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SWIFTWATER PARK

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Drifting-admin

Driving directions to Swiftwater Park in Soldotna, Alaska. View SWIFTWATER PARK in a larger map Hope this helps out and we are looking for ward to fishing with you this year! Scott Sager www.driftingonthefly.com scott@driftingonthefly.com (907)382-6808 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SWIFTWATER PARK.

CENTENNIAL PARK

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Drifting-admin

Directions to Centennial Park in Soldotna Alaska. Centennial Park address: Centennial Park. Kalifornsky Beach Road Soldotna, AK 99669 Heading South out of Soldotna: *cross the kenai river bridge *at the light take a right on Kalifornsky Beach Rd. *Look for a direct right in to Centennail Park. *If you are headed north make sure that you take a left onto Kalifornsky at the first stoplight you come to in Soldotna. View CENTENNIAL PARK BOAT LAUNCH in a larger map This is a very popular spot to launch your guide boat on the lower Kenai river for a days fishing for King salmon. There is a fee station set up shortly after you enter the park so make sure you stop for that. Along with camping and great gravel bars for fishing the park has picnic areas and of course the boat launch. The Kenai river runs fast in July and Centennial park has a nice back eddie with place to park your boat while you are parking your rig after launching. If you plan on fishing the top half of the lower kenai river this is a great place to launch your boat. I enjoy fishing sunkin island, poachers cove, river quest, big eddie and a few other runs that are easily accessible from Centennial park. business phone: 907-382-6808 or send an inquiry here! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CENTENNIAL PARK CLICK HERE

BINGS STATE PARK AND BOAT LAUNCH

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Drifting-admin

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 visitors and residents too. This 126 acre park has 36 campsites, picnic sites, a picnic shelter, trails, and of course a boat launch. Bing’s boat landing is centrally located in the middle section of the Kenai river. It is the last boat landing before you reach Naptown rapids so if you are not an experienced boat operator make sure you make this landing. For drift boat trips we will meet here in the morning and leave your rig in the parking area. Then we will drive in my vehicle to the Lower Skilak lake boat launch which is about 20 minutes away. Here we will Launch and make our way down the middle kenai river back to bing’s landing. This is a very scenic trip and some consider it to be the best rainbow trout fishing on the kenai river at times. If we are using the power boat we will meet at the boat launch and make our way up or down river to fish. The use of the motor allows us to end up at bing’s landing again at the end of the day. Bing’s landing and state park is does have a pay to park fee station and is strickly enforced so make sure you check in.

Tight lines,

Scott Sager www.driftingonthefly.com scott@driftingonthefly.com (907)382-6808

KENAI RIVER KING SALMON FISHING

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Drifting-admin

First run of Kenai River King Salmon Opportunities at for kenai river king salmon fishing starts in early to the middle of May. Our drift boat makes is possible to navigate through the shallow Kenai River and get to concentrated first runs of king salmon. By the first of June the Kenai river is usually high enough that we will start running our powerboat until the end of King Salmon season on the Kenai River. The best thing about being here for the first run of king salmon is there is much less competition on the water. The run isn’t as big as the July run of kings and is not as popular. This is sometimes beneficial to the anglers because of fewer boats on the water. The first run of king salmon peaks in numbers by the middle of June and strong daily numbers will appear until the second run start to show up. Second run of Kenai river king salmon The second run of king salmon is bigger on average than the first run of fish. This is a very popular run of king salmon because they appear in the summer. The Kenai Peninsula in the nicest month is indescribable. There are two to three times more fish in the second run of king salmon on the Kenai River than the first run. The use of bait also opens July first (sometimes earlier). The use of bait opens more techniques in which we can pursue these fish. Wrapping quick fish for example tends to produce more fish than an unwrapped one most of the time. We also back bounce, back troll, and side drift with cured eggs. The second run has a lot of good characteristics but it also brings in a lot more pressure to the river. When it comes to pursuing a trophy don’t rule out the first run because the standing world record was caught in May! Cost for guide trip: *$275.00 plus tax per person a day *packages available *Drift and Power boat trips available *Large groups welcome, we fish up to 4 people per trip per guide boat *Exclusive boat prices available! FOR booking your next guided kenai river fishing trip contact us here: 907-382-6808 scott@driftingonthefly.com

LOWER SKILAK LAKE BOAT LAUNCH

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Drifting-admin

Directions to the lower skilak lake boat launch View DIRECTIONS TO LOWER SKILAK LAKE BOAT LAUNCH in a larger map We launch here mainly for drift boat trips on the middle section of the Kenai River. For most trips we will meet at Bing’s Landing and leave your rig there. Then travel to Lower Skilak Lake boat launch together. At the end of the day your rig will be at the take out. We mainly fish Rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, Silver Salmon, and Sockeye Salmon on the Middle river float. Here there is camping and the lower skilak lake boat launch. We launch here mainly for drift boat trips on the middle section of the Kenai River. For most trips we will meet at Bing’s Landing and leave your rig there. Then travel to Lower Skilak Lake boat launch together. From here we will cross 2 miles of skilak lake and enter the mouth of the Kenai river. This is where we will start fishing for the day. The middle Kenai river is on of my favorite floats. The opportunity to catch a giant rainbow trout or limit on silver salmon is very high at different time of the year. At the end of the day your rig will be at the take out. business phone: 907-382-6808 or send an inquiry here!

