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Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures

Member since March 2018 Homer, United States
Background
I began fishing at a very young age. I grew up on a lake near the Chattahoochee River in central GA. I spent all my free hours fishing! I don't know why I was so attracted to fishing, but from the first time I had a fishing rod in my hands, I was hooked! I hitch-hiked up the Alcan Highway to Alaska with some friends my junior year in college. I went home, graduated and went to a fishing show with a resume in my hand seeking a job in the fishing industry. I met a lodge owner that hired me as a "beach hand" for his upscale lodge on the Cook Inlet in South Central Alaska. We worked hard every morning and fished hard every afternoon. I guided for the lodge the following 9 years, then started my own guide business in 2001. I met Mindy on the Kasilof River in 2004 and we got married and joined our fishing companies in 2008. I feel incredibly blessed to be part of such an amazing fishery in such an amazing place.
Techniques
I enjoy all styles of fishing. After so many years guiding and fishing, I have used lots and lots of different styles and techniques. I love watching the tip of a plug rod as I back down a hole in the Kenai River. I love the way the rod slams down and drag starts ripping off the reel! I love fly casting for huge rainbows in the winter here on the river. I enjoy drifting beads for Fall steelhead. i love the tap tap on the rod as a silver salmon picks up my salmon roe and starts to swim away. How can I not enjoy casting spinners in the Fall for stacked up silvers. As I run all these scenarios through my head, I am reminded that nothing feels like a 200 pound halibut as it engulfs a 4 pound salmon head and straight up slams the rod to the gunnel. I love all of these fisheries and enjoy learning new styles and techniques.

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Homer, United States
Background
I began fishing at a very young age. I grew up on a lake near the Chattahoochee River in central GA. I spent all my free hours fishing! I don't know why I was so attracted to fishing, but from the first time I had a fishing rod in my hands, I was hooked! I hitch-hiked up the Alcan Highway to Alaska with some friends my junior year in college. I went home, graduated and went to a fishing show with a resume in my hand seeking a job in the fishing industry. I met a lodge owner that hired me as a "beach hand" for his upscale lodge on the Cook Inlet in South Central Alaska. We worked hard every morning and fished hard every afternoon. I guided for the lodge the following 9 years, then started my own guide business in 2001. I met Mindy on the Kasilof River in 2004 and we got married and joined our fishing companies in 2008. I feel incredibly blessed to be part of such an amazing fishery in such an amazing place.
Techniques
I enjoy all styles of fishing. After so many years guiding and fishing, I have used lots and lots of different styles and techniques. I love watching the tip of a plug rod as I back down a hole in the Kenai River. I love the way the rod slams down and drag starts ripping off the reel! I love fly casting for huge rainbows in the winter here on the river. I enjoy drifting beads for Fall steelhead. i love the tap tap on the rod as a silver salmon picks up my salmon roe and starts to swim away. How can I not enjoy casting spinners in the Fall for stacked up silvers. As I run all these scenarios through my head, I am reminded that nothing feels like a 200 pound halibut as it engulfs a 4 pound salmon head and straight up slams the rod to the gunnel. I love all of these fisheries and enjoy learning new styles and techniques.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(23 reviews)
Homer
 Last booking: 16 hours ago
Trips from US $395
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
Kasilof
Trips from US $215
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Soldotna
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 47 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (97)
Kenai knowledge!
Great day on the water
Caught our limit for halibut in less than 6 hours
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Mark B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught our limit for halibut in less than 6 hours

VERIFIED   Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat on June 17, 2024
They did a great job! Weโ€™re going home happy with a full cooler.My familiesโ€™ first ocean fishing trip and wanted to catch...
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Paola C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome experience!!

VERIFIED   Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat on June 13, 2024
My family of 5 fished on the Wolverine. With Capt. Kyle and mate Noah.ย  Excellent team very knowledgeable and accommodating.ย ...
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Kevin A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Skilled captain and excellent fishing

VERIFIED   Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat on September 5, 2024
Captain Kyle got us on some good salmon fishing and some excellent halibut fishing. The action was fast and furious and the...
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Jonas Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sockeye

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 31, 2024
Great fishing beautiful scenery ย  ย 
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Tucker B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat on August 10, 2024
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