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Silver Salmon Fly Fishing

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Drifting-admin

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. I’ve even had many opportunities to take these fish on top water. Bunny flies, articulated flies, marabou flies, leaches, spoon flies, etc. are just a few patterns that will work well for these fish. I find a slow strip in slow water or swinging your flies in faster water draw the most strikes. I prefer a strip set or scissor strike to set the hook. This way if you miss the fish you don’t pull the streamer out of the strike zone and often the fish will come back to give you a second chance. If you are fishing from a boat make sure you fish the fly all the way back to the boat. I see fish chasing all the way to the boat for a last chance strike. If you are interested in matching your skills with these fish make sure you contact me at www.driftingonthefly.com and we’ll get you lined up on a alaska fishing guide tip. Thanks and tight lines Scott Sager Drifting On The Fly, LLC

SHIP CREEK

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Drifting-admin

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 it did produce a couple of small rainbows. I was using a Murray hellgrammite size 10, dead drifting it. That fly seems to produce more fish for me than any other in my fly box! I don’t know if it is confidence or what.. but I tend to tie this fly own my line more times than not when I approach new water. I have never fished salmon in this stream but I understand that it can produce quit a few fish during the peak of the seasons as well.

I’m moving back down to the Kenai peninsula next week to get gear ready for the upcoming season. Dates are booking up fast so if your interested in a 2008 Drift Boat Fishing guide trip on the kenai river, reserve your spots soon. We hope everyone is enjoying the spring and we look forward to fishing with you. Tight lines, Scott Sager www.driftingonthefly.com scott@driftingonthefly.com 907-382-6808

WILLIE DRIFT BOAT

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Drifting-admin

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 boat to fish out of. We can accommodate up to 4 anglers on this boat. If you are interested in a Kenai river guide trip this summer you can contact me at www.driftingonthefly.com or email at scott@driftingonthefly.com. Tight Lines 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

HOSTED FISHING TRIPS

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Drifting-admin

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 get in touch and I’ll get you lined up! If you happen to be in Key West stop by the Saltwater Angler and ask for Mitch Dugger. He’ll get you caught up with whats happening and is always dialed in on what to use. From the Kenai River in Alaska to the Florida keys and now to south Africa we would be happy to point you to the right guide services! Scott Sager www.driftingonthefly.com Scott@driftingonthefly.

KENAI RIVER KING SALMON FISHING

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Drifting-admin

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 on the first pass we netted this big 51 inch king salmon out of a drift boat with no motor. Sometimes you can catch a fish right off the bat and other times it can take a day or two. That’s what keeps us fishing but by Keeping your gear in good shape and always remember to gear up with fresh line. You never know what will be tugging at the other end. If a Kenai river King salmon fishing guide trip is on your must have list, feel free to contact me and we’ll get you lined up. kenai River King salmon trips are 275.00 per person and we have both drift boat and power boat options for your days fishing. Tight Lines, Scott Sager Drifting On The Fly, LLC