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Timing your Kenai River Fishing Trip

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Drifting-admin

Timing your Kenai River fishing trip depends on the species that you primarily want to pursue make sure. For instance if you would like to go after Kenai river sockeye salmon you would want to book you guided trip with us in late July or early august. There are overlapping peak dates for multiple species as well. Like king salmon and a sockeye salmon trip can both be booked during the peak season for both species. This would happen at the end of July. These dates go fast so book early to insure that you get the dates that you are interested in. A Tip for Netting a sockeye salmon on the kenai river. Always net a fish by head first. This way you have the whole fish in the net and if it makes another run it will run into the net or swim out without pulling the hook. If you aren’t interested in netting your own sockeye salmon feel free to give our kenai river guide service a call anytime. We will do our best to put every legal fish on the bank for you! Hope this helps and good fishing www.driftingonthefly.com Scott Sager

KENAI RIVER DRIFT BOAT FISHING

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Drifting-admin

Kenai River Drift Boat Fishing is a great way to pursue King Salmon or any of the species that we fish for. It is a lot of hard work but the reward in landing a trophy fish with no power is great. Every Monday in June and July the Kenai river is closed to fishing with a motor on board and no sticker-ed guide boats are allowed on the river. Kenai river drift boat monday is really nice to get out there and fish for King Salmon with no noise, only a few wakes, and lots of friendly people. I didn’t have a booked trip today on the Kasilof river so my buddies and I set out early for the last drift boat Monday of the year. We missed a few fish and lost 2 really big fish (really big) and landed these two chrome King Salmon. Fishing was good for the most part and the river was a pleasure to be on today! Only 3 more days left in the season. There can be some down time to king Salmon fishing so it is easy to take in the scenery but when one of these bruisers takes the bait hold on and let the excitement begin! Check out more pics and information on our website at www.driftingonthefly.com for booking information or to contact us. We look forward to fishing with you soon. Tight Lines, Scott Sager

KENAI RIVER KING SALMON FISHING

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Drifting-admin

Kenai river king salmon fishing should be something you do on your visit to the kenai peninsula in July! Many fish are caught every year over 70 pounds and a 50 pound fish in not uncommon. The Kenai River is big and runs fast in the summer months. We have power boat so that we can rework the runs and if you prefer to fish out of a drift boat we can accomodate that as well. Kenai River King Salmon Fishing out of a drift boat is a lot of work but very doable. We landed this big kenai river king salmon out of my 18 foot Willie drift boat. Today After a day of guiding trout and Sockeye Salmon fishing on the kenai river my buddy Ben Hancock and Dan Wikner arrived with perfect timing. We unloaded the guide boat and grabbed the private boat to set out for a short drift on the Kenai between River Quest and Pillars boat launch. Mid way through my friend hit his first king salmon ever and for sure one to remember! Good job Ben!!!! We are taking bookings for kenai river King Salmon fishing Trips now. Give us a call and we will work with you to design a trip that fits your vacation schedual. Scott Sager Drifting on the Fly

FLY FISHING FOR KING SALMON

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Drifting-admin

Fly fishing for king salmon today and Larry Tumblin hooked up to what turned out to be a 35 lb. King Salmon this Summer. 10 wt. fly rods and sinking lines and heavy leaders did the trick. What was the fly? Stay tuned – I will show you how to tie it this fall, once things slow down.

KING SALMON FISHING WITH THE FLYROD — www.driftingonthefly.com

Fly fishing for king salmon can be one of the most frustrating things to do or it can be fast and furious. We have spent a few days in search of king salmon on the fly for a special group from the east coast and finally hit the sweet spot. The guys have hooked up on quit a few fish but the fish haven’t been playing very fair. I like to use a 10 weight or bigger for king salmon and more times than not I wish I had a 12 weight. The fly’s are big and the lines are heavy. A heavier rod makes for a more comfortable days fishing and when you do have a 35+ pound fish on it gives you that much more back bone to get the fish to shore. for more information about our alaska fishing guide service contact us here: Contact We are the right guide service for you if you are in search of fly fishing for king salmon Tight lines, Scott Sager

Guided Kenai River King salmon fishing

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Drifting-admin

Guided Kenai River King salmon fishing has been excellent! The Kenai river produce a few fish for me today but this was the first catch of the day at 7:00 am. The last two weeks in July have in the past produced some of the best king fishing of the season and I am pumped up to see what happens next. We’re fishing harder than we should probably but with the potential of fish like this I can’t keep my boat out of the water. We run full day guided kenai river king salmon fishing tips for 275.00 per person and will put you in the most productive runs that we can. I personally like to back troll my best running plugs and spinners below soldotna bridge in search of a trophy king salmon. If you are interested in hunting the largest of the pacific salmon on the kenai river make sure you give us a call. For Information on how you too can try your luck with kings salmon on the Kenai River in Alasaka with our fishing guide service check out our website at www.driftingonthefly.com. Thanks and good fishing Scott Sager

Kasilof River Guide

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Drifting-admin

KASILOF RIVER KING SALMON FISHING — WWW.DRIFTINGONTHEFLY.COM

If you are looking for a good, dependable, and knowledgeable Kasilof river guide, look no further! I have spent many days through out the last 8 years studying and fishing the Kasilof river. We will put you in the best runs that we can and give you the best opportunity to catch a fish of a lifetime. King Salmon on the Kasilof river can be a challenge to catch but with some patients and good coaching I am confident that you will have a successful trip.

