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. …

SHIP CREEK

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

Today I got off work, removed my studded tires and got my all terrains back on the truck. After I got my chores done I found time to go and explore a stream here in Anchorage. Ship Creek is a well known Salmon run river that holds a few Rainbow trout too. I didn’t spend much time fishing it but …

WILLIE DRIFT BOAT

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

After a long haul we finally have the new willie drift boat stored here in Alaska .  Things are starting to come together for the 2008 Alaska fishing season.  This new drift boat will be used for many seasons on the Kenai Peninsula before we will be due for another one.  Willie drift boats are durable and a very safe …

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 …

HOSTED FISHING TRIPS

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

Don’t let the cold keep you inside, hosted fishing trips are a great way to get a line wet in the winter.   I’ve fished with these guys for years and they are top notch.  Capt. Mitch fishes out of Key West and knows how to keep you in fishy water.  If this is something you might like to experience …

KENAI RIVER KING SALMON FISHING

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

Kenai river king salmon fishing is  worth the wait! Kenai river King Salmon can be tough to catch and harder to land but with time put in and a little luck it can come together too.  This past year I had the opportunity to have my father in the boat in the first of June.  It is early season and …