Today we went saltwater fishing in Seward Alaska. It was so late when we got off the water last night we didn’t take the time to hang our catch. We took a couple pictures of the yellow eye with the kids and butchered our catch. The trip was a success and even with a little motion sickness everyone had a …
saltwater fishing in seward alaska
Our trip this morning started off out of the seward harbor. During our hour And a half long boat ride out to the fishing grounds we witnessed the most beautiful surroundings. Here are a couple pictures of some scenery Along the way. I fished the fly rod a few hours today and caught a hand full of black bass and …
Sterling Alaska to Seward alaska
I took a few pictures this morning of the drive from Sterling Alaska to Seward Alaska. It’s about a 75 mile trip each way. I’m up early this morning again to go on a saltwater halibut and silver salmon fishing trip with some local clients. This is a rare opportunity for me with the fishing schedule I have on the …
Kenai river salmon fishing
Kenai river salmon fishing is a great way to spend quality time with the family. Today I fished a family from Talahasie Florida. A grandfather, daughter and granddaughters are on a fishing trip to Alaska. Ken the grandfather can’t get around like he used to so we had him in the captains seat along a good gravel bar. …
Sockeye salmon
Fishing for sockeye salmon in the Kenai river can be a lot of fun. Today’s group found a limit of fish with ease. Once you are dialed in on the techniques and get the feel for fishing for sockeye salmon they can be easy to catch. These fish are hard fight, very acrobatic and can flat out destroy gear. Once …
Kenai river silver salmon fly fishing
Tying flies and getting ready for the Kenai river silver salmon fly fishing this fall. Large fly boxes are great for the boat but remember to let them air out at night so that your hooks don’t rust. It could get really expensive if you have the box full of flies. Umpqua’s large boat box is now equipped with anti …
Large groups
Our company is happy to handle large groups. Our guides are willing to work together and keep the group on the same gravel bar if at all possible. If we are boat fishing the boats will hang together in the runs so that camaraderie is enjoyed by everyone. In just a few hours on a evening half day sockeye salmon …
Kenai river Sockeye salmon fishing
Hanging this afternoon on the Kenai river sockeye salmon fishing. Waiting for the next push of fish to make their way up the river. Before to long the girls where back kenai river sockeye salmon fishing and we had a few fish for them to take home in just a couple hours. The fish where running super tight to the …
Evening fishing for sockeye salmon on the Kenai river
Evening fishing for sockeye salmon on the Kenai river has been very good. The Kenai river has gotten over a million sockeye salmon so far. I’ve noticed that most people and guides are starting early in the morning and finding a limit fairly quick. The fish have been pushing through all day most days and I find that I can …
Great Day on the Kenai River
great day on the kenai river and I hope the weather that we have been having lasts! The mornings have been cooler and clear, by mid day the temperatures have been in the mid 70’s. The weather and the great push of sockeye salmon has been a real treat for us after a cooler spring. The total estimated count for …