Alaska: Huge Kings, lots of reds, plus more

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I have guided on the Talachulitna . Caught Reds on a #4 Copper Vibrax quite regularly. I also fished with an Outfitter up there and they use a homemade low profile bug eyed copper fly, # 10 I believe, he swore by'em. We found atleast in that paticular area color and lure are as important if not more so than presentation. I don't mean to sound critical because flossing is a technique widely used but it is basically legal snagging. They will aggressively hit lures if one puts the work in to find out what they want and an area that isn't overly crowded which seemed to shut the bite down pretty fast. Silvers tend to hang on the bottom versus Pinks and Chums will often suspend. We found using heavier lures and/or just busting your lures quickly through the unwanted fish than backing off when you came into the target fish helped. Slow roll presentation, rod tip high, worked wonderfully also, touch the bottom. Gami Siwash hooks are a great replacement hook and had few problems hooking fish.By the way, thanks for the pics, sure do miss that place, magic happens on those waters. Those are some awesome Blackmouths, great fish.
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