How to Catch Monster Fish in Alaska

Alaska is one of the greatest places in the world for sport fishing. King, sockeye and silver salmon and rainbow trout are the most common fish found in Alaska. The king salmon in Alaska is a monster fish. Guided fishing trips are the best way to enjoy the monster fishing experience. Fishing guides take you up and down the Kenai River in drift and power boats. If you want to catch a monster fish in Alaska, read on.

Things You'll Need

• Fishing guide
• Heavy-duty pole and reel
• Motor boat
• Drift boat
• Fishing license

Instructions

1. Find an experienced fishing guide. A guide can find the king salmon and lessen your wait to catch the monster fish.

2. Learn how and where to obtain a fishing license in Alaska. Your guide is not responsible for licensing you to fish legally. A guide takes to you to where you can catch a monster fish-your responsibility is to be legally cleared to do so.

3. Schedule your fishing vacation during the 24 hours of daylight in Alaska. This will give you plenty of time to fish for the big one.

4. Work with your guide when trolling. King salmon are often snagged while trolling along the banks of the Kenai River.

5. Set downriggers at various depths to increase the chances of catching a monster fish. Experienced guides use downriggers, T-spoons, Kwikfish and flashers regularly to catch the king salmon.

6. Recruit a guide that can handle a boat well. When the guide can maneuver the boat in a backward trolling motion, it is easier to catch a monster fish.

7. Decide with your guide if you want to fish from the banks of the Kenai River instead of on a boat. If you hook a King Salmon fishing on the banks, run once you have hooked it. Running gives you momentum and will help you win your fight.

Tips & Warnings

• Anglers in Alaska often waste 40 hours fishing before they hook a King Salmon-with a guide, the time is usually reduced to 24 hours.

• As with all water sports, make sure you wear a life jacket while boating and in the water.