Dolly Varden

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Drifting-admin

Dolly varden guide trips on the Kenai river are available throughout the guide season on the Kenai peninsula and Alaska. Some of the longer hikes into the Kenai River can produce the best fish. Also I find that the more effort it takes me to get to the river the less competition I find for my favorite fishing spots. This particular trail leads us into the middle Kenai River and is three miles from the parking lot. We are happy to share information with you so give us a call and we will do our best to point you in the right direction. If a do it yourself fishing trip isn’t something that you are interested in we are happy to take you on a guided trip for any of the species found on the Kenai Peninsula. The Kenai River offers a variety of species to fish for and dolly varen is one of them. Year round we can find Dolly Varden in the Kenai River just like this one. This day was beautiful and a balmy 29 degrees. Dead drifting the right color egg pattern fooled this fish. Dolly Varden in mid February on the middle Kenai River. Good fishing, Scott Sager 907-382-6808

RAINBOW TROUT FISHING THE KENAI RIVER

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Drifting-admin

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 it was flowing around 840 CFS. This gives me a lot of information for the following guide season on where rainbow trout might be holding. We picked up a few rainbow trout around Princess rapids on the upper Kenai River. The temperature was in the low 20’s all morning and eventually came up to were we could fish without freezing up to bad. Thanks to the Jet-boil we were able to take a break and have some hot coffee.

Not removing the fish from the water on very cold days is a great idea, plus it’s much better for your hands! I’m sure that leeches and flesh flies would have picked a few fish up but there were a lot of silver salmon spawning. We knew that we would be fighting almost dead silvers all day were we were fishing if we used streamers. Egg patterns seemed to be the ticket and we didn’t pick up many silvers at all. Both dead egg patterns and fresh egg patterns picked up a few rainbow trout and dolly varden. TIGHT LINES, SCOTT SAGER 907-382-6808

KENAI RIVER FLY FISHING

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Drifting-admin

alaska rainbow trout fishing — kenai river fly fishing

Headed to the Kenai river fly fishing for a few days this weekend. The Kenai River rainbow trout have been feeding on flesh, egg, and leech patterns. Hopefully the temps will allow us to get some full days of fishing in. Though it is not going to be as warm as it has been all week we expect the bite to be on! The Silver salmon continue to spawn and I look for the Rainbow trout to be predictable and hold up behind them. Food sources aren’t as good as they have been in August and septrmber so finding a concentration of fish will be key. Fishing in harsh conditions in Alaska is the norm. When preparing for your fishing vacation make sure that you pack good layers of clothing and rain gear. Prepare for the worse and hope for the best is the best frame of mind to be in. The fishing season is well on its way and that means being outdoors most of the time! If you are interested in finding out more on booking your guide trip this year give us a call at 907-382-6808 or send us an email at scott@driftingonthefly.com. tight lines, Scott

WILLIE PREDATOR POWER BOAT

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Drifting-admin

Drifting on the Fly, LLC proudly added a Willie Predator power boat to the business. The boat is 20 feet long and is 72 inches wide and is powered by a 50 horse power Mercury motor and has a 9.9 horse power Mercury motor for secondary power. Though running a drift boat on the Kenai River for salmon, Dolly Varden and rainbow trout has its place, the power boat has its benefits as well.

The use of a powerboat for rainbow trout fishing on the middle Kenai River is a very effective way to have a chance at big Kenai River rainbow trout. This boat also allows us to easily fish the lower Kenai River for king salmon. With a 50-horse power engine on the back of the boat running multiple drifts through a hole can be done in no time.

RAINBOW TROUT FISHING ON THE KENAI RIVER

The option to fish for rainbow trout, silver salmon, or sockeye salmon on the middle river in a power boat is now available. I have owned and run power boats for years and it is nice to finally add one to our guided fishing operation.

We are looking forward to another great fishing season. Booking a guide trip on the kenai river with Drifting on the Fly easy!

Tight Lines, Scott

907-382-6808

Kenai River Lynx

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Drifting-admin

Kenai river lynx decides to cross the Kenai river near first hole late in June of 2010! Drifting on the fly was able to capture most of this rare footage of a Lynx in water.