Pre Tied Leaders

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY, FLY TYING FOR ALASKA FISHERIES

Pre tied leaders are a must for the serious fisherman.  Having them on hand will keep you in the strike zone longer than if you have to tie them on the river.  I recommend a pips box for holding my tippets  that I tie in the winter each year. It will make you more efficient and you will catch more …

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 …

Winter Kenai River Rainbow Trout Fishing

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

  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 …

FALL TROUT FISHING ON THE KENAI RIVER

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISIHING

Fall trout fishing on the Kenai River can be epic.  My good friend Nigel Fox caught this Rainbow Trout on his favorite flesh fly. If the temperatures are right at this time of year we will allow you to remove the fish briefly from the water for a picture Late Oct. when the conditions are right you might switch it …

KENAI PENINSULA GUIDED FISHING

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISIHING, ALASKSA AND KENAI RIVER SALMON FISHING

Kenai peninsula guided fishing for Trophy Rainbow trout fishing combined with sockeye salmon fishing makes for a fun day.  Kenai river king salmon fishing is also available at this time of year. The Sockeye Salmon fishing should pick up again near the end of the  first week of July and be good through the second week of Aug.  That has …

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 …

Silver Salmon Fly Fishing

Drifting on the FlyALASKSA AND KENAI RIVER SALMON FISHING

When I think of Salmon on the fly rod I think Silver Salmon fly fishing.  The fishing typically gets good by mid to late July on some of our fly out fishing and mid Aug. to the end of Oct. on the Kenai peninsula and the kenai river.  In the right conditions silver salmon will take the fly very aggressively. …

DOLLY VARDEN FISHING ON THE KENAI RIVER

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

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 …

FALL STEEL HEAD FISHING

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISIHING

fall steel head fishing is in full swing right now. I don’t know if it is good or bad… The river level that is. On one hand I cannot get to my favorite “winter fishing” areas because I can’t wade across the river. On the other hand these levels make the river very easy to float the Kenai River. The …