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
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Angler rating
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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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Justin L.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day sockeye withm Mindy

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 20, 2019
Very skilled fisher, great coaching and helped along the whole way. Also got a tour of the eagles and nest in the local area...
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Susan R.
Marshfield, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Reubin

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 4, 2020
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Colleen S.
Nikiski, AK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain River

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on September 3, 2018
We had a great time with Captain River. He was very knowledgeable, persoanlable and fun. I would highly recommend requesting...
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Larry O.
Chicago, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Preferred charter if you're going to Kenai!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 20, 2018
Mindy was super friendly and a great guide on the river. They were so accommodating and made sure I had a good experience....
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William C.
Denver, CO
Excellent
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Awesome guided trip!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 25, 2019
We had a great time, will definitely book with. Mindy again, she is an amazing guide!!!
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