I will be in Cordova Alaska fishing for the next week for steelhead, sea run cutthroat, rainbow trout, and Dolly Varden. The fishing should be good unless the rivers get blown out and it is calling for rain throughout the week. It’s that time in Alaska! I haven’t been able to get out and fish to much due to the weather …
SHIP CREEK
Today I got off work, removed my studded tires and got my all terrains back on the truck. After I got my chores done I found time to go and explore a stream here in Anchorage. Ship Creek is a well known Salmon run river that holds a few Rainbow trout too. I didn’t spend much time fishing it but …
WINTER KENAI RIVER FISHING
Winter Kenai river fishing on the right days can be a lot of fun and very productive. The days are getting longer and there are a few bears starting to poke their heads out on the Kenai peninsula. This is an exciting time of year for me but winter just keeps hanging around. In Anchorage we were blessed with another …
WILLIE DRIFT BOAT
After a long haul we finally have the new willie drift boat stored here in Alaska . Things are starting to come together for the 2008 Alaska fishing season. This new drift boat will be used for many seasons on the Kenai Peninsula before we will be due for another one. Willie drift boats are durable and a very safe …
Homer King Salmon Derby
Due to bad weather the winter Homer king salmon derby was delayed until this past sunday. There were 792 fishermen in the derby and 92 fish caught. The odds don’t sound very good but there were 20 more fish caught this year than last year. Boats are lined up along the bluff trolling for the Homer king salmon derby winning …
Shenandoah smallmouth bass fishing
Shenandoah smallmouth bass fishing can be very good in the spring. The days are getting longer and it seems that you can get a lot more done. Two weeks ago I visited my home town of Strasburg, VA for my grandparents 65th wedding anniversary! It was a very nice but a short visit. I did get a chance to fish …
DRIFT BOAT AK
Getting our drift boat to Ak! Our 2008 Willie drift boat headed north! Unfortunately not on the Alcan but now by barge. When it arrives in Alaska there will be more pictures available on the blog. To inquire about how to get your trip booked for the 2008 Alaska fishing season contact me through my website at: www.driftingonthefly.com Thanks and …
GETTING OUR CUSTOM WILLIE DRIFT BOAT TO ALASKA
Getting our custom willie drift boat to Alaska this week. I will be traveling to Seattle to pick up our new 2008, 20′, Willie drift boat this weekend. We will then make the 2605 mile journey back to Anchorage through the next week. It is a beautiful trip and to travel it in the winter again will be a real …
DOLLY VARDEN FISHING ON THE KENAI RIVER
Dolly Varden fishing on the Kenai River is often off the hook in the spring until the middle of september. This beautiful fish was caught in the fall right before the Dolly mVarden spawn. Dolly Varden are in the char family and spawn in the fall. When you find spawning Sockeye Salmon you’ll be sure to find a Dolly Varden …
HOSTED FISHING TRIPS
Don’t let the cold keep you inside, hosted fishing trips are a great way to get a line wet in the winter. I’ve fished with these guys for years and they are top notch. Capt. Mitch fishes out of Key West and knows how to keep you in fishy water. If this is something you might like to experience …