Another solid week out here on the Kenai River.
Good fishing conditions this week and we're seeing very good 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 very good.
Best windows: all day.
What We're Seeing
Dolly vardens are stacking in prime holes.
Limits have been common with good technique.
Trophy-class fish showing.
Best fishing in the upper section.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: standard tackle producing results.
Presentation is key right now.
Looking Ahead
Expect similar fishing through next week.
Prime dates filling up.
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