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Alaska King Salmon Fishing, Lake Creek
King "Chinooks" salmon are the largest of the salmon species and are renowned for
their tackle-testing runs and long sporting battles. Kings enter into Lake Creek in
early June and good fishing continues into early July. The Alaska Department of Fish &
Game closes Alaska rivers to King fishing typically on the 13th of July so they may
productively spawn and complete nature's cycle. King Salmon typically run between 20 - 40 lbs.
In Lake Creek with trophies running in excess of 50 pounds.
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Tony's 52lb Fly Rod King
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Equipment Needed for Spinning/Bait Casting
| Rods: |
Typically 8 ft med-heavy spin/bait cast rods |
| Reels: |
Bait casting - we suggest Abu Garcia's Ambassador C3 6500 series.
Spinning - Shimano makes a durable model with unmatchable drag in the Stradic ST 6000 FG. |
| Lines: |
Maxima Chameleon 25# |
| Lures: |
Storm Wiggle Wart - combinations of orange, green, and metallic silver colors.
-Blue Fox Pixee spoons ¼ oz. or Corky floater/Glo-bug yarn drift rigs, various colors. |
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Equipment Needed for Fly-Fishing King Salmon
Heavy shooting taper fly lines & large, weighted flies with sharp strong hooks are needed for
proper presentation!
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We use 11 - 12 weight fly rods in order to cast the desired tackle as well as to exert enough
pressure to have a prayer of turning the head of a 40+ lb. King.
Our British clients prefer the 2-handed spey rod, 9-10 wt., 12-15ft. length. |
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Large! 3.5-4.0 inch spools. & a strong, dependable drag system.
i.e. Billy Pate Bonefish saltwater reels, Sage 5500 |
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Flies Used in Fly Fishing Alaska king salmon
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10-12 weight compatible fly line w/ shooting taper (150 yds).
Leaders are typically short for Kings, 14-18 lb. mono, 3-5 ft in length. |
| Flies: |
Lake Creek Egg-sucking leech, purple and/or black w/ pink head. |
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Lake Creek Egg-Sucking Leech
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