Tough Day of Fishing, but a great time!

Anglers' gallery (53)

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  Dennis Taton

  Repeat angler

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2022

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  4 trips

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  5.0

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  Tough Day of Fishing, but a great time!

  6hr Fishing Charter on May 8, 2026 • 4 adults

  We had an amazing time with Ben as our fishing guide! Even though it was a slower day on the water, the experience was absolutely top-notch from start to finish. Ben made us feel like we’d known him for years — easy to talk to, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely focused on making sure everyone had a great time. His positive attitude and personality turned the trip into much more than just fishing. As an added bonus, we were able to bring home fresh shrimp and crab, which made the day even more memorable! If you’re looking for a guide who creates a fun, relaxed, and enjoyable experience regardless of how the fish are biting, Ben is your guy. Highly recommend!

  

  Response from Captain

  May 21, 2026

  thank you for the review Dennis. I hope you, Mirza, Mike and Harry had a great time during your trip to Vancouver. Hope to see you guys again if you are ever back in town!

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  Rick Mulder

  Repeat angler

  

  Missouri, US

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  Member since 2025

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  2 trips

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  5.0

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  Best trip ever!

  6 Hour Charter(Flexible Start Time) on July 17, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

  We went out with Captain Ben for a 6 hour trip. He made the experience enjoyable for myself, my father, and my 12 year old son. Captain Ben made a point to learn our names and continuously teach us what we were doing out there. It was just a thing where he would catch the fish and us reel. My son walked away from the dock that day saying that it was the best time fishing he’d ever had. Highly recommend!

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  Response from Captain

  July 19, 2026

  thank you for the review. It was a treat for me to have all 3 generations of the Mulder family onboard to enjoy a great day on the water!

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  Steven Kohut

  

  San Antonio, TX, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Amazing day for our family with Ben

  5 Hour Morning Charter on June 5, 2026 • 4 adults

  Ben was not only knowledge about the area and his boat and a skilled fisherman, but led us in a fishing experience with heart. Instead of doing the work for my husband and our sons and then taking pictures of them with fish and crabs, he coached them through the catches so that they could truly say they succeeded at the catch. He was encouraging and made it fun. He also cared about doing what's best for the fish we released. As a family man.himself, he knew how to maximize the experience for our family. My guys caught several fish and hauled in lots of crabs.

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  Response from Captain

  June 6, 2026

  It was truly my pleasure to spend the day with your family Steven. You and Kris have raised fine young gentlemen in Pieter and Sebastian. Have a great time on your Alaska cruise!

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  Adam Standley

  Repeat angler

  

  Washington State, US

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  Member since 2023

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  5 trips

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  Caltian Ben Ly for the win

  6hr Charter on September 27, 2025 • 1 adult

  So freaking smart, so generous with his teaching and sharing, he excuted an extraordinary level of detail when it came to the terminal tackle setups and presentations, and offered detailed coaching on the minor things that make a big difference in the fighting and netting of a fish. Oh and the boat setup is level 100. On top of that, Captain Ben is just a good human and actually truly went the extra mile(s) for both myself and his other guests that day. My favorite take away was how he described triggering Salmons aggression instinct with the flashers and terminal tackle. I kinda always thought that phrase aggression instinct was like “fighting back”. But he connected it to the instinctual habit of feeding, not from hunger, but the gut reaction to attack prey. He described it like a cat chasing a laser pointer, they almost can’t stop themselves, and its not cause theyre hungry or gaining anything from swatting at the laser dot. … mind…blown…. Anyway, the cabin is nice and shielded from the winds, the equipment feels well maintained, the vibe onboard is positive and educational and tenacious for getting on fish. I cant wait to go out with Captain Ben early next summer and get after some Ling Cod and Prawns.

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  Response from Captain

  September 28, 2025

  Was a pleasure to spent the morning with you Adam! Looking forward to spending some more good times with you on the water in a few months. see you soon!

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  Sze Tam

  Repeat angler

  

  British Columbia, Canada

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  Member since 2025

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  2 trips

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  5.0

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  Great Day at Sea

  6hr Charter on September 21, 2025 • 4 adults

  Captain Ben was fantastic. Easy to reach, quick to communicate with, and kept us well-informed about the weather leading up to our trip. Out on the water, he explained everything about fishing in a way that made us feel safe, confident, and excited to learn more about salmon fishing. We had plenty of action with multiple bites, and thanks to Ben’s guidance, we successfully landed a beautiful 23lb Chinook! Even when the waves picked up during the second half of the trip, Ben made sure we always felt safe and comfortable. We hooked into a few more fish, though some were undersized or slipped away—but that just added to the thrill. Overall, it was a fun and memorable trip, and I wouldn’t hesitate to head out with Captain Ben again next time!

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  Response from Captain

  September 22, 2025

  it was a pleasure to have your group onboard. hope to see you all very soon!

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