03/11/2009 I ice fished with a 9-year old and he caught much more fish than I expected with a few measuring about 12 – 15 inches. All of the fish were caught on Balls O` Fire salmon eggs fished a crank or two off the bottom in about 8 feet of water. The ice was … Read more
09/01/2008 I guided 3 guests who caught 4 silver salmon. 1 guest caught a limit of 3 silver salmon, 1 guest caught 1 silver salmon, and the remaining guest hooked a silver salmon, but did was not able to land any. All of the fish were caught on Fire Cured salmon roe fished under ESB … Read more
08/01/2008 In the morning I guided 5 people, 4 of whom caught limits of silver salmon, and 1 of whom caught a silver salmon and a couple pink salmon. All of the salmon were caught on #5 Flashtrap Spinners. I guided an afternoon group of 5 people, each of whom caught a limit of silver … Read more
07/01/2008 I guided 4 guests, 2 of whom caught king salmon. 2 king salmon were caught on a magnum Wiggle Wart, and 1 king salmon was caught on a #4 silver and black Flashtrap Spinner. The 2 salmon which were kept weighed 22 and 29 pounds. The water level has dropped down to the normal … Read more
06/01/2008 Little Susitna River — I guided a morning group of 5 people, 2 of whom caught king salmon on Spinning and Flashing Cheaters. The group also caught a snagged king salmon which we released, and had a bite from a jack king salmon which got away. We also saw a cow moose with a … Read more
05/01/2008 Little Susitna River — I talked with a friend of mine who attempted to drive to the Little Susitna River Public Use Facility yesterday. He said Little Su Access Road was muddy with large ruts after the farm, and rather than tearing up the road more by attempting to drive in or possibly getting … Read more
02/08/2008 Alaska Board of Fisheries Meeting The Board is meeting in Anchorage at the Coast International Inn for the purpose of updating fishing regulations and management plans. New regulations and plans will then be in effect for the next 3 years. There is still opportunity for the public to become involved by writing and submitting … Read more
12/26/2007 Kepler – Bradlely Lake System near Palmer — I guided 5 guests who caught lots of rainbow trout, Arctic char, and landlocked salmon on Fire Cured salmon roe and also on Pautzke`s Balls O`Fire single salmon eggs. Most of the fish averaged about 6-8 inches in length, and the largest salmon was probably about … Read more
09/01/2007 Little Susitna River — I guided 3 fishermen, each of whom caught a limit of silver salmon by drifting Fire Cured salmon eggs under ESB Bobbers. Although it rained slightly, the river remains extremely low. The river was also busy with duck hunters today, as it was the openning day of duck season. 09/02/2007 … Read more