One of our favorite things about fishing for Alaskan trout is the ability to target them using a whole bunch of exciting methods, not the least of which is with mouse patterns!
It’s no secret that rainbow trout in the 49th state have an affinity for rodents (sorry, Mickey), and our population of rainobw trout on the Kulik River are no exception. In fact, although we typically see peak mousing for trout during the month of July, its not uncommon to catch trout on mouse flies during each month of our season.
Our good friends from Alaska Fly Out recently put together a great video from their time at Kulik to highlight what mouse fishing for trout is all about. The best part? It wasn’t necessarily filmed during what we consider ‘prime’ mousing time..
Give it a watch below!
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Great video!! The old sport saying. The ‘thrill of victory and the agony of defeat’ sums up throwing the mouse. It is the intense hunt and when the mouse drops in, i am not sure who becomes more excited ..the fish or the mouse.
Wow, I’m blown away by what you guys have going on at your home waters!
My father and I took a trip to the Kvichak river a few years ago and it was like fishing on a an airport run way. It was one of the smaller more modest operations but I was surprised at how busy it was. Not exactly what you think of when you think of a wilderness experience. That being said I fell I love with the place. The fishing was very good. I have never been to place where you don’t keep your rod tip up when setting the hook, you just point and pray.
How is the fly in pressure on your home section of the Kulik?
Your operation and opportunities look amazing hopefully we can fish with you guys someday!
Thanks -Matthew Begin
Thanks ans