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Alaska Chum Salmon Fishing, Lake Creek
Chum, "Dog", "Tiger", "Calico" Salmon run into Lake Creek in early August.
These unique salmon are mottled with vertical parr marks that become more apparent as
they prepare to spawn. They are known for their fierce strikes and powerful runs and are
a thrill to catch for both spin and fly fishermen alike. Chum salmon average 10-15 lbs. in Lake Creek
with many reaching and even exceeding 20 lbs.
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Equipment Needed for Chum Salmon fishing: Spinning/Bait Casting
| Rods: |
Typically 3-3 1/2 oz. Spinning rod geared to 10-14 lb line |
| Reels: |
Bait casting - we suggest Abu Garcia's Ambassador C3 5500 series
Spinning - size = 100 yds/15 lb test, ie. Shimano Spirex 5000 FD |
| Lines: |
Maxima Ultragreen 12-15# |
| Lures: |
Blue Fox Vibrax Spinners 3/8 oz - Blue Fox Pixee spoons 3/8 oz |
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Equipment Needed for Fly-Fishing Alaska chum salmon
We usually fish chums in main river channel seams and pools just off the main river current.
They are often in slow moving to still water that might not be much over a foot deep.
In these conditions, use a floating line and a sparsely tied and lightly weighted fly pattern.
| Rods: |
We use 7-8 weight fly rod/reel outfits. |
| Fly line / leader: |
Typically use a floating or 10' or 13' T-2 Type III sink tip lines depending
on fishing location |
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Flies Used in Fly Fishing Chum Salmon
| Flies: |
Lake Creek Egg-sucking leech, purple and/or black w/ pink head.
Green or Pink colored marabou flies size 2-1/0 |
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