Charter Operator
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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(27 reviews)
Homer
Trips from US $426
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(25 reviews)
Kasilof
Trips from US $232
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(102 reviews)
Soldotna
Trips from US $232
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Soldotna
Trips from US $465

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 157 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (102)
Great Time!
Good Crew, Good Boat, Good Day
Good Crew, Good Boat, Good Day
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Angler rating
146
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Keith R.
Seward, Alaska
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Dave

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 6, 2021
Dave was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable of the best spots to fish and very friendly.
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Jeanette J.
Port Graham, AK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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King Salmon Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 21, 2019
Great guide and wonderful weather!ย  We had an awesome time with Reubin, our guide.ย  He worked hard rowing that boat for several...
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Garry C.
Homer, Alaska
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

24 fish for 4 people before 7 am

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 24, 2022
Awesome
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Troy M.
Soldotna, Alaska
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 28, 2021
Great time with a great and funny Captain. Will definitely book again.
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John S.
Dallas, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mindy

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 28, 2021
River fishing is the best with Mindy!
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