How To Fish The Russian River Alaska - CATCH YOUR LIMIT!!!

HOW TO FISH THE RUSSIAN RIVER ALASKA
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The Russian River in Alaska is a world famous river and it has a large run of sockeye (Red) Salmon.
The Russian River is a 13 mile long river on the Kenai peninsula that flows from Upper Russian Lake and into Lower Russian lake. Eventually it flows into the town of Cooper Landing Alaska and the upper Kenai river. This river has world class fishing for Sockeye Salmon fishing making it extremely popular. And because it is so popular it is basically a warzone and dubbed the name combat fishing.
In 2019 we had an extraordinary year where over 100K salmon came through the Russian River. Normally we see around 40K to 60K fish come through. There were so many fish that they raised the limit to 9 fish per day and 18 in possession. You can check out the triple the limit video to see how we did : • TRIPLE LIMIT INCREASE!...
GEAR AND TACKLE: WHAT WE USE:
Make sure to check the fishing regulations before you come out!
Russian River Gear Requirements:
Fly Fishing only***
This doesn't mean a fly fishing rod just the Russian river fly lurer (It refers to the tackle that you have to use).
Regulations from ADFG- Russian River:
Only one unbaited, single hook, artificial lure or fly is allowed year-round. The gap between point and shank must be ⅜ inch or less.
The Russian River from an ADF&G marker located 100 yards upstream of its mouth to an ADF&G marker located 600 yards downstream of the falls:
May 1-June 10: Closed to all fishing.
June 11-August 20: Only artificial flies are allowed. Gear in Fly-Fishing-Only waters
One unweighted, single hook, unbaited fly with gap between point and shank of 3/8” or less is allowed. The fly must weigh less than ¼ oz. Artificial flies are defined on page 8 of the ADFG reg book
If weights are used, they must be at least 18” ahead of the fly.
Coho salmon: • July 1-September 30: Open to fishing for coho. • 1 per day, 1 in possession.
A coho salmon 16 inches or longer that is removed from the water must be retained and becomes part of the bag limit of the person who originally hooked the fish. You must not remove a coho salmon 16 inches or longer from the water before releasing it.
Sockeye salmon: • June 11-August 20: Open to fishing for sockeye. • 3 per day, 6 in possession. • Daily limits for other species are shown on page 59. • The Russian River Upstream from an ADF&G marker about 600 yards downstream of the falls: • Closed to all salmon fishing. • June 11-April 30: Open to fishing for species other than salmon. • • Daily limits for other species are shown on page 59
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WEIGHTS
¼ ounce splitshot
I usually use 3-4 of them but will adjust weights depending on the flow of the river or the depth.
Deeper/faster water = more weight
Slower / shallow water = less weight
I want to feel my weight bounce off the bottom of the river and move at the same pace as the flow of the river.
LEADER LENGTH
From the fly - go up the line about three or four feet and that's where you will put the weights
ROD
9 ft 10 weight Lamiglas X11 Fly Rod
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REEL
9 x 9 Redington Behemoth Fly Reel
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LINE
25 lbs Fluorocarbon line or with 10 wt sinking fly line. Fly line is easier on your hands.
WADERS
SIMMS waders are reasonably priced and durable, long lasting, and reliable.
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Neoprene waders are another good option
WADING BOOTS
Any boots made for wading will do.
Wading boots do not hold water, and they do not weigh you down, highly recommend!
**Be careful during RIVER CROSSINGS
DRY BAGS - MUST HAVE*
Protect your gear!! We recommend packing all of your valuables in dry bags.
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WADING BELT
POLARIZED SUNGLASSES - MUST HAVE*
CONTENTS OF BACKPACK
PREY ON ADVENTURE FLY TACKLE BOX:
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Box Includes:
Russian River Fly's
bags of weights
Clippers
Stringer
Tackle Box
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10 gallon ziplock bags, this is for fish fillets
2 garbage bags, this is to haul or pack all of the fish fillets.
Pliers
Small towel
Fillet knife
Water
Snacks
bug spray
Cash for ferry or for parking
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[@ricklovall6430]

The best explanation of everything that I’ve ever watched. I’ll be there the last week of June this year. Thanks for the video!

[@tearoftaste4183]

10 weight fly rod is a little heavy for Russian. 8 weight is perfect. Lighter rod makes the fight that much better. Combat fishing sucks every year their seems to be a heated argument over a fishing spot and it's not uncommon for a physical altercation. I've had guys walk right into my spot as soon as I landed a fish. That's why I fish from about 330am only until 8am. If I catch my limit great if not it's not worth it. I'll just go back to the RV have some breakfast and enjoy the beauty of Alaska for the rest of the day.

