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FLY FISHING THE KENAI RIVER

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Drifting-admin

Fly fishing the kenai river is a great way to spend time on your vacation. I recently was asked the question ‘What rod would you recommend for Rainbow trout fishing on the Kenai River’? I thought about it and my answer: there is a rod for every situation. On the Upper kenai River I like to use a 9′ – 10′ 6 or 7 weight and then a 7-8 weight on the Middle Kenai river for rainbow trout and dolly varden. I think it comes down to preference when choosing a rod. One thing that I do consider is the amount of weight of the fly you are casting and the size of fish that you could latch on to. No matter the weight of the rod I believe that a 10′ rod or longer even is your best length for big mends and long leaders!

Whenever you approach a stream or river make sure you look before you wade. Fish will often be feeding close to the bank and this is a fish you can catch instead of spooking into deeper water.

I’d be happy to show you a guided trip down the kenai river. We have wade fishing, drift boat, and power boat opportunities available.

Tight Lines, Scott Sager Drifting On The Fly, LLC

TROUT BEADS FOR THE KENAI RIVER

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Drifting-admin

Rainbow trout beads for the kenai river come in a lot of different sizes and colors. Give them a realistic look by painting them in the color of a real salmon egg. There are so many different stages of color that a real salmon egg has so have a large selection of trout beads for the kenai river. A good way to make sure you have everything you need for the kenai river rainbow trout season is to start early. It also makes for more fishing time when you get a chance to go! Anywhere there is fish spawning you should at least have a few beads in your box. We use many different flies, beads, and lures to fish the kenai river. Beads are just another weapon in your box for you fishing adventure on the kenai. Tight Lines, Scott sager Drifting On The Fly, LLC

Kenai River Rainbow Trout Fishing

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Drifting-admin

Kenai river rainbow trout fishing on the Upper river today. This young man caught one of the largest upper kenai river rainbow trout that I have landed on my boat. Kids should have all the luck! Landing Big upper kenai river rainbow trout on light tackle or fly is a real treat. The current is swift and there are many obstacles that can end a battle with a big fish quickly. So many times a fish like this will out play the most experience fisher person. A long run a couple of jumps and some good luck and this fish fell to the net and got to pose for the camera. The Kenai river offers good fishing from the start of the system all the way to the end of the system. Depending on timing and what is happening on the river will determine which section of river we will pursue. I often fish the upper kenai river in the fall. Guided kenai river rainbow trout fishing trips cost 275.00 per person for walk and wade, drift boat fishing or power boat fishing. Tight Lines, Scott Sager Drifting On The Fly, LLC

COLD WEATHER FISHING

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Drifting-admin

Cold weather fishing on the kenai river! Need a fishing fix? The Kenai River has good wintertime Dolly Varden fishing ,rainbow trout and is low enough to easily wade fish, unless your rod ends up like this one. I am afraid it’s there until Spring Break-Up???

Guided Kenai River Fly Fishing with a fly rod thatâ€™s not frozen in itâ€™s holder

When the temperatures dip and the snow falls we tend to slow down a little and wait until the warmest parts of the day to go fishing. Daylight isn’t as long now and we have to make the best of the last few trips of the year. Mostly steelhead fishing and rainbow trout on the kenai river is what we prefer but don’t count out some late season silver salmon fishing. This can make for an exciting day out on the water and casting longer distances can keep a guy warm!. Tight Lines, Scott Sager Drifting On The Fly, LLC

FLY FISHING STEELHEAD

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Drifting-admin

Fly Fishing the Kenai River for a few cold rainbow trout

Fly Fishing Steelhead on the Kenai Peninsula is for the dedicated angler. Steelhead are an ocean run rainbow trout and will return to the fresh water to spawn. Fresh steelhead are as hard of a fighting fish that you can catch in fresh water. I put them at the top of the list to pursue. Once hooked up you will never forget the power that this fish has to offer. We fished a few streams on the Kenai Peninsula this past week for steelhead and……… typical steelhead weather arrived. Snow, rain and cold weather. The precipitation eventually made the streams unproductive due to discolored water. So, we floated the middle section of the Kenai and had good rainbow fishing with the largest fish measuring 25 inches. Right now the Kenai is on its way up after an ice dam broke above Kenai Lake. The river levels are equal to what you would normally expect in July. I am hopeful that we will have a few more days of fishing after the river drops back. The steelhead streams are in great shape now. Egg sucking anything or beads for either fishery and a few flesh flies while the Kenai is full. Remember Silver salmon fishing season ended on 10/31 so don’t take them out of the water when you accidentally hook them. Good luck and give me a call if you have any questions, Scott Sager 9073826808

