Captain
Jim Rusk

Member since March 2017 Kenai, United States
Background
I was born in Soldotna Alaska in 1966, to parents who have homesteaded in Alaska since 1953. As a young boy, I spent my summers fishing on the banks of the Kenai River and became an avid fisherman at a very young age. When I was a teen, I often worked in the summers as a bait boy on some of the first charter boats in this area. By the time I graduated from high school and was old enough to get my guide license, I knew that was what I wanted to do. In 1987 I started Jim Rusk Fishing. As a fisherman, I enjoy all types of fishing and will always use whatever technique I feel is best to give my customers the best chance at success.
Techniques
Back trolling, back bouncing, casting and bobber fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Jim Rusk

Kenai, United States
Background
I was born in Soldotna Alaska in 1966, to parents who have homesteaded in Alaska since 1953. As a young boy, I spent my summers fishing on the banks of the Kenai River and became an avid fisherman at a very young age. When I was a teen, I often worked in the summers as a bait boy on some of the first charter boats in this area. By the time I graduated from high school and was old enough to get my guide license, I knew that was what I wanted to do. In 1987 I started Jim Rusk Fishing. As a fisherman, I enjoy all types of fishing and will always use whatever technique I feel is best to give my customers the best chance at success.
Techniques
Back trolling, back bouncing, casting and bobber fishing.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(13 reviews)
Kenai
Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (22)
Great Day
Kristie\u2019s first salmon
Kristie\u2019s first salmon
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Angler rating
10
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
77%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Rick R.
Mesa, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Kristieโ€™s first salmon

VERIFIED   Late Summer Salmon on September 12, 2021
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Abigail P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Early July Salmon on July 6, 2021
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Klaus S.
Sonneberg, Germany
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Guter Kapitรคn, aber kein Erfolg

VERIFIED   Spring Salmon on June 11, 2022
In der Vorbereitung und in den Vorabsprachen alles in Ordnung. Auch der Transfer durch den Kapitรคn funktionierte gut. Unmittelbar...
Klaus S. does not recommend Jim Rusk Fishing
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Brian W.
Park City, Utah
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
Went fishing in 1990 with Jim for the first time, had a wonderful experience, he has very good professional experience on the...
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Leon H.
Eagle River, Alaska
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
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