[@catchandeat]

The russian has a special place in my heart. When the crowds are thin, the reds will legit reaction bite. I've watched as a slug of fish came up from the sanctuary and holed up below me. Swung a skykomish sunrise in front of the school and watched as every 3rd or 4th fish would snap at it. Great video guys.

[@bidenadministrationischina5091]

I remember being told I had to floss the fly. Once I did that I started landing silvers. Found one loaded with tape worms. Had 3 different bears come close to us

[@ramtinbs22]

Ive been to Kenai/Russian River last year. I was watching some videos to pick up more tips and info for my trip in a week. I can say that this is the best video ive watched so far. Great info. Thanks for sharing!

[@preyonadventure]

ramtinbs22 great to hear and happy to help! Good luck out there!

[@CypressThongrivong]

Just moved here from lower 48 and watching your vdo help me understand about fly fishing thank you

[@preyonadventure]

Glad we could help! Fish will start coming in the next few weeks . Good luck!

[@duckwacker8720]

It isn't fly fishing. It's fly flossing.

[@lorent4998]

I did this about 10 years ago. Going back next year GOD willing this was probably the funnest fishing I have ever done!!

[@preyonadventure]

Absolute blast! Good luck on your next trip :)

[@aceman8884]

Thanks for sharing. All tips to catch these guys are helpful and appreciated. Fish on!👍🏼

[@katiesylvest5946]

Super informative and really impressed with your information! Thanks

[@sonicmayhym]

kind of late to the party on this..but as a long time sockeye fisherman on the kenai..a tip for waders...if you are using hip waders...do not strap them to your pants...cut the straps off and forget they ever existed...should you fall in a current they can and will fill up and or start dragging you with the current and if there strapped on you may not be able to get them unstrapped and can get dragged away in a swift current..i have saved 7 people in the last 30 years..because they were strapped up and slipped and the current got them and actualy saw one person parish just down from the russian ferry crossing at a place called lovers rock..he stepped out to far after i repeatedly warned him about that and he stepped off a drop and was instantly sucked away and i was unable to help as the current in that bend of the river is very swift..all i could do was notify fish and game at the ferry crossing...so be careful people..neoprene's may cost more but there worth it especially if you should fall in ..air actually trap in them and give you a bit more buoyancy...so be careful people and get out there fishing.....be well

[@maxsoregon]

Great video bud! My brother lives on the Kenai and I fished the Russian on one of my trips. We're mostly fish the Kenai from a jet boat. And golf! And the coffee place on the way to Soldatna.. those girls there, WOW.. pretty sure they're famous in that area. lol Love Alaska and nice to watch a young native fishing. Same anywhere, is you go digging for those spots when you're really young. lol

[@preyonadventure]

That’s a win, win, win in my book! lol

[@papanorm9610]

Great video and explanation, more people know when they come up here to fish, the better the experience. Fish on....

[@buhayseaferersthirdydredge9457]

wow amazing beautiful nature.

[@TicklerDude]

Yes, Alaska is probably the most scenic natural place on Earth. I was lucky to live there for 6 years

[@terrysharp5025]

Great explanatory video, see you out on the kenai in july

[@ako2account574]

To clarify for those from the lower 48… “Flossing” is a freshwater snagging technique we use to protect our trout populations. In the salt water we just use a weighted treble hook but that is indiscriminate and would devastate our trout. And why snag sockeye? Because sockeye are plankton eaters so they won’t “bite” any lure. The only way to catch a sockeye is to snag or net them.

[@isaeed11787]

very helpful video and love the detailed information.

[@campo1018]

Awesome video. Really enjoy all the tips and secrets. I’m hoping to make a trip this summer with my best friend. Will definitely have to rewatch this for the tips.

[@preyonadventure]

I bet you and your best friend will have a wonderful time. I am sure he is looking forward to it!

[@skunkedagain]

Great job, I wished I found this before my first trip. Thanks for documenting

[@preyonadventure]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@randymontoya2056]

Great video! I look forward to trying my luck this season

[@preyonadventure]

Fish on!

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

Pretty good tutorial on the technique.

[@pnwgolfer4798]

So funny how when a video like this gets posted in the lower 48 the KZbinr gets absolutely roasted for flossing by all the nerdy sad boys. Love to see that you guys up in Alaska aren’t so soft.

[@rajkumargurung68]

Lots of information. Awesome!

[@duckwacker8720]

We only use spiked felt soled boots.

[@thefisherbrad]

I heard you say at the end of July it would be good. I’ll be back in Alaska August 1st through the 10th if you are able to meet up for a day to do some film on the Russian river or some rivers somewhere let me know and Weel put a sweet vid together! Would be cool to fish the Russian since I never fished it yet!

