The Gear We Use

The industry standard. Breathable, durable, and essential for standing in 40°F glacier water all day. Our guides have worn these for 10+ seasons.

Alaskan guides don't wear Gore-Tex on the boat — we wear rubber. 100% waterproof stretch PU. When it rains (and it will), you'll be glad you have this.

Felt soles are banned on the Kenai. Vibram rubber soles with studded outsoles are the legal and most effective option for Kenai River cobble.

Sun protection for your neck and face on those rare cloudless July days. Also keeps the chill off on cold mornings. Essential and lightweight.

The rod we put in every guest's hands for Sockeye and Coho. Medium-heavy power, fast action — perfect for the Kenai Flip technique and fighting hard-running fish.

Our go-to fast-action fly rod for Rainbow Trout and Silver Salmon. Exceptional lifting power and precise presentation in tight upper river canyons.

Lightweight, silky smooth, and built to handle the abuse of daily guided fishing. Paired with 20lb braid as our standard setup for Sockeye and Coho.

Our halibut and King Salmon reel. Built for heavy saltwater use, high line capacity, and the drag pressure needed to stop a 60lb halibut at depth.

The definitive Kenai Silver Salmon spinner. We stock both colors on every boat. Silvers will crush these on aggressive retrieves in fast water.

The standard Sockeye setup. A small peach or pink corky behind a bead and hook — deceptively simple, incredibly effective for the Kenai Flip.

Cured roe is king on the Kenai. We cure our own but always keep Pautzke's as a proven backup. Use under a bobber for drifting bank runs.

Our combo setup for Rainbows during the fall spawn. Small flashy spinners tied above a corky and egg pattern — deadly on the upper Kenai.