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Kasilof river silver salmon fishing

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Kasilof river silver salmon fishing can be very relaxing, here we are in the run we call desperation waiting for another bite. A day on the river back trolling is a great way to fish. Back bouncing or back trolling are the two most productive ways to pursue kasilof river silver salmon.

We were out Drift boating Kasilof river silver salmon fishing today. We have caught lots of pink salmon and a few silver salmon Early morning is the most productive time right now, by mid afternoon the bite is very sporadic. The guys had a lot of fun and were a great group. I always enjoy a group that is here to catch fish and not a good time pass them by.

This picture is taken at edds Kasilof seafood. The tide is high now and the day is done. If you are interested in chasing silver salmon on the fly rod or conventional gear give us a call (907-382-6808)The Kenai and or the kasilof river could be a great start to pursuing silver salmon in Alaska! Tight lines, Scott Sager Drifting on the fly

Kenai river rainbow trout fishing

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Drifting-admin

We were out early this morning for our kenai river rainbow trout fishing trip. Linda and Bill Live in Sterling Alaska and try to fish the Kenai river rainbow trout bite many times a year. The bite is getting better everyday now, there are days we are landing 50+ fish and some very large fish too. Here we are drifting the middle kenai river for rainbow trout and dolly Varden that have moved out behind the king salmon. There are some very elaborate private fishing platforms along the Kenai river but this one stands out the most to me!

I don’t know how many stairs there are to the top but I want to ride the tram that is along side them. Going up wouldn’t be to bad but coming down all I would think about is doing a belly flop into the full Kenai River! Whoever built this has to be a character and I would love to sit down and have a beer with them. I bet you would hear some great stories. We fish this drift often in August and early September so ask me to point out the stair case to you because i’m sure you will be into your drift more than you are looking for a set of stairs!

Kasilof river silver salmon fishing

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Headed to the Kasilof river silver salmon fishing on the Kenai peninsula! I’m up early and am noticing that the days are getting a little shorter now. It’s not daylight until about 5 am now.

On the kasilof river looking for a few silver salmon this morning. The bites been slow but we are sitting perfect on the tide for the fish to show up any minute.

A day of Kasilof river silver salmon fishing starts early in the morning. The timing of the tides have a lot to do with our start time though. We will meet at the Kasilof river bridge at our prearranged time and then run a quick shuttle of vehicles to the take out. Once this is done our day of fishing will start. You will need a valid Alaska fishing license, rain gear (we can provide this) and a packed lunch for the day. I will have hot coffee, snacks and water on the boat for you as well as all the fishing gear needed for the day. Silvers are a hard fighting fish and are often eager biters. Give us a call to line up your next Alaska fishing vacation. Tight lines Scott Sager Drifting on the fly

sockeye salmon fishing

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Sockeye Salmon fishing on the Kenai river can be very productive. Today we are lower in the With almost 1.5 million sockeye salmon that have entered this year the fish are not to hard to find. Now we may start to see a few that are starting to turn but there are still plenty of chrome fish available. It didn’t take this group but a couple hours of sockeye salmon fishing and they have their bag limit. When you have the feel for hooking sockeye salmon they can be easy to catch and coming by in Good numbers Coming by also helps! Rainbow trout and silver salmon season are now upon us. I look forward to this time of year! Personally I don’t think it gets any better.

If you plan on keeping some sockeye salmon make sure you keep them cool and out of the sun. Keeping your fish on a stringer does this and it also washes most of the blood out of the fish making them all eat much better. Bleeding your fish is the single most important thing to do once you have harvested it. You can bleed your fish by cutting each side of the gills. Harvesting salmon is part of fishing in Alaska and though we do plenty of catch and release. Make sure that at the beginning of the day you let us know if you are planning on a day of catch and release or if you would like to harvest a few fish to take home. Depending on the regulation and the bite we will do our best to provide a quality day on the river for you.

Kenai river salmon fishing

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Kenai river salmon fishing is a great way to spend quality time with the family. Today I fished a family from Talahasie Florida. A grandfather, daughter and granddaughters are on a fishing trip to Alaska. Ken the grandfather can’t get around like he used to so we had him in the captains seat along a good gravel bar. We will do whatever we can to make your experience as good as it can be when you book a kenai river fishing trip with us. Our boats are large, spacious and very stable. If you have a disability or can’t get around like you could before we can work with you so you too can have the experience of kenai river salmon fishing.

The girls where there more to enjoy spending time with their grandfather than to fish but I think they had a good time fishing too? If you would like to spend a day sockeye salmon fishing on the Kenai river give us a call at 907-382-6808 or check us out at www.driftingonthefly.com. Remember that rainbow trout fishing is picking up fast and there are a few silver salmon hitting the kasilof and Kenai rivers now!

