Marinated Alaska King Salmon*
Ingredients:
1-2 salmon fillets
½ cup soy or vegetable oil
¼ cup soy sauce
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup Pineapple juice
1 ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a zip-top plastic bag or covered container
and marinate salmon for at least 3-4 hours in the refrigerator.
Broil or grill the salmon over medium coals for 12-15 minutes.
It is ready when salmon flakes easily with a fork.
I like to use a grill basket that has been
sprayed with vegetable oil for easier turning on grill.
Makes 4 servings.
*Marinated Alaska King Salmon*
OK, yes really any salmon will work just fine.
I know you are having to eat Wild Alaskan Salmon out of the freezer this time of year but they are still delicious.
It’s the last of January and my Salmon and Halibut reserves are getting low, can’t wait till July when I head back to King Salmon Country on the Kenai.
If you want fresh farm raised
Salmon its no further than your local grocery store. Happy Eating!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
How do you know it when a King Salmon bites?
How do you know it when a King Salmon bites?
King salmon are not like trout or bass. They do not bite like any other fish, in fact, they don't really bite at all. Spawning salmon are in the river only to breed. King Salmon and Sockeye salmon (reds) stop eating once they hit fresh water.
There are many opinions among fishermen as to why King Salmon bite at all.
Using eggs as bait. Why do the King Salmon pick them up?
The theory that makes the most sense based on what I've seen and heard is that when the salmon are spawning and you put something bright in front of their face that has an egg sack on it, they pick it up in their mouth by instinct. They do this not to eat it but to move it, thinking it has floated out of its resting place. They may mouth it just make sure that another fish does not get it.
Using lures such as a quickfish. Why do the King Salmon strike the lures?
Most Kenai guides and fishermen I have spoken to believe that the salmon are simply showing aggression by striking out at anything in their path. The salmon is headed up river and in its path sits a quickfish lure fanning in its path, rather than just going around it, it will just bite it! If you watch salmon as they spawn, they will constantly chase and snap at one another.
Many fishermen will say that they've had King Salmon hammer the bait and hit it hard. Fishing on the Kenai River in Alaska normally involves back trolling downstream to the fish very slowly.
King Salmon do definitely take the lure into their mouths and the result is a bite. A bite is not always a big yank or tug. Sometimes a bite starts as a momentary slackening of your line then a tug but in the end your rod bent horzontal like a snag is the sure sign of FISH ON!. At this point anyone fishing in a boat with you should reel in their line as quick as possible and someone should raise the net to alert nearby boats to give way. This is standard fishing courtesy. If bank fishing let others nearby know you have a fish on so they can give you room also, many fish are lost due to tangled lines.
Zeroing in on the bite of a King takes a little focus. If you fish long enough, you will begin to get the rhythm of the river bottom. You'll know what a rock feels like. You'll also know when the tick in your line (or the absence of a tick in your line) is unusual. That's likely to be your King. You'll have plenty of opportunity for trial and error. Whenever you feel something not quite right, you can snap your LINE. If the line does nothing, then you know that it's a false alarm. If you snap and the line just about gets ripped out of your hands and your rod points down sharply, then you know that you're about to battle the mighty King.
Managing your line will make the biggest difference in sensing the bite of a King. If you keep your line too tight, then you will feel every little bump and twitch. If you allow your line to float loose, you'll miss even the strongest strikes. Getting good at drifting your line is one of the key elements to King fishing (and one of the most entertaining.)When using quickfish and other lures you will get used to the motions it makes, at first you think every big bump is a bite but then when you really get a bite you will quickly see the difference.
Also, good gear can make a difference. This is where spending big bucks on a King Fishing Gear can pay off. However, the rod makes little difference compared to managing the tightness of your line. For most, the 8ft Ugly Stick by Shakespeare gives plenty of sensitivity for catching Kings. A good reel I recommend is the Abu Garcia's Big Game reel, strung with #60-80 Berkley Big game mono.
Well I hope this article helps you catch a Giant King Salmon.
Happy Fishing and Tight--------Lines Gary
King salmon are not like trout or bass. They do not bite like any other fish, in fact, they don't really bite at all. Spawning salmon are in the river only to breed. King Salmon and Sockeye salmon (reds) stop eating once they hit fresh water.
There are many opinions among fishermen as to why King Salmon bite at all.
Using eggs as bait. Why do the King Salmon pick them up?
