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September 1, 2004
The Reds
are still in the Gulkana river strong.
Over all not as many fish traveling through,
however plenty to pull on for the salmon crazed
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August
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REDS!
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August
24, 2004
The Red
salmon are here. Three fisherman pulled on
red salmon until they were too tired to cast
again. Some holes today held as many as 50
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August
22, 2004
The Red
salmon are here. Today our trip was fun
with even the little guy getting a fish.
Patrick age 7 got his first salmon all buy his
self and was able to fight several others.
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The King Season is
over now. Time for Reds
on the Gulkana River. We will be fishing
the Gulkana river for the
Reds all through August. The river
continues to be very low, and clear.
Making it easier to see the fish.
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July
31, 2004
We are in
the Peak of the run on the Klutina for Kings.
There are lots of Kings in the river and we are
catching many. It is hard to describe
fishing the Klutina River for Kings in Late
July!
"WORLDS BEST" |
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July
30, 2004
We are in
the Peak of the run on the Klutina for Kings.
There are lots of Kings in the river and we are
catching many. It is hard to describe
fishing the Klutina River for Kings in Late
July!
"WORLDS BEST" |
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See Sam Fish, See
Sam Fight, See Sam Cry!
Sam Fought
this KING for 40 minutes before the beast broke
his line by running dowstream. |
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July
29, 2004
We are in
the Peak of the run on the Klutina for Kings.
There are lots of Kings in the river and we are
catching many. It is hard to describe
fishing the Klutina River for Kings in Late
July!
"WORLDS BEST" |
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July
28, 2004
We are in
the Peak of the run on the Klutina for Kings.
There are lots of Kings in the river and we are
catching many. It is hard to describe
fishing the Klutina River for Kings in Late
July!
"WORLDS BEST" |
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July
27, 2004
We are in
the Peak of the run on the Klutina for Kings.
There are lots of Kings in the river and we are
catching many. It is hard to describe
fishing the Klutina River for Kings in Late
July!
"WORLDS BEST" |
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July
26, 2004
We are in
the Peak of the run on the Klutina for Kings.
There are lots of Kings in the river and we are
catching many. It is hard to describe
fishing the Klutina River for Kings in Late
July!
"WORLDS BEST"
Fishermen: 12
Hook Ups: 35
Landed: 16
Kept: 10
Today's fishermen had a hard time landing these
beasts of a fish. Tons of fun fighting
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July
25, 2004
Same
report as the last few days. We are in the
Peak of the run on the Klutina for Kings.
Fishermen: 6
Hook Ups: 17
Landed: 12
Kept: 5 |
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July
24, 2004
The last 2
weeks of July is awesome fishing for Kings.
Today our groups caught all they wanted and and
let a few fish go.
Fishermen: 8
Hook Ups: 22
Landed: 17
Kept: 8 |
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July
23, 2004
We are in
the Peak of the run on the Klutina for Kings.
There are lots of Kings in the river and we are
catching many. It is hard to describe
fishing the Klutina River for Kings in Late
July!
"WORLDS BEST"
Fishermen: 4
Hook Ups: 27
Landed: 7
Kept: 3
Today's fishermen had a hard time landing these
beasts of a fish. Tons of fun fighting
them though!
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July
22, 2004
We are in
the Peak of the run on the Klutina for Kings.
There are lots of Kings in the river and we are
catching many.
Fishermen: 3
Hook Ups: 21
Landed: 9
Kept: 3
The Gulkana river has been getting more and more
reds. KingFisher's Perch Guides fished for REDS
and were able to find their limit in fish.
Fishing was good in a few places along a 5 mile
float between Sailors Pit and the Bridge pull
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July
21, 2004
Fishing
the Klutina for Kings today was fun. Water
conditions of the Klutina now are great.
There are lots of Kings in the river and we are
catching many.
Fishermen: 4
Hook Ups: 15
Landed: 9
Kept: 3
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Al
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July
20, 2004
We fished
Reds again on the Gulkana river today.
Pockets of fish found, not as many
as yesterday. Everyone hooked fish today.
Fishermen: 6
Hook Ups: LOTS
Landed: 22
Kept: 6
Klutina River is
only getting better and better for
KINGS! Water
conditions continue to get better, and more fish
continue to hit the river. Late July in the
Copper River Valley
is some of the best salmon fishing Alaska has to
offer, weather you are fishing REDS or KINGS.
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July
19, 2004
Reds have made it
to the Gulkana river. Everyone got their
limit today. Getting the reds by the mouth
is a trick. Many were hooked, fun day for
all!
Fishermen: 2
Hook Ups: LOTS
Landed: 10
Kept: 6 |
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July
18, 2004
Klutina
River conditions have not changed from
yesterday. They were awesome!
Fishermen: 7
Hook Ups: 20
Landed: 7
Kept: 1 |
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July
17, 2004
Water
conditions are perfect on the Klutina River.
We hooked fish in every hole fished today.
