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KENAI RIVER FLY FISHING

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Drifting-admin

Every spring while I’m out KENAI RIVER FLY FISHING I look for Terns gathering on the river. Finding terns hoovering over the river more than likely means Parr Salmon have made the transformation to smolt and are heading out to sea. In the spring Parr salmon undergo a chemical change that lets them adapt from freshwater to the saltwater where they will spend the next few years of their life. These large moving balls of smolt trigger feeding frenzies for fish and birds too. Look for smolt in April, May, and early June and get ready for some exciting Rainbow trout fishing experiences. For Salmon Parr I like to use a small white deceiver in a size 6 or 8 streamer hook and for the smolt I like to use a blue and white deceiver in tied on a 4 or 6 streamer hook.

This pattern works well for Parr imitations. Tied with: 4 small white saddle hackles tied in first. White buck tail tied in on the top side of the shank 2 strands of copper flash on each side of the body 4 pieces of peacock tied in on top of that A black sharpie will give you the parr markings that you want on the body I chose to give this fly an epoxy head with big silver eyes. If you have any questions or would like to book an KENAI RIVER fly fishing guide trip feel free to contact me at www.driftingonthefly.com

ANCHOR RIVER KING SALMON FISHING

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Drifting-admin

Anchor river king salmon fishing can be crowded so I prefer to fish in the middle of the night. Most anglers are in camp or limited out for the days fishing and that’s when I head out onto the water. Fishing on the Kenai peninsula often means that you will be near other anglers while you are on the stream. If someone hooks up and is fighting a fish, it is common courtesy that you take your line out of the water and allow them to land their fish. Be sure to give them room and not to crowd in while they are releasing the fish or moving back into position. I’ve found that it doesn’t take long to get to know people on the river and for the most part everyone is willing to work together. Help in doing your part in keeping the streams a positive place for everyone.

Fishing for King Salmon in the spring is popular on the Kenai Penisula.

And this is why! Sometimes the fishing can be so hot that multiple people are hooked up at the same time. When this happens, good luck and remember to do your best to keep others in mind. Give us a call today to line up your next kenai river guide trip or to get away a back country fishing guide trip. Tight lines and have fun, Scott Sager www.driftingonthefly.com

ALASKA MOUSE PATTERNS

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Drifting-admin

Alaska mouse patterns can be fished in place through out the summer. Rainbow Trout on mouse patterns? This is awesome! Trout need as many calories as they can consume in the short summers of Alaska. I’ve seen 10 inch fish take a size 4 mouse pattern, ferociously. Try dead drifting, swinging, slow or fast strips and you will be sure to have a rainbow on a mouse pattern before long.

Tying this fly weedless is also a good idea. You can then get your mouse into the brush and retrieve it out without worrying as much about loosing it.

I watched my good friend Jeff Murray (www.murraysflyshop.com) raise at least 15 fish on this mouse pattern in the first half hour of this float. This fish was caught and released in the fall but you can be sure that it is just as productive in the spring. Note that not all rivers will produce trout on mouse patterns but most rivers in Alaska will with the right conditions. I hope to hear stories of you catching rainbow trout on mouse patterns too! It is always fun to raise fish on dry flies and even more fun to fish a dry that you will not have any problems following. give us a call anytime to line up your next Alaska kenai river guide trip. Have fun tying, Scott Sager www.driftingonthefly.com

KENAI RIVER DRY FLY FISHING

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Drifting-admin

THERE CAN BE SOME VERY GOOD KENAI RIVER DRY FLY FISHING. June is a great month to be in the middle of some great caddis hatches in Alaska. Smaller rivers and lakes on the Kenai peninsula have been the most productive when I am look for Rainbow trout on dry flies. Also look at the side channels of the Kenai river, there are some great place to find some rainbow trout eager to take a dry fly. Once the salmon show up in good numbers you can fish a dry fly all day long and never have a trout look up. When you do find fish looking up make sure you have a few caddis patterns to fall back on.

