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WHEN TO COME DOLLY VARDEN FISHING

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WHEN TO COME DOLLY VARDEN FISHING ON THE KENAI RIVER. Alaska Dolly Varden on a fly rod! What an experience – Guided Alaska Dolly Varden Fly Fishing on the Kenai River or one of the many surrounding streams. Drift Boat or wade fishing trips can both be quite productive for Dolly Varden. wayne leslie June starts the Dolly Varden season on many of the streams we regularly guide including the Kenai River. We typically start the season fishing standard streamer patterns such as muddlers, sculpins, leech patterns, and flesh flies. As the Salmon increase in numbers the Dolly’s tend to move into the Salmon spawning grounds. Here they fatten up on salmon flesh and eggs. Targeting Dolly’s involves locating these spawning areas and matching what the Dolly’s are feeding on; fresh eggs, old eggs, flesh… any of which will work from day to day; we call it Match-the-Hatch – Alaska Style. Dolly Fishing continues through the month of October and typically cold weather chases us off the river before they stop feeding. 2011 Guided River Trip Rate $250 per person *LARGE GROUPS WELCOME *LODGING PACKAGES AVAILABLE *EXCLUSIVE BOAT PACKAGES -2 PERSON EXCLUSIVE STARTING AT $750.00 A DAY -3 PERSON EXCLUSIVE STARTING AT $950.00 A DAY contact details, business phone: 907-382-6808 or send an inquiry here!

JIMS LANDING

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Directions to Jims Landing View DIRECTIONS TO JIM’S LANDING in a larger map     Jims Landing is the last take out before the Kenai River Canyon. If you float past here you will have to navigate through class 111 whitewater rapids before coming to Skilak Lake.  From the outlet of Skilak Lake to the Upper Skilak Lake Boat Launch is just over 8 miles.  Trout and Salmon fishing can be great in this section of river.  From the outlet of Skilak Lake to the Upper Skilak Lake Boat Launch is just over 8 miles.  We might meat here if you have a canyon trip booked with us.  There is no concrete launch here and the loose gravel can be tricky docking your drift boat but it is very doable.  The wade fisherman can walk down river just a little ways and at different times of the year catch Sockeye salmon, Rainbow trout, dolly varden and silver salmon.  There is plenty of parking but during the peak season if you can’t find a place to park on the other side of the sterling highway there is another parking lot.  It is a short hike back to the boat launch.  Give us a call if you would like more information about wade fishing from Jims landing or if you are interested in a guided trip in this area.     Guided River Trip Rate $250 per person *LARGE GROUPS WELCOME *LODGING PACKAGES AVAILABLE *EXCLUSIVE BOAT PACKAGES -2 PERSON EXCLUSIVE STARTING AT $750.00 A DAY -3 PERSON EXCLUSIVE STARTING AT $950.00 A DAY contact details, business phone: 907-382-6808 or send an inquiry here!

KENAI RIVER KING SALMON FISHING

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First run of Kenai River King Salmon Opportunities at for kenai river king salmon fishing starts in early to the middle of May.  Our drift boat makes is possible to navigate through the shallow Kenai River and get to concentrated first runs of king salmon.  By the first of June the Kenai river is usually high enough that we will start running our powerboat until the end of King Salmon season on the Kenai River.  The best thing about being here for the first run of king salmon is there is much less competition on the water.  The run isn’t as big as the July run of kings and is not as popular.  This is sometimes beneficial to the anglers because of fewer boats on the water.  The first run of king salmon peaks in numbers by the middle of June and strong daily numbers will appear until the second run start to show up. Second run of Kenai river king salmon The second run of king salmon is bigger on average than the first run of fish.  This is a very popular run of king salmon because they appear in the summer.  The Kenai Peninsula in the nicest month is indescribable.  There are two to three times more fish in the second run of king salmon on the Kenai River than the first run. The use of bait also opens July first (sometimes earlier).  The use of bait opens more techniques in which we can pursue these fish.  Wrapping quick fish for example tends to produce more fish than an unwrapped one most of the time.  We also back bounce, back troll, and side drift with cured eggs.  The second run has a lot of good characteristics but it also brings in a lot more pressure to the river.   When it comes to pursuing a trophy don’t rule out the first run because the standing world record was caught in May! Cost for guide trip: *$275.00 plus tax per person a day *packages available *Drift and Power boat trips available *Large groups welcome, we fish up to 4 people per trip per guide boat *Exclusive boat prices available! FOR booking your next guided kenai river fishing trip contact us here: 907-382-6808 scott@driftingonthefly.com

