Captain
Dean Schlehofer

Member since February 2020 Kenai, United States
Background
I have been fishing the Kenai River since 1986. Growing up in Connecticut, I often saw magazines writing about giant King Salmon in the Kenai. It was my dream to one day go to Alaska and catch one of those Kings. In 1981 my family and I miraculously moved to Alaska. I always seemed to fish north of Anchorage but in 1986 I went south to the Kenai with my friend Charles on his 16' aluminum boat. My first King weighed in at 37 lbs. A few weeks later I bought my first boat. On July 28, 1986, I landed an 80 lbs King Salmon. My dream of landing a trophy King had come true. I was the one who was hooked.
Techniques
Back-trolling, live bait, back bounce, bank fishing (flip), and anchored

Hey, I'm Captain Dean Schlehofer

Kenai, United States
Background
I have been fishing the Kenai River since 1986. Growing up in Connecticut, I often saw magazines writing about giant King Salmon in the Kenai. It was my dream to one day go to Alaska and catch one of those Kings. In 1981 my family and I miraculously moved to Alaska. I always seemed to fish north of Anchorage but in 1986 I went south to the Kenai with my friend Charles on his 16' aluminum boat. My first King weighed in at 37 lbs. A few weeks later I bought my first boat. On July 28, 1986, I landed an 80 lbs King Salmon. My dream of landing a trophy King had come true. I was the one who was hooked.
Techniques
Back-trolling, live bait, back bounce, bank fishing (flip), and anchored
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Fun and enjoyable Fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 2024
We had a really enjoyable and productive fishing catching experience with Jason.ย  He had everything organized and provided...
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Sherri S.
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Best Fish Captains EVER!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2024
Wow! The total experience from booking it with Christie to being with Jason and Aaron was amazing! We are so blessed and grateful...
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David L. P.
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Full Day Sockeye Salmon Fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 21, 2024
Fantastic day fishing for salmon in Alaska on the Kenai River.ย  Jason was very knowledgeable and put us right on fish and...
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Kenneth R.
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Half day trip with Captain Cole

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 29, 2023
Cole is a great Captain.ย  Although my timing and the weather werenโ€™t ideal for the late Silver โ€œrunโ€, Cole set us up...
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Anna B.
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Here fishy fishy

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 12, 2024
Had an amazing experience fishing the Kenai River, we didnโ€™t have to worry about a thing! The Captain was extremely knowledgeable,...
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