Nicole and Jenny have Alaska roots that brought them back to the Kenai for a day of fishing. The sockeye run is still strong, so we set them up on the fish and let them go at it.
Double Trouble
So fun you'll want to kiss them!
After Stacy and I got done with the party with Nicole and Jenny, we decided to go for an evening bonsai float. We have not fished together since last November. It was overdue and a ton of fun. We loaded the cooler with a growler of Glacier IPA from Anchorage (otherwise known as Guide Slayer IPA or the Green Giant) and the new Williwaw IPA from the St. Elias Brewery in Soldotna. Both beers rocked and so did the fishing. Stacy started off hooking a cleaning table troll at the confluence. We grabbed some fresh sockeye for the smoker and found some rainbow and dollie frenzy action on some spawning kings, landing 23 fish in one small area. The entire drift to Jim’s was good. Wish we could do it more often. Maybe some day when I am not a career guide.
The water is dropping, exceptionally clear and the fish are turning on. The Sockeye are still rolling in chrome and a few bright silvers have been taken. The fishing is so good, you won’t want to stop till you drop.
