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Genuine Guided Sitka, Alaska Tours

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Let me start by saying that I have fished with dozens of Captains for well over 40 years and I can truly say that RJ is hands down the BEST CAPTAIN I have ever had the privilege of fishing with on any trip!!! I was in Alaska celebrating my 40th wedding anniversary with my wife and my 4 married children and my 13 grandchildren plus 6 other family members. I booked this charter almost 6 months in advance of our trip with the help of RJ. If you love to fish as I do and several of my family members do your expectations can be quite high when it comes to targeting certain fish. I was blessed to be able to take my 2 sons, 2 sons-in-law, and my brother-in-law (who has fished and hunted literally all over the world) on this trip. All but one of us are very experienced fishermen. Let's just say that RJ Totally Exceeded all of our expectations in every phase of our trip. We started out like gangbusters catching our first Coho salmon in the first 5 minutes of our trip...and we all thought we would be limiting out in an hour. Then out of nowhere, we were entertained by a huge pod of Orca whales!!! It was phenomenal to see whales literally 10 feet from our boat, however, just as when dolphins show up near me when I am fishing in Florida it is beautiful to see but the fish we are targeting take off and disappear...and that is exactly what happened to us...the "catching" stopped. This was no surprise to our experienced and hard-working captain RJ!!! He told us to pull in our lines so we could move into another area. We took about a 15-minute boat ride into a completely new area and RJ got us back on fish immediately. I had told RJ when I first booked our trip that I wanted to target King Salmon and Halibut. Unlike many captains who already have your money, RJ actually listened to me and honored my request. It is much easier for a captain to simply make excuses why we can't all of a sudden catch the targeted fish on that day such as using weather or high seas or a ton of other excuses so that don't have to work hard. Making excuses is simply not in RJ's DNA!!! Instead, RJ will work extra hard to get you on fish and sees obstacles as challenges he is determined to overcome! Needless to say, we limited out on our King Salmon and Halibut and then added some Coho to our haul. RJ then got us back to our cruise ship on time and then cleaned all of our fish and arranged to have them shipped back to our home in Michigan...and they arrived in perfect condition today!!! Also, I mentioned earlier to RJ that I was bringing everyone to Alaska to celebrate my 40th wedding anniversary and RJ's wife knew this as well. So much to my surprise, RJ's wife made certain that I had a lovely bouquet of flowers to take back to my wife...this was a very touching moment for me as it reminded me that these folks really listen and care!!! I say all of this to tell you that if you are ever thinking of taking a fishing or hunting trip to Sitka, you would be missing a huge opportunity if you didn't hire RJ as your captain!!! We are already talking with each other in our family about arranging an extended hunting and fishing trip with RJ in the near future. Please don't miss out on a trip of a lifetime with RJ. He knows the waters better than anyone I have ever seen and is by far the hardest-working captain I have ever seen in action. He is kind and patient and will coach you up the whole time and he gets just as excited as you do when that prized fish is brought into the boat! I urge you to reach out to RJ as soon as you know when you are hoping to fish...you will NOT be disappointed and you will be able to create Forever Memories with your Family and Friends!

Jeff D. - Michigan

Stanley K.

Our group was on a cruise ship. All their fishing excursion were booked. My brother in law was able to find RJ & we’re glad he did. Our group of six limited out on Salmon and halibut. We also caught 2 large ling cod. One was about 4 foot long. RJ worked extremely hard for us. I highly recommend RJ

Jayson R.

Alex W.

I have fished with RJ for quite a few years and every trip is beyond amazing. You are completely taken care of from when you arrive to when you leave. The fishing is beyond incredible and RJ knows how to put you on them like no other!

Kevin F.

Robyin R.

Captain RJ, he is the man! What a super great fishing experience in Sitka! He knows where those fish are! We limited out every day! Imagine if you will - riding along in the boat - boat stops in what seems to me to be the middle of nowhere on the ocean - lines thrown in and bam, Fish On! Let the Salmon slaying begin! We had so much fun! If you want a great experinece book with Captain RJ! He's the nicest young man you'd ever want to meet!! He's got it goin on and having fun at the same time!!

Robert M.

I maybe a little bias but I'm absolutely positive I know RJ better than anyone else on this planet. I think he was born with saltwater in his veins. If there is a fish out there to be caught he will find it and you will catch it. He is a top notch fisherman and great son.

Wade R.

Cody K.

Been fishing with RJ he is a top notch fisherman!

Joseph T.

Our family fished with Peril Sky in July 2023, it was the trip of a lifetime ! Rob and RJ know where to find the fish and how to catch them...we came home with 225 lbs of fresh caught Salmon, Halibut and Cod. A truly amazing experience with great people who I now consider lifelong friends

I just got back from Sitka and fishing with RJ. I've been fortunate to go fishing with RJ twice now, and not only were we hooking fish the whole time, but he hooked me into his client whenever I go to Sitka. Everyone on his team is professional, courteous, and, most of all, friendly. They are great people and great hosts. Well done RJ, keep up the great work!

Grace C.

RJ is an exceptional captain and I would highly recommend booking with him to anyone. He made our trip hassle free and full of fun. All around great experience

I have chartered several guided fishing trips and I can say with absolute certainty that Captain RJ is the best I have had the pleasure of fishing with. He is a top notch cat with loads of knowledge that he is happy to share with others. He put us on the fish and kept us laughing and smiling. Just a great soul to be around. I can't say enough good about him. Thank you, RJ!

I have great admiration for anyone who truly masters a craft, & RJ is the definition of a master fisherman. Beyond that, you won't find a guide who knows the waters off Sitka better, as he's been doing it his whole life. Whether you're an experienced fisherman, or are looking to fish Alaska for the first time, RJ is a guide who will always put in the extra effort to get you on the fish. A genuinely nice man, who is generous with his knowledge, and a great guy to spend a few days with fishing the beautiful waters off Sitka, RJ will always be my first choice whenever I fish Alaska.

Booked a last minute fishing excursion with RJ from the RCCL ship that was stopping for the day in Sitka. (Booked direct - not therough the ship.) Great communication and RJ picked us up promptly in his boat at the dock right across from the ship - could not have been more convenient. Great day on the water - king salmon and halibut limits and a bunch of extra coho salmon. Fish was processed and held for us and shipped home to southern California via air cargo on Alaska airlines. Very reasonable and enjoying it here at home. Wish I could add pictures - they are amazing.

Steven C.

Jackie/Kevin H.

We have been to Alaska many times but this was our first visit to Sitka. We knew we wanted to fish for halibut and I feel like we got the best captain in Sitka. We told him what we were after and he got us there. The rough water added a bit of a challenge (if you’ve never been seasick, you’re blessed) but we made the trip. Not the bite he expected so we reeled up and moved. We were on fish very quickly and had our limit in a short time. We moved again and limited on Rockfish in a short time. RJ is a humble, down to earth man who loves what he does, evident by the way he treats you. We had an awesome experience, one I would do again and again and again. Our ONLY regret is that we didn’t stay at his lodge, but that gives us a reason to return again. Thank you RJ for a wonderful day!

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