection of hiking and backpacking gear. From sturdy hiking boots and backpacks to trekking poles and lightweight camping stoves, they ensure that you have the necessary equipment for a safe and enjoyable hiking experience. Kayaking and Water Sports Gear: Wilderness Way caters to water enthusiasts with their range of kayaking and water sports gear. Whether you’re planning a peaceful paddle on a serene lake or an adrenaline-pumping whitewater adventure, they offer a variety of kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and other essential equipment to enhance your water-based escapades. Wilderness Way in Soldotna, Alaska, is your ultimate destination for high-quality outdoor gear and equipment. With their comprehensive inventory, you can gear up for any adventure, whether it’s camping under the stars, fishing in pristine waters, hiking through breathtaking landscapes, or embarking on thrilling water sports. Visit Wilderness Way’s website or their physical store to explore their inventory and receive expert guidance from their knowledgeable staff. Remember to check out Wilderness Way’s website at [www.wildernessway.com](https://www.wildernessway.com) to browse their inventory and get inspired for your next outdoor adventure. Wilderness Way is committed to providing adventurers like you with the gear you need to make lasting memories in the beautiful wilderness of Soldotna, Alaska.

Tight lines,

Scott Sager

907-382-6808

P.O. Box 201818

Anc, Ak 99520

Alaska Fishing Season

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Drifting-admin

The Alaska fishing season is slowly getting here. Alaska’s winters can be harsh and cold but home to some of the most stunning surroundings and events. While we might be bundled up and not fishing every day, we are out enjoying our winter activities. These include the world-famous Iditarod dog mushing race, snow machining, skiing, sledding, snow shoeing, and let’s not forget ice fishing! While winter blankets our state with white snow and the northern lights brighten the dark skies, we are eagerly awaiting our summer!

The land comes alive and the waters break up, giving way to the schools of fish heading upstream. We start the summer season out with a big bang! Monstrous king salmon push their way upstream and everyone’s hope is for a king that may break the state record! If you’re looking to use your upper body strength to reel one of these giants in, this is the time to jump on the boat! King season continues on into mid summer with the season ending by the first of August.

By mid July the second run of sockeye salmon are usually in the river in big numbers. From the boat or from shore, sockeye salmon are a fun fighting fish that can really keep you moving all day! They are a great fish to catch for all ages, and a warm time of the year to fish too!

Fall starts appearing in August, bringing golden leaves and silver salmon! Silvers are the acrobatic salmon of Alaska’s waters. Once hooked, silvers provide a battle of strength, will, and quite the show!

If your lucky to visit Alaska in an even year (2014!), your rod will double its chances at getting a fish! Pink salmon reemerge into the Kenai river during even years and crowd the rivers alongside other salmon during these years.

September arrives with a chill in the air and Alaska is at its most glorious colors! The hustle and bustle of summer fishing slows down and the calm and serene fall rainbow trout fishing is well upon us. Rainbows can be caught all season long, however, the best time to catch trophy size trout is in the fall.

There are many other species of fish that are fun and plentiful to catch, such as Dolly Varden and Arctic grayling. There is always a chance to catch one of these fish, and they are great for the kids to catch too!

If you’ve been to Alaska fishing before and are in need of returning, someone who just needs to get away, or if your new to visiting the beautiful state of Alaska, Drifting On The Fly is your guided fishing service to beautiful surroundings, a great day on the water with great fishing, and lots of stories to remember! Give us a call to book your favorite date and lock it in today before all the dates are filled! Booking or questions about fishing or Alaska in general? Call (907) 382-6808 or send a message to scott@driftingonthefly.com.

Alaska lake trout fishing

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Drifting-admin

In the spring alaska lake trout fishing can be very productive. I took a few days to go to a secret little nook in Alaska about 500 miles from soldotna the other night. I drove fished and drove home in just 2 days with a little nap along side the road. I had one of the most epic night of fly fishing lake trout that I could have expected. The lake trout took white deceiver flies viciously and often. I used a 200 grain teeny sink tip to start and ended up with a floating line swinging the same fly! Once the fishing slowed down later in the evening I had a chance to break out my Loomis 3 piece glx 7 foot casting rod with a crank bait. I haven’t had the opportunity to fish this rod in a long time. I hit another dozen fish and called it an evening! The lake trout were between 4 and 8 pounds and hard fighting fish. The grayling fishing was as good as it gets as well. I also had a bamboo rod with me that I hadn’t fished in 6 years and made sure I worked that rod for a while as well!