[@preyonadventure]

The Fisher Brad man I appreciate the invite and would love to do that but starting to switch gears towards hunting. Caribou 1st through the 6th and then sheep season leave the 8th-16th. Good luck fishing!

[@tompod1978]

Best video

[@gilmer4eaglesbrah]

Cool video, I love that place. But we're did you buy those pink on pink Russian River fly? I do like Simms also and maybe I'll see you there in June this year 🎣🎣🎣

[@preyonadventure]

Gilmer Rubio thank you glad you liked it! Some of the flys I made myself others I got at sportsman’s warehouse in Wasilla Ak. Good luck and tight lines 🎣

[@gilmer4eaglesbrah]

@@preyonadventure thank you for answering me, I really like those ones. Have fun this summer! 🎣🎣🎣

[@frozenplastic2860]

Very well produced and well thought out, I live an Alaska and can attest this is an amazing tutorial for fishing the Russian.

[@preyonadventure]

Frozen Plastic thank you and glad you enjoyed the film! We wanted to produce a film the would truly help people catch more fish!

[@frozenplastic2860]

Prey On Adventure: Alaska Fishing & Hunting well done, I was shocked when I saw the sub count, I thought for sure it would be 100k plus account! Keep up the good work!

[@preyonadventure]

Frozen Plastic thank you we really appreciate that! Maybe someday we will get there 🤞🏻We will continue to help others catch fish and share our knowledge so people can enjoy Alaska as much as we do!

[@hobinguseup1325]

hello i'm from 🇮🇩, i like your channel

[@Sr.406]

Great informative video. I'm going up for a few weeks in July when season opens. I've been looking for videos of fly fishing on the Kenai and Russian and not much info.

[@tcrypto85]

Hi there! Great video! What time of the year were you fishing for them? Planning a trip end of June so hoping the sockeye run aligns with our timing. Thanks

[@smk9114]

Awesome video, fun to watch and learn, thanks for sharing. Have a question, can the casting setup can be used ?

[@preyonadventure]

Shu Jah Thanks and glad you enjoyed it. Yes you can you a casting setup but you will find when you are flipping that the line will get wrapped around the handle so just keep and eye on that.

[@smk9114]

@@preyonadventure Thanks. Sure i will. Liked and subbed.

[@Theoutdoorsyflyaddict]

Awesome videos! I've been watching your videos over and over. I'm pretty new to fly fishing. I think I have a good understanding now on how to flip and floss now. Are you only stripping out about 4 to 5 feet of fly line before you flip your rod out? I guess it depends on how much space you have around you too. Hopefully I get a chance to run into you with the hundreds of people around. My father and I are flying into Anchorage on Thursday, June 10th for 2 weeks. Can't wait. Thank you for your videos! Very helpful!

[@preyonadventure]

That’s great man hope it helps you during your trip! Limits in minutes!! The line length to pull out really depends on what hole you are fishing and what part of the river. Could be 5 to 30 feet, How ever much I need to reach in front of the fish. Then you flip, drift then strip, repeat. Hope that makes sense. You’re coming at a great time and fish should be running good by the third weekend in June. Good luck and enjoy your trip!

[@captaincopen9309]

Wasn’t to pack yesterday

[@miguellicea5740]

Hey man I know this might be a bit late but I’m going to purchase a 8 wt rod for the russian but im still not sure for the line, idk if people use sinking line or floating line with a sinking tip, any tips would be awesome and by the way its the best vid I’ve seen for fishing coho, keep it up.

[@preyonadventure]

Hey Miguel, I like to use sinking line or at least semi sink line. Then I use a Fluorocarbon leader that is about the same length as your rod. You will get less drag in the water using sinking line and will be able to feel the bottom and fish better. Good luck out there!

[@shutter_Stud1o]

Wow hey so i actually have a similar question, any tips fishing in soldotna?

[@shutter_Stud1o]

Hey so i have a similar question, any tips for fishing in Soldotna?

[@briannconn]

I want to try!

[@Jonk907]

Is that a day pack? Rah!

[@fishing4life76]

What knot is good for salmon fishing? Always using uni knot and slipped most of the time.

[@joemahler4890]

Hows the fishing July 15-20? Too early for the second run?

[@preyonadventure]

There is usually a slow down around that time but can still catch fish. Lower Kenai should be red hot! Good luck 👍

[@jareddavisoutdoors3908]

Great video!!! Thanks for the info!!! Is the Russian any good in September?

[@preyonadventure]

Jared Davis Outdoors can find some some silvers in there during September and if you like trout fishing it is really good late August and September!

