Kenai river salmon

Another beautiful day fishing for sockeye salmon on the Kenai river, If the days continue to be this nice I’ll think I’m some where else other than Alaska. The weather has been great and so has the kenai river Salmon fishing! We had our fish in less than an hour yesterday and then moved on to rainbow trout fishing. After we are finished salmon fishing I will clean your fish for you on the river.  By doing this on the river we offer food back into the system for other species and that way I know you get the most out of your harvest.  The rainbow trout and dolly Varden fishing was a little slower but with some work we found a concentration of fish and managed to pull the day of successful. 20120719-083327.jpg With so many sockeye in the river I believe that it Freaks the rainbow trout out for a few days. Now there are enough carcasses in the river that the trout should start to really key in on them! In a few days though a fresh flesh fly will do very well just down stream of the sockeye salmon anglers.  If there is time after a Kenai river salmon trip we are happy to make a few drifts for you to try and catch some rainbow trout if you would like. Tight lines Scott Sager Www.driftingonthefly.com

Kenai river sockeye salmon

20120713-094508.jpg Getting set up and read to fish for Kenai river sockeye salmon this morning! The boat parking on this gravel bar allows us to have our gear close by and access the boat for a break when needed.  Current and depth play a real factor when choosing a spot to fish for kenai river sockeye salmon.  Adjust your weight so that your fly is barely off the bottom.  A 4-6 foot leader is very important as well, any shorter and you will not be covering the water that is needed.  Sockeye salmon have to be hooked in the mouth so any fish that is not has to be released immediately.  It is hard work some days and a foul hooked fish is tempting but understand that it is not worth it. The Kenai river sockeye salmon (reds) run is getting better every day. The last two days in a row 12,000 fish have entered the river for a total of over 70,000 fish. Book your kenai river sockeye salmon trip with Drifting on the Fly by calling or contacting us here on the site.  If we do not answer leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we get off the water. Tight lines Scott Sager Www.driftingonthefly.com