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larhayden
Joined: 28 Dec 2012 Posts: 38 City/Region: Bennetts Point
State or Province: SC
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: DoriDaze
Photos: DoriDaze
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 4:39 pm Post subject: fishing guides near sitka alaska |
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Greetings. We are planning a trip to Sitka Alaska during the summer of 2015; towing the CD 25 from South Carolina to Prince Rupert and then boating to Sitka. If you have any recommendations for fishing guides (salmon) in Sitka, we would appreciate your insights. We have 4 grandkids coming the last of July and early August with high hopes of "catching" more than "fishing". We expect to charter with the grandkids rather than "catching" from the CD 25. Thanks for you recommendations. Larry and Christine Hayden _________________ Larry and Christine Hayden |
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Da Nag
Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2818 City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Taco
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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It's been a several years since I last went with the family, but I've used Gary Bernhardt twice up there - he's amongst the best. If he's still in the business, I'd pick him without hesitation. Google his name along with Sitka charter, you should be able to track him down.
He's not one of the big charter outfits, which I prefer. 4-6 people at a time, and he's a fishing fanatic - rarely comes back without limiting the boat. We limited every day with him, and that was NOT the norm with other boats the years we went. He provides absolutely top-notch equipment as well - no need to bring anything of your own.
Pics from our last two trips, including the nephew's 53 pound hog:
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Jazzmanic
Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Posts: 2231 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:02 am Post subject: |
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Larhayden,
Sitka is on my to do list. One of the best guides around is Derek Floyd. He guides up in Sitka in the summer and down in the San Juans the other parts of the year. He's a very well known and successful fisherman who knows what he's doing. He's who I want to use when I get up there.
Great pics Bill. That's exactly why Sitka is on my bucket list. _________________ Peter & Caryn
C-Dancer - 2005 22' Cruiser 2005-2017
Island Time - 2018 Ranger Tug 23 2017-2022
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larhayden
Joined: 28 Dec 2012 Posts: 38 City/Region: Bennetts Point
State or Province: SC
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: DoriDaze
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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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thanks greatly. I have requests to both of the guides in your posts about their availability. |
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ehmatthes
Joined: 16 Jul 2014 Posts: 7 City/Region: Sitka
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1985
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
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Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Late comment, but I live in Sitka and a 53 pound king is a big fish. That fish would have won our local salmon derby most of the last 10 years. |
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Da Nag
Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2818 City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Taco
Photos: <a>Da Boats</a>
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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ehmatthes wrote: | Late comment, but I live in Sitka and a 53 pound king is a big fish. That fish would have won our local salmon derby most of the last 10 years. |
Yup, probably correct.
The fish/picture was from late August of 2006. Per our guide Gary, it was the 2nd largest he was aware of to that point in the season. |
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