Another solid week out here on the Kenai River.
Good fishing conditions this week and we're seeing above average numbers through the system.
Water is cold, variable days, and the dolly vardens are not making it easy to stay off the water.
River Conditions
River at cold.
Variable conditions throughout the week.
Fish counts at the sonar station are running above average.
Best windows: all day.
What We're Seeing
Dolly vardens are spread throughout the system.
Limits have been common with good technique.
Some nice fish in the mix.
Best fishing in the main stem.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: standard tackle producing results.
Presentation is key right now.
Looking Ahead
Run should continue building through next week.
Prime dates filling up.
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