UPPER SKILAK LAKE BOAT LAUNCH

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DIRECTIONS TO THE UPPER SKILAK LAKE BOAT LAUNCH View DIRECTIONS TO UPPER SKILAK LAKE BOAT LAUNCH in a larger map Upper Skilak Lake boat launch is a great place to camp, picnic, fish, view wildlife and pull your boat from a long day fishing the Kenai river canyon fishing for rainbow trout, dolly varden, silver salmon or sockeye salmon.  I have seen black bears, brown bears, moose, and eagles at different times right at the boat launch.  Here you will also find some of the most scenic camping on the kenai peninsula.  If you plan on Shuttling your vehicle you can do that yourself or Wildman’s shuttle service will do it for you.  You can call them at 907-595-1456 to find out about pricing.  From the mouth of the Kenai river to the boat launch is about 8 miles.  The weather is very unpredictable on the lake and with a small motor pushing a drift boat you have to be very careful on the days that you choose to make this trip. We offer trips through the Kenai Canyon and will be happy to line you up on a days fishing.  If you are interested contact us here or give us a call at 907-382-6808 and we will get you lined up! business phone: 907-382-6808 or send an inquiry here!

LOWER SKILAK LAKE BOAT LAUNCH

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Directions to the lower skilak lake boat launch View DIRECTIONS TO LOWER SKILAK LAKE BOAT LAUNCH in a larger map We launch here mainly for drift boat trips on the middle section of the Kenai River.  For most trips we will meet at Bing’s Landing and leave your rig there.  Then travel to Lower Skilak Lake boat launch together.  At the end of the day your rig will be at the take out.  We mainly fish Rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, Silver Salmon, and Sockeye Salmon on the Middle river float. Here there is camping and the lower skilak lake boat launch. We launch here mainly for drift boat trips on the middle section of the Kenai River.  For most trips we will meet at Bing’s Landing and leave your rig there.  Then travel to Lower Skilak Lake boat launch together.  From here we will cross 2 miles of skilak lake and enter the mouth of the Kenai river.  This is where we will start fishing for the day.  The middle Kenai river is on of my favorite floats.  The opportunity to catch a giant rainbow trout or limit on silver salmon is very high at different time of the year.  At the end of the day your rig will be at the take out. business phone: 907-382-6808 or send an inquiry here!

Dolly Varden

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wayne leslie Dolly varden guide trips on the Kenai river are available throughout the guide season on the Kenai peninsula and Alaska.  Some of the longer hikes into the Kenai River can produce the best fish.  Also I find that the more effort it takes me to get to the river the less competition I find for my favorite fishing spots.  This particular trail leads us into the middle Kenai River and is three miles from the parking lot.  We are happy to share information with you so give us a call and we will do our best to point you in the right direction.  If a do it yourself fishing trip isn’t something that you are interested in we are happy to take you on a guided trip for any of the species found on the Kenai Peninsula.   The Kenai River offers a variety of species to fish for and dolly varen is one of them.  Year round we can find Dolly Varden in the Kenai River just like this one.  This day was beautiful and a balmy 29 degrees.  Dead drifting the right color egg pattern fooled this fish.    Dolly Varden in mid February on the middle Kenai River. Good fishing, Scott Sager 907-382-6808

