These two video’s were shot in a 300 yard section of the lower Situk river. You can see the Silvers mixed in with the Pink Salmon if you look close. Hope you like them. Let me know by leaving a comment. Also if there are any pictures I have not posted from a trip to Yakutat Lodge, then let me know and I will get them up here for you all. There is also a great pic of a bear with a fresh caught Pink Salmon.

A few pics from John and I the other day when we went down and cleared some logs from the river!

Good luck out there.

Flymstr;

I have not been able to post for awhile. The Silvers are moving up the river now, and the pinks are still in the way. The pink run this year is well over a million strong. They have become more of a hassle than they are worth. Every cast in the river now, is a snagged pink. You can’t avoid them for nothing. I hate them this year. While trying to catch Silvers, you have to pick through about 20 pinks for every one Silver. There is a reprieve in site though, the lower river is full of bright Silvers, and they are starting to fill up in the upper holes. Should only be another week until the pinks start to die off, and then we can really get serious about the Silvers. I have had about 15 trips now for Silvers, and have been able to get limits every time. I got some great video’s of the pinks and some great pics of the Silver fishing. Also some pics of the bears this year, and an early Steelhead that took a spinner. Hope you like them!

Schisler group:

McMillan group:

Newcomb group:

Rolland group w/John:

Good luck out there

Flymstr;

Silvers and Halibut galore!!!  The Salt water has really come to life this season, and the Silvers are practically jumping in the boat. I was out yesterday with captain Ken, captain Dave, and Amanda. We spent less than 2 hours fishing, and we were able to land 16 Silvers, two halibut, and 2 Ling cod. Not bad for 2 hours, including run time to and from the area. Here in Yakutat, the Silver grounds are only 10 minutes from the harbor. In this area, even the people who are prone to sea sickness, can get out and fish. I am one of those that gets sick, and I have been out for Silvers now 7 times with no ill effects. I still don’t think I could do the 6 miles out for the big Halibut, but the Silvers are no problem. Weather has been beautiful for the last couple of days, so we are taking advantage of it. The Silver salmon are here from the end of July, all the way through mid Sept. If you have been looking for a place to go for Silver Salmon with out a big crowd, come on up to Yakutat Lodge and see what you are missing. Here are some great pics of the ocean catch over the last week, and also a video of the Silvers we caught yesterday.

This halibut weight in right around 42 pounds, (Even though the sign say 327), and was 93 inches long. Great job captain Dave!!

Here’s a video of a bear that just would not leave us alone the other night.

Also, here is a video I promised from a while ago of 2 Sockeye attacking a jig. And they say “Sockeye don’t bite”. I say, “Watch this”.

Good luck out there

Flymstr;

Well the Silver Salmon season is just about to kick off, and I have heard of a few being caught. I had a guide trip 3 days ago, and we saw 2 Silvers, and hooked one. Lost it, due to bad line, but we did hook up. Since then, I have heard that many more are arriving on each tide. Pink Salmon are still making their way up the system, and will continue until the end of August. Waters levels are perfect right now, and I hope they will continue as such from here thru September. Kings salmon are all but gone, with only 400 or so large kings making it thru the weir count. This was not the amount they are looking for, and we can only hope next year is better. Situk Lake is still full of Sockeye, and the pinks are now making the way to the lake as well. I am flying to the lake tomorrow, and will have more info then. To those that know about it, my ocean boat is up and going now, and I have had some good success this last week.

Remember, Yakutat Lodge is still taking bookings for the month of August and September. Call them at 907-784-3232 for setting up your trip.

Here are some good pics from m new OLYMPUS 14 megapixel camera I received from my wife for my B-day. This new underwater camera is going to come in handy for the Silvers. To those that remember last years underwater Silvers on the Italio. This years video’s are going to be off the hook, or should I say on the hook. I am going to run a fly right in front of the camera and get the entire take and fight underwater. Should be great!!!.

Pinks and a King!

My Boat!

Good luck out there

Flymstr;

Here is a great video of underwater Kings, and another with some great footage of Pink Salmon attacking a jig.

  I just want to say one more time. If you can come to Yakutat, now is the time. The town is quiet, yet the fish are more than plentiful. Sockeye’s are everywhere, Pink Salmon are coming in thick, and the Dolly’s and Jack Salmon are attacking spinners. For the best fishing in South East Alaska, come up here and hook up with the best fighting Salmon in the world, and you will feel like you own the 14 mile stretch of river you will drift down.

Get a hold of Ken or Kip Fanning, at Yakutat Lodge, and let them know you want to come up and catch fish. The next three weeks are going to be great fishing for kids. If you know a kid that really wants to get into fishing, then the pink salmon are the way to go. You can catch them one after another. Let’s get the next generation pumped up on fishing!!

Good luck out there.

Flymstr;

You can’t ask for better clients in the boat. I had the pleasure of fishing with this couple on three different occasions this last week, and everyday was a great one. The underwater king video’s were all from the time I was with them. Jim and Kristin are both good fly fisherman, and Jim learned that a spinning rod can sometimes be your best friend. While fishing the last day, Kristin caught the majority of the Sockeye needed, and did it all on the fly rod. While Jim struggled a bit the last day on the fly rod, he came to life when the spinning rod came into play. He must have landed 20 Dolly Varden, a couple Jack Salmon, and two large Kings. Kristin also caught a large King on her fly rod while fishing for Sockeye. These are the days that make guiding worth it for me. Two great clients, a bunch of fish, and the weather was not to awful for us. It was a lot of fun, and the memories of these great fish will be with me until next year, when I hope they come back for round 2.

Good luck out there.

Flymstr;

Well as you all know by now, the Internet connection here is not all that good this year. So I am putting together a weeks worth of pics and vids together in this one post. The fishing is really good now, and the Pink Salmon are starting to show up in the lower river. This only means that the Silvers will be right on their tail fins. The amount of Sockeye entering the river is still staggering. The evening tides have brought in real good number from what I have observed in the boat. I have been on the river nearly everyday for the last 2 weeks, so I believe what I am seeing is correct. The King season is still closed, and will surely remain that way for the rest of the run. Even though we are not targeting Kings, there have been some incidental catches along the way. While throwing small spinners for Jack kings, (Any King Salmon under 20”), Dolly’s, and Pink’s, we have been lucky enough to have some large want to play the game. I was able to get some great underwater video’s of these monsters taking line, and making wakes. Hope you enjoy it all. If you have tried to use the E-mail button and have got no response, that is because it is not working properly. If you would like to comment or reach me, then use the comment button, this will reach my E-mail. The weather in Yakutat has been wet this July, but we are hoping that this will bring a mild September. Yakutat Lodge is gearing up for a busy August and September, so if you have a chance to get up here, now is the time to book a trip. Call them at 907-784-3232 and talk to either Ken or Kip Fanning about dates and times. We are Looking forward to seeing all the return, and new clients that we be here in the greatest place on earth, and most important, the best fishing there is in S.E Alaska.

Anderson and Ensel groups:

The Milam Family:

Stauffer group:

West and Stiles group:

Strange group:

Good luck out there

Flymstr;

Here is a good video.

Good luck out there.

Flymstr;

Here are some pics from the last two days.

Good luck out there

Flymstr;

Well last week I would have said this is the best place in AK to fish right now, but then the rain hit, and now the fish are shooting up river in a hurry. The water is on the drop, and I do expect it return to the good fishing we had, but it may be three or four days out. Hope to have better report in a couple of days.

Good luck out there

High Water Flymstr;