Here is a couple of photos from Jims Landing upper Kenai river. 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
BINGS BOAT LANDING
Here are a couple of photos from Bings boat landing this winter. The boat launches along the kenai river don’t get used much during the cold Alaska winters. There will be no rainbow trout fishing on the Kenai River going on here for a couple of months but we are excited to talk about the upcoming fishing season. Give …
ICE FISHING SKILAK LAKE
We are headed out ice fishing Skilak lake today and Here are a couple of pictures just to the left of the boat launch at Skilak. We launch our boats many days throughout the season here. For those who have been here in the summer you may not recognize Skilak lake in the winter. Now it provides access for ice …
WINTER WEATHER
With extremely cold winter weather hanging around it is hard to find any moving water at all. I usually can find windows of opportunity to fish year round on the kenai river and this year it is looking like fishing will be over for a while. We saw -25 today at the house in anchorage. burrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I think it is …
Happy New Year!
We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a great 2009 kenai river fishing season. I would like to thank everyone for your interest and support from this past season and we look forward to the 2009 season alaksa fishing season. Thanks again and we wish you the best for 2009. Scott Sager www.driftingonthefly.com
Pre Tied Leaders
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
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
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
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
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 …