Setting up epic fishing vacations for people from all over the world is one of the greatest jobs that exists. I’m extremely grateful every time I am lucky enough to make a visitor’s dreams come true with a well-executed itinerary allowing them to live out their once in a lifetime trip to Alaska. Whether it’s […] The post Outfitter Envy appeared fi...

“When is the best time to visit Alaska?” Well that is going to depend mostly on what you want to target. The bottom line is that the Kenai Peninsula and its waters offer an unrivaled experience from late May through September but you’ll need to decide what you’ll be going after. The post Finding the Best Time to Visit Alaska for a Fishing Vacation...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hi everyone well we are now just a couple months away from the start of the 2021 fishing season here on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers and the excitement of another season of chasing Salmon and Trout on the Mighty Kenai and Kasilof Rivers is building. We have spent considerable time and money completely refurbishing [...

Although the majority of anglers coming to the Kenai Peninsula are adults we eagerly welcome anyone who wants to take their kids fishing in Alaska. If you are reading this then you probably already know the valuable lessons we learn during our time as anglers but it’s worth noting regardless. The post Taking Kids Fishing in Alaska on the Kenai Pen...

Here is the updated travel mandates for folks headed up to Alaska this summer (as of 2/14/2021)  this info was found on travelalaska.com Alaska’s travel mandates and orders are now travel advisories. These processes and best practices although not required are still encouraged by the... The post March Update appeared first on Alaska Drift Away Fis...

Here is the updated travel mandates for folks headed up to Alaska this summer (as of 2/14/2021)  this info was found on travelalaska.com Alaska’s travel mandates and orders are now travel advisories. These processes and best practices although not required are still encouraged by the... The post March Update appeared first on Alaska Drift Away Fis...

Happy Hallmark month of love!  There is no doubt we love to fish and love seeing the stoke folks get when fishing with us on the Kenai and Kasilof rivers.  However many may not know that we love writing about fishing too.  Not just in... The post February Update appeared first on Alaska Drift Away Fishing.

Happy Hallmark month of love!  There is no doubt we love to fish and love seeing the stoke folks get when fishing with us on the Kenai and Kasilof rivers.  However many may not know that we love writing about fishing too.  Not just in... The post February Update appeared first on Alaska Drift Away Fishing.

You might get tired of hearing me saying this but…SEPTEMBER IS AWESOME! Below are just a few of the many reasons why you simply can’t beat fall on the Kenai…. No Crowds – The majority of the fisheries here on the Kenai Peninsula are accessible by road so during the middle of the summer […] The post September for the Win appeared first on Alaska Fi...

As odd as it sounds spring is just around the corner and the crew at Jimmie Jack Fishing is already planning for eager anglers hoping to get a fresh taste of the "Last Frontier." After booking your Alaska fishing trip we recommend using our travel packing list as a guideline for what to bring in addition to your other plans. The post Kenai Peninsu...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hi everyone well the new year is here and we are excited here at Jim Rusk Fishing for a great season in 2021. The Alaska department of fish and game has just released it’s early run King Salmon predictions for the Kenai River and the forcast is for a good first run of King Salmon […] The post Kenai River fishing rep...

As we move past the tumultuous year of 2020 and into 2021 with optimism and enthusiasm we would be remiss for not mentioning our utmost gratitude to our clients who despite the present condition of the world came up and fished with us. Fishing is... The post Happy New Year! appeared first on Alaska Drift Away Fishing.

As we move past the tumultuous year of 2020 and into 2021 with optimism and enthusiasm we would be remiss for not mentioning our utmost gratitude to our clients who despite the present condition of the world came up and fished with us. Fishing is... The post Happy New Year! appeared first on Alaska Drift Away Fishing.

Our team here at Jimmie Jack Fishing has a culture of excellence preparedness punctuality and professionalism. I meet so many guests every season who voluntarily tell me that my team is absolutely amazing. I believe that our culture attracts great people because great people love to be on a team that exudes excellence. The post Alaska Fishing Guid...

As we say goodbye to fall and await winter's arrival the Alaska fishing season at Jimmie Jack's Fishing will come to a close. As much as we look forward to a short break we'll also be eagerly looking forward to resuming our Alaskan fishing charters in May. The post 3 Reasons to Book Your Fishing Trip Early appeared first on Jimmie Jack Fishing.

From fishing for salmon on the Kasilof River to dropping down for halibut lingcod and rockfish on the open sea Jimmie Jack Fishing promises an amazing adventure on the beautiful Kenai Peninsula. Not all anglers are fortunate enough to say they've been on an Alaskan fishing trip but those who have will tell you they've never looked at angling the s...

Tourism and Coronavirus don’t necessarily mix well. As a result 2020 was a “different” kind of year here in the Last Frontier. Thanks to our local following along with many determined guests from the lower 48 – while the world was in a state of chaos we had a great season and had lots of […] The post 2020 Photo-Review appeared first on Alaska Fish...

This September was one for the ages!  The Kenai received a record run of pink salmon creating over 40 miles of spawn beds and more food than a trout can dream of.  10lb rainbows were an everyday occurrence however the fishing was quite technical.  For... The post September Fishing Report appeared first on Alaska Drift Away Fishing.

This September was one for the ages!  The Kenai received a record run of pink salmon creating over 40 miles of spawn beds and more food than a trout can dream of.  10lb rainbows were an everyday occurrence however the fishing was quite technical.  For... The post September Fishing Report appeared first on Alaska Drift Away Fishing.

Although fishing is your primary objective at Jimmie Jack's bear watching on the Kenai Peninsula is something you won't soon forget. Like most remote locales the best places for viewing these majestic creatures as they roam and forage are often only accessible by floatplane or boat and are within proximity to Jimmie Jack's Fishing. The post Bear W...