Anytime you are planning on practicing catch and release make sure you have a rubber net with you. This is easiest on the fish and also on you too. Give us a call and we can talk about lining up your next fishing vacation in Alaska Tight lines Scott Sager

Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Drifting-admin

Happy 4th of July from all of us here at drifting on the fly! I have taken A couple days off to visit with the family and enjoy a little of our short Alaska Summer.

At 6 months old Kate enjoyed a nap on her first boat ride yesterday. She did great! I do have a couple days available for king salmon, sockeye salmon or rainbow trout left. Give us a call or email us here on the site for a guided Kenai river fishing trip. Tight lines Scott Sager 907-382-6808

Kenai peninsula guided fishing

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Drifting-admin

Kenai peninsula guided fishing trip make for a great fishing vacation. Our guide service offers many different options for fishing and will build you a custom package or provide a day trip for your Kenai peninsula guided fishing trip. This week we have had some excellent weather here on the Kenai peninsula. We have drift boat fished for trout on the opener, used the power boat in different sections of the river to chase rainbow trout and had a flight service take us into a high mountain lake for a day of grayling fishing on the fly. Custom built trips are quoted at different prices depending on what you would like to do and our standard day trip prices on the Kenai or kasilof river are 275.00$ per person a day.

Kenai Peninsula Fishing Guides

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Drifting-admin

Kenai peninsula fishing guides are on the river fishing hard every day. We know the water and know the fish that we are pursuing. When visiting the Kenai peninsula you can’t go wrong hiring a guide for a day or two to get some valuable information on local knowledge of the water you would like to fish. I guide for a living and have for a long time now but whenever I go someplace new to fish I hire a guide for the first day or two to get some insight on what is going on. There is nothing wrong with this and it will make you more successful on your trip. Where ever you come from it is going to take quit a bit of traveling to get the Kenai Peninsula to go fishing. A couple of planes and a few hours in a rental car if you are coming from out-of-state and possibly if you are traveling from in the state too! Alaska is a huge state and there are many fishing opportunities so be prepared to make the best of the time invested in getting here. Fishing Trips on the kenai Peninsula that you may be interested in are rainbow trout, arctic grayling, king salmon, silver salmon, sockeye salmon, and or steelhead. Timing your vacation for the species that most interests you is very important. Give us a call today and we will set you up with a kenai peninsula fishing guides.

Kenai Peninsula Attractions

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Drifting-admin

There are many Kenai Peninsula attractions for your Alaska vacation. We will do our best to make a described list of adventures and activities that you might want to do along with you guided fishing trip with us. I will not cover them all but it will give you a good start on planning and yes we will be happy to line up anything you want for you or design a package that will include the activities and attractions that you would like to do. -Fishing , the Kenai River is home of the worlds largest King Salmon caught on rod and real! Our guide service offers a variety of fishing trips on the kenai peninsula and south central Alaska! Trips for Kenai river rainbow trout, King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Grayling, Dolly Varden, Steelhead, fly out fishing, saltwater (halibut) trips, and much more. –white water rafting trips are a lot of fun. Booking a guided raft trip down six-mile canyon might be something that is interesting to you and I promise it will be an adrenaline packed adventure. Six-mile Creek is a run for whitewater enthusiasts desiring a difficult level in a guided whitewater trip. Dropping over 50 feet per mile as it flows out of the Chugach Mountains. Cutting its way through three separate canyons of Class IV and Class V Alaska whitewater rafting. -Take a trip on the Alaska railroad! A trip from Seward Alaska to Anchorage is about 4 hours and 126 miles. This is a great way to see the Kenai peninsula and not have to worry about traffic! -Seward Alaska: Visit the Sea life center and take a hike or tour of Exit Glacier, both of these attractions can be done in the same day. You could also take a glacier cruise out of Seward with Kenai fjords tours. For more Seward attraction contact the Seward chamber of commerce and they will get you lined up. – Horse back trips on the Kenai peninsula are a great way to spend a day as well. Riding on trails in the Chugiak national forest, seeing wildlife and enjoying the ride. Here are links to the chamber of commerce in Cooper Landing, Soldotna, Kenai, and Homer. These are just a few things that we can put together for you on your vacation to Alaska this summer. All of them are fun and recommended! Give us a call at 907-382-6808 or contact us here and we will help you custom design a trip that is right for your party.

