The Quest
September is the time for fly fishing Trophy Rainbow Trout on the Kenai River.
Ask anyone that knows the Kenai and other famed Alaska rivers, and you
will get an unanimous answer “Kenai in September is it for big Bows.”
With
winter slowly creeping up water levels are dropping, daylight begins to
noticeably fade, and Kenai Trout go on a feeding rampage. Several
species of Salmon are now spawning creating an enormous amount of easily
accessible food. This equation creates high populations of Bows in
site-specific areas. Among the general populous live the fish that we
all dream about.
Extracting the Fatty
The
standard egg pattern set up is the means for most of September.
However, with an abundance of food, and fishing pressure, Trout can
afford to be picky. Having the right size and pattern per zone is
crucial for success, and this may change by the day or hour. With
proper selection also comes timing. We know the big ones are down
there, but may not be feeding, or a flurry of anglers may have just gone
through that zone causing the Trout to take a break. The key is being
patient and watchful.
Paying
attention to areas that hold big fish and hitting them when no one is
there or after a while of that hole being untouched is one of the best
ways to hook up with a beast.
We
have been in plenty of situations where the big fish bite was on, and
then 3 boats enter the drift, game over for big fish bite. We have even
been in an area where the bite turns on, we hit a big fish, next pass
we don’t touch anything. September is the best time for Trophy fish,
but with the above mentioned it can be tricky.
All in All
The
Kenai River in September is absolutelygorgeous; fall is decorating the
landscape in an array of color making a gorgeous backdrop for some truly
exceptional fishing. There is no wonder why our September
peak dates fill up months in advance. If you are an experienced angler
or novice and want to take part in something special, stop thinking
about it and book a trip now! We can guarantee it is well worth the
price of admission.
