Alaska Fish Species: Sockeye Salmon

Beginning the last days in June an average of 1.5 million Sockeye Salmon begin their annual spawning migration from the ocean to their spawning beds thru-out this Alaska river and lake system. During the month of July the fly fishing for fresh Sockeye in Alaska is excellent. These fish are 6-12lbs and pound for pound are as strong, wild and exciting as any fish in North America.

A quality 7-8wt. rod is perfect with a matching reel with a good drag system. These fish are wild and spend alot of their time giving you an incredible out of the water acrobatic aerial display while you are trying to catch up with your line.

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