The theory that makes the most sense based on what I've seen and heard is that when the salmon are spawning and you put something bright in front of their face that has an egg sack on it, they pick it up in their mouth by instinct. They do this not to eat it but to move it, thinking it has floated out of its resting place. They may mouth it just make sure that another fish does not get it.
Using lures such as a quickfish. Why do the King Salmon strike the lures?
Most Kenai guides and fishermen I have spoken to believe that the salmon are simply showing aggression by striking out at anything in their path. The salmon is headed up river and in its path sits a quickfish lure fanning in its path, rather than just going around it, it will just bite it! If you watch salmon as they spawn, they will constantly chase and snap at one another.
Many fishermen will say that they've had King Salmon hammer the bait and hit it hard. Fishing on the Kenai River in Alaska normally involves back trolling downstream to the fish very slowly.
King Salmon do definitely take the lure into their mouths and the result is a bite. A bite is not always a big yank or tug. Sometimes a bite starts as a momentary slackening of your line then a tug but in the end your rod bent horzontal like a snag is the sure sign of FISH ON!. At this point anyone fishing in a boat with you should reel in their line as quick as possible and someone should raise the net to alert nearby boats to give way. This is standard fishing courtesy. If bank fishing let others nearby know you have a fish on so they can give you room also, many fish are lost due to tangled lines.
Zeroing in on the bite of a King takes a little focus. If you fish long enough, you will begin to get the rhythm of the river bottom. You'll know what a rock feels like. You'll also know when the tick in your line (or the absence of a tick in your line) is unusual. That's likely to be your King. You'll have plenty of opportunity for trial and error. Whenever you feel something not quite right, you can snap your LINE. If the line does nothing, then you know that it's a false alarm. If you snap and the line just about gets ripped out of your hands and your rod points down sharply, then you know that you're about to battle the mighty King.
Managing your line will make the biggest difference in sensing the bite of a King. If you keep your line too tight, then you will feel every little bump and twitch. If you allow your line to float loose, you'll miss even the strongest strikes. Getting good at drifting your line is one of the key elements to King fishing (and one of the most entertaining.)When using quickfish and other lures you will get used to the motions it makes, at first you think every big bump is a bite but then when you really get a bite you will quickly see the difference.
Also, good gear can make a difference. This is where spending big bucks on a King Fishing Gear can pay off. However, the rod makes little difference compared to managing the tightness of your line. For most, the 8ft Ugly Stick by Shakespeare gives plenty of sensitivity for catching Kings. A good reel I recommend is the Abu Garcia's Big Game reel, strung with #60-80 Berkley Big game mono.
Well I hope this article helps you catch a Giant King Salmon.
Happy Fishing and Tight--------Lines Gary
How To Catch An Alaska King Salmon
How to catch an Alaska king salmon.
When you go on an Alaska fishing vacation for World Class Alaska King Salmon the best way to catch them is with the services of a professional Alaska fishing guide.
State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game statistics show in recent years that the unguided angler will spend nearly 40 hours fishing before he will even hook an Alaska king salmon. Alaska fishing guides will often spend only a few hours before they show you how to hook your king salmon and land it.
Since the Alaska fishing vacation may be short,a successful fishing trip may depend on the fishing guide. Not only will the guide have the knowledge and experience to achieve success, the right equipment and tackle and fishing hot spots will be known. With the nearly 23 hours of daylight in May- July,you will have plenty of time to fish the banks and wade midstreams on your fishing excursions.
Most of the saltwater fishing for king salmon is done by trolling cut herring or herring attractors. Trolling weights, divers, diving lures are directly related to the run of the 30 foot tides in Cook Inlet, speed of the troll and the depth at which the salmon or their feed are spotted. Downriggers set at various depths increase the chances of success. T-spoons, Kwikfish, flashers , are all used by experienced guides.
What kind of bait or lure should I use for Kings?
On the Kenai River and the Kasilof River guided anglers in drift and power boats enjoy success by back trolling a Jet-planer with Kwikfish, Flatfish, Magnum Wiggle Worts, Tadpollys, Spin-n-Glos, and salmon egg clusters. Back bouncing with an appropriate lead weight instead of a jet planer is also extremely effective for guided anglers. It must be said that the Alaska fishing guides knowledge of boat handling and the water is of utmost importance.
