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Drifting on the fly website

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Drifting-admin

This week we are proud to go live with our new Drifting on the fly website. Now the homepage will be directly updated with our blog posts and the content has been made user friendly and easier to find. Just like with our fishing techniques, we strive to stay up to date on our outreach techniques as well. If you have any question about a fishing trip on the kenai river or other great fisheries in Alaska feel free to contact us anytime! Tight lines Scott Sager

Happy new year

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Drifting-admin

Kim and I are now home from the hospital with our daughter Katherine Mary Sager (Kate). The three of us couldn’t be happier. Mom and daughter are healthy and life is good. I hope that everyone had a great New Years this year! It’s been unseasonably warm here in south central Alaska in the last few weeks. I would usually take full advantage of the weather and chase rainbow trout as much as a could. This time of year can offer some great fishing. We are taking bookings for the 2013 fishing season here in Alaska. If you are dreaming of catching a hard fighting salmon or a rainbow trout this year on the Kenai peninsula please give us a call anytime and we will be happy to answer any questions you might have. Tight lines Scott Sager

Merry christmas

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. Family, friends and giving thanks is what is most important to us. I hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday and enjoys all that the festivities has to offer. This year Kim and I where woken up early to signs of our first child’s arrival. We are now 8 hours into the labor and expecting an arrival anytime. The adventure begins and it will be one that we will never forget. Merry Christmas from all of us here at Drifting on the Fly.

KingFisher Restaurant

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Drifting-admin

After a good day of fishing the upper Kenai river fishing for rainbow trout and dolly Varden we decided to have dinner at the kingfisher restaurant. The KingFisher restaurant is located just above the waters edge on Kenai lake, excellent food and one of the best views of any restaurant I’ve been to. Plus I really enjoy the IPA that is on tap.

Leaving the kingfisher full and ready to hit the water after sleeping off a large meal.

Paddle boarding is getting popular on the kenai peninsula. Although I did see a group going down the kenai river the other day and with the boat traffic I don’t know that I would recommend that or not? Probably not!

While at dinner we had a table over looking Kenai Lake and this brilliant rainbow appeared. I’ve seen this view many times but the rainbow had me gazing out over the lake like it was the first time again. All in all I think that if you are in or passing through Cooper Landing Alaska the KingFisher Restaurant is well worth making time for.

Kenai river rainbow trout fishing

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Drifting-admin

A few eagles feeding along the Kenai river, we also saw a brown bear fishing along the river as well. I was able to maneuver the boat close enough for my guest to get some great photos. Wildlife along the Kenai river is abundant and you never know what you might see on a day trip with us.

This young Alaska brown bear was really trying hard to catch a fish and finally did. I think he will winter just fine.

Kenai river Rainbow trout fishing was good today again and I hope it continues through the whole fall. Our fish have enough of a food source to hold them over for a long time this year with the pink salmon in the river. Pink salmon show up on the kenai river on even numbered years.

The guys caught lots of fish today and managed to hang a very large fish but didn’t land it. The opportunity to catch a world class rainbow trout is very high on the kenai river with fish caught daily 24-28 inches and an occasional 30 inch plus fish. Tight lines Scott Sager Book a trip here

Simms fishing products

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Simms fishing products are always a great purchase and last for a long time. I have abused many of there products in 17 years of taking people fishing and still depend on their products today. Making good use of another Simms fishing products, The workbench bottle opener comes in handy in the evening while washing my boats and getting gear together for the next day of fishing! A beer or two from the Alaska brewing company is wonderful after a day of rainbow trout fishing Kenai river.

Prepping gear and making sure that you have a clean boat at the start of the day is a very important part of my job. After a long day on the river there is still many hours of work to do for the next days fishing trip. I often say that promising fish is a disaster waiting to happen but promising a clean boat, top of the line gear and an ambition to find fish will make the day come together. If this is something you expect from your guide service Give us a call at 907-382-6808 or check us out at www.driftingonthefly.com

sockeye salmon fishing

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Hanging out at the boat launch on the Kenai river this morning. Had the boat launched early (O dark 30). Waited for an hour for the guest to show up. This usually isn’t a big deal but with the added pressure this year of red fisherman it was this morning. The gravel bar that I really like was filled up and I had no spot to fish. We spent some time running in the boat and was able to get a pretty good spot up river. One of my favorites in the area that I’m in. We’ve lost a few and missed a few but have not put any on the bank and we are half way through our day. with this being said, This year more than ever it’s important to make your start time! I want to see you catch fish about as bad as you want to catch them. Here is a shot of the guys flipping for sockeye salmon fishing on the Kenai river. Hope the second half of the day goes better. I know we will get a few.

Remember that felt soles are banned in the state of Alaska. If you plan to bring waders make sure that your wading boots have a vibram sole and not felt. Tight lines and good fishing, Scott Sager Www.driftingonthefly.com

Kenai river sockeye salmon fishing

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Drifting-admin

I was able to get on the same gravel bar today that I had yesterday and managed to scrape together my two limits. Kenai river Sockeye salmon fishing is still spotty but fish are passing up river in small spurts. Hard work and determination will pay off at the end of the day with a limit of reds (sockeye salmon). Look for better pushes of fish in the next few days.

When the numbers of fish are just starting to show up I prefer to move lower in the system and find a hard bend in the river. Usually with a hard bend in the river there tends to be a back Eddie and fish will hold up there. Get right above the Eddie in faster water and wait for fish to push by. This has payed off for me many times. Yesterday’s Kenai river red run estimate was 6500 fish for a total of 56,000 fish so far. When I’m not chasing king salmon, I am chasing reds in July. If you have any interest in a trip for either of these salmon give us a call at 907-382-6808 or check us out on the website at www.driftingonthefly.com

Hanging out on the Kenai river

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Hanging out on the Kenai river today waiting for a push of sockeye salmon to come our way.

We are still a few days away from the big push of second run of reds (sockeye salmon). On average the reds usually hit the river in big numbers by the 15th of July so our hopes of filling the limit aren’t way up there but we know with a little work that we get close to a limit anyways. We ended up picking up a couple fish today but we had to work for every one of them! Pulling into the gravel bar we did encounter this bald eagle feeding on a fresh carcass. As we got closer the eagle took off at the last second and flew away. Every time I See an Eagle go into flight close like this it wows me. How a bird this large can fly so easy?

I’m sure that the sockeye will hit the river any day with the predictions of the run as high as they are. I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens. It is very hard to know what kind of runs of salmon we will have year in and out. The only thing I can promise is that our gear will be in good working order and we will be in one of my most productive spots to keep our odds up for the whole trip.

Gary king Alaska series raft

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Drifting-admin

I have a 13′ x 6’1″ Alaska series raft for sale. It has never been in the water and is two years old. I would call it in mint condition. It comes with frame, two oars, a rowers seat, a repair kit, an air pump, a transom for a small kicker, a storage bag, 11 reinforced D rings attached to the boat, two air bladder bags for inside the boat and oar locks.

This will make a great raft for anyone that would like to fish, hunt or just float most rivers in the state. I’m asking $3500.00 for the package. If anyone is interested in finding more out about this feel free to give me a call at (907)382-6808. Shipping will not be included in this price. Also you can check us out at www.driftingonthefly.com