Alaska Fishing and Lodging Customer References
We know there are many
companies offering Alaska fishing and lodging services on the Kenai
Peninsula. We are proud to display some of the positive feedback we
have recieved from past guests. If you would like a list of references
to contact personally, call or email us anytime.
Mark,
I
just wanted to drop you a quick note to again thank you for a great
fishing experience! It took me 40 years to get there the first time
and only 3 more for the second trip (although it was quite unexpected).
The
King fishing on the Kenai on Tuesday was absolutely perfect, being able
to catch and release that big hen, and then catching one about 45 pounds
later in the day made it one of my best days of fishing ever! Could
you tell me how I might estimate the weight of the big hen that I released?
We tried to get it to the release a hog number of 50" but we could
only get 48 1/2 to 49 in the water, the other thing that I did not do
was to get the girth of the fish. I did not ask Jeff (I think that was
the guides name) for a soft tape or a way to measure it. I think Will
said Jeff would email the pictures to you first so maybe you might get
an idea from the picture. She was by far the biggest salmon I have caught
to date. I am hoping the pictures will be good enough to have a mount
made but maybe a closer estimation on weight.
Thanks
for your help and thanks again for an awesome trip to Alaska....
Best
Regards,
David
Freed
Seattle, WA
Mark
& Cindy,
Just wanted to drop you line and say THANK YOU for everything.
The trip was even better than I had hoped for, It’s not every
day that four people in a boat will all get their King, but you made
it happen. (Not to mention that Jeff did it too, we just turned the
first little 32# loose) You are a pleasure to watch while you’re
working making people happy. Please don’t ever change, it's far
to hard to find a great group of guides that you have in you mist.
The
cabin was also wonderful as were meeting Cindy and the kids; you are
a very lucky man to have them by your side.
Please tell Brent, Shawn and Jeff hi for me, and thanks again for everything.
PS: We left a case of Bud Light in the frig for all to enjoy after a
hard day of fun.
Darrell
Eversole
Imperial, MO
Hello
Everyone
Thought you might like to see a couple of photos from my recent fishing
trip to Alaska. Salmon #1 a 7 lb. Sockeye (absolute truth) was caught
about one hour after we arrived at Mark Glassmaker Fishing Lodge in
Soldotna. This place is absolutely first class all the way from accommodations
to knowledge and ability of friendly guides. Check out their web page:
www.mgfalska.com. Special thanks to Sean who showed me how to rig for
Sockeye, Brent who really got us into some big Kings and last but certainly
not least, Mark who released over 50 Rainbow for us, largest about 6
lbs. Larry has the picture, I hope because I was more than a little
busy bring it in. Don Dickson caught the biggest fish, a 100 lb. (very
ugly) Halibut. So, all you people from Colebrook are invited to his
place for a Big Fish Fry.
Well, that's about all for now....more war stories to follow.
Regards,
Dave Kittredge
Manchester, NH
Hi
Mark
Just
want to let you know that we had a great week of fishing July 14-21,
2005 thanks to you and your staff of professional fishing guides.
I
will always remember catching that 7 lb. Sockeye Salmon (see attached
photo) right in front of your lodge on the very first cast the day we
arrived. That was some exciting, especially on a 8 wt. fly rod. However,
you were right....a 10 wt. rod would have been a better choice.
Thanks
again for everything......you guys are truly the best!
Dave
Kittredge
Manchester, NH
Mark,
Thanks again for a great week. The whole experience was better than
I could have ever hoped for. I just got word that in the last few days
the first good push of fish have started up our rivers. At the moment
I have little interest in fishing for them (at least until our Steelhead
start showing up). Alaska has spoiled me big time…I will never
be the same.
Fire
off those pics to me that you took of us over on Price William if you
get a chance.
Regards,
Masucci, David G
Rochester, NY
I
was just sitting here daydreamaing and drinking coffee and decided to
visit your website for the umpteenth time. Lo' and behold - a new design.
Well, after spending 1 1/2 hours purusing, I just had to let you know
that it is great. I've visited 1000's of sites during my professional
career and while looking for new hunting/fishing adventures and your
new site ranks right up there with the best - impressive, professional
and most of all extremely informative. I am having trouble keeping from
wishing my life away until August 2004.
Regards,
Gary Kline
Thank
you for the wonderful Alaska experience. Every detail from the accommodations
to the fishing & guide service was outstanding. Absolutely "5
star" all the way. Please feel free to use our names as references
for future bookings.
Thanks Again,
Brian Burkard, New Bremen, Ohio
Just
wanted to drop you a line to thank you for a truly memorable Alaska
fishing experience. Our Dad had a real blast and all of us were extremely
impressed with your professionalism and ability to "get the job
done". The whole package was just fantastic! Hope you have a great
season next year and for many years to come and who knows, we may yet
again visit Alaska to fish the mighty Kenai.!! Again, many thanks and
good luck with the new arrival next year!!