FLY FISHING ON THE KENAI PENINSULA

Posted on October 31, 2007 by Drifting-admin

Winter fly fishing on the kenai peninsula, Alaska The Kenai Peninsula continues to produce both steelhead and rainbow trout in the right stream. The steelhead fishing continue to arrive daily in those streams that support steelhead and since these streams have not iced over yet, fishing has been productive. Streamers and eggs continue to produce with mixed results from day to day. Don’t hesitate to change patterns and technique fairly often if things don’t seem to be working. When you find low clear water be careful about spooking fish, once you spook them often they will just move into deeper water and hold in plain sight, fishing to a spooked fish or two is a waste of time. Move on! The Kenai River continues to provide great rainbow fishing. The Silver Salmon are pretty much done and the season ends today. Beads continue to produce the best in the rainbow department. I am booking now for the upcoming fly fishing season, if you are interested give me a call 907-382-6808 or an email (scott@driftingonthefly.com) Tight Lines, Scott Drifting On The Fly, LLC

KENAI PENINSULA STEELHEAD FISHING

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Drifting-admin

Kenai peninsula steelhead fishing trips are offered for both the fly angler and the light spin tackle angler. Drift boat trips and walk and wade trips are our preferred ways to pursue these hard fighting fish. Warm clothing, hand warmers and perseverance have paid off recently on the Kenai Peninsula Steelhead fishing streams. Beads or leeches fished dead drift or down and across streamer style with a Teeny 200 if the streams are too high. In other words – typical finicky Steelhead fishing but the catching has been good. The steelhead run seems to be steady and the only thing that gets in the way is ice in our guides though the last few days haven’t been that cold though. The middle river section of the Kenai continues to be great for nice, fat rainbows trout. The dolly Varden are mostly gone now, off to do the spawning thing up the tributaries. So it is just you, the silver salmon, and the rainbows trout as far as fishing on the kenai river in concerned. Booking a kenai peninsula steelhead fishing trip with us is easy. Give us a call and we will work with you to design a trip that is perfect for you. Tight Lines, Scott Drifting On The Fly. LLC

TERMINATION DUST

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Drifting-admin

Termination Dust covers the mountain tops around Kenai Lake. Fall is well underway and winter is threatening more and more each day. The Kenai peninsula steelhead fishing and the Kenai river rainbow trout fishing has been outstanding.

Guided fishing trips will be offered until freeze up. This varies every year but feel free to give us a call and see if the timing will fit for a kenai river fishing trip for you! Tight Lines, Scott Drifting On The Fly, LLC

KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISHING

Posted on August 24, 2007 by Drifting-admin

Rainbow Trout on the Kenai River, Alaska with guide Scott Sager

The Kenai river rainbow trout fishing has shown great improvements on the egg bite in the last two weeks. The fish below Skilak on the middle kenai river seem to be keying in on the egg spawn from the king salmon. I’m finding that size 10 mil. egg pattern is working best for me. A dead drift is very important, the kenai river rainbow trout see many anglers these days and get wise to a drift with the least bit of drag in it. keep your casts short and your rod high. The less line on the water is the best to prevent any drag at all. Also, do not count out the Sockeye Salmon, they have been stacking up and are ready to drop any minute in this area. Guided kenai river rainbow trout fishing is available now. We take booking for drift boat trips, power boat trips, wade fishing trips, and fly out fishing trips. We will work close with you to design a personal and unforgettable fishing trip in Alaska Thanks for checking us out and I’ll try to post again as soon as the fish key in on another bite. Scott Sager www.driftingonthefly.com scott@driftingonthefly.com 907-382-6808

KENAI RIVER SILVER SALMON AND RAINBOW TROUT

Posted on August 11, 2007 by Drifting-admin

Kenai River silver salmon and Rainbow trout fishing has been excellent! Guided fishing trips are available and with your help we will design a trip that best suites your vacation. Available trips are drift boat, power boat, walk and wade and fly out fishing trips with spin or fly tackle.

Rainbow trout Fishing on the Kenai river has been excellent and this will remain through the freeze up . Fly Out Silver Salmon fishing has been very good as well. The trips that we have taken this year have all ended up in good weather and good fishing. The chance in Alaska for bad weather to set in is always in the back of my mind but luck has been on our side this year. The Kenai and Kasilof are both only fishing fair for Silver salmon this week. However, this should pick up in the near future. Give me a call if you want to catch a few large Rainbows or Silver salmon. I still have a few days available in late August and September. I am working on the first Drifting On The Fly Newsletter, if you are interested, it is free by clicking on the subscribe link at www.driftingonthefly.com. Tight Lines, Scott Drifting On The Fly, LLC