With the Kenai still frozen it is hard to believe we are less than two months away from hitting the river in search of first run salmon. Don’t forget to book your charters now, winter is on its way out.

Emmitt Trimble holding his prize winning fish with his boat mates – from left to right,
Joe, Aaron, and AJ Isenhour

The Homer Winter King Tournament was held on Sunday March 18, 2012. After the harsh winter Alaska has experience this year, everyone was looking forward to the derby, which is unofficially the kick-off of the fishing season and a great community event. The week before the tournament saw captains and crews trying to dig out their boats from the unusually deep snow, and committee members trying to decide if the harbor would be free of ice by the day of the derby. Mother Nature was cooperative and the tournament was held, despite a one day weather delay.

Emmitt Trimble caught a 34.85 lb king to win the derby and a $9,933 cash prize. For a complete list of fish caught and prizes won go to http://www.homeralaska.org/winterKingSalmonDerby/2012results.htm

Photos courtesy of LB at www.alaskaphotoguides.com

• The Kenai River is the most popular sports fishing destination in Alaska.
• 9 out of 10 of the largest king salmon ever caught have come out of the Kenai. Including the current world record, that weighed in at 97.4 pounds.
• The largest sockeye salmon was caught on the Kenai in 1974 and weighed 16 pounds.
• A record number of sockeye salmon, 231,000, passed the counter on Sunday July 17, 2011
• The Kenai River is also home to an abundant fishery of trophy size rainbow trout
• In addition to the Kenai’s world class fishing, it offers some of the most picturesque views and wildlife viewing opportunities.

If you have never fished for king salmon and are curious about what to expect when you hook into one of these giants, watch the following videos posted on YouTube by ourselves and other happy anglers who have fished with us over the years.

We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with Silver Fox Charters to offer our guest a few new fishing options for the 2012 season.

Silver Fox Charters is located in breathtaking Homer, Alaska and has been serving the fishing public since 1974. They are one of Alaska’s most established charter businesses.Their customers have caught more halibut weighing over 100 pounds than any other charter business in Homer. No one travels farther and works harder to provide a quality full day fishing experience.

In addition to our regular halibut charters, we will be offering multi-species trips during July and August. These trips are a full day targeting, halibut, ling cod, and rock fish. They also offer an overnight long range trip that includes meals, hot showers and two FULL days fishing. Not only do these trips provide a chance at double limits, but also increases your odds on catching that giant trophy halibut.

Due to limited availability we do advise booking your trip with us now to ensure a seat on one of these amazing fishing excursions.