When it comes to Gear, here is what you need to know. Unlike the Kenai River where 20-foot aluminum powerboats rule, the Kasilof River is a designated drift-only fishery.
The Stealth Advantage (Gear)
Mastering Gear
Without the noise of a 50-horsepower outboard, drift boats allow us to sneak up on holding fish. When water is low and clear in May, this stealth approach is absolutely critical to getting bites from wary Kings.
The Zen Experience
There is nothing quite like floating silently down a glacial river. You can hear the eagles calling, the water rushing against the hull, and the drag screaming when a fish hits. It is a deeply traditional, peaceful way to fish Alaska.