Project 49 | Fly Fishing Kenai River, Alaska

[@natetrout1]

I remember fishing with Fred in Cooper Landing in the 90s. He guided for Alaska Wildlands. Glad to see him still beating the water.

[@FredTelleen]

Still eaten up by fly fishing. Now managing The Trout Shop in Craig Montana on the Missouri River and traveling to other fishy places whenever possible.

[@freezeinak]

Really enjoyed your video on fishing the upper Kenai River. You did a wonderful job on it. I live in Florida now but used to live in Alaska and fished the upper Kenai every chance I could get. Still come there almost every August and September. I was familiar with all the places you and Fred walked in to. The upper Kanai is a jewel of a river. The trout, char and silvers on the Kenai fight harder than any other fish I've ever caught elsewhere. So much fun. Glad you got to experience the upper Kenai and I hope you can get back again to do another great video.

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Outstanding video!

[@teresaparker7152]

Everything on this video , captivating! Thanks for taking us on the journey With you all. Cheers, T. #flyprojectusa#silverontheswing

[@theandrewheuss]

Love the adventure! It’s what we are meant to do

[@jimklees1309]

Killer! I'm a Kodiak roadie for life love fishing know that feel! ✌️🎣🐻

[@millironsvideos]

Nice! You just fished the Kenai with the BEST two guides on the river. Actually "guides" is an understatement, more like stewards and protectors of that river. I don't know how you found Fred and Stacy, but good on you man. Glad you enjoyed Alaska. I have the Alaska bug and do a couple trips a year if I'm lucky. Cheers!

[@flyprojectusa]

Fred is actually a major part of the Fly Project Crew. Stacy and Fred both are a book of knowledge, especially when it comes to the Kenai! Thanks for watching.

[@millironsvideos]

@@flyprojectusa That is awesome. Tell Fred I said hello. I'm headed your way this summer around June. Love to fish some waters with you both. Cheers!!

[@flyprojectusa]

@@millironsvideos absolutely! I'll tell him you said hello.

[@MichiganOutdoorsTV]

You ever come back to Michigan I got a cabin in Hale Michigan next to the Au sable river we could hit the hex hatch

[@TheMikelFishtory]

Cool adventure brotha! Keep‘em coming. 🎥😎🙌🏽🔥🎣 It was G-2-M-U.

[@GoblueJohn]

I’m on Vineyard Lake (Irish Hills) watching this as we speak.

[@flyprojectusa]

I've been there a time or two, I grew up fishing Twin Lakes up there.

[@GoblueJohn]

@@flyprojectusa Yep, across from Evans! Man, how cool. Great job with the video, absolutely dig it. I just followed you on IG…if you ever come back to Michigan and want to swing up some Steelies or mice for some big Browns, we always have a spot in the Clacka.

[@flyprojectusa]

@@GoblueJohn That sounds like a good time. I will definitely keep that in mind.

[@daveernst4047]

The rainbows RIP! I have to do this...

[@leebarnes393]

Very good video 😊! Glad you made your goal and got to experience such a great 👍 place!! I was wondering if this was near the end of the RUNS? Fish were looking a little old!! I think a better Fly selection would've helped 😜!!

[@SaidDarlingfishing]

Spot mancing sungai alaska indah sekali👍👍😍😍🙏🇮🇩

[@littlegoobie]

Making memories. Unforgettable place, isn't it? It can change how you think and see things in life. I started out just visiting a friend for a few months a year. ...that was was over 20 years ago now and still loving it. hahaha. It's a place that a person can explore their entire life and still not feel done.... I'm only 1/3 into the video where you took out the spey. I really wanted to see you latch into something. What length/wt did you use? I just bought my first spey (13.5' , 8wt) but i haven't used it in moving water yet. I'm thinking I should have gone up a weight or 2 to keep up in faster waters.

[@littlegoobie]

Hah. I just got to the part where a fish on the spey was the goal...excellent.

[@flyprojectusa]

On this trip we took a Project One 11'6" 5wt and a 12' 6wt. The 6wt was definitely the optimal rod for these Salmon. Thanks for watching!

[@907angler5]

Was this actually a week ago? Ik it was posted then but I figured there’d still be snow. I live out in wasilla and am hopefully gonna be in kenai for 5 months starting April for work could be elsewhere but hoping for kenai

[@flyprojectusa]

This was at the beginning of October

[@RAPTORR347]

Could you like describe fishes you catch too. Cuz I wanted to know what type of fishes you catch😊❤ LOVE TO WATCH ALL YOURS VIDEOS 🎉❤

[@flyprojectusa]

Yes, We caught Rainbow trout and the bigger ones were Silver Salmon (Coho Salmon). Thanks for watching!

[@mattfairfield9007]

What type of fishing worked the best for you there? I have a trip in July and was trying to get prepared! I have a 10ft 8wt and currently fish in Colorado

[@flyprojectusa]

Nymphing was effective the first day. When we found fish podded up on a particular spot we stripped a streamer through it on a single hand and caught quite a few silvers that way. Swinging pretty consistent with a little patience. Good luck on your trip!

[@taylordow4505]

Otter Creek has gotten big

[@flyprojectusa]

😆

[@taylordow4505]

@@flyprojectusa lol

[@nd6438]

How's the walk going to the wall? We seen a lot of bear activity last time i walked down the trail. 8-9 years ago haven't been back to that spot since then.

[@flyprojectusa]

We actually only saw 1 bear the whole week we were fishing. We saw a lot of sign though.

[@edbrown9406]

You should giveaway a trip with Fred!

[@Dan-hl3kj]

16:27 😮‍💨😯

[@taylordow4505]

Agree Daniel, it hits all the feels

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! Liked 🔥🤩😲

[@flyprojectusa]

Thanks 🔥

[@noahpacheco8665]

Alriiiight

[@PatriciaPacker-d4m]

What month of the year did you go? Looks like an amazing time.

[@flyprojectusa]

It was October.

[@PatriciaPacker-d4m]

@@flyprojectusa I have been to Alaska 6 times for fishing. It's always been jncredible. I'm overdue for another trip there.

[@JCC7474]

What month and approx dates were you there? Heading there mid august this summer.

[@flyprojectusa]

We were there the beginning of October.

[@JCC7474]

@@flyprojectusa no wonder you looked cold. Enjoyed your video!

[@flyprojectusa]

@@JCC7474 Thanks for watching!

[@ogyalvesfishing]

Good👍👍👍

[@907ride]

Did you guys find that net on the river by chance?

[@flyprojectusa]

No we didn't.

[@Harold710]

I have found that so many comments (including other posts) have a lot of spelling errors.

[@jefflanham1080]

Fantastic trip. Lost me with the obnoxious music though……..man it’s Alaska. Incredible rivers, fly fishing……….the sounds of the wild are the music.

[@miniguccibeard3021]

That’s what I was saying

[@hoffmiermp]

I have 1 more species to catch up there on my TFO, the king.