I'm back

It was jut too hard to find time or signal while I was in Alaska to do reports but I'm back. While I was away the weeks flew by. The mass quantity of fish in the Naknek River is amazing. The target species changed daily depending on what the angler wanted to target. In the six weeks that I was there the weather changed dramatically. It went from t-shirt weather to layers and coats overnight, and never leave your cabin without your rain coat. If you are interested in learning more about Naknek River camp feel free to get a hold of me I'll be happy to answer any of your questions. I am working on getting open dates and pricing for any of my customers that want to fish Alaska in 2018. On the home front, The Kankakee is the lowest it's been in years. The water is extremely clear and the fish are spooky. Down sizing both flies and tippet is a must. Forget about bright colors and big streamers, it's time to go natural.  The top water bite remains strong with floating loose grass fouling flies on a regular basis. I have some open dates the first two weeks of October. 

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Quick Alaska update

Things are solid here in the last frontier. Silver fishing is in full swing with fish coming on a variety of different methods, trout fishing in the main river is ok, all of the guides are waiting on the egg drop to start. I did a few fly outs last week to some remote rivers. The fly out experience is awsome and the fishing is nothing like I've ever experienced. I have tons a pictures and videos to go through but I'll leave you with a few highlights until I have more time. On the home front the river is in great shape and I'm looking forward to getting back on the sticks chasing smallies.

If you want to book a fall smallmouth trip or early steelhead trip while I'm away please contact   DuPage Fly Fishing https://www.dupagefly.com/  (630) 857-3468 The guys will get you taken care of.

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Alaska week one

I made it to the last frontier, all my bags, rods and reels made it too. Camp life at Naknek River Camp http://www.naknekrivercamp.com/ is wonderful. The staff is friendly, the grounds have a amazing view of the mountain range and the river. I've had a good time learning the river from some good dudes, I was assigned a boat today and now the world is good. Clients come in tomorrow and my season officially starts Sunday. There are plenty of pink, sockeye, and chum salmon in the river system. Silvers are trickling in every day. The egg drop is coming soon and the GIANT rainbows that this place is famous for will be on the feed in the next week or so. I will have more to post about next week.

If you want to book a fall smallmouth trip or early steelhead trip while I'm away please contact   DuPage Fly Fishing https://www.dupagefly.com/  (630) 857-3468 The guys will get you taken care of.

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Mid summer blow out

Well my summer smallmouth season didn't quite end the way that I wanted it to. Once again Mother Nature sucks, and blew out the local rivers for the last week. Fortunately my customers all have rescheduled and now I have something to look forward to when I get home from Alaska. I will try and post once a week while I'm there but I'm told service is nonexistent at the lodge. If you want to book a fall smallmouth trip or early steelhead trip while I'm away please contact   DuPage Fly Fishing https://www.dupagefly.com/  (630) 857-3468 The guys will get you taken care of.

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Summer patterns

Fishing has been excellent the last couple weeks. The lower river has been producing fish on crayfish patterns day in and day out. Unfortantly the top water game has been lacking, hopefully that picks up again as the water clears. I am on the 2 week countdown until I head to Alaska for 6 weeks. Piles of gear have started showing up around the house. If you plan on fishing here locally with me pick a date after September 13th and lets get you locked down. 

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Quick update

The Kankakee is fishing decent through the state park. The water is dirty, visibility isn't great, top water is hit or miss. Other sections of the river are defiantly fishing better. It's nice that you have options when you book with me. The Dupage is super low and clear, grass has become a issue. I am totally booked until mid September for full day trips. If you want to do a after work special or a night trip I still have those available. Summer is going quick don't wait to long.

 

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The week of evenings

It's been a week of late nights, putting the boat back on the trailer as the suns going down. The afterwork specials that I offer have been popular this week. There's nothing like finishing a day at the office and then catching smallies on top water flies. Summer is flying by.

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Getting back to normal

Finally, things are getting back to normal. The Dupage river has been fishing great this week. The water is crystal clear, the weed growth has started but isn't a problem yet, and the fish are eating if you play the game correctly. The fish are VERY spooky because of the clear water. If you're wading walk quite on the bank, if you're in a boat don't rock it. The fish will feel you coming before you even get close to them. Best bite has been top water or crayfish patterns. The Kankakee is dropping and the water clarity is improving. Best bite has been a tough question, keep trying flies and don't give up is the best advice that I can give you.

 

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