One of the best baits to use is fresh or cured salmon roe (eggs) rigged with a quarter sized orange "corky" above the hook. Sometimes a second hook is tied above the corky so chances of hooking a King are increased. Make sure to check local regulations on multiple hooks and species limits and slots. In order to increase fishing time by decreasing rebating stops red or orange mesh material is used to contain the eggs in a pouch. Above the top hook 18-24 inches we attach a barrel swivel, to prevent tangling and twisting of you leader. Above the swivel attach a piece of pencil led using a large rubber band. The swivel prevents the led from sliding down to the bait. Another lure that has been used very successfuly in catching the mighty King is the Magnum Wiggle Wart, that is a lure that is very obnoxious under the water and the Kings hit them hard!
Bank fisherman on the Kasilof, Anchor River, Deep Creek, and Ninilchick river as well as the Kenai are successful using a weight and casting a Kenai Special with a single hook or casting and bouncing large spoons such as the Pixie Spoon off the bottom rocks is a successful tactic as is casting #6 Vibrax upstream and reeling in as the lure bounces off the rocks.
Fly fishermen using attractor flies like the coho or Alaskabou have had their share of hook ups. Bank fisherman beware, no matter what Kenai water you are fishing, be prepared to run when you hook that king salmon!
That's all for today, countdown til The King Run continues,111 days to go,
When you go on an Alaska fishing vacation for World Class Alaska King Salmon the best way to catch them is with the services of a professional Alaska fishing guide.
State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game statistics show in recent years that the unguided angler will spend nearly 40 hours fishing before he will even hook an Alaska king salmon. Alaska fishing guides will often spend only a few hours before they show you how to hook your king salmon and land it.
Since the Alaska fishing vacation may be short,a successful fishing trip may depend on the fishing guide. Not only will the guide have the knowledge and experience to achieve success, the right equipment and tackle and fishing hot spots will be known. With the nearly 23 hours of daylight in May- July,you will have plenty of time to fish the banks and wade midstreams on your fishing excursions.
Most of the saltwater fishing for king salmon is done by trolling cut herring or herring attractors. Trolling weights, divers, diving lures are directly related to the run of the 30 foot tides in Cook Inlet, speed of the troll and the depth at which the salmon or their feed are spotted. Downriggers set at various depths increase the chances of success. T-spoons, Kwikfish, flashers , are all used by experienced guides.
What kind of bait or lure should I use for Kings?
On the Kenai River and the Kasilof River guided anglers in drift and power boats enjoy success by back trolling a Jet-planer with Kwikfish, Flatfish, Magnum Wiggle Worts, Tadpollys, Spin-n-Glos, and salmon egg clusters. Back bouncing with an appropriate lead weight instead of a jet planer is also extremely effective for guided anglers. It must be said that the Alaska fishing guides knowledge of boat handling and the water is of utmost importance.
One of the best baits to use is fresh or cured salmon roe (eggs) rigged with a quarter sized orange "corky" above the hook. Sometimes a second hook is tied above the corky so chances of hooking a King are increased. Make sure to check local regulations on multiple hooks and species limits and slots. In order to increase fishing time by decreasing rebating stops red or orange mesh material is used to contain the eggs in a pouch. Above the top hook 18-24 inches we attach a barrel swivel, to prevent tangling and twisting of you leader. Above the swivel attach a piece of pencil led using a large rubber band. The swivel prevents the led from sliding down to the bait. Another lure that has been used very successfuly in catching the mighty King is the Magnum Wiggle Wart, that is a lure that is very obnoxious under the water and the Kings hit them hard!
Bank fisherman on the Kasilof, Anchor River, Deep Creek, and Ninilchick river as well as the Kenai are successful using a weight and casting a Kenai Special with a single hook or casting and bouncing large spoons such as the Pixie Spoon off the bottom rocks is a successful tactic as is casting #6 Vibrax upstream and reeling in as the lure bounces off the rocks.
Fly fishermen using attractor flies like the coho or Alaskabou have had their share of hook ups. Bank fisherman beware, no matter what Kenai water you are fishing, be prepared to run when you hook that king salmon!
That's all for today, countdown til The King Run continues,111 days to go,
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
When is the Best Time to Fish for World Class Kenai River King Salmon?
coming soon :)
Here's What I'm Talkin About!!!
Here's What I'm Talkin About!!!
ALASKA FISHING IS AWESOME!!!
Where is the Best place to fish for World Record Alaska King Salmon?(Chinook)
Welcome to Kenai River King Salmon Fishing!
Home of World Class King Salmon Fishing. The Kenai River is world renown for Alaska King Salmon fishing for one reason. Alaska's Kenai River has the impressive distinction of producing the world's largest sport-caught king salmon at 97lbs!