RAINBOW TROUT FISHING THE KENAI RIVER

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Rainbow trout fishing the Kenai river is always something I look forward too, even on day 100 I still find the motivation to get gear together and make my way to the river.  It is always helpful to see the river when the water is very low.  At Cooper Landing the Flow was around 600 CFS and below Skilak lake it was flowing around 840 CFS.  This gives me a lot of information for the following guide season on where rainbow trout might be holding. We picked up a few rainbow trout around Princess rapids on the upper Kenai River.  The temperature was in the low 20’s all morning and eventually came up to were we could fish without freezing up to bad.   Thanks to the Jet-boil we were able to take a break and have some hot coffee. KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT Not removing the fish from the water on very cold days is a great idea, plus it’s much better for your hands!   I’m sure that leeches and flesh flies would have picked a few fish up but there were a lot of silver salmon spawning.  We knew that we would be fighting almost dead silvers all day were we were fishing if we used streamers.   Egg patterns seemed to be the ticket and we didn’t pick up many silvers at all.  Both dead egg patterns and fresh egg patterns picked up a few rainbow trout and dolly varden. TIGHT LINES, SCOTT SAGER 907-382-6808

KENAI RIVER FLY FISHING

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        Headed to the Kenai river fly fishing for a few days this weekend.  The Kenai River rainbow trout have been feeding on flesh, egg, and leech patterns.  Hopefully the temps will allow us to get some full days of fishing in.  Though it is not going to be as warm as it has been all week we expect the bite to be on! The Silver salmon continue to spawn and I look for the Rainbow trout to be predictable and hold up behind them.  Food sources aren’t as good as they have been in August and septrmber so finding a concentration of fish will be key.  Fishing in harsh conditions in Alaska is the norm.  When preparing for your fishing vacation make sure that you pack good layers of clothing and rain gear.  Prepare for the worse and hope for the best is the best frame of mind to be in.   The  fishing season is well on its way and that means being outdoors most of the time!   If you are interested in finding out more on booking your guide trip this year give us a call at 907-382-6808 or send us an email at scott@driftingonthefly.com. tight lines, Scott

WILLIE PREDATOR POWER BOAT

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Drifting on the Fly, LLC proudly added a Willie Predator power boat to the business. The boat is 20 feet long and is 72 inches wide and is powered by a 50 horse power Mercury motor and has a 9.9  horse power Mercury motor for secondary power. Though running a drift boat on the Kenai River for salmon, Dolly Varden and rainbow trout has its place, the power boat has its benefits as well.

 

The use of a powerboat for rainbow trout fishing on the middle Kenai River is a very effective way to have a chance at big Kenai River rainbow trout. This boat also allows us to easily fish the lower Kenai River for king salmon.  With a 50-horse power engine on the back of the boat running multiple drifts through a hole can be done in no time.

The option to fish for rainbow trout, silver salmon, or sockeye salmon on the middle river in a power boat is now available.  I have owned and run power boats for years and it is nice to finally add one to our guided fishing operation.  

We are looking forward to another great fishing season. Booking a guide trip on the kenai river with Drifting on the Fly easy!

Tight Lines, Scott

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Alaska fly out fishing trips

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Alaska fly out fishing trips are a great way to experience the state and make for a hardcore fishing adventure that you will never forget. Since 2003 we have been working hard at exploring remote rivers in Alaska so that we can offer back country trips as a part of our operation.  I have fished many rivers only accessed by float plane and in June of 2009 we traveled to the headwaters of King Salmon river to start a week long float.  A great group of guys and committed fly anglers in search of Arctic Grayling, Arctic Char, pike, king salmon and Rainbow Trout!  We put this short video of the trip together to share with you.  I hope that you find watching the video as interesting as we did making it! The video can be found on You tube. If you are interested in an extreme trip in the wilds of Alaska give us a call to find out more on how you get it booked today!  These kind of trips are not for everyone but for groups that don’t mind roughing it a bit it can be quit an experience. Tight lines, Scott