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KASILOF RIVER BOAT LAUNCH

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Drifting-admin

Directions to the Kasilof River boat launch: bo View KASILOF RIVER BOAT LAUNCH in a larger map State Parks has a parking fee station set up at the entrance to the parking lot. Make sure you don’t forget to get your parking sticker. HERE IS A GREAT LINK FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE KASILOF RIVER STATE BOAT LAUNCH! From Soldotna as you pass over the Kasilof river bridge, take the next left and then an immediate left into the Kasilof river boat launch and state recreational area. The Kasilof River is located just 12 miles south of Soldotna. This glacier river is fed by Tustumena Lake and empties into Cook Inlet in just 18 short miles with great runs and shallow water in the early season and pristine water makes the Kasilof River one of my favorite rivers to fish. The timing of runs is are similar as the Kenai River, with first run entering the river in early may. It peaks by the middle of June and the second run starts in July and peaks about the middle of the month. Kings continue to come in in good numbers until the closure. King season closes the night of July 31^st. Bait opens and is allowed on the Kasilof River on May 16^th for king salmon. Opportunities are limited for the fly angler on this system but there are some. In June I prefer to float the upper stretch of the river with fly rod anglers and the lower stretch of the river with conventional bait and tackle. This river also provides us with legal open water to fish on Mondays for king salmon since the Kenai River is closed to guide. We spend many of our limited king salmon fishing days on the Kasilof river chasing king salmon. The Kasilof is truly a drift boat river. If this is your passion or if it sounds like a needed change of pace, The Kasilof River is for you. Hope this helps out and we are looking for ward to fishing with you this year! CONTACT US AT: (907)3826808 OR scott@driftingonthefly.com

KENAI RIVER KING SALMON FISHING

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Drifting-admin

First run of Kenai River King Salmon Opportunities at for kenai river king salmon fishing starts in early to the middle of May. Our drift boat makes is possible to navigate through the shallow Kenai River and get to concentrated first runs of king salmon. By the first of June the Kenai river is usually high enough that we will start running our powerboat until the end of King Salmon season on the Kenai River. The best thing about being here for the first run of king salmon is there is much less competition on the water. The run isn’t as big as the July run of kings and is not as popular. This is sometimes beneficial to the anglers because of fewer boats on the water. The first run of king salmon peaks in numbers by the middle of June and strong daily numbers will appear until the second run start to show up. Second run of Kenai river king salmon The second run of king salmon is bigger on average than the first run of fish. This is a very popular run of king salmon because they appear in the summer. The Kenai Peninsula in the nicest month is indescribable. There are two to three times more fish in the second run of king salmon on the Kenai River than the first run. The use of bait also opens July first (sometimes earlier). The use of bait opens more techniques in which we can pursue these fish. Wrapping quick fish for example tends to produce more fish than an unwrapped one most of the time. We also back bounce, back troll, and side drift with cured eggs. The second run has a lot of good characteristics but it also brings in a lot more pressure to the river. When it comes to pursuing a trophy don’t rule out the first run because the standing world record was caught in May! Cost for guide trip: *$275.00 plus tax per person a day *packages available *Drift and Power boat trips available *Large groups welcome, we fish up to 4 people per trip per guide boat *Exclusive boat prices available! FOR booking your next guided kenai river fishing trip contact us here: 907-382-6808 scott@driftingonthefly.com

RAINBOW TROUT FISHING THE KENAI RIVER

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Drifting-admin

Rainbow trout fishing the Kenai river is always something I look forward too, even on day 100 I still find the motivation to get gear together and make my way to the river. It is always helpful to see the river when the water is very low. At Cooper Landing the Flow was around 600 CFS and below Skilak lake it was flowing around 840 CFS. This gives me a lot of information for the following guide season on where rainbow trout might be holding. We picked up a few rainbow trout around Princess rapids on the upper Kenai River. The temperature was in the low 20’s all morning and eventually came up to were we could fish without freezing up to bad. Thanks to the Jet-boil we were able to take a break and have some hot coffee.

