Non Stop Silvers
The
best run of early Kenai River Silver Salmon in years showed no sign of
slowing down until the last few days of August, even then we still found
them, but it just took a little longer. Backtrolling sardine wrapped
plugs seemed to be the most effective way to bring Silvers in, casting
spinners, and fly fishing also produced results.
When is the best time for Silvers?
Great
question. August 10thish seems to be when the party gets started and
lasts typically through the end of August (Remember that Salmon runs
are very similar to a bell curve). September is the same typically by
the 10th the success level is pretty good.
Rainbow Trout
The
second half of August started to warm up as the King Salmon began
spawning. Above average water levels, and a small King return kept the
guides of Drift Away constantly moving to stay on the Rainbow Trout,
however, some great fish were caught. Between the big fish a steady
supply of 20”– 24” Trout kept guest smiling. It seems that the mid
range Rainbow Trout fight sooooo hard, often we think that a 10lb
rainbow is on until it jumps. These are some of our favorite fish due
to their tenacity!
