Hi everyone 2019 fishing season is just around the corner here on the Kenai River and Kasilof river here in Alaska Ya! I wanted to have a brief discussion on packing for your dream trip to Alaska to chase Salmon … Continue reading
Category Archives: King Salmon
King Salmon Facts General Description The Chinook salmon is the largest of all Pacific salmon, typically measuring 36 inches in length, often exceeding 30 pounds. Adults are distinguished by the black irregular spotting on the back and dorsal fins and … Continue reading
Hello from the Kenai everyone, the ice broke free yesterday on the Kenai River and the water if flowing nicely. I would guess that the Kasilof River ice has also broken. So that is a sure sign that spring has … Continue reading
Well fishing season is fast approaching us here in Alaska on the Kenai and it won’t be long before I’m out on the Kenai River or the Kasilof River chasing King Salmon around. Yes I love fishing for King Salmon … Continue reading
Hi everyone well March has arrived and we are only 2 months away from the start of the 2019 fishing season here in Alaska on the Kenai River and the Kasilof River. It has been a long winter and I … Continue reading
Hi everyone well it is now Febuary and we are only 4 months away from the start of the 2019 fishing season here in Alaska on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers. I Would like to encourage everyone who is planning … Continue reading
Salmon Information There are six types of salmon that are harvested in and around the waters of North America. There is one salmon from the Atlantic Ocean called the Atlantic Salmon, and five from the Pacific Ocean called Chinook, Chum, … Continue reading
WILD SALMON NUTRITION FACTS Wild salmon nutrition is one of those things that is often over looked because of the delicious flavors that fresh fish provide. There is an impressive (and lengthy) list of all the health benefits of eating … Continue reading
Below is some detailed descriptions of how to identify pacific Salmon courtesy of Alaska department of fish and game. Pacific Salmon Marine Phase Identification Please note, when salmon enter fresh water they undergo significant physical changes including changes in coloration. … Continue reading
Hi everyone and happy new years from us here at Jim Rusk Fishing. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, we at Jim Rusk Fishing are excited for a new year and of course another fishing season on the … Continue reading