Not removing the fish from the water on very cold days is a great idea, plus it’s much better for your hands! I’m sure that leeches and flesh flies would have picked a few fish up but there were a lot of silver salmon spawning. We knew that we would be fighting almost dead silvers all day were we were fishing if we used streamers. Egg patterns seemed to be the ticket and we didn’t pick up many silvers at all. Both dead egg patterns and fresh egg patterns picked up a few rainbow trout and dolly varden. TIGHT LINES, SCOTT SAGER 907-382-6808

WILLIE PREDATOR POWER BOAT

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Drifting-admin

Drifting on the Fly, LLC proudly added a Willie Predator power boat to the business. The boat is 20 feet long and is 72 inches wide and is powered by a 50 horse power Mercury motor and has a 9.9 horse power Mercury motor for secondary power. Though running a drift boat on the Kenai River for salmon, Dolly Varden and rainbow trout has its place, the power boat has its benefits as well.

The use of a powerboat for rainbow trout fishing on the middle Kenai River is a very effective way to have a chance at big Kenai River rainbow trout. This boat also allows us to easily fish the lower Kenai River for king salmon. With a 50-horse power engine on the back of the boat running multiple drifts through a hole can be done in no time.

RAINBOW TROUT FISHING ON THE KENAI RIVER

The option to fish for rainbow trout, silver salmon, or sockeye salmon on the middle river in a power boat is now available. I have owned and run power boats for years and it is nice to finally add one to our guided fishing operation.

We are looking forward to another great fishing season. Booking a guide trip on the kenai river with Drifting on the Fly easy!

Tight Lines, Scott

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Alaska fly out fishing trips

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Drifting-admin

BIG BRISTOL BAY GRAYLING — Drifting On The Fly, LLC

Alaska fly out fishing trips are a great way to experience the state and make for a hardcore fishing adventure that you will never forget. Since 2003 we have been working hard at exploring remote rivers in Alaska so that we can offer back country trips as a part of our operation. I have fished many rivers only accessed by float plane and in June of 2009 we traveled to the headwaters of King Salmon river to start a week long float. A great group of guys and committed fly anglers in search of Arctic Grayling, Arctic Char, pike, king salmon and Rainbow Trout! We put this short video of the trip together to share with you. I hope that you find watching the video as interesting as we did making it! The video can be found on You tube. If you are interested in an extreme trip in the wilds of Alaska give us a call to find out more on how you get it booked today! These kind of trips are not for everyone but for groups that don’t mind roughing it a bit it can be quit an experience. Tight lines, Scott

KENAI RIVER TROUT FISHING

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Drifting-admin

DRIFTING ON THE FLY, RAINBOW TROUT FISHING — Drifting On The Fly, LLC

Kenai river trout fishing in the winter can be good one day and just OK the next. Inconsistent temperatures has a lot to do with this. The peak season of kenai river trout fishing is June, August, September and October. The first weekend of Dec. was beautiful on the Kenai river. We didn’t catch a ton of rainbow trout but enough to keep us motivated. Skilak lake is now starting to freeze over and wade fishing opportunities are about all that is available now. The weather was excellent today with temperatures over 30 degrees! I wasn’t out on the Kenai river but I know a few people that took full advantage and look forward to the report. Winter fishing is a great time of year to get out on the Kenai river, so pick a window of good weather and get outside! Good luck and we’ll see you out there. Keep us in mind for your summer trip to the kenai peninsula as well. If you would like to inquire about a Kenai river trout fishing trip give us a call. Peak season kenai river trout fishing trips are getting very popular. Make sure if you are interested in this special time of year that you book early in the year to ensure your spot on the boat! We have many guided fishing trip opportunities on the kenai river and surrounding areas so gives us a ring and lets talk about your next fishing trip to Alaska!. Tight Lines, Scott

GUIDED STEELHEAD FISHING ON THE KENAI PENINSULA

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Drifting-admin

Alaska Steelhead Fishing — Drifting on the Fly, LLC

GUIDED STEELHEAD FISHING ON THE KENAI PENINSULA Join Drifting on the Fly for some great steelhead fishing in Alaska on the Anchor river the first weekend in Oct. We have a great camp set up that has enough room for many tents in the same area. We are wanting to share camp with those that have fished with us, follow our blog and receive our newsletters. So if you are able to make it and like what our company is all about feel free to show up and make yourself part of the 2009 steelhead festivities. Camp is now set up and the steelhead are in!! This is not a guided fishing weekend but a weekend to get together and share some good times. although we will be willing to help out with technique, casting and reading water to those that are interested in learning a little more about catching the most explosive fish in Alaska!

