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Oct. 3rd, 2007
After almost a month since our last Alaska fishing news update we have lots of new stories to tell in upcoming Trophy Rainbow Trout Stories! The month of September treated the boys at Drift Away Fishing very well! Hooking fish in the 30 inch class was a daily event.... Landing them was was another feat. Here is one Pic showing what went on during the last months' hunt for the Alaska Trophy Rainbow Tout:
This double was 58 inches of Kenai River Rainbow trout. I rainbow was caught in each of Nigel and Nick's boat side by side in the 2nd pass in the hole. What a way to start the day off on the majestic Kenai!
Nick, Nigel, and I were fortunate to trout fish with many anglers that worked hard all day to capture their dream Kenai River Rainbow Trout. One group in particular devised a new tool for releasing rainbows called the "Hook Off." They showed us how to use their creation and we were hooked. Here is a little bit on the Hook Off and how it is used:
HOOK OFF TOOL www.hookoff.com
HookOff is a new fish hook removal system specifically developed by environmentally sensitive anglers who practice “catch and release” fishing. The focus has been to make it the easiest, quickest and most effective and sensitive technique of releasing.
Put simply, our mission is to save fish. Quickly releasing fish, with the least amount of handling, is one of the most direct ways we all can contribute to this focus. HookOff achieves this by allowing you to release your catch without handling the fish or removing it from the water!
We wanted to design a releasing tool that was simple in design, easy to use and, if possible, release the fish without touching it or removing it from the water. Some of us were a bit clumsy, and for that reason it had to be easily available on our vest… and float…just in case in the act of celebration we dropped it into the water. Lastly, since we tend to tie our own flies, being sure the fly was not damaged was imperative. Admittedly it took a few more bottles of wine but finally the answer emerged…HookOff.
Now a pic from the boys at Hook Off:
During the month of September it is a great time to be up in Alaska Trout fishing the waters of the Kenai River. With trophy trout lurking the waters of the Kenai Peninsula, clients get to experience the best of the best with the quiet and serenity that Alaska has to offer. Since most of the summer tourist are back south, it is the trout fishermen / fisher women that get to enjoy how most of us locals get to experience the fall. Quiet rivers, peaceful nights, and fall colors that will rival even the midwest! Here is another taste of the Kenai River Rainbow we fish our hearts out for daily:
This colored up Kenai rainbow was caught in the first drift of the day as Chuck and Don doubled up on 2 big rainbows. Chuck was the lucky one to bring his in as Don cheered him on. After this sweet trout we nicknamed "Beatty", we all met up with our buddy Jake to have some blueberry scones and coffee to celebrate the moment.
There are tons more pics of the fall trout fishery on the Kenai River yet to come, so stay tuned for more stories and Pics. Also some more web site additions will be arriving shortly!! So stay tuned Kenai Rainbow fanatics, more stories to come!
You aren't fishing if your line isn't in the water,
Jeremy
Alaska's Drift Away Fishing
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Sept. 7th, 2007
The Middle Kenai river is the destination for trophy Rainbow trout. Steve, Tucker, and Nick were returning clients from Texas, so it did not take them long to get dialed back into fly fishing. We were fortune enough to hook up with two trophy trout in the beginning; We broke off the first one and were able to land the second one after an epic battle, which is pictured below:
As the trip went on we were able to land a hand full of trout in the mid to high twenty inch range. These Kenai Rainbows are truly amazing as they will strip out your fly line before you blink your eyes. This nice rainbow below was landed after stripping Nick out 50 plus feet twice.
If you want a day full of great fighting fish like this, a Kenai River Trophy Rainbow Trout trip from August 15th thru the end of October is the ticket.
See you on the river,
Nigel Fox and the crew at Drift Away Fishing
Alaska's Drift Away Fishing
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Cell: 1-907-529-8776
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Sept. 3rd, 2007
What a day on the Middle Kenai River as Todd, Jay and Jeremy went out for a day trout fishing on the Kenai Peninsula's most sacred trout waters. It was Todd and Jay's first day trout fishing the Kenai River so learning the Kenai techniques to catching rainbow trout was first priority. Before long the boys were dialed in and hooking into most of their opportunities. The better drift you present along with good hook sets allows you to get into what the Kenai really has to offer.
As the day went on, Todd and Jay started providing the drift they needed to hook into bigger fish such as this 24 x 15 Kenai River Rainbow Trout. Truly an awesome fish as its girth says it all:
Once your drift is down and your presentation is that of natural eggs floating down river, you have the chance at bigger rainbows. Then this happened...
Jay was a luck man this day, tying into this magnum female Kenai River Rainbow which cleared the water over 5 times and took Jay to the backing. She was a whopping 30 1/2 inches long x 17 inch girth. With the fish calculations put into the equation she weighs over 12 pounds. Due to where we caught her, we were not able to pull over to the bank without stressing the fish so we snapped a quick photo to provide evidence.