Timing your Kenai River Fishing Trips

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Drifting-admin

Timing your Kenai River fishing trips:

So you want to fish Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, but you’re not sure when the right time is for king salmon fishing. What about silver salmon or rainbow trout? Check out the chart below! This will give you a general guideline of when your targeted fish is swimming up stream! After you have decided which species to fish for, give us a call to get a more detailed description of exactly when the fish are running at their peaks and your perfect time to come! Your guide has years of experience and an in depth knowlege of the area rivers, and will have an open discussion for which time is best for the fishing you desire.

While heading down the river, you will not only be fishing for your desired species, but you will also get a scenic float (including wildlife at times). If fishing from a boat is not your cup of tea and you want an experience set in the wilderness, we suggest trying a fly out fishing trip. Depending on which fish you decide to target, your guide will choose the best location in which to target them. Either way, if you have a specific fish in mind or set dates, call us today to discuss your options and see what Drifting On The Fly can do for you!

KENAI RIVER

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Drifting-admin

The KENAI RIVER is a complex and dynamic system, providing excellent habitat for fisheries. This excellent habitat helps produce lots of salmon, trout, and more. All five species of Pacific salmon return to the Kenai River every year, including Chinook (king salmon), coho (silver salmon), chum, pink, and sockeye salmon. Though the pink salmon only return in big numbers on even number years and there isn’t very many chum salmon that enter the Kenai River. Other fish species in the Kenai river drainage include rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, and arctic grayling. All of these species can be targeted in a guided fishing trip on the Kenai River or Kenai peninsula. Imagine floating down glacial blue waters, surrounded by snow capped mountains, forested lands, and possible wildlife around every bend of the river, all while waiting for the tremendous ‘take down’ on your rod by any one of the five salmon or other fish species. From peaceful and serene, to action packed and adrenaline rushing……this is what you will experience when your line goes down and everyone yells, “FISH ON!”. Once the fish is brought to the boat, your guide will help you cherish the memory by taking pictures of your epic catch with a backdrop of glacial waters and mountains.

Every trip down the Kenai River, whether it’s in a drift boat or powerboat, is one of comfort and space. To help with those chilly mornings, your guide will have hot coffee to keep you warm. If you’re looking for a relaxing and fun experience on the Kenai River to fish for a chance for a catch of a lifetime. Give us a call to discuss your trip plans at 907-382-6808 and BOOK TODAY!

MAT-SU Outdoorsman Show 2013

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Drifting-admin

The MAT-SU Outdoorsman show 2013 is coming up in Wasilla Alaska.

I will be in the Mat-Su regional medical centers booth helping them promote Men’s health and awareness at the Mat-Su Outdoorsman show. Drifting on the Fly and the Mat-Su regional medical center will be giving away a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a trip on the Kenai or Kasilof river for 1-4 people during the 2013 fishing season, so make sure you stop by. Dates for the trip won are good for any available date during the 2013 fishing season. Don’t miss out on a chance at a free fishing trip and receive some information on how to have a healthier life. Anyone can enter!

Last years winner came on a sockeye salmon fishing trip during the 2012 kenai river fishing season and had a blast!

This is a good opportunity to get out and enjoy looking at what’s new for the upcoming outdoor season as well. There will be a little something for everyone at the show: boats, trailers, atv’s, bikes, outfitters, outdoor retailers and much more.

Mat-Su Outdoorsman show 2013

MARCH 22, 23, & 24th Friday – noon to 7 pm Saturday – 10am to 6pm Sunday 10am to 5pm ADMISSION – $5.00 KIDS Under 12 – FREE MILITARY ID – FREE Directions to the Show: To find the Menard Sports Center, head west through Wasilla on the Parks Highway and go past Spenard Builders Supply, go 1/4 mile further to the stoplight at Church Road and Mack Road, turn left onto Mack Road and go 1/4 mile to the Complex — the only building on Mack Road. Hope to see you there Scott Sager