kenai river fly fishing
Headed to the Kenai river fly fishing for a few days this weekend. The Kenai River rainbow trout have been feeding on flesh, egg, and leech patterns. Hopefully the temps will allow us to get some full days of fishing in. Though it is not going to be as warm as it has been all week we expect the bite to be on! The Silver salmon continue to spawn and I look for the Rainbow trout to be predictable and hold up behind them. Food sources aren’t as good as they have been in August and septrmber so finding a concentration of fish will be key. Fishing in harsh conditions in Alaska is the norm. When preparing for your fishing vacation make sure that you pack good layers of clothing and rain gear. Prepare for the worse and hope for the best is the best frame of mind to be in.
The fishing season is well on its way and that means being outdoors most of the time! If you are interested in finding out more on booking your guide trip this year give us a call at 907-382-6808 or send us an email at scott@driftingonthefly.com.
tight lines,
Scott
Fall Rainbow trout fishing on the kenai river has been very good this fall. Friends and clients are all getting into big fish and lots of them. Follow the sockeye salmon and you will be sure to find a concentration of quality rainbow trout. Flesh flies are starting to really produce some good fish as well. The fishing season is coming to an end fast but there is still time to get out on the river with us one more time. We offer a quality guided fishing operation and would love to show you what we know about this area.
Drifting on the Fly, LLC
This picture is of Kim Sager with a 30 inch rainbow trout caught in the kenai river canyon this fall. Kim has been fly fishing this area for years and this is the biggest fish she has landed. A monster Kenai river rainbow isn’t landed on every trip but the odds definitely go up when you fish where they live. If you think that you may like to fish this season call asap to reserve your spot. Only a few more weeks of fishing and limited spots are available!
Thanks for following us and steelhead season is right around the corner! call today to book a guided kenai river rainbow trout or steel head trip
Tight lines,
Scott
When the river starts to rise with melt off and the Kenai river Rainbow trout season opens (june 11th) don’t hesitate to add a sink tip line into your arsenal. I prefer to fly fish a 250 grain sink tip line and a six weight rod for getting down to those big fish. Leeches, clousers, woolly boogers, and muddler minnows should get you into fish. Swing them down and across, keeping them as deep as you can. Also, don’t overlook the slower water in early morning and late afternoon. Fish slow and thorough!
If you find that the fish are just not responding switch up to the old flesh fly and keep it in the thick cover. Flesh gets caught up in overhangs, and washed back into the river with rising water throughout the spring. This Rainbow trout was fooled by an articulated flesh fly pattern just after I took this picture
There are some beautiful days in the spring and they are long days. This allows us to get a lot of fishing in here in Alaskas short season. If you would like to get in on a guided kenai river rainbow trout trip contact us today!
Tight Lines
Scott
Drifting On The Fly, LLC
There are some beautiful days in the spring and they are long days. This allows us to get a lot of fishing in here in Alaskas short season. If you would like to get in on a guided kenai river rainbow trout trip contact us today!
Tight Lines
Scott
Drifting On The Fly, LLC