Each year I eagerly await my return to the Kenai Peninsula & the beautiful town of Soldotna, Alaska. People often ask me why I want to return after four years? My story goes like this!!!! As I arrive at the airport, my adrenalin is pumping with the anticipation of placing a rod in my hands & fishing on the Kenai River. I am allowed two King Salmon (trophy fish) each year & I always achieve. I’m convinced that this can only happen with Bo & staff. The skill & knowledge these people have is due to the love of fishing! As I start my first day out with Bo, he lets you know what will happen. He guides you to a sweet fishing hole as everyone is eager to have that first bite!!! Within thirty minutes I have my first & set the hook!! Everyone starts to dance the salmon shuffle for the landing of my 65 LB trophy. It just doesn’t get any better than this!!! My true drive though is bank fishing for the Sockeye Salmon however. Bo & staff guide us for sockeye too, they truly are an awesome bunch to fish with. When Bo gives me that big smile & signals its time to leave, I get a little crazy with excitement!!! MY great friend Lowell is in Alaska every year & helps Bo & staff guide some of the fishing trips. When I fish for Sockeye Salmon I laugh with overwhelmed joy of all the fish I catch!!! My friend Lowell laughs also for he thinks I’m a bit crazy!!! This is my week of heaven in god’s country where I’m naturally high & happy from fishing on the Kenai. Bo, Staff & my great friend Lowell thanks for the great escape to heaven you bring to me each year. See you in heaven this July!!!!!!!!!
Sincerely,
Paula Kechter
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The year 2000 will be my 14th year fishing with Bo. I fish king salmon every Saturday, from May thru July, with Bo on the Kenai River. Bo and Leslie provide top of the line fishing gear, boats and cabins. My success ratio for fishing days vs. catch days is phenomenal. I have had hook and release years of over 2 king salmon per outing, with some fish weighing over 70 pounds. What would you say to hook and release 9 king salmon in one day? Every trip with Bo is a great experience. He knows the Kenai River like the back of his hand. We start fishing in May when there is virtually no other fishermen to be seen. My wife and I have hooked king salmon as early as May 7th. One of Bo’s guides, Bill Davilla, is in the same league as a top guide and very professional. he makes every effort to insure your fishing enjoyment.
Wayne Johnson
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I have used Bo’s Fishing Guide Service and Lodging on many occasions over the last 7-8 years. I have been a paying customer both personally and professionally. We’ve fished with Bo in a group as small as two and as large as 20. In every instance it has been a real treat and pleasure. Bo and his staff know the river and what it takes to satisfy their clients and have been very supportive in setting up activities outside of those that they offer. As a matter of fact we are scheduled to bring 12 more folks up in July of this year. I would recommend Bo’s to anyone who is interested in catching fish in Alaska.
Sincerely,
Rick Ham Vice President – Automotive Business Cummins Northwest, Inc.
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I first went to Alaska Fishing on a once in a lifetime trip in 1996. Two more trips later I have to say that once I met Bo and his family there was no way that one trip could ever do. Great folks, first class facilities, beautiful country, and great fishing. Bo’s is without a doubt the best guide service I have ever used. I can not wait to get back to Alaska again and Bo is the only person I will call! Or option #2: Fantastic is the only way I can describe Bo’s guide service. Everything is first class, people, equipment, fishing, lodging, support, you name it Bo’s does it right. I experienced Alaska at it’s finest thanks to Bo and his family! Or option #3; Fishing with my family is how I feel each time I go fishing with Bo and his family and staff. Bo’s delivers exactly what the brochure says and more. Wildlife, great fishing, first class equipment and facilities, processing you catch, trust, and lots of laughs. I only consider one fishing guide in Alaska and that is Bo’s!
Sincerely,
Glenn McFadden Fort Lawn South Carolina
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Just a quick line to say thanks for a great time at your place. The fishing and accommodations were outstanding. The best I’ve ever had. Thanks for the great company at dinner too. Looking foreword to coming back next year.
Thanks again,
Doug Campbell Albertson’s #162
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Dear Bo,We arrived in Vail with 100 pounds of halibut and salmon. All our neighbors and friends were glad to see us. Thanks for a very successful fishing trip. We caught fish everyday. We may not have set any records, but 20 pounders on the Kasilof and 30 pounders on the Kenai is not too bad. A 65 pound halibut wasn’t bad either. Your staff was outstanding. I’ve already recommend your guide service to some friends. When we go again, your place will be at the top of our list.
Stephanie & Tom Pitcher
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Dear Bo, I just received a call from my clients, Tom & Kathy Magnuson, and they raved about you! Thanks for making their Alaska fishing excursion a memorable one. They were very very happy with the service you provided them and they look forward to doing it again in the future. I will continue to recommend you to my Alaska fishing clients.
Thanks,
Celeste/R&W Travel
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Bo, I just wanted to thank you for everything that you did for me when I visited you this July,2000. I would like to take this opportunity to let everyone from your guide service and everyone that might read this, that Bo and his crew are the Greatest. From the time I arrived at the cabins, during fishing, and throughout my stay with you, you took tremendous care of our every need. We got the opportunity to fish with Bill, Monty, Luke, and of course Bo. They all are more than fishing guides, they are nice people. They knew how important this vacation was to us, and it showed. BO arranged for us to go Red fishing with his equipment and a personal guide. We really appreciate it. Bo also arranged for my fish to be mounted, the taxidermist was waiting for us as soon as I got off the boat. I did learn a couple of things from Bo, you fish with a fishing rod not a fishing pole!! And don’t turn your back on your rod because Bo might grab & shake it, and give you a heart attack!! Thank You Very Much I’ll be back
Jay C. Reiss Cambridge, Idaho 83610
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