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,
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If you are looking to fish for salmon, Alaska is one of the best places in the world to do it as they are plentiful there.
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