Fishermen: 4
Hook Ups: 18
Landed: 14
Kept: 4
Our
fishermen today had the option to fish and catch
reds and / or Kings. All but one decided
to keep pulling on the Kings. The one
gentleman that decided to go for Sockeye (reds)
was able to land 10, and kept 2 for his next few
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July
16, 2004
Klutina
getting back to what we expect this time of
year. Very good fishing!
Fishermen: 3
Hook Ups: 12
Landed: 7
Kept: 3 |
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July
15, 2004
River conditions are
looking better and better. Fishing picked up
some. Today's fisherman were able to get
their reds also.
Fishermen: 2
Hook Ups: 12
Landed: 8
Kept: 2 |
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July
14, 2004
Fishing slowed
today, It was a very hot day. On a slow day you
have to be dedicated to the river, and you will
hook fish.
Fishermen: 6
Hook Ups: 6
Landed: 2
Kept: 2 |
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July
13, 2004
Largest fish today
was 53 inches long with a 31 inch girth.
Weight in the mid 50 pounds!
Fishermen: 3
Hook Ups: 12
Landed: 6
Kept: 3 |
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July
11, 2004
Fishing
slowed a little today, however did not matter if
fishing with KINGFISHERS. Water conditions
good fish hooked as far south as 2 mile hole.
Fishermen: 3
Hook Ups: 12
Landed: 4
Kept: 1
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big fish today was 50 inches and 50lbs.
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July
10, 2004
Klutina
fishing very good!
POUNDED THEM
Fishermen: 6
Hook Ups: 31
Landed: 8
Kept: 3
Lots
of fish in the river today, Rodeo Rock was the
place to be today. It accounted for close
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July
9, 2004
Weather
was nice, enjoyed family. Every now and then I
get a break and have a little time with the
family. :)
Gulkana river is
very low, and Klutina expected to be more of the
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July
8, 2004
Klutina
fishing staying steady... that's great!
Fishermen: 4
Hook Ups: 11
Landed: 5
Kept: 3
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big one got away today, one fish was brought up
close to a boat that was guessed at close to
70lbs.
The Guides got a good look at that huge fish
before the hooks pulled out and everyone cried! |
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July
7, 2004
Fishing
on the Klutina today was the best we have seen
yet this year. Fish in all holes and
everyone have fun, hooking many!
Fishermen: 6
Hook Ups: 16
Landed: 9
Kept: 5 |
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Kings Are in the Klutina!
July
6, 2004
Klutina River is looking great, more and more
fish continue to come into the river.
Fishermen: 2
Hook Ups: 11
Landed: 5
Kept: 2 |
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July
5, 2004
Fishing the Gulkana Today
We
received the first RAIN in the last 3 The
Gulkana River fishing is still quiet slow.
Clear water and not many Kings in the river make
fishing tough. Seeing some Red salmon,
Going to move all trips to the Klutina for the
remainder of the King Salmon Run.
Fishermen: 2
Hook Ups: 1
Landed: 1
Kept: 1 |
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July
4, 2004
Klutina River Fishing
Always fun to fish when people are
catching fish.
Fishermen: 2
Hook Ups: 7
Landed: 4
Kept: 2
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July
3, 2004
We
received the first RAIN in the last 3 weeks last
night. Not enough to change the river
much, however it will not hurt it. We need
rain really bad. Today was overcast and it
helped the Fishing on the Gulkana.
Fishermen: 2
Hook Ups: 7
Landed: 2
Kept: 0
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Fisherman today were fishing with Fly Rods. It
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July
2, 2004
We
decided to move trips back to the Gulkana River
today, due to slow fishing on the Klutina.
Looking for the KINGS! Fishermen: 3
Hook Ups: 4
Landed: 1
Kept: 0
There were a number of RED salmon seen today in
the Gulkana River as well. |
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July
1, 2004
Fishing
has slowed from the last few days on the
Klutina. No large pockets of fish were
found today. Lots of smoke in the air from
some wildfires north of the Copper Valley.
Fishermen: 3
Hook Ups: 4
Landed: 0
Kept: 0
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June
30, 2004
Klutina
River is still high and muddy, Fishing is steady
looking like we may stay on the Klutina for a
while.
Fishermen: 3
Hook Ups: 12
Landed: 7
Kept: 2
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June
29, 2004
First day
of fishing Clients on the Klutina River. Got
into a few great holes that held lots of fish.
The big fish of the day was 50" long and had a
28" girth. Weighed in a 60 pounds!
Fishermen: 9
Hook Ups: 20
Landed: 3
Kept: 3 |
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June
28, 2004
Trips were
postponed and KingFisher's Perch Guides went
over to the Klutina River to check it out.
River was high and muddy, however fishing was
better than the Gulkana.
Fishermen:
3 guides
Hook Ups: 11
Landed: 6
Kept: 0 |
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June
27, 2004
Water
clarity at 6 feet, no change in conditions from
the last few days. Fishing today was the
roughest we have seen all year. We plan on
moving trips to the Klutina River until we get
some rain.
Fishermen: 11
Hook Ups: 2
Landed: 0
Kept: 0 |
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June
26, 2004
Water
clarity at 6 feet, no change in conditions from
the last few days. We
recommend fishing the early mornings before it
gets hot.
