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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

RAINBOW TROUT FISHING THE KENAI RIVER

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Drifting-admin

Rainbow trout fishing the kenai river is something to remember. Fish like these are caught daily and are a good representation of what you can expect on a guide trip though larger fish are caught often. The best times to join us on a guided trip is June 11th- June 25th and then again from August 10th-October 20th. The Alaska fishing season is short and we fish for many different species in this time. I stay current with my tactics and with reports on the river. We will keep you on the hottest spots and will always work hard to keep you into fish.

Mitch Dugger with a pair of rainbow trout! Key West, Alaska or New Zealand Mitch seems to find fish. We offer fully guided drift boat, power boat and wade fishing trips on the Kenai river and surrounding waters. If you would like more information on a rainbow trout fishing the kenai river give us a call today. Join us on the hunt for beautiful rainbow trout on the Kenai river, Alaska and ask us about our hosted trips to fish with Mitch in Key West for tarpoon, permit, and other great inshore species found in this region. 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

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

ALASKA WINTER

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Drifting-admin

Alaska winter and The holidays have passed and the normal routine, and pace, of life has returned. The snow continues to fall right now as I look out the window and the temperatures are in the upper teens. As January marches on with every phone call or email discussing the 2008 fishing season, I feel the growing itch to get out and Go FISHING on the kenai river! However, I think some Snowshoeing and Skiing will scratch my itch for a while longer (and will certainly contain my energy levels!)… For the comraderie, maybe a little ice fishing?

FALL STEEL HEAD FISHING

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Drifting-admin

fall steel head fishing is in full swing right now. I don’t know if it is good or bad… The river level that is. On one hand I cannot get to my favorite “winter fishing” areas because I can’t wade across the river. On the other hand these levels make the river very easy to float the Kenai River. The Kenai River continues to flow at a July level. An ice dam breaking started the abundant flow of water and recent rain/ snow has kept the levels up. As I write this it is 23 degrees but yesterday the high was 45 degrees – balmy! The snow from last week has almost all melted in the flats though, the mountains are fully covered. The middle river (Kenai) is still fishing well with flesh and eggs. Steel head fishing has been hit or miss but my most productive runs have been producing fish every day.. The Steel head runs seem to be sporadic this year than like other years and the streams on the lower peninsula are dirty from the rainfall. This is probably why the fishing seems to be sporadic? Give us a call to book a fishing trip on the kenai river or surrounding waters or to get a report on what I have been experiencing. Tight Lines, Scott Sager Drifting On The Fly, LLC

Steelhead fishing the Kenai peninsula

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Drifting-admin

Steelhead fishing on the Kenai Peninsula - Looking for fresh fish!

Steelhead fishing the kenai peninsula often requires a lot of walking. We will put in a few miles a day in search of productive runs. Often if you don’t hook up in a few drifts we will move in search of hot fish. Once we find a concentration of steelhead we may be working that run for the most part of the trip. I will often give a run a rest after hooking a fish and then find that other fish will play one the run cools down. We offer both walk and wade and drift boat trips for steelhead fishing the kenai peninsula. Give us a call and we will get you lined up on your next fishing adventure. Looking for Steelhead. The streams are back to good fish-able levels on the Kenai Penisula. Tight Lines, Scott Sager Drifting On The Fly, LLC