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Alaska Pink Salmon Fishing, Lake Creek
Pink, or "humpback" salmon enter into Lake Creek by the end of July in large numbers.
Pinks are the smallest of the salmon species, but are the most numerous.
Pinks run 3-6 lbs and provide an excellent fight on light trout tackle.
Being extremely aggressive, they attack any lure or fly presented in the correct manner.
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Steve's "Trophy Humpy" - Wow!
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Equipment Needed for Spinning/Bait Casting
| Rods: |
Typically 2-2 ½ Spinning rod geared to 6-10 lb line |
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Bait casting - we suggest Abu Garcia's Ambassador C3 5500 series
Spinning - size = 100yds/8 lb test, ie. Shimano Spirex 2000 FD |
| Lines: |
Berkeley Trilene XL - for castability 6-8# |
| Lures: |
Blue Fox Vibrax Spinners 3/8 oz, Blue Fox Pixee spoons 1/4 oz |
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Equipment Needed for Fly-Fishing
Guide Dave and Laura holding Pink Salmon
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Pinks are fished in main river channels, eddies, and backwater pools typically in shallow water.
They can be effectively fished with floating fly line and a 6-8#, 4 foot mono leader.
| Rods: |
We use 5-7 weight fly rod/reel outfits |
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Flies Used in Fly Fishing
| Fly line/Leader: |
Typically use a floating WF or DT sz 5-7 fly lines |
| Flies: |
Lake Creek Egg-sucking leech, purple and/or black with pink head,
various colored marabou flies size 2-4, Flash flies sz 2-4. |
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Lake Creek Egg-Sucking Leech
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