[@mushroomlw1717]

I just want to add to the bear comment. For those that are not used to seeing bears and have the very wrong idea of throwing rocks at the bear. Not only is it illegal to throw rocks at the bear it will cause the bear to try and figure out where the rocks are coming from. And if you are stupid enough to actually hit the bear with the rock, it will not run away. The bear will get upset and chase you down for hitting it with a rock. I mention it as I have seen plenty of people throwing rocks at a bear. Leave the bear alone, and 99 percent of the time the bear will leave you alone.

[@willyorfanos]

Dont play with the bears and dont feed them unless they come after you for your fish, then you must feed them or they will eat you and after you feed, tippy toe tippy toe

[@drmontelongo]

Not able to go this year group of 8 other guys decided to cancel this year ! Damn covid

[@duckwacker8720]

They cancelled because of rona? They need to grow some.

[@markohioicefishing3761]

When is a good time to catch the bright red ones?

[@preyonadventure]

@@markohioicefishing3761 usually start to turn mid to late August

[@Sr.406]

Do you think neoprene waders will to hot in mid July, hiking 2-3 miles to rivers?

[@krisswegemer1163]

Sows with 3 or 4 cubs?

[@grandmastersniper]

best choice for caliber against bear?

[@deancarver6899]

sonething that starts with .4

[@josephhernandez4758]

Does your hook/line get caught up on the rocks? I was there yesterday and I would have to walk over and tug it out. It’s annoying.

[@cheftriplez9110]

Awesome video, keep it up, let’s be friend!

[@elevatorman5468]

Will this work with a regular spinning rod? I have a fly rod but it might be too light.

[@preyonadventure]

Definitely! I started using a spinning rod and a bait caster. Fly rods are easier to flip and the fly line glides better through the rod but if you don’t have an 8wt or 9wt fly rod and reel a spinning rod will work fine.

[@Loganthompson2112]

can u use floating fly line?

[@Ariaasmaradipa]

Mancing mania mantp

[@billwilson1916]

What type of holster rig are you using for your 1911????

[@unitewewill]

Thank you for the information, are you limited to any particular reel and rod and can you fish off the bank?

[@preyonadventure]

No regulation on the rod or reel, just on the fly/lure. There is bank fishing opportunities but most of the time be wading in knee to thigh water.

[@saimonetuikolovatu9127]

Hey I’m pretty sure I’m in this video

[@duckwacker8720]

I prefer to snag them out of the salt.

[@ajones68]

whats that rod?

[@shutter_Stud1o]

Hey, so I'm gonna be fishing in Soldotna AK any tips for that?

[@preyonadventure]

I like to use a longer leader down on the lower river usually 6 foot or so and definitely more weight down there.

[@shutter_Stud1o]

@@preyonadventure Awesome. Thanks vro

[@terrysharp4376]

No need for russian river flies in soldotna. I'll be there in july flossing with 3/0 octopus hooks

[@shutter_Stud1o]

@@terrysharp4376 thanks bro

[@Bahala209]

Any good recommendations brand of Fluorocarbon lines?

[@preyonadventure]

2oh9ine AA can go wrong with P-line. Good luck out there!

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

2020 is gonna be epic without all the tourists. 😂. Place was insanely crowded last year and isn’t even fun when it gets like that. Even rafting between sport and and Jim’s. I’ll stick to the canyon below jim landing where nobody goesz

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

No fancy explanation needed they are just lining them in the mouth aka legal snagging. There’s no technique except timing your swing to hook them as you pull out m.

[@troutcatcher]

10 at rod, you’ve got to be kidding me. Never fished more than an 8 and mostly a 7on the Russian in 23 years

[@tntwins1505]

What place you walk down to

[@preyonadventure]

In the video it mentions all the access points

[@ByronEdwards-s6i]

They don’t bite😂

[@preyonadventure]

They will have a reaction bite just like a large mouth protecting its bed. Just programmed to strike!

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

Dude the river flows from the lake to the Kenai river . Your description is off.

[@terrysharp4376]

2/0 circle hook,s with a bead are legal and the circle hook,s foul hook less

[@duckwacker8720]

Not at all.

[@JJ-gm4ck]

you get your limit by FLOSSING. like everyone else in alaska.

[@garyjohnson4778]

Basically snagging salmon... err no thanks!

[@daddy5012ify]

your gonna fall????? wow, that is just ignorant....been here 12 years haven't fallen yet. I'm 58 years old.

[@willyorfanos]

@Alaska Pirates How about a brownie button

[@willyorfanos]

when going over slimy rocks and boulders, tippy toe tippy toe!!!

[@duckwacker8720]

Felt soles help

[@Kolby9241]

@@duckwacker8720 felt soles are illegal in all alaska waters

[@FISH_ON416]

What..?🫣 technique. That’s snagging bro. You guys fish like that out there.. lol.. yeah that’s great teach the snag technique..