When fishing
in Alaska whether it is private or with a professional guide
be sure to always check with the Department
of Fish and Game for any bait, tackle or catch and release
restrictions.
KING SALMON
Lures
- Daredevil spoons or
similar spoons in fluorescent colors 3 to 5 inches in
length
- Spin-n-Glo large sizes
- Tee-spoons or Golf Tee
spinners sizes 3-5
- Salmon eggs -
Salmon egg imitations
Flies
- Salmon egg patterns
-
Streamers in bright
colors mainly size 2 or better
SOCKEYE
(RED SALMON)
Lures
- No specific lure
works better for the red salmon.
Flies
-
Most reds are caught
with flies. The best pattern known is the 'Tiny Nymph'
in brown or burgundy - Size 6-8.
- Streamer flies are
also popular.
- If using lures
smaller spoon and spinners are best.
PINK
SALMON, SILVER SALMON
Lures
- Salmon Eggs (for Silvers)
- Krocodiles 1/2 to ¾
oz.
- Pixies ½ to
¾ oz
- Mepps Spinner
sizes 3 to 5
Flies
- Streamers such as Mickey
Fins or Muddler Minnows, sizes 2 to 4
- Salmon egg patterns
such as Babine Special or Skyomish Sunrise sizes 6 to
8
RAINBOW
TROUT & DOLLY VARDEN
Lures
- Salmon Eggs & Shrimp
- Krocodiles 1/2 to ¾
oz.
- Pixies ½ to ¾
oz
- Mepps Spinner sizes
3 to 5
Flies
- Streamers such as Mickey
Fins or Muddler Minnows, sizes 2 to 4
- Salmon egg patterns
such as Babine Special or Skyomish Sunrise sizes 6 to
8
ARCTIC
GRAYLING
Lures
- Mepps Spinners or something
similar sizes 0 to 2
- Small spoons 1/8
to ¼ oz.
Flies
-
Black or dark
patterns either wet or dry sizes 8 or smaller.
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