Was with Chad in 2017 and will be back in a few weeks. Can't wait. Really looking forward to seeing... read more
Was with Chad in 2017 and will be back in a few weeks. Can't wait. Really looking forward to seeing... read more
I had a fabulous time w/ Chad on the Kenai! As a long time fisherman, I learned a lot from Chad... read more
Our family just returned from the most AMAZING FAMILY VACATION to ALASKA!!! If you are looking for a WONDERFUL GUIDE ~ I would highly recommend Chad "the Boatman" Martin!! We had booked one day of Trout and Volley Darden Fishing with Chad ~ drift 'n Fly Fishing on the Kenai River starting around Cooper Landing... Our first trip was so AMAZING, that we booked a second trip with Chad, on our "free day" from fishing!! Chad is extremely knowledgeable, has endless patience, is an outstanding teacher/instructor and put us "ON FISH" both days, that we had him as our guide!! He taught my daughter and I the specialized technique of utilizing fly rods, indicators and imitating salmon eggs floating down the river ~ to catch some beautiful rainbow trout and dolly varden. My husband, who is an avid fisherman ~ also was very pleased with Chad. He brought a "Dry Fly" for my hubby to fish with on the second trip and taught our daughter how to really "work that fly rod" ~ which was a thing of beauty. Finally, where Chad guides on the Kenia River, may be one of the most beautiful places on the earth!! You have to take a break from fishing ~ to simply gasp at the beauty of this amazing place!! Book your trip with Chad today ~ as you will not be disappointed!!!
With much appreciation,
The Bishop Family from TEXAS!!! Wayne, Taylor & Courtney
Thank you for your review 23courtney, what a great time fishing with the Bishop clan from Texas!
If you're looking for the best guide on the Kenai than look no further than the " Boatman ". Our guide Chad ( the boatman himself ) was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and most importantly, he put us on the fish. Honestly since the surroundings are so majestic the fish catching part is kind of a bonus, but when that first bite occurs and your drag is screaming you'll be glad you choose Chad.
Boatman's has access to the exclusive " Refuge " where the first fish of the day was a 40lb King. Different techniques are his specialty and being from the Midwest I was right at home with trolling the channel on Skilak lake for trophy salmon. After trolling it was off to fly fishing the Kenai which is exactly how you would imagine, extremely scenic, and fun can't even begin to describe it.
Everyone in our group had an awesome experience fishing with Chad and we cannot wait to return.
Thanks for your kind response! It would be a pleasure to fish with you again!
Very knowledgable and resourceful, Captain Chad showed us three new methods for catching trout and salmon. All were successful. Our outings consisted of continual vantage points for successful fishing and scenery.
I have chartered fishing boats before, but this unforgetful trip was clearly the best.
My mother and I just fished with Chad on the Kenai River for red salmon and had the best time. Mother is getting older and he was so patient with her, helping her walk in the river and teaching her how to catch fish. She caught the first salmon of the day early in the morning and he coached though the whole thing. Chad is very respectful and made sure we were having a great time all day. He set me up to catch some trout as well and I caught a nice rainbow. I would recommend him to people of all ages and skill levels, he is a great guide and he's extremely knowledgable about the Kenai. We will be fishing with him again.