The Sport Fisherman

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Alaska is home to the biggest sport caught King Salmon ever. Weighing in at 97 lbs. 4 oz., this magnificent specimen taken from the Kenai River is what Alaska salmon fishing dreams are made of. For this reason, anglers from far and wide are lured to Alaska in hopes of bringing home their own fishing [...]

Alaska’s King Salmon - Tackle And Technique

Friday, May 15th, 2009

The Alaska King Salmon is the official state fish and ultimate prize for any fisherman looking for the excitement of landing a big one. King Salmon in the world famous Kenai River are plentiful and huge. Sport fishermen in the Kenai have caught trophy salmon weighing nearly 100-pounds, and it’s not unusual for anglers to [...]

The Mean and Nasty Northern Pike

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

Fly fishing on rivers and lakes is often portrayed as a communal zen moment in nature. Seek out the Northern Pike, however, and you are in for anything but a peaceful time.
The Mean and Nasty Northern Pike
The Pike is undisputedly a creation of some demon figure. It is big, fast, and mean. It is the [...]

Enjoy Your Alaska Fishing Experience

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Alaska’s fishing vacations are one of the most popular with tourists. With people wishing to escape the hustle-bustle of the daily life, these relaxing fishing vacations are a great way to can get closer to nature.
Salmon is common along the Alaskan coast. So is giant halibut. Visitors can also catch salmon weighing up to 50 [...]

Salmon Run Times in the Kenai River

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

You’re about to have your dream come true. You’re going fishing on the Kenai River - Alaska’s salmon magnet. The great thing is you actually have two windows of opportunity for each major species - Chinook (King) Salmon, Sockeye (Red) Salmon, and Coho (Silver) Salmon. Having three run times for three types of salmon is [...]