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It doesn't make much sense to spend all that effort to figure out the perfect sockeye rig, and the perfect presentation, if you're going to lose the vast majority of the sockeye you hook. And that's exactly what can happens to hundreds of sockeye anglers on the Kenai...

There's definitely something strangely satisfying about tuning up your gear, tying dozens of setups in advance, and being meticulous about every detail in anticipation of putting it all to use. But now that we've covered the setup in detail over the last few blogs...

Now that we've discussed the basic rigging options for gear types, hook choices, knots to use, and sinker options - it's time to put it all together and rig your rod so that it's ready for action!     If you're going to be wielding a fly rod with fly line,...

Knots can be an intimidating part of fishing, and so many new anglers assume that you need to know dozens of different knots in order to be successful, but the reality is that there are only a few knots that you really need to know. The more important thing to know is...

As we continue our sockeye salmon fishing series, it makes a lot of sense to talk about the different options you have when it comes to hooks. Much like other aspects of sockeye salmon fishing, some of this comes down to personal preference, but I'll do my best to...

Sockeye fishing on the Kenai River may look like an extremely simple act to the untrained eye, but the more time you spend on the famed gravel bars of the Kenai River, the more you realize that there are many ways to accomplish the "Kenai flip," and in fact there are...

If you’re one of the unlucky people that are sensitive to the motion of the ocean, then you already know that sea sickness can completely transform an epic adventure into a very miserable experience. It’s especially disappointing because you paid your own hard-earned...

The "post-Covid" era made for a very busy season here on the Kenai Peninsula.  Leery travelers regained their confidence and booked their trips north, and the reality of a pandemic prompted many to take that bucket list Alaskan vacation they had been putting off.  It...

Let me begin by fully admitting that I don't "know it all" when it comes to anything in life, angling included. I'm like most others in that I've had days on the water that I walk away from with a ton of confidence, and also plenty of days that have left me severely...