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SILVER SALMON FISHING ON THE KENAI RIVER

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Silver Salmon fishing on the kenai river has been excellent this week.  The best proven fly has been a purple leach pattern for the water conditions that we have been fishing.   You might have to weed through a couple fish to put a chrome one in the boat.  This late in the season the fish that entered the system earlier are starting to stage to spawn.  When a silver salmon is hooked up it will take big runs and cartwheeling jumps it is all good.  I’ve found that a slightly upstream cast and a big mend with a very slow retrieve has got the most bites. Silver salmon can be aggressive but I find a slower presentation out fishes a fast sporadic presentation most days.   Anywhere on the Kenai river with a slow pocket should be holding silver salmon.

We will continue to take booking for silver salmon fishing on the kenai river until the end of October.  Weather conditions are sometimes colder and daylight hours are not as long but the fishing can be excellent in October for both silvers and rainbow trout! Contact us here for a silver salmon guide trip on the kenai river.

Tight Lines,

Scott Sager www.driftingonthefly.com

Alaska Top Water Rainbow Trout Fishing

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Alaska rainbow trout fishing   Under the right conditions and timing you can find some great Alaska top water rainbow trout fishing.  From Dry flies in small streams and lakes to big mouse patterns on the Kenai and other rivers in the state.  June proves to be a good month on the Kenai Peninsula for this and I have some great streams in other parts of the state that can provide top water rainbow trout fishing. It is my goal to explore at least one new river every year. This year we chose Lake Creek to see if it was worth adding to the arsenal.  At the begining of the trip we were able to get plenty of rainbows taking mouse patterns which made the trip worth while right then and there. We had high muddy water for the whole trip and still the river produced a good number of rainbow trout, grayling, and silver salmon .  On our 60 mile adventure through white water, rocks and canyons. We found ourselves thinking that we need to show this to you.   If you are interested in a 6 day 5 night back country float I think we found a great adventure for you!  I can put this Alaska guide trip together and work closely with you to build a fishing trip of a lifetime. Tight lines, www.driftingonthefly.com

Timing your Kenai River Fishing Trip

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Timing your Kenai River fishing trip depends on the species that you primarily want to pursue make sure.  For instance if you would like to go after Kenai river sockeye salmon you would want to book you guided trip with us in late July or early august.  There are overlapping peak dates for multiple species as well.  Like king salmon and a sockeye salmon trip can both be booked during the peak season for both species.  This would happen at the end of July.  These dates go fast so book early to insure that you get the dates that you are interested in.   A Tip for Netting a sockeye salmon on the kenai river.  Always net a fish by head first.  This way you have the whole fish in the net and if it makes another run it will run into the net or swim out without pulling the hook. If you aren’t interested in netting your own sockeye salmon feel free to give our kenai river guide service a call anytime.  We will do our best to put every legal fish on the bank for you! Hope this helps and good fishing www.driftingonthefly.com Scott Sager

FLY FISHING RAINBOW TROUT ON THE KENAI RIVER

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kenai river rainbow troutFly Fishing rainbow trout on the Kenai river can be a great guided trip.  We offer many trips on the Kenai but specialize in finding bit trout on the fly.  Fish like these aren’t landed everyday but are hooked often.  Every once in a while a fish cooperates and an angler does everything right and we are able to put a big fish in the net.

King Salmon are starting to really starting to drop their eggs now and trout fishing the kenai river is heating up.   The Rainbow trout are moving around and finding dinner at the the hottest spawning ground these days. The river should be full of eggs within the next week..!!! Think of any other trout fishing you know and match the hatch except with beads and flesh flies instead of may flies and stone flies.  Just like any fishing pay attention to what’s happening in the stream and you’ll have a more productive day on the water.

Guide trips are available and Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about our kenai River guide operation or what is going on with the Kenai River.

Thanks and tight lines,

Scott sager www.driftingonthefly.com

Middle Kenai River Fishing

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Middle kenai river fishing is very popular.  We chase Rainbow trout, dolly varden, silver salmon and sockeye salmon on this section of river. alaska rainbow trout fishing Rainbow Trout fishing the kenai river is good day here and a so so day there but we look for it to get real good any day. Rainbow trout that are over 25 inches are not uncommon here and 30 inch fish are landed many times throughout the season.  Middle kenai river trout fishing is good in June, August, September and October.  Book a trip on the middle kenai river and then a steelhead fishing trip or two and let us show you a great fishing vacation. I’m going to be out in the back country for the next few days so if you have a question about booking a leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.  Alaska’s back country is fun and wild.  The great thing about being a small guide service is that we can work with you to design the trip that you want.  We have lots of rivers in our arsenal and can put just about anything together that you might want to do. Thanks and hope your getting a line wet. Scott Sager www.driftingonthefly.com 907-382-6808

KENAI RIVER DRIFT BOAT FISHING

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Kenai River Drift Boat Fishing is a great way to pursue King Salmon or any of the species that we fish for.  It is a lot of hard work but the reward in landing a trophy fish with no power is great. Every Monday in June and July the Kenai river is closed to fishing with a motor on board and no sticker-ed guide boats are allowed on the river.  Kenai river drift boat monday is really nice to get out there and fish for King Salmon with no noise, only a  few wakes, and lots of friendly people.  I didn’t have a booked trip today on the Kasilof river so my buddies and I set out early for the last drift boat Monday of the year.  We missed a few fish and lost 2 really big fish (really big) and landed these two chrome King Salmon.  Fishing was good for the most part and the river was a pleasure to be on today! Only 3 more days left in the season. There can be some down time to king  Salmon fishing so it is easy to take in the scenery but when one of these bruisers takes the bait hold on and let the excitement begin!  Check out more pics and information on our website at www.driftingonthefly.com for booking information  or to contact us. We look forward to fishing with you soon. Tight Lines, Scott Sager

FLY FISHING FOR KING SALMON

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Fly fishing for king salmon today and Larry Tumblin hooked up to what turned out to be a 35 lb. King Salmon this Summer. 10 wt. fly rods and sinking lines and heavy leaders did the trick. What was the fly? Stay tuned – I will show you how to tie it this fall, once things slow down.
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Fly fishing for king salmon can be one of the most frustrating things to do or it can be fast and furious.  We have spent a few days in search of  king salmon on the fly for a special group from the east coast and finally hit the sweet spot.  The guys have hooked up on quit a few fish but the fish haven’t been playing very fair.  I like to use a 10 weight or bigger for king salmon and more times than not I wish I had a 12 weight.  The fly’s are big and the lines are heavy.  A heavier rod makes for a more comfortable days fishing and when you do have a 35+ pound fish on it gives you that much more back bone to get the fish to shore.  for more information about our alaska fishing guide service contact us here: Contact We are the right guide service for you if you are in search of fly fishing for king salmon Tight lines, Scott Sager

Guided Kenai River King salmon fishing

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RICH KETTERMAN KING SALMON Guided Kenai River King salmon fishing has been excellent!  The Kenai river produce a few fish for me today but this was the first catch of the day at 7:00 am.  The last two weeks in July have in the past produced some of the best king fishing of the season and I am pumped up to see what happens next.   We’re fishing harder than we should probably but with the potential of fish like this I can’t keep my boat out of the water.  We run full day guided kenai river king salmon fishing tips for 275.00 per person and will put you in the most productive runs that we can.  I personally like to back troll my best running plugs and spinners below soldotna bridge in search of a trophy king salmon.  If you are interested in hunting the largest of the pacific salmon on the kenai river make sure you give us a call. For Information on how you too can try your luck with kings salmon on the Kenai River in Alasaka with our fishing guide service check out our website at www.driftingonthefly.com. Thanks and good fishing Scott Sager

Kasilof River Guide

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If you are looking for a good, dependable, and knowledgeable Kasilof river guide, look no further! I have spent many days through out the last 8 years studying and fishing the Kasilof river.  We will put you in the best runs that we can and give you the best opportunity to catch a fish of a lifetime.  King Salmon on the Kasilof river can be a challenge to catch but with some patients and good coaching I am confident that you will have a successful trip.

This week proved to be another good week for the Kasilof River for King Salmon fishing.  The Dewey family did some back trolling out of the drift boat on Monday with me and this fish flat out smoked us.  It hit a smaller pink cheater with a little glob of cured eggs.  The river has finally come up to normal level and we have had to start fishing with size 40 jet divers.  This kasilof river is mainly a terminal gear fishery but it is still a drift boat only river which makes for a relaxing day.

Congrats to Eric and Kelly we wish you two the best and good luck with the upcoming wedding.

thanks guys and see you next year

Scott Sager with www.driftingonthefly.com

DRIFT BOAT FISHING THE KASILOF RIVER

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Drift boat fishing the kasilof river today and Tanner Brown caught his first King Salmon.   It was taken July 12 on the Kasilof River with Drifting on the fly guide service.  After releasing a king and a couple more lost opportunities a family of three was happy to make a group effort to land this big fish.  The river fished very good for us today and will only improve until the end of King Salmon season. Drift boat fishing the Kasilof river for King Salmon is a team effort.  Landing a 30-50 pound king salmon or even bigger is a lot of work and when the fish finally comes to the net it will be a very proud moment.  Drift boat fishing is a quiet, relaxing and special way to pursue King salmon.  We offer guided kasilof river trips for Kings in May, June, and July.  If you have any interest in pursuing King salmon or any other species that is offered here on the kenai peninsula give us a call and we will get you lined up today! Nice Job guys and we’ll see you next year! Only a few weeks left so if your itching to try your luck catch up with us at www.driftingonthefly.com tight lines Scott Sager