These Massive Rapids Swallowed My Fish Whole! Alaska Fishing Kenai River Naptowne and Bings Landing

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

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[@patrick6559]

Heck yeah!! Fish On

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Slammin salmon! Yea baby!🐟

[@paulcardone481]

Nice meeting you this weekend. Thanks for lending the eagle claw to me. I’ll return it when I make it back your way.

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Oh man it was awesome seeing the eagle claw 🦅 back in action! Sweet work swimming to the island and pulling in a sockeye! You da man!🎣

[@paulojimenez1437]

Excelente’ of fishing fosho! Pretty soon we gonna see Ryan Jr slayin’em reds. Beautiful family. Keep it the cool vids coming. Fishon!

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Whoop whoop! I can’t wait to net Rj’s first fish! 🐟😎 thanks for watching the show and enjoying the view!

[@paulojimenez1437]

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures that’ll be a golden memory forsho!

[@NatePrime]

Watching this at work… hope you’re thinking of me. Lol

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Lol!! What’s up my man! Glad to hear you made up that highway. Awesome meeting you on the river!

[@NatePrime]

@@alaskasmallcraftadventureslikewise brotha. Thank you.

[@scottquenstedt1]

That’s a great area up there. Fast cold water.

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Its beautiful up there and the way that icy flows through those boulders is a sight to behold! 🥹

[@glennvafides4581]

Hi Ryan, is this spot on funny river road public access? Or is it private? Thx

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

The Funny River side is a private fish camp. The Sterling Highway side offers Public access at Bing's Landing which is mentioned in this video.

[@TicklerDude]

Fished Bing's many times and I've always caught my limit. I actually prefer early-mid June because there's almost no lame tourists and it's easier to catch fish without worrying about high water.

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

I’m first in and last out no matter how many people are fishing! That water changes the scene daily though so watch out for the trees in the water!

[@stevet8121]

That was a special treat for sure! About 12 years ago me and my two brothers booked a guided trip and the guide had access to the Kenai from Funny River Road. Not that far up though. It was awesome having the spot to ourselves. Well worth it, IMO. We had a rapid below us too. That adds another exciting twist. So much fun! Thank you for getting my heart pumping again!

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Yea getting access during peak season to exclusive spots is what I live for, there’s nothing like the adventure! Not knowing what to expect and then being challenged by the elements is what gets me going! Thanks for sharing😎

[@roblacitinola866]

Doode, love the vids, no question that's your boy, he looks just like you!!! Moving up there soon, maybe we'll see ya on the river this fall!!! Take care !!

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Thanks man! My lil guy is pretty awesome. Welcome to town! Soon anyways. Silver salmon season this fall will be the best thing to arrive to. 🎣

[@roblacitinola866]

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures Thanks man!! Yup, can't wait to get after the silvers in Sept, we should be settle in by then! See ya on the water hopefully !! I'll have some flies for ya!!!

[@Steve-rr3gc]

Another get video ryan. I can’t believe we missed the run again this year. 😢. You guys have huge advantage living there !! Won’t be long and your little man will be hookin’em and you will be netting them

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Thanks! Timing that peak is difficult but I think you’re on the right track if you can carve out just a little more time next season. You’re right about lil Rj, he’s going to be a fishing machine! 😁

[@TrapperScottyAlaskan]

Ive seen people with big 4x4s across the rapid many years ago. Trapper scotty,Alaskan

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

I’d be terrified even in a boat on that water! 4x4 in that would be extreme! 🙃

[@TrapperScottyAlaskan]

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures I mean they got down to where you were fishing on that side, you could see the lights going up the hill in the dark

[@falconshomestead...3149]

WoW , I'll be fishing in Sterling next July, I have my reservations already made for the 2024 run. 3rd week of July 2024 .

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Right on! Way to plan ahead for a great time! I’m looking forward to it!

[@michaelwalton7816]

Good spot to fish is centennial park..also a spot down the road from the college,but i forget the name..i remember a few summers back,seals coming and snatching up fish from the bank 😅

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Seals swim way up that river. It’s awesome to see them munching on a salmon. They’re huge too.

[@billd3223]

Kenai River here we come today! Thanks for the great videos and updates! Keep them coming, it’s giving the family hope to get fish on!

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Get those hooks on the water! The fish are moving fast but it’s still great fishing on the Kenai. I seen the first silver salmon of the season last night which are also fun to target when they hit the river..🎣

[@ericschwepker2906]

Question: do you have to fish with a fly rods for sockeye salmon?

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

There’s no set rule for which salmon fishing rod to use. I say just fish with what’s comfortable for you and have fun! I prefer less tangles and a lighter weight setup so I go with fly gear.