George
Cloughley - Corona, CA
I
just wanted to Thank You for a trip of a life time for my son and I.
I have never seen a more true smile on his face as the one in the picture
holding his 70 # king. You were very professional and all the trips
you lined up were also very professional. The cabins were much nicer
than I expected. The trip as a whole exceeded all of our expectations.
The trip is going to be written up in our plants monthly newsletter.
I will e-mail you a copy. I will make it back some day. If you every
need a reference feel free to use any of us. Did you get Lucas's king
in the Alaska fisherman? I would like to know what month it is in so
I can buy a copy. Hope you guys are having a great year!
Thanks again,
Mark, Lucas, Gary, Brian Kohlrieser - Wapakoneta, OH
We
wanted to thank you again for the great education about the various
methods available in order to make our fishing experience a success.
It was probably painfully obvious that we have had very little fishing
experience, but we surely learned a lot! We intend to return, maybe
next year, and bring a few family members in tow. Thank you again,
Jim
and Maralee Cromie - Canyon Country, CA
Just
a quick note to let you know what a great time we had. I think all made
it home safe and sound and we were all dead tired but happy. We took
a flightseeing trip up to Denali yesterday and it was spectacular. Any
time you need great weather just invite us up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We used
Alaska Air Taxi at Lake Hood and they did a great job. All your arrangements
get an A+ from us and everyone was helpful and friendly and PATIENT.
Maybe we can do it again next year. As soon as I find out more about
the Homer Electric deal I will get in touch. I will follow with a couple
of pictures you might be able to use.
Thanks again
Ken Trawick - Destin, FL
Thanks for putting together a great trip for us. You guys handled the
lost reservation for the King trip in such a professional manner, that
I'll still recommend you to anyone I know heading up to the Kenia, and
I'll still be calling you for my next trip (hopefully next year). I
also wanted to let you know that Brent did a great job of taking care
of us for the day on the Kasilof and the fly-out. He was a great guide
and a fun guy to fish with, and he put us on the fish. I'm pretty sure
the day we were on the Kasilof, we hooked more fish than any of the
other boats out that day. I'd definitely be happy to fish with him in
the future. How booked up are your cabins for the last half of July
next year? Why don't you let me know what openings you have during that
time.
Thanks again.
David Parlato - Bellingham, WA
That
is Way Cool to see the fish on the fish of the year web site! Incredible!
I would have never believed I would catch something that huge on my
first trip up! Thanks again for a great trip!"
Kind
Regards,
Scott Monson Johnston, IA
"Mark, A quick note after looking a your web page, to say thanks
for the trips this past week! It was one of the most enjoyable fishing
experiences I've had. The women really liked fishing with Avery. He
worked the river long and hard. We enjoyed the experience with the Key-o
Halibut charter, too! My wife Karen and daughter Heather still have
sore arms. We enjoyed the day on the Kenai with you and Cindy and hope
to be back and catch a couple next time. From my perspective, I really
liked to hear about the work your doing to keep the sports fishery alive
in Alaska.
Good
luck to you!"
Joe
Van Meter Portland, OR.
Dear Mark and Cindy,
"Thanks
so much for your hospitality.... The fishing, the dinner, the delightful
conversation. It was truly a joy to meet both of you. I find myself
talking constantly about our trip and especially the fish that Jeff
caught. When I tell the story, it's down to about 35 lbs. When he tells
the story, it's up to about 85 lbs. Thanks so much for your kindness
to us. The meal was great, your home is spectacular and I am sure yours
is the best guide service on the rivers".
Thanks
again,
Dan
Walker Lewiston, ID
Dear Mark & Cindy,
Just
a note to thank you for a wonderful Alaska experience I will never forget!
Mark, thanks for the experience you provided for us on the Kasilof and
Kenai Rivers. God has provided you with a wonderful resource and even
better he has provided you with the skills and patience to work that
resource to show people from all over the world what Alaska has to offer.
You are the best person I have ever had show me fishing skills.
Sincerely,
Jeff Sayre Lewiston, ID
"Mark, Andrew and I are back in Atlanta and continue to talk about
our unbelievable Alaska experience with one of the highlights of course
being our fishing trip on the Kasilof. Thanks for the wonderful day
and thank Cindy again for the delicious lunch and treats! We have already
viewed our videotape and it came out great. We are waiting for our still
shots to see the pictures of Andrew and I with our King Salmon. They
should be terrific! If there is anything Andrew or I can do to give
positive testimony to the great experience we had please let us know."
Alan and Andrew Mintz Atlanta, Ga.
"Thanks again for the memorable trip. The kids had a great time!
It was a pleasure to seeing all that you've done in your beautiful home;
I'm certain you realize what a truly fortunate young man you are; to
live in a beautiful location; and to have a profession you enjoy!"
