Kenai river silver salmon fishing

Drifting on the FlyALASKSA AND KENAI RIVER SALMON FISHING

Kenai river silver salmon fishing this morning. I truly love all fishing in Alaska but silver salmon have to be among the top of the list for many reasons.  They are a very aggressive fish under most circumstances and do put on a show once they are hooked.  I prefer to cast flies for them but many other techniques work …

Kasilof river silver salmon fishing

Drifting on the FlyALASKSA AND KENAI RIVER SALMON FISHING

kasilof river silver salmon fishing today was good. There are still a lot of pink salmon coming into the river. Pinks or also known as humpies are a great fighting fish and provide lots of action for anglers. They are not as desirable for table fare as silvers because they do not freeze as well to eat later.  Most of …

IZAAK WALTON BOAT LAUNCH

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO IZAAK WALTON BOAT LAUNCH IN STERLING, ALASKA View IZAAK WALTON OR MOOSE RIVER BOAT LAUNCH in a larger map Most trips meet here for Rainbow trout, Silver Salmon and sometimes King salmon fishing trips. Izzak Walton boat launch in located at the moose river bridge in Sterling Alaska. The Izzak walton boat launch and state park has …

BINGS STATE PARK AND BOAT LAUNCH

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM SOLDOTNA ALASKA TO BINGS STATE PARK AND BOAT LAUNCH IN STERLING. Most Drifting on the Fly’s Rainbow trout and Silver salmon trip will meet here in the mornings. View DIRECTIONS TO BING’S LANDING in a larger map Bings boat Landing is located on Bings road in Sterling Alaska.  Bing’s landing and state park a lot to offer …

RAINBOW TROUT FISHING THE KENAI RIVER

Drifting on the FlyWINTER FISHING POSTS

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 …

GUIDED KASILOF RIVER KING SALMON FISHING

Drifting on the FlyALASKSA AND KENAI RIVER SALMON FISHING

Guided Kasilof river King salmon fishing is officially over on the Kenai peninsula now.   The end of July marks the end of King salmon fishing on the Kenai peninsula.  Though it was a great season we are now geared up and focused on Silver Salmon, Sockeye salmon and rainbow trout fishing now. I had the pleasure of fishing with …

ALASKA KENAI RIVER FLYFISHING

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISIHING

Alaska Kenai river flyfishing in the Spring is a great time of year to get your streamer fix.  Fishing on the Kenai river is way different than it is during the summer months.  Most of the silver salmon are done spawning by now but there are a few fish still in the river.  I only noticed about a half dozen …

Fishing on the Kenai Peninsula

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

Fishing on the Kenai peninsula is a great way to spend time with the family.  A guided Kasilof river, Kenai river or fly out fishing trip are just a few of the trips available on the Kenai Peninsula.  Depending on the time of year you would like to come will determine what species that are available for a trip.  King …

MARABOU FLIES FOR SILVER SALMON

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

Tying marabou flies for silver salmon, Spinning marabou can be very productive and fast way to tie flies for Salmon, Rainbow trout, steel head and many other species that take leeches and bait fish.  Tying them yourself allows you to get the specific colors that you want and experiment with other color schemes. Start with the hook size of choice …