Here's a Link to my "WHERE TO FISH on the Kenai River" vid: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGh1qJSfms3AdLA.html Kenai River Alaska Salmon Fishing RIgging up, Learn To Tie Up!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHmJupuvXZWsf6Q.html

My wife and I just got back last week from Soldotna. And good god your piece of the world sure is incredible.. Caught an unguided shore limit for 2 people of coho at the height of the flood on my third day! Granted the spots i was fishing cleared out as the waters dropped and fish moved up. I was so happy to prove I could do it for myself. We did some guided trips later on that were great also. Many thanks to you for the info you have shared here that has helped!

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

10 ай бұрын

Yes! Sound like you nailed a stellar window for some good fishing. It’s awesome to get that sense of accomplishment when you pull off a great adventure. Congrats to you guys! And for sure, you’re welcome. Thanks for watching the show.

Awesome video! Awesome explanation! So much good information!

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Make sure to give it a try someday, totally worth it!

Here's the real version I wanted to release yesterday with full Audio and SFX. Rookie mistake on the first upload, thanks for understanding I'm learning as I go.

Great video. Just found your channel and saw the other informative 'where to fish' ones and im an immediate subscriber. Thanks man

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

5 ай бұрын

Right on! Always a pleasure hearing I added some value. The river is still frozen over good right now but I’m getting anxious to add more content soon, thanks for subscribing!

Great video, looks like you were having fun, as you should. Got a video suggestion for you if possible, try to hit some of the major fishing holes (Bings, Swiftwater, Moose Meadows, etc...) during the late fall, and show what those spots look like without high water, and maybe try to recover the hundreds of rigs broke off on rocks?... IDK that would be interesting to show

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

I like this idea! When the water goes back down I’ll look for a few of those goldmines to pick through and see what I can find!

How are you guys doing with the flood? Any better? Hope you and everyone ok.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

10 ай бұрын

It’s not any better. Lots of river cabins and buildings are filled up with water right now. It’ll be awhile before the water goes down and the damage can be assessed. Those fish sure like being able to scoot right on through though..

Eating on my sockeye I got out there every weekend👌🏻😋 what’s your fav smoking method bud?

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

I’m actually going to release a short vid on one of the ways I smoke up my fish, just got done making it. I use a Bradley electric smoker nowadays. Super convenient compared to a lot of other ways out there. 24 hr Brine, rinse, dry, smoke..

@JigginwithG

11 ай бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures sweet! I use a z grillz pellet smoker! Looking forward to the vid 🐟💨

I tried to use mono on my fly reel this year for sockeye and just didn't like the feel or how fast the drift was. Great videos.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

It’s different for sure. Most of the time you’ll want a glove too because it cuts into your hand after a long day of flipping. It’s nothing like speying with nice buttery fly line.

Soldotna tomorrow

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

Coming in hot! Finally…

@littlegoobie

10 ай бұрын

It seems the returns were later in a few key places this year. sitting and waiting, then wondering if it's another run failure. I mentioned in another thread how valdez known for their massive run of big silvers was off this year. It was next to nothing until right after labour day, even then, the fish were noticeably smaller. I think the derby WINNER was only 14 this year and i saw daily prize leaders in the #8 and #9

Where off the bank on kasilof

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

10 ай бұрын

Below crooked creek. Using a drift boat helps if that’s an option for you.

What are they doing on kenai today on silverd

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

10 ай бұрын

Kenai is hit or miss right now. Kasilof is where the limits are. The kenai derby runs this week so hopefully we see some more come in.

There is a place called meldrum bar on the willamette river and everyone sits in their Rigs and "plunk" as they call it litterally everyone

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

Plunking! that's right.. its funny to see this technique gain popularity as the mornings get colder.

If you've ever seen evolution you damn well know let them take the leg

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

lol yep! you gotta watch out!

I use Umpqua salmon leader

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

I’ll have to check that out!

@chrisburgess6964

11 ай бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures it's smaller in diameter than the Maxima. I have tried 0x leader but it's brittle but a lot more bites. Good for float fishing

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

I like the idea of going invisible if possible. Just seems like it’s more practical for strikes. Just loosen up that drag and let ‘em run alil first.

@chrisburgess6964

11 ай бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures 0x is the way to go it's 15lb test but easily breaks off. The Rio power is good

Dude where you been been missing your vids. What’s up with the betters in the Kenai. That’s crazy

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

Oh you know how it is, winter is coming fast and like all the other locals I have to make hay while the sun is shining. I’m thinking ADFG biologists are tagging fish.. it’s so bizarre though to see something like that way up river…

Where is that island? Is there access to it without a boat?

@andrewwatson8599

11 ай бұрын

The first island. I realized you stopped at a few locations

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

The first stop was Rotary Park! Its Public City Access.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

Link to my Where to Fish video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGh1qJSfms3AdLA.html Its shows rotary park, and YES, you can walk to it, NO boat necessary .

That first sockeye is okay the second sockeye you should have kept it's dead with the damage

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

It probably was smokable but incidentally flew out of the boat. Crooked little feller for sure.

@chrisburgess6964

11 ай бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures for sure. For me next week going for pink salmon on the Fraser. 20 million fish

What you guys can't use shrimp as bait even?

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

They had ALL bait shut off all season. I constantly get told that were snagging fish and should be using coon shrimp to catch sockeye. With bait shut off we dont even get to try. However, ADFG just opened bait and maybe its time to experiment!

@charlescook94

11 ай бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures in Washington any fish hooked gill plate or forward of gill plate is a legal fish so what ever man.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

That’s what I’m talking about..!

Gill netting on the Kenai. Is that legal?

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

Definitely not legal! Do not try! I believe, after doing some research, those guys are ADFG biologists radio tagging silvers..

@goch907

11 ай бұрын

I could be wrong but I do believe there are a few people that are allowed to do it on the Kenai.

Do you have a facebook or tik tok channel

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

I haven't set one up yet! I do have a good email listed on here though. If I work out some more time I'll get profiles running on the other social platforms.

@bradblinco9967

11 ай бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures ok sounds good I heard you say in the last video that you live on k beach i own some property on k beach I live in ohio but try to come up once or twice a year it’s a small world next year when i come up maybe we can go do some fishing together anyway thanks for getting to me

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

Nice! K beach is expanding fast right now. Good place to have some real estate. I’m looking at Kasilof River front off of K beach right now. Hopefully I get my drift boat rentals running next season and we can drift some of those nice king salmon early on. Fingers crossed on that one. Meeting you next year for some fishing action would be great!

@codycoffey9865

11 ай бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures Drift boat rental? What a great idea!

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

11 ай бұрын

Yea, I’ve been cooking up this idea for a few months now and getting close to having the deal sealed. I’ll share a video to promote the idea and hopefully gain some traction. You’re going to love it! 😎🎣🚣‍♀️