Yours
truly,
Larry Lack, Novato, CA
"I want to thank you again for working hard to make our first Alaska
experience a memorable one. We had a great trip and truly appreciate
the hospitality you and Cindy extended to us on Saturday evening. I
hope you enjoy the photos as much as we are. I have already had one
that you sent us enlarged. It looks great! We are still in the after
glow of this trip and already looking at 2001 and 2002 to return."
Regards,
Ben Nieters, White Bear Lake, MN
"Had a great time, will try and do something next year. Thanks
for the dinner and hospitality."
Sicerely,
Neil Comeford, Sante Fe, NM
"There is no way to tell you how much we enjoyed our visit there.
The wonderful memories will last for a long time. Thank you again for
such a wonderful visit."
With
Love,
John and Betty Pearson, Pocatello, ID
"I am sending you my picture of which I have many copies. The day
fishing with you was the highlight of our very exciting trip to Alaska.
You were right about the weight, exactly 65.5 pounds. I had an enlargement
made of the picture, it is in the family room where everyone can see.
I am getting to be a hit as a hostess because I serve a wonderful King
Salmon dinner along with the story of our Alaska trip.
I
also want to thank you for arranging for us to stay at the "cabin"!
I never expected such a luxurious accommodation as that house. We really
felt comfortable at home there. Greg and Hannah Corse were so nice.
We are all looking forward to another trip."
Sincerely,
Ruth Harris, Mountain Lakes, NJ
"Thanks for such the great fishing outing you provided for us.
It was indeed a very outstanding fishing experience for all of us which
we will long treasure in our memories. We all did indeed recognize the
many extras you did for us, especialy the ability to find where those
silvers were. We apologize for being slow to learn and so quick to forget
the exact art to conquering the silvers; but we recognized our good
fortune for having a professional teacher. We were all satisfied customers
and well pleased with everything."
Peace and all good things,
Father Jake Bauer, Grand Island, NE
"Probably the most interesting and fun time I've had in Alaska.
Thanks for sharing your time, food, energy and knowledge with my friends.
This one will go down in the memory banks forever. Good luck the remainder
of the season."
Thanks again,
Dan Mendenhall, Pasco, WA
"We all enjoyed our trip, and you Mark, and look forward to future
trips. All in all, your arrangements were great, the people were very
accommodating."
Yours truly,
Dick Kelm, Sisters, OR
"Thanks
for a successful fishing trip and a great time!"
Ed Croft, Kent WA
"Thanks
for everything, we'll be back!"
Jim & Kevin Nell, Windsor, CA
"Without
question, fishing on the Kenai with you was a highlight of 1997 (if
not our lives!). The pictures capture the joy and excitement of it all
and we hope to come back before too long."
Take Care,
Jim & Annie Sheriden, Evergreen, CO
Mark, We just wanted to take a moment and Thank You again! We had a
great fishing trip and thank you for all of your hard work. Attached
are some pictures of our trip to share with you. Thank You Again!!!
Take
Care,
The Thompson Family, Clayton, Georgia
Mark, I can't remember if I followed up with you after our trip last
summer. If not, I want to tell you how much we appreciated your professional
guiding. It was the fishing trip of a lifetime for all of us. Even for
my Dad, who has fished all of his life, catching salmon on a fly rod
was a new experience.
Joe
Jackson, Novato, Ca
Mark, thank you again for taking us fishing it was more than we ever
expected. The lodging and hospitality was the best. We havn't stopped
talking about it since we got back and telling everybody we know how
great you and Brent were. Thanks again Mark and I hope to see you next
year.
Michael
Herman
Hi Mark, Thanks for the pictures. I usually think about the trip three
or four times a day. Thank you for your part in making it so memorable.
Can not wait to start planning the next trip. Have a great winter and
spoil the Cindy and Faith big time.Would hope the next thing I hear
is FISH ON but it will probably be something like TAKE OUT THE GARBAGE.
Some days are better than others, especially those on the Kenai.
Thanks
again
Joe Wells, Austin, TX
Dear Mark and Cindy: Thanks again so much for the two fun days of fishing
and the Log Cabin accomodations. We had a great time fishing with Brent
and Avery and really enjoyed the Log Cabin at Mountainview. We hope
to come back up to Alaska in a few years so lets keep in touch. Have
a great remaining 2002.
Regards,
Steve, Louise, Katie and Chris Sweet, Houston, TX
Dear
Mark and Cindy:
Thanks
again so much for the two fun days of fishing and the Log Cabin accomodations.
We had a great time fishing with Brent and Avery and really enjoyed
the Log Cabin at Mountainview.
We
hope to come back up to Alaska in a few years so lets keep in touch.
Have
a great remaining 2002.
