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Kenai river Alaska fly fishing

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Drifting-admin

The Kenai river was running much clearer today than the last couple days. Kenai river Alaska fly fishing for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden fishing was very good all day long. I found a few concentrations of bigger fish and was able to land a few of them!

Jack caught so many fish today that after 8 hours he was laying down on the deck trying to run a drift. It didn’t work so well but he just couldn’t bring himself to quit!

Everyone caught good fish and they are already in for another week next year.

This Large dark rainbow trout was caught close to the shore. I think he was taking a break from the current and hanging in some easier water.

Dolly varden are often caught while fishing for rainbow trout on the kenai river

Rainbow trout fishing is all catch and release with barbless hooks. This policy is to ensure the future of these beautiful fish. If you are interested in a day out on the water with our company contanct us on our site or give us a call at 907-382-6808. Tight lines Scott Sager

Sterling Alaska

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Beers by the campfire last night in Sterling Alaska. Days are getting shorter but in the middle of August you know that it is still late when the sun goes down. The dogs are loving it and what a great way to spend an evening. Being laid back and enjoying good company is living life here in sterling Alaska. In sterling Alaska there is camping, horseback riding, hiking, conoing, fishing, boating, and many other things to do on vacation. Troy and lisa have some great trail horses and we are discussing which trail we should go riding on in a few weekends. The upper end of the swanson river is also accessed through sterling alaska. If you are planning to conoe the swanson river trail system give us a call. We have done this trip many times and are willing to give any advice that we can. Off to work in the early morning so I’d better be heading to bed! Rainbow trout and silver salmon season is here!! The Kenai river is producing some good first run silver salmon this year and the trout fishing has been epic. Tight lines Scott Sager Driftingonthefly

Kenai mountains

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Drifting-admin

This is a very easy ridge to follow for now. Hiking off tail in the Kenai mountains you have to be careful not to get into a place you can’t get out of. This ridge (mountain) rolls very nice and there are no razor edges but with fog and weather coming in like it is I will hunker down and wait for better weather in the morning.

A view from on top of a gorgeous peak in Kenai Mountains. When I woke up the next day a band of Dall sheep were strung out across the ridge line. They are the main reason I am here but I can’t think of a better place to spend a few days by myself. The country is rugged and it definitely test all the skills that one has doing it by yourself. Hiking in Alaska can mean multiple days, so make sure you plan on having all the gear you need or think you might need to be prepared for anything. Water filter or drops, first aid kit, shelter and adequate clothing will be the difference in life and death if you get into a bad situation. Tight lines Scott Sager Www.driftingonthefly.com

Sitka clothing and gear

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Drifting-admin

Taking a couple day break to go do some hiking and camping in the Kenai mountains. One thing that I have to depend on in the back country of Alaska is my clothing. I put my life on the line with Sitka clothing and gear. I’ll be gone on a solo trip for 5 days with only my pack and of course my fly rod!! I’ll post some picture from along the way. There will not be a trail to tell you where I’m going. I Will have cell service until Thursday morning at 7 am. Then I should Gain it back on Monday after 5 pm. Have fun and always be safe. Check us out at www.driftingonthefly.com if you are interested in a back country trip in Alaska! (907)-382-6808

I wore sitka’s storm front gore tex on this trip into the high country of Utah for 7 days and stayed comfortable. Good clothing can be the difference in a successful memorable trip and a miserable trip that you’d like to forget. If you’re ready to invest in some great clothing be sure to check out sitka. I don’t have anything bad to say about the product.