When: September 20-25, September 27- October 2nd, October 4-9th, or October 11-16th
Anglers: 4, (2) per boat
Cost: $3800: Includes 4 days fishing and 5 night lodging, all meals and limited alcohol provided. Transportation to and from the Kenai Airport.

Our story:

These days there are still some secrets when it comes to steelhead fishing; because Marty and Mia have been guiding steelhead anglers since 2001, they continue to explore opportunities on different rivers and other regions. Marty and Mia are no strangers to Alaska. They have both worked in Alaska in commercial fishing and Mia has previously lived in Kodiak and Girdwood. We purchased our first Alaskan property in 2003 near Hatchers Pass. Much of the time that we spent there was exploring the bush and the Kenai Peninsula for fishing opportunities. Our natural obsession was tracking down, little talked about, steelhead fisheries or giant rainbows.

We kept finding consistency and great fishing for Steelhead on the Kasilof! So we bought land there! Excited to focus on that river, we semi developed the acreage but ultimately sold for a better opportunity. Pictured here is our house we are calling the “Kasilof Angler Cottage.” That is where you will be staying on your visit to the Pennisula.

On the water:

We will launch at Tustumena Lake and float in a drift boat to the Kasilof River State Park. It as about a 10-mile float. The start of there float is slow moving water and we utilize a small motor to speed up the process to start our fishing. Once we hit moving water we will float to a run then get out of the boat and wade fish using two-handed rods. Most runs are gravel bars and easy to wade. You can also fish from the boat on the Kasilof with a single hand, beads, and indicator for trout if you wish but that is typically not our focus. Skagit lines with a 7 or 8 wt rod is best with an assortment of sink tips. We also venture out to the Anchor River or Deek Creek, about a one hour drive South from the Kasilof. These rivers are small and we walk and wade them. Typically using a 7 weight single hand rod with a floating line or a switch rod with a floating line/sink tip line.

Lodging

The Cottage has two large bedrooms and shared bathroom. The living area is cozy and open with lots of windows and views of Mount Redoubt or the Northern Lights. There is internet and a pool table or kick back and watch a movie. All meals are provided and made with fresh vegetables and meats.

Buy your Alaska License here: https://store.adfg.alaska.gov/

Pack list:

Dress warm for rain. High temp are mid 50’s, lows can be 35* to below freezing in the mornings

Clothes:
● Fleece
● Poly or wool layers
● Warm socks
● Stocking cap
● Baseball cap
● Polarized sunglasses (yellow or rose is great for low light)
● Wading boots Vibram (NO FELT, Fishing with felt-soled wading boots is illegal on all freshwaters in Alaska, as part of a statewide ban implemented in 2012) Studs are great for the Anchor River but not necessary for the Kasilof
● Waders (high quality)
● Wading/rain jacket
● Wading staff recommended
● Boots or comfortable shoes to change into
● Gloves or hand warmers
After Fishing:
Normal clothes
Toiletries

Fishing: Buy your Alaska License here: https://store.adfg.alaska.gov/

● 7 or 8 wt two handed fly rod
● Interchangeable head (Skagit)
● 15- or 20-pound tippet
Sink tips or Mow tips medium to Fast such as
Rio Tips or similar
MOW Medium – 2.5′ / 7.5′ T-11
MOW Medium – 10′ T-11
MOW Medium – 12.5′ T-11
10 or 12 foot classic tips
● Nippers
● Forceps
● Steelhead flies ( pink, red, black and blue, purple hobo, intruder style flies) For the Anchor smaller flies same colors
● Water Bottle

TBA (pdf document under construction)