Looking forward to sharing camp with you and if you have any questions or would like to book a guided steelhead fishing on the kenai peninsula, feel free to contact me anytime 907-382-6808 Tight lines, Scott

STEELHEAD FISHING

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Drifting-admin

This week we will kick off steelhead fishing camp! We will be camped out on the Anchor river the first weekend in Oct. If you are interested in camping off the end of the fishing season sharing camp with some hard core steelhead fishermen and we’d love to have you join us. We plan to have a wonderful camp fire Friday and sat. night with good food and laughs, along with some epic steelhead fishing. There is plenty of camp sites in the area along with the Anchor river Inn for those that would like a warm room and shower at a reasonable price. If this weekend works for you feel free to contact me here for more info on the weekend! Join us in steelhead camp and the memories will make themselves. This is going to be a good weekend to meet new people that share the same passions as you and have a great time by a much needed campfire.

Alaska Steelhead Camp — Drifting on the Fly, llc

I also take guided steelhead fishing trips out as well. If you are interested in a Kenai peninsula guided steelhead fishing trip give a call anytime and we will be happy to share with you our knowledge of our local rivers. Steelhead trips are 275$ per person and exclusive rates are available. looking forward to sharing camp Scott [mappress mapid=”7″]

Guided Kenai river trout fishing

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Drifting-admin

Taking a guided kenai river trout fishing trip will improve your odds of landing that fish of a lifetime. We spend a lot of days chasing rainbow trout here in Alaska ever year and the Kenai river offers some of the best road accessible trout fishing in the world. You can go on a do it yourself fishing trip on this system and have a great time but to have someone that fish’s it every day and also has the means of transportation is worth it’s weight in gold. We can fish the Upper, Middle and lower kenai river with our boats. Depending on the time of year will determine where we fish. If you have a section of river already on your mind give us a call so we can schedule your trip in the most productive times of year.

DRIFTING ON THE FLY, RAINBOW TROUT PHOTOS — Drifting On The Fly, LLC

Rainbow trout and dolly varden fishing on the kenai river continues to get better ever day. It is easy to book a guided kenai river trout fishing trip, just give us a call and we will hook you up. We work hard to keep our anglers on fish and will coach you into the right presentation that will keep them on the line for you. Not every fish is landed but if that were the case there would be no since in going. Come see if you are one of the lucky ones to land a 30 inch rainbow trout on a guided kenai river fishing trip! This is one of the better photos of today’s guided trip. Tight lines. scott sager

GUIDED KASILOF RIVER KING SALMON FISHING

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Drifting-admin

Guided Kasilof river King salmon fishing is officially over on the Kenai peninsula now. The end of July marks the end of King salmon fishing on the Kenai peninsula. Though it was a great season we are now geared up and focused on Silver Salmon, Sockeye salmon and rainbow trout fishing now.

I had the pleasure of fishing with my family on the last day of King salmon season and this 53″ Buck took an orange spin and gloe with some cured salmon eggs. We ended up landing this fish more than a mile from where it was hooked!! This is a very large King salmon caught on the Kasilof river and everyone is very proud of it. Our boat has been fishing good and this is a great way to end the King salmon season here in Alaska. Though king fishing season is over look for more pictures and info about king fishing with us in the future from us. The season is really not that far away so if you are interested in a prime date be sure to book early. The last three weeks in July on the Kenai Peninsula seem to book faster and faster each year. Guided kasilof or Kenai river King salmon fishing can be a great experience like my family had when you are with a guide that takes pride in his job Tight lines, Scott