Alaska Fish and Game Looking for $$ for Sonar Equipment

Check out this article about new sonar possibilities http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2012-01-05/adfampg-hoping-for-18m-for-kenai-river-sonar-upgrades#.TwdYlN0gdOU

Important Questions to Ask Your Guide or Outfitter Prior to Booking

Are you licensed? Guide, Kenai River, Coast Guard? Are you insured? Do you own your own boats and equipment? Are they modern? Do you provide tackle, gear, raingear, boots etc? What type/brands? How long have you been guiding overall? How long have you been guiding on the Kenai Peninsula? Is guiding your full time profession? Are you an employee or independent contractor? Do you provide fish cleaning and/or processing? And at what cost? Do you include a lunch? How many hours is my charter? Do I quit when I get a limit of the primary species?

Russell Price Increase

Russell Fishing Company Announces Jan 7 Price Increase Russell Fishing Company, Kenai Alaska, announced a price increase to go into affect January 7, 2012. "The Average Alaska Vacation Package Price will increase by $100, with some packages increasing more than others," says Cap'n Gilz, Operations Manager. Kenai, AK, January 01, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Russell Fishing has not increased prices since 2009 despite the high costs in Alaska as well as the increased cost of fuel and supplies. Despite this upcoming price increase, Russell Fishing Company prices for all inclusive Alaska Vacation Packages will still be lower than their comparable competition and a terrific overall vacation value. Individual Fishing charter prices will not increase, so the increase is essentially being reflected in lodging and meals costs when putting together vacation package pricing. By announcing the price increase today, Russell Fishing is allowing customers who book before the price increase to have their entire package "price protected." In addition to protecting the price, Russell Fishing is offering a Super Playoffs Special tied into the Superbowl winner where customers can earn additional discounts until 1/07/12. Russell Fishing Company is a complete Kenai Peninsula Outfitter, Lodge and Guide Service. With three power, four drift and a Halibut boat along with 5 full time guides, Russell Fishing doesn't have to use fishing subcontractors. In addition, Russell Fishing uses two unique lodges for accommodating guests, They are Crooked Creek Retreat and Alaska Hooksetters, both luxury, all inclusive lodges with pricing starting at $1,795 for an all inclusive week long package. If customers want to cook their own meals, Alaska Hooksetters also works with Aspen Hollow for a lodging option. The Kenai Peninsula is a favorite Alaska destination and Russell Fishing helps customer maximize the value of their vacation spend. For more details, call Cap'n Gilz 541-254-0697

FREE Optimized Directory Listing!

FREE Google Listing for Your Business! Getting a Google listing is easy. Having a listing that is fully optimized and done correctly, tied in to your website is not. As an incentive to business people to book an Alaska Vacation with Russell Fishing Company

www.russellfishingcompany.com, Russell is offering a unique special. "Book any package by 1/07/12 and get a FREE fully optimized Google Places listing with improved ranking for any business you choose. We will also add that business to 50 other local directories. This is a $399 Value!"

New Joint Event for Football Playoffs

With a New Joint Event, TheKenaiPeninsula.com, Alaska Hooksetters and Russell Fishing Are Responding to Reports of a Record 2012 Kenai Salmon Run The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is predicting a record Salmon Run for 2012 on the Kenai River. Alaska Hooksetters and Russell Fishing are responding to that news and the annual hype surrounding the NFL Playoffs and Superbowl, and have created a new event and are offering a discount if a Guests Home team wins. Los Angeles, CA, December 18, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The returning run of red (sockeye) salmon will be over 6 million for 2012 according to the Alaska Deoartment of Fish and Game. That means another record year of sport fishing in the Kenai River. When a strong run of returning fish are announced, the battle for tourist space in lodges and with outfitters on the Kenai becomes significant. In response to that, Alaska Hooksetters and Russell Fishing are running a joint event called the Super Playoffs Special. In summary, "If your home team wins the Superbowl, you will be eligible for up to a 10% savings" per Cap'n Gilz at 541-254-0679. Call him or check out the Russell Fishing and Alaska Hooksetters websites for more details. Proper management of the various species by Fish and Game is also important and with new measurement tools in place, that facet should be well managed. Also, appropriate management of the commercial fishery is relevant so that the returning Kings get into the Kenai and meet important escapement goals. ###

Alaska Trip Special

Playoff Special!! Alaska Trip! Book with us by 1/07/12 and if your “Home Team” wins the Superbowl, you get 10% off the balance of your trip! Call Cap’N Gilz for Details 907-283-4671 www.alaskahooksetters.com

Homer News Headline 12/14/11

Headline in the Homer News Today "Good salmon runs forecast for 2012 in Cook Inlet " Upper Cook Inlet is expecting another better-than-average salmon season in 2012, according to the forecast released by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game last week.