Nick did an absolutely amazing job. He ran the 4 of us all over the waters to help us fill our limits. He did it himself without a deck hand and worked his butt off We had a great time.

He educated us a ton about the tides, fish and more. Very patient with helping 4 of us on polesand was great to conversate with. We ended up with a great haul. Hitting our Full limit on pinks, caught some Coho and chum. Caught a cool rockfish but we couldn't keep it. But made a great photo. We would absolutely recommend him

Dixie F.

Highly Recommend! We fished with CAPT Nick on a cruise ship stop in July and could not have asked for a better experience. We had limited time in port and he made every second count - great communication from the start and was flexible in tailoring the trip to exactly what we wanted. We caught 30+ salmon (had to release the Kings) in calm glassy waters. He even moved spots a couple of times to keep the ride smooth. He was incredibly patient with the kids and kept them engaged the entire time (made a "bucket aquarium" with starfish, jellyfish and kelp, let them drive the boat, we fed eagles, he made a bull kelp doll, etc). You won't be disappointed.

Kenny I.

Nick was awesome! A third generation Alaskan, Nick was born and raised in Ketchikan, worked for 20+ years as a commercial fisherman, and clearly knew the best ways to salmon fish. He was an expert fisherman and guide. It was clear he cared, even on our slow day he was non stop changing lures, adjusting the lines, and finding the best places to move the boat…which we did not necessarily see from other fisherman in the area. With snacks, drinks, and a bathroom we were very comfortable on Nick’s very clean boat. 1000% recommend Nick and hope everyone can go fishing with him!

Keegan B.

Nick was an amazing host from the first time I called him a few months before our trip. He helped me learn more about Ketchikan and helped us get the most from our trip there. The fish weren’t super cooperative for anyone on the water on our fishing day, but Nick was patient and helped us get a good haul. He and the other boats were in contact with each other the whole time, helping each other find the best spots. He made the whole trip special for my teenaged Florida fisherman. Thanks for a memorable trip!

Drew H.

Nick,

Thanks for your hard work getting us on the salmon. Appreciate everything.

Sydney S.

Nick,
You are the man !!! I had a great time !!
Aloha !!

Mike Sy

Dear Nick,
You are a magician locating fish when others are just taking a boat ride! Your expertise is greatly appreciated.

Chad & Kristen

Cap,
Mahalo for the experience had the best fishing trip ever. Love the Boat .

Thanks again for the awesome vacation on July 11th. I wanted to let you know that Ty won snapshot of the week here in Utah as a result of the big salmon he caught. I am going to send you a few videos. We thank you and grateful for a dream come true. Chasin’ Tail Charters is the best!

Jen Bright

Nick – we all had a great time last week. You obviously know your stuff and made the day far more than a fishing trip. Everything was just fantastic and all thought it was the highlight of our trip. You live in a beautiful part of the world and I expect we’ll be back at some point to explore it further.

Thomas Eichenberger

My husband, son, son-in-law, and 3 grandchildren (20-19-12) spent the day salmon fishing with you. We are home in Iowa now with 50 pounds of frozen salmon! You should hear the dinner time tales about our day of sportfishing with Chasin’ Tail Charters, what a great experience!

Jane McMurray

We’re settled back in our routine back here in Texas. 97 degrees, Yuk!  One of our fondest memories of our vacation is the day you took us fishing! We enjoyed talking with you and appreciate all the knowledge you shared.  Our fish arrived yesterday and of course it was on the menu for dinner. Delicious!

Tom & Debra Amundsen

Hey Thanks again, Nick!  We appreciate your professionalism towards your craft, and the attention to detail on your boat was second to none!  We can tell you are respected in the industry, and we are excited to schedule our charter with you next year.

Kit & TC

Nick, thanks so much for giving us a special memory and experience in Alaska – your personal touch and information almost made us experts like yourself. I think my photos speak for themselves – they made me famous on the cruise ship because nobody else was able to capture pictures like mine.

Ingrid & Tom Forbes

James Brown was called the hardest working man in show business. Well Capt. Nick is the hardest working man in Ketchikan. He is constantly on the move so he can provide his guest with an outstanding fishing experience, AND he DELIVERS IT.

Captain Nick took six of us out on his well appointed boat for a great day of fishing. He had a game plan based on tides and location and it worked out very well, we caught 38. We missed nearly as many…We would recommend this trip to any fishing / outdoor enthusiasts looking to do something special in Ketchikan.

Captain Nick, thank you for such a great experience catching King salmon. This was on my "bucket list". You were such a professional and made the trip worth every penny. Hope you have a wonderful season and hope you and your family all the success and happiness. Hope to come back and fish again.

Dale

Nick —
Thanks again for a wonderful fishing trip — Both boats had a terrific experience with very nice professional guides. Your shipping skills were also awesome!

The Durand Family

Neon green Dave here! Thanks for a wonderful 3 days helping us rookies catch the salmon of our dreams. You truly are a fishing wizard and we all marveled at your skills. Thanks again for a great trip!

Neon Dave