Talchulitna River 6-29

I talked with Sam Ivey at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game office in Palmer today, he had just returned from a fish tagging run on the Tal. He said they had caught and tagged over 300 rainbow trout and grayling on the river. He said the trout are not as big as the east side fish but they did catch one that was 22 nches long. The rainbows were all healthy and it was a great trip. He also reported that the fisherman were hammering the kings at the mouth. He said the fish appeared to have just arrived and the Tal should be good at the mouth for several more days. I have never fished this river but have heard great fish stories from here. If you get up that way and can share your report with me send an email to akgiauque@yahoo.com