thank goodness a few still make it up in that river. Hopefully the king fishery comes back. In teh past one of my friends has landed 6 huge kings over 50 pounds and in 2017 one of my buddies got one 86 pounds. It was the largest, and probably still is, that was caught since 2010

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

Жыл бұрын

These Kings are legendary! Everyone has such amazing stories about them and Im with ya on hoping they come back. It may take some time but Ill be here waiting when they're ready! Thanks for sharing🐟

I hooked up 1 time and was spooled never saw it because i was using a baitcaster dumb texas fisherman in alaska. Learned my lesson lol.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 ай бұрын

Such an awesome feeling though! The right fish around here will take all of your line, your fishing pole and your soul too!!! There’s almost no stopping a big king fishing from the riverbank. It’s pretty wild 😎🐟

Man it is awesome to my brother tie into such a magnificent fish! I am beyond envious. Glad to see you are doing so well Ryan, and your channel is a great watch. Keep up the good work and keep that content coming! I need get myself back on the Kenai. Those were good times and some of the best fishing I have done.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 жыл бұрын

It would have been hard to believe Joel telling this "fish tale" if it weren't caught in camera! Sooo lucky to get action like that! It's awesome to hear you are tuning into the channel and watching us work the water. Just like Joel you are a natural salmon slayer! Whenever you make it back this way let me know when we're fishing, ill be ready!

I fished the Kenai in July 1997 with Gary ‘Big Dog’ Lindstrom..and did the same thing, fishing for Reds from the bank at Gary’s camp, just upstream from Big Eddy…15 minutes, and a long downstream run and retrieve later,I was able to land mine, with help from Gary’s camp help..43lbs on their scale

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

Жыл бұрын

43lbs from the bank!!!! That’s impressive on any scale. The 90s fishing here sounds legendary.

Arrived last night in anchorage. Can't wait to get to soldotna

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 жыл бұрын

The water has been awesome and the fishing has been even better! Welcome to town!

About to go fish and needed to watch a video to motivate me to get out of bed. Thanks for sharing.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 жыл бұрын

There's a serious amount of fish swimming by right now! It won't be long before there's not.... Fish on!!!!

@robertbeck8585

2 жыл бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures smashed on ‘em pretty good by the house. Ended up with a couple silvers to boot.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Seems like you made quick work of that! Hardly got your hook wet!

Wow, what a rush that would have been! If there is anything that wants you to get your hook back into the water its something like that. Slayed 4 Silvers, 3 at Rotary Park the day before. Good times!! Keep it up Ryan.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Rotary has been solid for many all week long, not surprised you were able to load up like ya did! Thanks for tuning in to the show!

Nice fish for sure! The other day by redoubt I hooked into a spawner about 40lbs. Fought it for about 15 minutes almost got spooled and thankfully it came off. Lots of kings in the river right now hopefully the king drought will end soon. Great video and as always love watching your videos my man keep grinding and tales up🤙.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! That's what i was thinking.. Ive been seeing more kings lately then usual and its giving me hope as well! Hopefully get to float some bait in the river this week for some sweet feeding action. Thanks for tuning in!

Kings jump a lot when they're foul-hooked.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

Жыл бұрын

Ok

I am from Indonesia very far of location but I want to fishing in the river it, how the way?

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

Жыл бұрын

Fly into Anchorage Alaska and drive South to Soldotna or fly from Anchorage to Kenai. The river runs right through our town.

Very nice video. I miss the days when the king runs were plentiful. What brand/size net are you using? It is really hard to find a correct size net these days.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 жыл бұрын

30 1/2'' x 30 1/4'' Salmon Landing Net w/ 48in telescopic handle from West Marine would be similar. I have a few different ones and the labels are worn off.

@AKKTB

2 жыл бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures Thank you.

Nice that was epic. I’ve only seen 1 other person hook into a king from the bank,,,,, a young kid at swiftwater got a nice little 14 lbs chrome r fought it for 35-40 minutes lol let it go cause no one knew if he could keep it. It was that yr they first made it illegal to keep but only if within a certain length. Oh well, I’ve seen them porpus at swift, great vid bud

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 жыл бұрын

It's rare indeed these days to hookup a giant like this, especially from the bank! Ive had hookups before but NEVER have I seen so many awesome jumps out of the water. SOOOO lucky to get a fight like that from such a monster. And of course the video is nothing like real life but a second close... Almost creepy something that big could be right there in front of you and you'd never even know it.

@damienbell3155

2 жыл бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures yah that’s very creepy. Lol. The jumps and flips that king did were epic.

What a great trip! A King, a Pink, Sockeye, and Silvers. Question if I could: Realistically, was there a chance of landing that big King from the bank? How would you stop a fish that big in that big swift water. I sure would like to try though. Good stuff as always.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 жыл бұрын

I would say.... not a chance! Every single time Ive experienced a big King from the bank it ends this exact way! This one held on for longer than normal and put out 4 good jumps before it was able to throw the hook! I think if we would've jumped in the boat and chased it we could've increased our odds of landing it, but even that's a long shot and unrealistic. Just way too much horsepower behind a fish that size to even try to tame it with sockeye gear from the shore. 🎣 it never hurts the eyes though to witness one of those legends in action!

@stevet8121

2 жыл бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures Thank you for the reply and incite.

@CMAN907

Жыл бұрын

You can land one from the bank but you gotta have the right gear, rod, reel, Line, leader line, knots, swivels and hooks. and the stars gotta align for you😂

Are you guys fishing with spey or single handed rods?

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 жыл бұрын

Single, 9ft ugly stik bigwater.. 9wt.

How do we book a trip with you?

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the compliment but I leave the guiding up to the pros. Thanks for tuning in!

What rod was she using

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 жыл бұрын

that's an Ugly stik big water 9wt 9ft Flyrod,

@natehall234

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir