WILLIE DRIFT BOAT

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

After a long haul we finally have the new willie drift boat stored here in Alaska .  Things are starting to come together for the 2008 Alaska fishing season.  This new drift boat will be used for many seasons on the Kenai Peninsula before we will be due for another one.  Willie drift boats are durable and a very safe …

Homer King Salmon Derby

Drifting on the FlyALASKA KENAI PENINSULA SALTWATER FISHING, DRIFTING ON THE FLY

Due to bad weather the winter Homer king salmon derby was delayed until this past sunday.  There were 792 fishermen in the derby and 92 fish caught.  The odds don’t sound very good but there were 20 more fish caught this year than last year.  Boats are lined up along the bluff trolling for the Homer king salmon derby winning …

Shenandoah smallmouth bass fishing

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Shenandoah smallmouth bass fishing can be very good in the spring.  The days are getting longer and it seems that you can get a lot more done.  Two  weeks ago I visited my home town of Strasburg, VA for my grandparents 65th wedding anniversary!  It was a very nice but a short visit.  I did get a chance to fish …

DRIFT BOAT AK

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

Getting our drift boat to Ak!  Our 2008 Willie drift boat headed north!  Unfortunately not on the Alcan but now by barge.  When it arrives in Alaska there will be more pictures available on the blog. To inquire about how to get your trip booked for the 2008 Alaska fishing season contact me through my website at:  www.driftingonthefly.com Thanks and …

GETTING OUR CUSTOM WILLIE DRIFT BOAT TO ALASKA

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

Getting our custom willie drift boat to Alaska this week.  I will be traveling to Seattle to pick up our new 2008, 20′, Willie drift boat this weekend.  We will then make the 2605 mile journey back to Anchorage through the next week.  It is a beautiful trip and to travel it in the winter again will be a real …

DOLLY VARDEN FISHING ON THE KENAI RIVER

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

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 …

HOSTED FISHING TRIPS

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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 …

KENAI RIVER KING SALMON FISHING

Drifting on the FlyALASKSA AND KENAI RIVER SALMON FISHING, DRIFTING ON THE FLY

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 …

TROUT BEADS FOR THE KENAI RIVER

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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 …

Kenai River Rainbow Trout Fishing

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISIHING

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 …