Fly Tying For Alaska

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

Fly Tying for Alaska fishing trips can be a great way to keep your mind on the fun trip ahead.  Tying flies that will produce more Rainbow trout and salmon for your trip will save you money. The first entry will deal with putting together an articulated hook system.  Articulated flies work well imitating leaches, minnows, other fish.  I enjoy …

FLY TYING FOR ALASKA SILVER SALMON

Drifting on the FlyFLY TYING FOR ALASKA FISHERIES

  Fly tying for Alaska silver salmon fishing is a great way to pass the cold winter months.  Filling your fly boxes in the winter can save you lots of time when the bite is on.  There is nothing that can slow a great day of fishing down more than running out of your favorite pattern.  I start with silver …

FISHING KODIAK ISLAND ALASKA

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI PENINSULA BACK COUNTRY FISHING

On our trip Fishing Kodiak Island Alaska Last week we had to travel by land, air, and sea. The experience to check out sights like this only happens through the window of a bush plane or getting out climbing the mountains.  I enjoy both but the plane is a lot less work! We had a great time stomping around on …

Timing your Kenai River Fishing Trip

Drifting on the FlyALASKSA AND KENAI RIVER SALMON FISHING

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 …

Middle Kenai River Fishing

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISIHING

Middle kenai river fishing is very popular.  We chase Rainbow trout, dolly varden, silver salmon and sockeye salmon on this section of river. Rainbow Trout fishing the kenai river is good day here and a so so day there but we look for it to get real good any day. Rainbow trout that are over 25 inches are not uncommon …

KENAI RIVER DRIFT BOAT FISHING

Drifting on the FlyALASKSA AND KENAI RIVER SALMON FISHING

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 …

LITTLE SUSITNA RIVER FLY FISHING

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI PENINSULA BACK COUNTRY FISHING

Little Susitna river fly fishing can be very productive.  We have hooked many king salmon, silver salmon, and rainbow trout on the fly in this system.  Here is a picture of a king salmon hooked up on the fly rod.  This fish took a purple articulated leech on the swing.  Thanks to John Colmen and Jeff Murray for making the …

KENAI PENINSULA CLAM DIGGING

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

Kenai peninsula clam digging can be spectacular.  If you enjoy clams and are heading north to go fishing check the tide tables and plan your trip on the low of low tides.  Any dates with a negative tide should produce good clam digging.  Find a divet in the sand and start digging.  I like to dig a couple times with …

FLY FISHING FOR KING SALMON

Drifting on the FlyALASKSA AND KENAI RIVER SALMON FISHING, DRIFTING ON THE FLY

Fly fishing for king salmon on the Kenai Peninsula! How about a few busted knuckles? I narrowly escaped with mine intact yesterday while . We were fishing about 100 yards from the saltwater and when I hooked him, he decided he didn’t like the fresh water anymore. I have to say that I have never had any fish, run that …

KASILOF RIVER KING SALMON FISHING

Drifting on the FlyALASKSA AND KENAI RIVER SALMON FISHING

Kasilof river King Salmon fishing is getting good now.  On a guide trip  last Tues. and took a beautiful fresh 20lbs. King salmon.  We had a few other hits and caught a few Dolly Varden, Steel head, and flounder in the tidal water.  Things are looking up and the fishing should only get better on the kenai peninsula. If you’d …