This week proved to be another good week for the Kasilof River for King Salmon fishing. The Dewey family did some back trolling out of the drift boat on Monday with me and this fish flat out smoked us. It hit a smaller pink cheater with a little glob of cured eggs. The river has finally come up to normal level and we have had to start fishing with size 40 jet divers. This kasilof river is mainly a terminal gear fishery but it is still a drift boat only river which makes for a relaxing day.

Congrats to Eric and Kelly we wish you two the best and good luck with the upcoming wedding.

thanks guys and see you next year

Scott Sager with www.driftingonthefly.com

DRIFT BOAT FISHING THE KASILOF RIVER

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Drifting-admin

FATHER AND SON KING SALMON FISHING — WWW.DRIFTINGONTHEFLY.COM

Drift boat fishing the kasilof river today and Tanner Brown caught his first King Salmon. It was taken July 12 on the Kasilof River with Drifting on the fly guide service. After releasing a king and a couple more lost opportunities a family of three was happy to make a group effort to land this big fish. The river fished very good for us today and will only improve until the end of King Salmon season. Drift boat fishing the Kasilof river for King Salmon is a team effort. Landing a 30-50 pound king salmon or even bigger is a lot of work and when the fish finally comes to the net it will be a very proud moment. Drift boat fishing is a quiet, relaxing and special way to pursue King salmon. We offer guided kasilof river trips for Kings in May, June, and July. If you have any interest in pursuing King salmon or any other species that is offered here on the kenai peninsula give us a call and we will get you lined up today! Nice Job guys and we’ll see you next year! Only a few weeks left so if your itching to try your luck catch up with us at www.driftingonthefly.com tight lines Scott Sager

Kenai River Guide Trip

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Drifting-admin

A popular Kenai river guide trip is for Sockeye Salmon, We offer many fishing opportunities in July and August for sockeye salmon. Some of the best gravel bars are accessible on the middle kenai river. We fish here almost exclusively during the peak of the sockeye salmon runs. We look for the Sockeye salmon fishing to pick up in the next few days also. Usually by July 14th the fishing is very good. Limits are 3 per person a day until the escapement is reached and then it is usually bumped up to 6 per person!

Second run king salmon are here. Fish have been showing up in good numbers now and you should be able to snatch on to a king if you put the time in. Both the Kenai and Kasilof have fished well for me the last couple of days. Quick fish worked best on the Kenai river and Spin and glows with a glob of eggs have been best on the Kasilof river for us.

If you are interested in a King salmon guide trip or sockeye salmon guide trip on the Kenai river or Kasilof river feel free to contact me at www.driftingonthefly.com

Thanks and good fishing

Scott Sager

Guided Kasilof King Salmon Fishing

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Drifting-admin

KING SALMON FISHING THE KASILOF RIVER — WWW.DRIFTINGONTHEFLY.COM

Guided Kasilof King Salmon Fishing trips are offered in May, June, and July. Today We set out again today to try to match wits with another King salmon on the kasilof river. We had a slow start with a few Dolly Varden caught and a few missed opportunities with some king Salmon. Ahead of the tide we stuck this fish! After what seemed to be a 30 minute struggle Terry brought this beautiful King Salmon to the net. I was a great day to see a lady from the east coast that has not fished much be so proud of her catch and she should be. Big King Salmon can put a real stain on you and the equipment. Sometimes it take a few drift to hook up but when you do it is very exciting to battle a King Salmon.

Nice job Terry and we’ll try again tomorrow.

Guided fishing trips are 275.00 per person and exclusive boat packages are available upon request. Exclusive boats are a great way to keep the trip personal for the days fishing. Check out more on our website at www.driftingonthefly.com and just maybe you could be next to hook up on a Kasilof river guide trip!

Scott Sager

Kenai Peninsula Fishing Charters

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Drifting-admin

JODY AND HIS KASILOF KING SALMON — WWW.DRIFTINGONTHEFLY.COM

Drifting on the Fly, A Kenai peninsula fishing charters. One Great trip we offer is a guided charter on the Kasilof river. The Kasilof river has good steelhead, king salmon, sockeye salmon and silver salmon runs! We offer guided trips for all of the above! King salmon fishing on the Kasilof river was fair yesterday, with some bigger tides pushing in this week we are expecting the fishing to pick up even more. The egg bite is on, most of the fish are being caught on spin and glows with a small glob of eggs.

The Ninilchik river is now open for the remainder of the month for king salmon fishing. I recommend those that are interested in trying to catch a king salmon on the fly rod to search there. You’ll be able to find the most fish pushing in with the tides so pay attention to what’s going on there or we will be happy to provide a guided trip on one of the kenai peninsula’s rivers for you.

If you have any questions or would like to book a trip this season we are still taking bookings. You can reach us at www.driftingonthefly.com for your next guide trip!

Thanks and tight lines Scott Sager