If you’re looking for a fantastic Alaskan fishing trip that features off-the-charts silver and king salmon fishing, along with tons of halibut and bottomfish and some spectacular freshwater options, this spot in Southeast Alaska is it. With Alaska’s largest population of herring right out the back door, the fishing here is insane!
Just an hour or so flight from Juneau, this 4-star lodge has it all — exceptional service, great boats, nice lodging, good food and, as I said before, unbelievable fishing. Another added benefit is this spot is very protected and is flat calm more often than not.
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It seems like there’s a bit of mystery surrounding sardine wraps and a lot of people tell me they’ve never tried them because they don’t know how to rig them. Don’t fear the wrap, people! Wrapping a Kwikfish (or Flatfish) is a very simple task, and with a little bit of practice you’ll be doing it like an old pro. Of course, you’ll increase the lure’s effectiveness by about 400 percent by adding a sardine fillet to the belly, so it’s definitely worth taking the time to learn.
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Late in summer, kokanee salmon start to get edgy. With spawning season not too far off, the fish get all bunched up into tightly-packed schools, and in those close quarters, the salmon become aggressive. And, that, my friends makes them particularly susceptible to one of my favorite kokanee techniques: jigging.
While trolling is, bar-none, the most popular way to catch kokanee, there are times when jigging is the way to go – especially in late summer.
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