With the right drift at the right time in the right place the pieces came together and we put this Kenai whopper into the net. Kenai Rainbows like the picture above are hooked daily, but.... Jay is one of our fortunate customers to put the big one in the net. Maybe you're next??? The rest of the season the fish are only going to get bigger so strap on your safety belts and get ready for the battle of a lifetime.
Tight lines,
Nick, Nigel, and Jeremy
Alaska's Drift Away Fishing
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July 26th 2007
The Kings are defiantly here! As the days of King Salmon season wind down, the action is still on the rise. This past Monday Jeremy and I had a fun group of guys from the mid-west along with an Alaskan local hunting down some second run Kings on the Kasilof. We left the Kasilof boat launch eager to tie into some of the many fish that were making their way up the Kasilof river to spawn.
It wasn't long into the second drift of the day when rods started bending, and kept bending consistently as we made our way down river. The day ended in style, my boat had found four fish in the upper part of the river, while Jeremy worked down low hunting tidal fish. Jeremy posted up a few hundred yards above the takeout waiting for one more King. As my boat drifted towards his I saw one of his clients hook into a fish, but as it often goes with Kings, the fish came off. No worries I thought, with plenty of fish moving into the river it would only be a matter of time. Sure enough, by the time I reached the takeout I looked up and heard a frantic guide yelling, "Reel, Reel, Reel". Yep, Jeremy was sideways in the drift preparing to land his last fish of the day. Everyone in my group cheered from shore as the King was netted just above the takeout. What a way to finish the day. Who had caught the last fish? The only girl in the group, and as always, it was bigger than the guys fish. What a great day everyone! Here is a photo of seven happy folks holding seven beautiful Kasilof Kings.
July 11th 2007
As the half way mark of July draws near, the rivers are slowly rising as well as the fishing action. The past few days we have been able to hook some beautiful second run Kings and had great success Trout fishing on the Kenai.
Typically the Rainbow Trout bite slows in July, however we are still finding some nice size fish as well as good numbers. Fly fishing with flesh and egg patterns has been the ticket to larger Trout, while spin fishing has been producing numbers.
Earlier this month we all took a day off from guiding to have a "team building exercise" we decided the best place to exercise was in Nigel's power boat Trout fishing on the Kenai. What a great idea! Jeremy's Dad, John, came along to help us work together as a team. To our excitement the Trout fishing was excellent, Rainbows of chunky proportions were being brought to the boat on fly gear as well as center pinning.
John caught his biggest Trout to date.
Here is a chrome mid season fatty caught by Jeremy
June 23rd 2007
Trout season is underway as the Kenai River Rainbow Trout are looking healthier than ever! After a good winter of the trout having a good supply of food, many still have the fat football like appearance to their figure. We have been trout fishing on the Kenai River the last few weeks since the opener in Mid June as egg and flesh imitations are still the primary source of food for Kenai Rainbows. With this season's salmon entering the river and the trout looking as healthy as they do from a good winter, fall Rainbow Trout Fishing on the Kenai River is shaping up to be a good one. Mid August thru mid October is prime time to get in on the Kenai River Trophy Rainbow Trout action!! Here is a piggy from last season that was caught in late September by Nick with friend Steve:
Here is a picture of one of Nigel's Big Kenai Rainbows last fall as well:
Long story short, it is time to start thinking about trout fishing on the Kenai River. Fall is coming soon and the trout are only going to grow bigger as the days go by. Lets get together and do some Trophy Rainbow Trout Fishing this fall. You won't be disappointed!
From all of us at Drift Away Fishing
Alaska's Drift Away Fishing
Toll free 1-877-999-8677
Cell: 1-907-529-8776
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June 21st 2007
After nearly 3 weeks of Nick, Nigel, and I working on a daily basis hunting down Kenai and Kasilof River King Salmon, the first run is still coming in strong. Spending most of our time on the Kasilof till now, it is time to switch gears a little bit.
Nigel has been fishing the Kenai River for Kings over the past 3 weeks and loving every minute of it. Bait opened up recently, the water clarity has been about average and things are heating up for the month of July when the second run should come in strong.
Since late May, the Kasilof River King Salmon Fishery has been pretty amazing. The river has been gifted with a very strong first run of Kings and we have been fortunate enough to see it evolve throughout the past 6 weeks. Fishing the river on a daily basis allows us to put our fingers on where the fish are and when they will be there. After many happy clients and lots of time curing eggs, we are looking forward to a solid second run of King Salmon on the Kasilof River.
Here is a limit of Kasilof River First Run Kings caught recently which typically average between 12-30 lbs:
Look forward to getting on the water with you! Contact us for any information in regards to Salmon and Trout Fishing on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula!
Thanks,
Jeremy Anderson
Alaska's Drift Away Fishing
Toll free 1-877-999-8677
Cell: 1-907-529-8776
www.guidekenairiver.com
info@guidekenairiver.com
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May 29th 2007
After looking long and hard for spare King Salmon Fishing reels, I was able to locate 3 on a web site from central Wisconsin. When King Salmon Fishing in Alaska, it is crucial to have good gear to land King Salmon as they put up a great fight in the current. Here is the link to Lake - Link, where I purchased my new reels at a great price.