Sockeye salmon

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Fishing for sockeye salmon in the Kenai river can be a lot of fun. Today’s group found a limit of fish with ease. Once you are dialed in on the techniques and get the feel for fishing for sockeye salmon they can be easy to catch. These fish are hard fight, very acrobatic and can flat out destroy gear. Once you have landed the fish you are allowed to keep 6 per person right now or release it depending what you want to do. This group decided to only keep what they though they could eat over the winter. Sockeye salmon are tasty anyway you decide to cook them and I promise there will be no color added to the fillet!

Chrome bright sockeye salmon are best for taking home. If you catch a fish that has been in the river to long I will recommend that you release it and try to catch a fresher fish. The best part of guided sockeye salmon fishing is being able to get to productive gravel bars and away from the mass crowds. Sockeye salmon fishing is very popular and you might have to share a gravel bar but I will do my best to keep you out of a combat fishing zone.

Kenai river silver salmon fly fishing

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Tying flies and getting ready for the Kenai river silver salmon fly fishing this fall. Large fly boxes are great for the boat but remember to let them air out at night so that your hooks don’t rust. It could get really expensive if you have the box full of flies.

Umpqua’s large boat box is now equipped with anti rust technology. I hope that it helps in our harsh Alaska weather! silver salmon fishing

Silver salmon on the Fly can be very productive. I have seen the Fly out fish tackle many times. It is a different presentation to the fish and with the right pattern and color can be deadly. One of my favorite patterns is a dark brown leach. I’m a huge fan of natural colors but there are days that bright colors will work best too. I think this is one of my most favorite silver salmon fly fishing pictures. It shows everything that i can’t tell you about fly fishing for silver salmon. Like any fish we have to work for them harder some days others but if you are a proficient caster I believe we can get you into some fish. Tight lines, Scott Sager Www.driftingonthefly.com

Large groups

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Our company is happy to handle large groups. Our guides are willing to work together and keep the group on the same gravel bar if at all possible. If we are boat fishing the boats will hang together in the runs so that camaraderie is enjoyed by everyone. In just a few hours on a evening half day sockeye salmon trip this group of anglers did very well. We don’t often offer half day trips but we will provide them if requested. Salmon fishing is at its peak right now and it should hold up for another couple of weeks. They ended up with a large stringer and had a great experience. Large groups are welcome on the kenai river. We are able to handle groups of 2-20 anglers per day, we can accommodate up to 4 anglers per boat. Fishing gear, hot coffee, water, and snacks are provided with your trip. You will need a fishing license, a packed lunch, and rain gear. We can provide rain gear and waders if requested. Booking a fishing trip with us is very easy. Give us a call or contact us here for more details Tight lines, Scott Sager Www.driftingonthefly.com

Kenai river Sockeye salmon fishing

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Hanging this afternoon on the Kenai river sockeye salmon fishing. Waiting for the next push of fish to make their way up the river.

Before to long the girls where back kenai river sockeye salmon fishing and we had a few fish for them to take home in just a couple hours. The fish where running super tight to the bank today so this makes it very easy to cast your line out far enough. Later in the afternoon we went rainbow trout fishing. The fish are keying in on the king salmon spawn. We caught plenty of trout and had an awesome time fishing the Kenai river. Tight lines, Scott Sager Www.driftingonthefly.com 907-382-6807

I even had a little help getting the boat cleaned up tonight! Thanks ladies!

At the end of every day on the river I clean the boat to make sure it is presentable for the next days fishing. I can’t promise that the fish will bite but I stay up on what is going on on the river and I provide clean high quality gear. If you are looking to book a fishing trip on the Kenai River give us a call. We will be happy to work with you in designing a fishing vacation that you will not forget.

Evening fishing for sockeye salmon on the Kenai river

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Evening fishing for sockeye salmon on the Kenai river has been very good. The Kenai river has gotten over a million sockeye salmon so far. I’ve noticed that most people and guides are starting early in the morning and finding a limit fairly quick. The fish have been pushing through all day most days and I find that I can get the gravel bar of my choice if I fish a little later. This is clearing up the banks for space to fish by mid afternoon and the sockeye salmon are still pushing by very good. I do notice that when the sun is higher up like today that the fish move a little further off the bank. This means more weight and more line to manage but with a little coaching these folks got the hang of it quick.

Having this whole high bank to ourselves is not common during the peak of the season, a great reason for evening fishing for sockeye salmon on the Kenai river.

I even had an opportunity to catch a fish for myself today. I don’t usually fish on trips but with just two people I found time to make a few drifts. The sun is out and It is a beautiful day to be sockeye salmon fishing on the kenai river!