[@damienbell3155]

Wow that is epic, never seen anyone on opposite side of bings, that water is amazing,,,,,,, thx for taking us along,,, huge hogs

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Wild up there in the whitewater. I was pleasantly surprised when I got there how amazing the spot was, I’ve never seen it either. You bet!

[@JD-lb8np]

Been going out to kenai this summer almost every weekend, what's crazy is I never see homeless people or tweakers just roaming like in Anchorage. Super clean city.

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Interesting, I wonder why that is? Hmmm lol. There’s a lot of pride of ownership around here and plenty of opportunity to find work. Plus, the isolation makes for hard winters. We also support our men and women of law enforcement 100% of the time, no matter whose in office.

[@jamesjiang8703]

Wow, this place is great for fishing. Does it accept vacation rental?

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Good question! This property was purchased in the ‘80s and is like a family heirloom. I don’t think they rent any of it out as they are using it day in and day out for friends and family while the season is swinging! It’s a beautiful spot though… Moonshine dr off of Funny river road is the location and might have lodging options if you were interested in investigating further.

[@jamesjiang8703]

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures thank you very much for the response. I will search lodging options in the area as you suggested. BTW, I enjoyed your other fishing videos as well. Great work!

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching the show😀

[@serafimfilms2412]

CRAZY FISHING! All your videos are so inviting, like anyone can do it. Was wondering what's silvers situation like end of September? I'm planning to do some exploring around September 25. Thanks for the info!

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Silver salmon run late into October around here and can be found in the Kenai, Kasilof, deep creek and more!... Swiftwater Park is a top spot for bank fishing Silvers and if you're lucky enough to get on a boat, then back bouncing salmon roe down the river can put you on a trophy... Casting spinners or bobber floating roe are top methods and can produce fish regularly. Early morning bite is best and you'll find most fisherman starting the day with a head lamp on to beat the sunrise. Good Luck!

[@serafimfilms2412]

@alaskasmallcraftadventures sounds like totally different fishery all together from sockeye fishery from the bank. Somehow I was able to hook few silvers on Kenai last week just doing regular flossing. Eggs, bombers, spinners, ‐ all sounds too complicated : ) 😆

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

I hear that! I usually just switch from yarn to a bead this time of year and let er rip!

[@serafimfilms2412]

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures gotcha!

[@skunkedagain]

Great Video Ryan! Good to meet you at Sweetwater yesterday! When you’re ever in Texas, you have a fishing trip on my boat! Tim. SkunkedAgain? Not today!

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Awesome, Hopefully one day I do make it out your way! I liked seeing you pull that stringer of fish up the riverbank, looked like a lot of work and fun! Can’t wait to check out your next vid!

[@skunkedagain]

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures all because of your and Vinny's videos of the Kenai. Not a bad first season in Anchor Point. I'll hopefully have an offshore boat next year, so I'll need you to do more videos in the Cook Inlet for the Halibut! Keep it up man, loving your work!

[@pino2643]

Hallo Ryan sono un tuo ammiratore e sono qui a Soldotna. A pesca mi farebbe molto piacere vederti di persona e conoscerti, o pescato sul Kenai River esul Russia River . Ciao a presto

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Awesome! Maybe I’ll see you out there, I’m planning my next trip to the river soon. The fishing is great right now and I’m still looking for my first silver salmon of the season!

[@BindisHoney]

Ill be in Sterling on monday. You think Bings will still be hot by then?

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

Usually takes them 3 days or so to get to Bings after the counter at river mile 19. So look at daily fish count and add 3 days. Rough estimate.

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

I was thinking the same thing… the fish are on the move!

[@pino2643]

Pino

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Thanks!

[@benjeanettebooth1800]

These reds are so big and powerful! If they get out into the main current, it's over. My wife and I, like many of you, experience lots of hookups and many times we are unable to hang on to these fish. It sure is fun though.

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Game over for sure! No chance in the big water but it sure keeps it exciting having the extra battle to contend with! Plus these fish are like bonus size on top of that..😄

[@grumpa5798]

had a ball last year on the Sockeye on the Kenai. My wife's trip to Italy cancelled this year's trip. Can't wait for next year. Those mules will line you out once they get into the current. Next year I'm using a cane pole rig instead of my spinning or fly rod set up.

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Italy or Alaska…?!! Hmmmm I would like to visit Italy but not during salmon season! 😀 those rapids took no prisoners! Most of the folks I was fishing with had 40 lb test strung up and zero drag on their meat sticks! It was a riot hanging on with my fly rod🎣🐟

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

Have always wondered about that access over there....assumed it was all private which i guess it is.

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

Moonshine drive is the road out there that fronts those rapids. There’s lodging in that section but I don’t know much about it. I figured some of you guys would like this perspective of river 😎