Lake-Link: "Beyond The Water" : The Midwest's largest site dedicated to fishing! Providing fishing reports, topographical maps, a lake database, message boards, articles, fishing tips and tactics, moon charts, and much more! http://www.lake-link.com/
Tight Lines,
Jeremy
May 21st 2007
After a great day of fishing on the Kasilof River Jeremy, Nigel, and Nick headed for Homer to fish Halibut with Silver Fox Charters. Even though we were on little sleep from the previous days our stoke level was high knowing that today was going to be extra special.
The crew at Silver Fox was gearing up for the legendary fishing grounds of the Barren Islands and the Kennedy Entrance. Aboard the 56’ Ultimate there was much excitement; perfect weather, clear skies and calm seas, everyone was eager to leave Kachamach Bay and begin the 70-mile voyage to the Kennedy Entrance.
The miles went by fast, the scenery along the coastline was amazing, while the conversation with the crew and guests about today’s trip and other fishing stories from around the globe past the time until we reached our destination. Soon Captain Jerry and his son Eric had the boat in position and rods in our hands. It wasn’t long before everyone was hooked up and battling a Halibut. The fish averaged between 15-40 lbs, in short time the boat had its limit and our arms were tired.
After our adventure on the salt we were invited to their new lodge called Lodge At Homer. This is one of the most impressive lodges on the Kenai Peninsula. Settled on 84 acres in the hills above Homer, this 12,000 sq ft. lodge is a five star destination and comes with our highest recommendations
On the way back we commented on great the fishing, professionalism of the crew, and top of the line fishing gear. Driving home with a trunk full of halibut and fond memories form a great day leaves us anticipating the next trip with Silver Fox.
To contact Silver Fox Charters call:1-800-478-8792
www.silverfoxcharters.com
Fish On!
Nick Ohlrich
May 20th, 2007
The Kasilof River 1st Run King Salmon season is under way. Our annual fishing get together brought old and new friends to our favorite pastime, Coho Cove Campground. From May 16th-20th lines were in the water and Fresh King Salmon was cooked over coals from our daily camp fires.
Opening day Nick, Jeremy, John, and a good friend Scot headed out to meet at the Kasilof River Boat Launch to shove off on our maiden voyage of the year. Nigel, on his first guided trip of the year, had the pleasure of fishing with three amigos from Mexico. Excitement in the air, chills running thru our bodies, we felt nothing short of ecstatic.
Kasilof River King Salmon Fishing can be spotty on opening day while at the same time can produce more takedowns than anywhere in the Kenai Peninsula. We understand this, inform all our guests, and go out leaving nothing behind. Temperature, water level, barometric pressure, and fishing pressure are all determining factors in the days end result. With the water up from last year's spring, warm weather, and starting after the initial rush of boats, we put the anchor down in Eagle's Nest around 11:30 am.
We expected to have some action, but were blown away when we had our first king into the net 20 minutes into the drift. Back bouncing eggs with a small spin n' glow was the winning ticket for Scot as we landed a 15lb. Native Kasilof King Salmon. The fight from Scot's King was what we have all been waiting for all winter and it happened in the first hole during our first drift. Catching a King Salmon is a special moment for any angler that can appreciate the time and dedication it takes to get a chance at Alaska's number one sought after species of Salmon. Limit is one per day, five per season.
The rest of the day we did not see much more action from the King Salmon, but were mildly entertained by the Dolly Varden takedowns that kept us on our toes. As we rowed to our campsite along the river, the sweet conversation of preparing dinner came to a head. We wrapped the King in some aluminum foil and placed it in the coals from our fire pit. Shortly there after we were immersed in some of the healthiest, tastiest food a man or woman could ever put into their body.
We actually have clients that come up to catch salmon so they do not have to buy farm raised salmon from the store. The Omega 3 fatty acids contained in salmon is some of the best on earth!
Long story short we fished for 3 days relaxing with our friends, family, and the Kenai Peninsula's In dependant Living Center. Smiles only grew as we floated with different friends throughout the weekend. A handful of nice Kasilof King Salmon were landed, more were hooked, and it is only going to get better as the season progresses.
The peak of the 1st run Kasilof Kings runs from May 28th- June 15th on average with a few great days on either side depending on the year. 1st run Kings in the Kasilof average 12- 25 lbs, with the occasional 30 lb fish. July is when the big boys and girls come into the river to spawn. 2nd run Kasilof Kings can reach 60 plus pounds! This year is shaping up to be a great 1st run, with predictions from many of the guides that the run is going to start getting hot around the 23rd or 24th. We are running King Salmon trips on the Kasilof River on a daily basis until July 31st with Silver Salmon following the King season.
Come on up and enjoy the company of some friendly, professional, and hard working guides that know the Kasilof River. Call 877-999-8677 or email us to inquire about the salmon and trout fishing we have to offer.
See you on the river ,
Jeremy Anderson
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March 15th, 2007
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