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Alaska Arctic Grayling Fishing, Lake Creek
Arctic Grayling are native to Lake Creek and are abundant throughout the river.
Although they can be caught throughout the season, absolute best times occur in
late May/early June, and throughout August in September much like rainbows.
Fly fishermen are very successful fishing dry flies for these aggressive top water feeders.
Grayling are versatile feeders and can be taken on virtually any lure that is presented
correctly. Dozens of fish may be caught daily during peak conditions averaging
10-14 inches.
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Mike's fly-caught Grayling
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Equipment Needed for Spinning/Bait Casting
| Rods: |
6 ft. ultra light spinning rods are the standard choice |
| Reels: |
Spinning - size = 110yds/6 lb test, i.e. Shimano Sedona 1000 or 2000 FA |
| Lines: |
Berkeley Trilene XL - for castability 6# |
| Lures: |
Blue Fox Vibrax Spinners 1/8 oz |
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Equipment Needed for Fly-Fishing
| Rods: |
We use 5-7 weight fly rod/reel outfits |
| Fly line / leader: |
Typically use a floating double taper or weight forward 5-7 weight fly lines.
A 5-6 ft. straight 4-6lb. mono or tapered leader is desired.
Split shot may be added to leader to attain the desired drift. |
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Flies Used in Fly Fishing
| Fly line / leader: |
Typically use a floating or 10' or 13' T-2 Type III sink tip lines depending
on fishing location. |
| Flies: |
Early Season: Sculpin patterns, muddler minnows.
Assorted dry flies - Adams, mosquito patterns,
Elk wing caddis.
Late Season: Orange/pink glo bugs,"Cotton Candy" flesh flies,
Battle Creek streamers.
Assorted dry flies - Adams, mosquito patterns,
caddis. |
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Assorted Dry Flies
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