![]() Sinnhuber said his clients come at varying ability levels. And this is how you use them to catch a fish. Sunday was their second day with the Sinnhubers and though the outing didn't prove fruitful, Chris and Walt had both landed a king the night before. They were so enamored with the Kenai Peninsula, they broke tradition and came back, this time with Chris' eldest child, 11-year-old Andrew. Walt, Chris and Andrew, three generations of Smiths, were in Homer for six days of salmon and halibut fishing.Every year, Chris said, he and his father take a fishing trip. Once we ‹ meaning Sinnhuber ‹ selected a suitable location, he and his daughter, assistant guide Rose Sinnhuber, outfitted my three fishing companions. Which meant I duct-taped my jeans in a tight roll reminiscent of the 1980s' fashion faux pas and wriggled my way into a pair of hip waders. Our day began at the grocery store in Anchor Point at 1 p.m.įrom the store, we caravanned to one of the Anchor River's several access points, parked and donned our fishing apparel. He provided the gear, the bait and the know-how. So, for me, Sinnhuber's operation was the answer. Not only had I never caught a fish with a rod, I had never even tried. Then there are those like me, a lifelong Alaskan who, believe it or not, had never caught a fish with a rod and reel. Those serious about fishing want to spend a day with someone who knows the area ‹ the hot spots and what type of gear works best. For some, walk-in fishing from the water's edge is more appealing than a day drifting down the river. Throughout the past six years, Sinnhuber said, his service has appealed to novices as well as avid anglers. But, after 15 years fishing the waters of the lower Kenai Peninsula, he would know.Īs owner and lead guide for Homer-based Silverfin Guide Service, Sinnhuber passes his tricks and tips to visitors and locals. That's why the early morning casts can be the hottest, he said. ![]() "It's seems they're just there, waiting for me," said Gary Sinnhuber. Under the surface, in pockets beneath the current, they've been resting through the night ![]() The fog, hovering over the water and in patches here and there along the bank, chills the air.Īnd the fish, they're there too. ![]() The sun isn't quite ready to start the day. It's the early morning casts he loves the most. Sinnhubers hook uninitiated on fishing peninsula's rivers River Fishing on the lower Kenai Peninsula, and Homer AlaskaĪnchor River, Ninilchik River, Kasilof River, Deep Creek Story from the Homer News, June 2004 Why Hire a Guide? | Testimonials | Rates & Booking Info | Other Recommendations Home | Fishing the Kenai Peninsula | Slide Show | Humpy Creek Adventure Fishing king salmon, silver salmon, red salmon, trout and steelhead. Homer Alaska and Lower Kenai Peninsula guided stream fishing on the Anchor River, Ninilchik River, Kasilof River, Deep Creek and Homer Spit lagoon. ![]()
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