Wow, tomorrow is November. I spent every day on the Kenai River from July 15 to October 18, so please excuse the fact that the blog has been silent. I have lots of material to share, so I am planning to run a number of posts about the season past. I have recently arrived back in Great Falls Montana and just put a line in the Missouri yesterday. Some days you go fishing and sometimes you go catching. Yesterday I went catching for about 2 hours. Hot rainbows and Browns from 15 -20″ . It was a great welcome back to Montana.
Scotts' Oct 18 Kenai River Rainbow
My good friend Troy Miller pulled together a work/corporate fishing trip for some business associates and we hit the river for a mild and productive late season day. Scott’s fish was the second of 4 hooked up while wading a special spot. When I saw it jump, I yelled for everyone to get in the boat, but since everyone was hooked up, no one moved.”Really guys, Scott has a big fish and we are going to need to chase it.” I ended up getting Scott in the boat and we chased the fish around and down to the point of no return more than once. I flung a couple nets to shore like frisbees and told the guys to help each other. We managed to get Scott’s fish back to the boat and the boat back to shore right where we hooked it. There were several runs deep into backing and several trips back and forth in the drift boat in what I consider to have been an epic battle. All the fish were landed and all were over 20″ including Scotts’ with a 21″ girth and a length of 32″ Congratulations Scott. Thanks for capping off another great season.
Last trip across Skilak October 18
Late Season Morning Light on the Middle Kenai River
John Pregartner with a hot chrome Silver Salmon
We experienced a great late run of big silvers. Stacy and I got out a few times and for some great catch and release and a little catch and consume silver action. We also enjoyed our yearly kegs of Glacier Brewhouse IPA.
Silver Salmon and Glacier Brewhouse IPA = Guide Fun Time
Martin showed up and kept our bellies happy with many culinary treats. Alaska Seafood and catch of the day dominated our October evenings.
Martin's in the House
Looks as if your last few weeks on the water were outstanding. Great pictures.
Not only does Martin make good food, he also has EXCELLENT taste for NFL football…. Go Cowboys!
Tight Lines!
JoelZ
Fred, you ARE the best. But I’ve told you that before. Thank you so much for another lifetime memory for me and my friends. When you’ve reconnected with the Telleen clan and life settles a bit, please burn me a disc with the pix off your camera? We’d all love to keep them. Wasabi peanuts on the way, soon as i get back to TX!