Fishermen: 5
Hook Ups: 4
Landed: 1
Kept: 1 |
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June
25, 2004
Water
clarity at 6 feet, no change in conditions from
the last few days. We
recommend fishing the early mornings before it
gets hot.
Fishermen: 11
Hook Ups: 27
Landed: 8
Kept: 4 |
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June
24, 2004
Water
clarity at 6 feet, and the river is low. Fishing
conditions have stayed the same, however the
weather was not quite as hot today. We
recommend fishing the early mornings before it
gets hot.
Fishermen: 6
Hook Ups: 14
Landed: 6
Kept: 4 |
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June
23, 2004
Water
clarity at 6 feet, and the river is low. Fishing conditions were
not ideal, the fish were tightlipped, but there
were still fish in every hole. The biggest fish
landed today was 30 plus pounds.
Fishermen: 5
Hook Ups: 10
Landed: 5
Kept: 4 |
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June
22, 2004
Water
clarity at 6 feet. Fishing conditions were not
ideal, but there was still fish in every hole.
The big fish of the day was 48 inches weighing
45 pounds.
Fishermen: 6
Hook Ups: 17
Landed: 10
Kept: 4 |
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June
21, 2004
Water
clarity at 5 feet. Fishing conditions are poor with
the water becoming to clear. Also the high
temperature of the day was in the 90's. Not many
fish in the upper river.
Fishermen: 4
Hook Ups: 5
Landed: 2
Kept: 2 |
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June
20, 2004
Water
clarity at 5 feet. Fishing conditions are
slowing do to hot weather.
Fishermen: 6
Hook Ups: 9
Landed: 4
Kept: 4 |
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June
19, 2004
Water
clarity at 48 inches. Fishing conditions were
good fewer fish in upper river.
Fishermen: 8
Hook Ups: 11
Landed: 4
Kept: 4 |
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June
18, 2004
Water
clarity at 48 inches. Fishing conditions were
not as good as yesterday.
Fishermen: 4
Hook Ups: 11
Landed: 7
Kept: 2 |
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June
17, 2004
Water
clarity at 36 inches. Fishing conditions were
still very good, however water getting a little
on the clear side
Fishermen: 8
Hook Ups: 16
Landed: 12
Kept: 8 |
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June
16, 2004
Water
clarity at 30 inches. Fishing conditions were
ideal with fish in every hole. There were many
large males caught today weighing in the 35 to
40 pound range.
KingFisher's Perch predicts the King Salmon
fishing on the Gulkana River to be some of the
best during the next weeks.
Fishermen: 4
Hook Ups: 28
Landed: 21
Kept: 4 |
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June
15, 2004
Water
clarity at 24 inches. Fishing was very good in
the upper river, however there was a dry spell
in the middle river with several holes without
any fish. This is the first day that we
have seen a wave of fish.
Fishermen: 6
Hook Ups: 20
Landed: 9
Kept: 3 |
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June
14, 2004
Water
clarity at 18 inches. Fishing still quite good,
having to work a little more than before. Most
fish hooked today on the wiggle wart lures.
Fishermen: 6
Hook Ups: 18
Landed: 8
Kept: 5 |
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June
13, 2004
Water
clarity at 14 inches. Fishing has continued to
get better and better.
Fishermen: 6
Hook Ups: 22
Landed: 19
Kept: 4 |
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June 12, 2004
Water clarity continues to get
better, it is sitting at 12 inches now. River
has dropped close to a foot from June 10th.
Fishermen: 5 Hook
Ups: 13 Landed:
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June 11, 2004
Water clarity is much better, at
about 8 inches. River is dropping fast.
Hook Ups: 7 Landed:
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June 10, 2004
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June 9, 2004
Fishing was not as good as yesterday.
The river came up over night, due to more rain.
There is about 4 inches of clarity. The weather
has not been great.
Hook Ups: 7 Landed:
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June 8, 2004
Fishing quite good for this time of
year. Water clarity at about 8 inches, and the
Kings are awesome when so fresh into our rivers
in early June.
Hook Ups: 12
Landed: 8 Kept:
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June 7, 2004
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June 6, 2004
We all did very well today. The
wiggle wart lure did its job, hitting several
fish.
Hook Ups: 10
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June 5, 2004
Fishing picking up from yesterdays
muddy conditions. The river is clearing and
dropping fast.
Hook Ups: 6 Landed:
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June 4, 2004
The Gulkana River was high and muddy due to lost
of rain. Trips were postponed.
Hook Ups: 8 Landed:
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June 3, 2004
Fishing our first paying clients
today. Had a good day with everyone
hooking a fish.
Hook Ups: 6 Landed:
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Kings are in on the Gulkana River!
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The first Kings were
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The Ice left the
Gulkana River on May 2nd between 6:30pm and
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Another large flow
of Ice came on May 3rd at 4pm, Ice continued to
flow until 5pm. All the Ice is out now,
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A normal year we
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KingFisher's Perch Guides are always the first
on the Gulkana river.
Check out these crazy guides tempting the
frigid Gulkana waters. |
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Please don't be discouraged. Give us a few more
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The
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What
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The
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you part of their way of life. |
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