mbrillhart1957 Loc: Southeast Wyoming

I have been fishing for salmon in a Alaska for several years. Would like to try some trout fishing on the Russian River. Would like to know what are the best patterns and technics to use. I will be there July and August next year.
Trying to plan ahead so I'm prepared. Just looking for tips on tackle, patterns, and rules. Thanks

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Your best bet is to call a bait shop or an outfitter to see what may be hatching, or what the fish may be biting on. They want you to do well and keep coming back!

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Use beads or egg patters like glow bug or flesh fly. The fish will be feeding on spawn and dyeing out reds. Insect patterns will be pretty much ignored. You should also get some great still water trout action on the canoe trails (a lake chain) further down the peninsula from the Russian. Canoes can be rented. There is also great trout fishing for trophy trout in the Kenai River. Float trips with guide are available by Coopers Landing just a short distance up from the Russian. And a PB rainbow for the average trout fisherman is a real possible. Make reservations in advance for float trip.

Ridleyblake2017 Loc: Honesdale Pennsylvania

When the sockeye are running you will need to take your own rock. Combat fishing at its finest. When that’s over then go after the trout unless you love company.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Keep in mind the bears take over the Russian when the people leave. That being said, what a great trout fishery after the people leave. In Alaska, if it ain't salmon, it ain't worth the time to pursue. To most of the residents (not all) catch and release borders criminal. Dollies pinks and chum salmon are trash fish. Lining/flossing is not snagging and where snagging is legal, it is sport fishing. Fishing more than 100 yards from a parked car is just flat crazy. As for combat fishing, most Alaskans are not aware there may be some other way. Don't get me wrong. If I were not so broken up and in pain, I would have stayed in Alaska until my dying days. Alaska has all an outdoorsman dreams about. One just has to walk a bit or take a boat.

mbrillhart1957 Loc: Southeast Wyoming

Thanks "bapabear". Your info on what flies to use is most helpful. I've done a little fly fishing for trout and wanting to do a little more off it in the future. I've been fishing the Kenai for sockeyes the past 8 years. Your comments on the way it is there are "spot on". Each year I stay longer and was looking for fishing opportunitys when the salmon fishing is slow.
I've learned to embrace the combat fishing, Made a lot of good friends. Most are very friendly and giving people. Yes there are some buttheads. Welcome to life.
Yes you are right about catch and release being almost criminal to a lot of them. To me "The Tug is the Drug". I don't like salmon all that well and keep just a few of them. I do catch and release. Give away most of what I catch. I take pride in how few I foul hook. Very careful with my flipping/flossing. I have found that a hard rip that some do is not necessary.
Thanks again for your comments and info.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Have fun with the trout.