I’m a huge fan of peacock hurl, I mix it into most of my favorite patterns.

Brown or olive caddis patterns in a size 12 is a go to for us in June. Have a great time tying and we’ll catch you next time, give us a call to book your next Alaska Kenai river guide trip and if the timing is right we will dry fly fish the Kenai river for rainbow trout! Scott www.driftingonthefly.com

KENAI RIVER OVERNIGHT TRIP

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Drifting-admin

A Kenai river overnight trip can be a nice add on for your fishing vacation.

Friends of Drifting on the fly sometimes get a chance to send photos of their trip with us. When I am out on the river it is hard to take photos for myself a lot of the time and we appreciate getting photos like these in the mail or by email.

Thanks guys and we look forward to fishing with you again!

On even numbered years there are good numbers of pink salmon to be caught. Here is Mike with a big buck.

Dave enjoying a guided day on the Kenai river.

Ryan with a Quartz Creek Dolly Varden.

Guided overnight adventures can be booked with us on the Kenai River and other great river systems in Alaska. We ask that if you are interested in booking a trip like this that you please call in advance because of the logistics and permitting that may be involved. We provide top of the line gear and work hard to provide a memorable and safe trip in the back country of Alaska.

Good times on an overnight trip on the Kenai River. Thanks again guys,

Call today to book your alaska kenai river fly fishing trip

Scott Sager

KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Drifting-admin

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 Kenai rainbow set up and ready to feed

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

JIMS LANDING UPPER KENAI RIVER

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Drifting-admin

Here is a couple of photos from Jims Landing upper Kenai river. -jms-landing-1

With the open water you could find a rainbow trout or two, That is if you can keep the ice off your guides long enough for more than one drift. For info on the 2009 fishing season check out www.driftingonthefly.com Tight lines, Scott

Winter Kenai River Rainbow Trout Fishing

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Drifting-admin

A few things to keep in mind for Winter Kenai River Rainbow Trout Fishing. 1, watch the weather patterns and fronts that are moving through. If it is calling for a high of 30 degrees it is probably going to be warm enough to keep the ice off the guides for a few hours. 2, fish slow and thorough concentrating in good, producing runs. Fish will concentrate and follow the food source. 3, stay warm, Slow down and take the time to keep yourself warm. Sometimes I find myself wade fishing too long and needing more time to warm up. 4, be smart, carry extra cloths, first aid kit, extra hand warmers and lots of extra gloves. Wet hands will make your whole body cold, try a hook and release tool to keep your hands dry. Remember that removing fish from the water in below freezing temperatures will freeze there gills almost immediately. I know that I have been bad for this in years past like many folks but it is something that is very important and is our responsibility in helping protect our resource. If you are interested in booking a 2009 trip or just have a question feel free to contact me at www.driftingonthefly.com Tight lines, Scott Sager

KASILOF RIVER KING SALMON FISHING

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Drifting-admin

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 like to book a trip with my Alaska guide service check out our website at www.driftingonthefly.com. Thanks and good fishing, Scott Sager

DOLLY VARDEN FISHING ON THE KENAI RIVER

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Drifting-admin

Dolly Varden fishing on the Kenai River is often off the hook in the spring until the middle of september. This beautiful fish was caught in the fall right before the Dolly mVarden spawn. Dolly Varden are in the char family and spawn in the fall.

When you find spawning Sockeye Salmon you’ll be sure to find a Dolly Varden or two behind them. With clearer water look for the shadows under and behind the salmon. They can be hard to see sometimes but whenever you approach the stream or river make sure you spend a minute looking before walking right up to the water. This fish was caught in the middle of September on the Kenai river and is a very good fish. Large 25 inch or bigger Dolly Varden are caught daily on the kenai river when the bite is going off. Guided Dolly Varden fishing on the Kenai River is easily booked with Drifting on the Fly. Give us a call or email us here and we will get you hooked up on a fishing trip of a lifetime. Tight Lines, Scott Drifting On The Fly, LLC