Ketchikan Charter Boats?

[Melissa_A]

Has anyone used or have any input about Ketchikan Charter Boats for fishing in Ketchikan?

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[ngraystark]

We booked a fishing excursion off the boat the last time we were in Ketchikan. This time we booked our own charter through Experience One Charters. They have been very accomodating and helpful as we have made our arrangements. The actual fishing - time will tell (Infinity, July 11, 2004!!!)

[Folladori4]

Just returned from a b2b and my husband went out on the the fishing excursion, he was disappointed. Their were four on the boat and they took turns with the rods. Only caught one fish so he never got a chance to take a turn. However he also went on the Wilderness Fishing Excursion with Princess and had a great time. Everyone has their own pole and he caught lots of fish. They then prepared them and enjoyed their caught in a shore lunch over an open camp fire. This was the highlite of his trip.

[mpk]

So on the first trip, there was only one rod?

[sarahjane]

folladori4,
which cruise line were you on when you did the fishing in Ketchikan? Do you remember what company they used? Was it Allen Marine or something like that? We are supposed to fish in Ketchikan through the Royal Caribbean excursion, and I believe they use Allen Marine like most of the other cruiselines. If what you are saying is the way they handle all their fishing excursions, I think we should cancel ours. We do not want to take turns with one rod. Any suggestions on a better choice?

ngraystark, how did you hear about Experience One, and what have you heard about them? Perhaps we should try them as well?
Info appreciated!
thanks
sarahjane

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[Folladori4]

We were on the Coral Princess, all the Sportfishing expeditions use down riggers for Salmon and as a fish bites you take turns pulling them in, so if there are fewer fish than fishermen you don't get a turn. The Wilderness fishing is bottom fishing so everyone has there own pole, my husband caught Red Snapper, Wolve, Lin Cod, Halibut and other types of fish on this excursion which were prepared at a shore lunch. It was a bit more pricey but my husband the fisherman said it was worth every penny and was the best time he ever had fishing. Pull both up on the net and you will see the difference in the boats and type of fishing.

[47Straight]

Folladori4:

Were these tour R and S shore excursions booked through Princess?

[zebra]

Yes we're just off the Diamond Princess and had the same awesome experience as Folladori4. The excursion is called Guided Fishing and Wilderness Dining - and trust me it is hands down better that the Sportfishing which we have also done in Ketchikan before - no comparison!

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[47Straight]

This web site may shed some light on only catching one King for the boat.

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If you put Ketchikan Charter Fishing into Yahoo search engine, you get a lot of options in Ketchikan. I may call some of them to get a feel for the best option. My day to fish there will be July 27. If anyone out there wants to share the day, we could get a boat to ourselves.

[cruisingrandy]

Hi, We have been to Alaska twice on cruises. We highly reccomend Ken of Northern Lights for fishing in Ketchican. Last July we went with Ken and caught 9 Kings from 20 to 35Lb. each. He is a class act. You can reach Ken at [email]fishingketchikan@kpunet.net[/email] . Good luck to everyone going fishing

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[Melissa_A]

Thanks for everyone's input! To clarify, the name of the charter company is "Ketchikan Charter Boats". Everyone on the boat does get their own fishing pole. I booked thru Orca Enterprises, and they use them, so i'm hoping for a good experience.

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