Les Anderson of Soldotna, admiring his World Record catch (in the rain suit) while a friend holds it up for photos. This picture was taken in the early afternoon. The official weight in the record books is 97 pounds 4 ounces. The fish was not weighed until several hours after it was caught and the Alaska Depertment of Fish & Game estimates that due to these several hours of weight loss,from the loss of moisture, (water weights 8.3 pounds per gallon) the fish may have broken the hundred pound mark if it had been weighed right after being caught.
These mighty fish tend to start entering the Kenai River around the first week of May. Steady action can usually be expected around the middle of May. Les Anderson's world record was actually landed on May 17th, 1985 If you would like to see Les's world record king in person when you get to Alaska, the fish mount is on display at the Soldotna Visitor Center next to the Soldotna Bridge
Every year we know that a potential new world record King Salmon may pass up the river right under your boat because there are fish hooked that are so large and incredibly strong that they have never been landed. The commercial fishing boats offshore have caught several over a hundred pounds but no angler in the river has yet!
Every year these monster Alaskan Kings tip the scales at over 70,even up to 90 pounds. Their sheer strength and size of these Super Kings is unmatched and those that have done battle with these big fish will tell you the fishing experience is never to be forgotten. Rapidly changing conditions in this kind of Alaskan King Salmon Fishing requires extreme mobility, very refined techniques and a strategic knowledge of the rivers patterns and being able to anticipate the fish. Not a job for rookies and weekender guides.
Fishing the Kenai River with an experienced fishing guide greatly increases your chances of landing a monster Kenai King and in my opinion is the only way to go.
The Kenai King Salmon can also be very difficult to catch and fishing from a boat is paramount. The Kenai is a very specialized fishing area where it has been accurately portrayed that 10 % of the guides catch 90 % of the king salmon.
You don't want to go after the crown jewel of Alaska King Salmon Fishing with an inexperienced guide! If I give you the name of the best guide on the Kenai River he will be all booked up and I'll have to fish the rest. Let me think about that for a day or two, til then we can only dream of World Record Alaskan King Salmon because the Kenai is frozen over right now. Happy Hookin, Gary
Welcome to Kenai River King Salmon Fishing!
Home of World Class King Salmon Fishing. The Kenai River is world renown for Alaska King Salmon fishing for one reason. Alaska's Kenai River has the impressive distinction of producing the world's largest sport-caught king salmon at 97lbs!
Les Anderson of Soldotna, admiring his World Record catch (in the rain suit) while a friend holds it up for photos. This picture was taken in the early afternoon. The official weight in the record books is 97 pounds 4 ounces. The fish was not weighed until several hours after it was caught and the Alaska Depertment of Fish & Game estimates that due to these several hours of weight loss,from the loss of moisture, (water weights 8.3 pounds per gallon) the fish may have broken the hundred pound mark if it had been weighed right after being caught.
These mighty fish tend to start entering the Kenai River around the first week of May. Steady action can usually be expected around the middle of May. Les Anderson's world record was actually landed on May 17th, 1985 If you would like to see Les's world record king in person when you get to Alaska, the fish mount is on display at the Soldotna Visitor Center next to the Soldotna Bridge
Every year we know that a potential new world record King Salmon may pass up the river right under your boat because there are fish hooked that are so large and incredibly strong that they have never been landed. The commercial fishing boats offshore have caught several over a hundred pounds but no angler in the river has yet!
Every year these monster Alaskan Kings tip the scales at over 70,even up to 90 pounds. Their sheer strength and size of these Super Kings is unmatched and those that have done battle with these big fish will tell you the fishing experience is never to be forgotten. Rapidly changing conditions in this kind of Alaskan King Salmon Fishing requires extreme mobility, very refined techniques and a strategic knowledge of the rivers patterns and being able to anticipate the fish. Not a job for rookies and weekender guides.
Fishing the Kenai River with an experienced fishing guide greatly increases your chances of landing a monster Kenai King and in my opinion is the only way to go.
The Kenai King Salmon can also be very difficult to catch and fishing from a boat is paramount. The Kenai is a very specialized fishing area where it has been accurately portrayed that 10 % of the guides catch 90 % of the king salmon.
You don't want to go after the crown jewel of Alaska King Salmon Fishing with an inexperienced guide! If I give you the name of the best guide on the Kenai River he will be all booked up and I'll have to fish the rest. Let me think about that for a day or two, til then we can only dream of World Record Alaskan King Salmon because the Kenai is frozen over right now. Happy Hookin, Gary
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