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Fishing Report 4/30/08
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Freshwater
Steelhead -- Steelhead fishing has picked up in a few of our streams.
With last weekends rain storm a few new fish have moved in. Water levels
have been dropping again, but there is still some great fishing available.
Try Steelhead candy, Starlight leeches, Articulated Leeches, and egg
patterns. These are usually the most productive patterns. We have also
received some great new patterns for 2008, so come on in and try them
out. As water levels and temperatures continue to rise the fishing should
improve.
Trout - Trout fishing has been picking up. There are a few nice rainbows,
cutthroat and dollys being caught. Egg patterns and alevine patterns are
the fly of choice. Fry patterns, Prince nymphs, Pheasant tails, and San
Juan worms are also a good option. As the temperatures warm during the
day, there have been a few small hatches which can be a good time to
cast a dry.
Salmon- The Salmon are not present at this time of year.
Saltwater
Salmon- King salmon fishing is slow, with a few fish in the area. Things
should be picking up in the next few months
Rock Fish/ Ling cod Rock Fish and Ling cod are being caught along
shorelines as the water temperatures warm up. Concentrate around the
Kelp beds and rock outcroppings with baitfish patterns if you wish to give
it a try. As spring approaches and the water temperatures warm, the rock
fish as well as other species will be heading for shallower water.
Halibut - Halibut fishing is slow but should pick up as water temperatures
warm up. If you wish to try fly fishing for halibut, use deep sinking line
with large baitfish patterns.
Steelhead -- Steelhead fishing has picked up in a few of our streams.
With last weekends rain storm a few new fish have moved in. Water levels
have been dropping again, but there is still some great fishing available.
Try Steelhead candy, Starlight leeches, Articulated Leeches, and egg
patterns. These are usually the most productive patterns. We have also
received some great new patterns for 2008, so come on in and try them
out. As water levels and temperatures continue to rise the fishing should
improve.
Trout - Trout fishing has been picking up. There are a few nice rainbows,
cutthroat and dollys being caught. Egg patterns and alevine patterns are
the fly of choice. Fry patterns, Prince nymphs, Pheasant tails, and San
Juan worms are also a good option. As the temperatures warm during the
day, there have been a few small hatches which can be a good time to
cast a dry.
Salmon- The Salmon are not present at this time of year.
Saltwater
Salmon- King salmon fishing is slow, with a few fish in the area. Things
should be picking up in the next few months
Rock Fish/ Ling cod Rock Fish and Ling cod are being caught along
shorelines as the water temperatures warm up. Concentrate around the
Kelp beds and rock outcroppings with baitfish patterns if you wish to give
it a try. As spring approaches and the water temperatures warm, the rock
fish as well as other species will be heading for shallower water.
Halibut - Halibut fishing is slow but should pick up as water temperatures
warm up. If you wish to try fly fishing for halibut, use deep sinking line
with large baitfish patterns.
General Information/ Alerts and things to be aware of.....
New Zealand Mud Snail Alert!!!
New Zealand Mud Snails Potamopyrgus antipodarum are threatening Western fisheries. These tiny, 1/8” snails
reproduce rapidly, survive in harsh conditions and have an impact on aquatic insects and trout. The spread may be
caused in part by snails “hitchhiking” on anglers.
Please before bringing your own wading equipment to Alaska,
Take the following precautions to make sure that you do not spread New Zealand mud snails:
Rinse mud and debris from waders and gear after use.
Use a hot water bath (120 degrees) for several minutes.
Let equipment dry several days between uses.
Dry heat will kill them.
New Zealand Mud Snail Alert!!!
New Zealand Mud Snails Potamopyrgus antipodarum are threatening Western fisheries. These tiny, 1/8” snails
reproduce rapidly, survive in harsh conditions and have an impact on aquatic insects and trout. The spread may be
caused in part by snails “hitchhiking” on anglers.
Please before bringing your own wading equipment to Alaska,
Take the following precautions to make sure that you do not spread New Zealand mud snails:
Rinse mud and debris from waders and gear after use.
Use a hot water bath (120 degrees) for several minutes.
Let equipment dry several days between uses.
Dry heat will kill them.
Al from Tennesee with a nice August 07 Pink Salmon!
The first Silver of 2007 caught during the first week of July.