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 $395
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(25 reviews)
Kasilof
Trips from US $215
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(102 reviews)
Soldotna
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 157 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good Crew, Good Boat, Good Day
Good Crew, Good Boat, Good Day
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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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Jon B.
Ardmore, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Two days on the Kenai with Captian Alex.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 3, 2019
Great trip.ย  Caught are limit both days. Great fun.ย  Itโ€™s a must do again type trip.ย  Be back soon.
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Lee W.
Chama, NM
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day rainbow with Captain Mindy

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 28, 2019
We had a great trip. Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to see the Keani River and catch fish along the way.
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Andrew K.
Lansdale, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day With Rueben Payne

VERIFIED   Hike In Fishing Adventures on August 10, 2019
Great day on the river, excellent guides! Thanks
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Adam B.
Milton, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AM Half Day Float

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 16, 2018
This trip was awesome! The crew was knowledgeable and great to be around. We fished hard and limited out on silvers within...
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Connor M.
Seattle, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day with captain River

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 2, 2018
Great trip, great fishing and all round great day. Captain River was very helpful, knew the river well resulting in some good...
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