Regards,
Steve,
Louise, Katie and Chris Sweet, Houston Texas
Mark
Just
a quick note to let you know what a great time we had. I think all made
it home safe and sound and we were all dead tired but happy. We took
a flight seeing trip up to Denali yesterday and it was spectacular.
Any time you need great weather just invite us up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We used
Alaska Air Taxi at Lake Hood and they did a great job.
All
your arrangements get an A+ from us and everyone was helpful and friendly
and PATIENT. Maybe we can do it again next year
Thanks
again
Ken Trawick, Destin, FL
Mark,
thank you again for taking us fishing it was more than we ever expected.
The lodging and hospitality was the best. We haven't stopped talking
about it since we got back and telling everybody we know how great you
and Brent were. Thanks again Mark and I hope to see you next year.
Michael Herman
Mark-
So
I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you thanks for a great time
and for the fabulous fishing. You have a knack for spotting the fish
and we were all glad to have you showing us the ropes!
Also, should we send you copies of the picture we have with our fish
over 48" for the 'Release a Hog' program? Let me know.
I hope the rest of the fishing season goes well! Thanks again.
Gus
Hauser, Louisville Kentucky
Mark,
Thanks for putting together a great trip for us. You guys handled the
lost reservation for the King trip in such a professional manner, that
I'll still recommend you to anyone I know heading up to the Kenia, and
I'll still be calling you for my next trip (hopefully next year).
I also wanted to let you know that Brent did a great job of taking care
of us for the day on the Kasilof and the fly-out. He was a great guide
and a fun guy to fish with, and he put us on the fish. I'm pretty sure
the day we were on the Kasilof, we hooked more fish than any of the
other boats out that day. I'd definitely be happy to fish with him in
the future.
Thanks again.
David Parlato Bellingham, WA
Mark,
I
can't remember if I followed up with you after our trip last summer.
If not, I want to tell you how much we appreciated your professional
guiding.
It
was the fishing trip of a lifetime for all of us. Even for my Dad, who
has fished all of his life, catching salmon on a fly rod was a new experience.
Thanks again Mark for making my Dad's last fishing trip his best.
Joe
Jackson, Novato CA
Hi
Mark and Cindy,
Here
are a few pictures from our trip. Maybe you can use one or two of them
for your website. We wanted to thank you again for the great education
about the various methods available in order to make our fishing experience
a success. It was probably painfully obvious that we have had very little
fishing experience, but we surely learned a lot! We intend to return,
maybe next year, and bring a few family members in tow.
Thank
you again,
Jim and Maralee Cromie, North Hollywood, CA
Mark,
Tell
Avery I really enjoyed your Trout and King package! Seriously Avery
does a really nice job, low key, polite with very good people skills.
He's a fine addition to your crew. Look forward to next year sans Humpies!
Thanks
again
Howie Campbell, Eau Claire, Wis.
Here
some excerpts from our Edgewater One Cabin Log:
The
Cabin turned out Great! Everyone in our party had a great time. Everyone
caught fish and you helped my daughter catch the fish of a lifetime
(62#) Thanks to the Glassmaker Family for another memorable 7 days.
See you all again in the fall.
Phil
Gantt and Friends
San Jose, Ca
Great
Cabin and a fun day fishing for kings! We caught a small “jack”
but an hour or two with a computer and it gonna look like a monster!
Eddie
and Cheryl Croft (w/Mom Linda)
Kent,
WA
Had
a Great time fishing for sockeye’s and kings. Thanks Mark for
a successful mornings fishing on the Kenai River. The cabin is very
comfortable and well appointed. Hope to be back again next year.
Colin,
Mark, and Ken Stuart
Napier,
New Zealand
Mark
and Brent,
Had
a great three days with you guys and we’ll be talking about it
for years to come. The fishing was great as was the hospitality. Thanks
once again for making this a wonderful experience and hope to be back
soon.
The
Hermans
Montana
Mark
and Cindy,
Thank
you very much for making our trip to Alaska special! The cabin was perfect,
with gorgeous views and scenery, and the fishing was terrific. Mark,
thanks for working so hard to let us catch fish and for taking us to
the “Gator Hole”! See you in future Trips to the Northwest.
Jeff
Kilmark
Phoenix,
AZ
The
cabin was cozy and very comfortable. You guts did a great hob. The girls
will never forget this past week and I know Jacob enjoyed exploring
in your yard. Ted had a blast fishing and I enjoyed the time spent relaxing.
Thank you for your generosity and we’ll see you next year!
The
Dillons
Novato, CA
What
a lovely place! We had a great time!!
Tom
and Diane Gesell
Pocatello,
Idaho
Good
Fishing, weather showery, and cloudy, amenable silvers- Betty landed
a 20 #er- excellent company, good wine, nothing else need saying.
J&B
Pearson
Pocatello,
Idaho
Glassmakers,
Thanks
for the Great hospitality!
We fished 6 days and caught tons of fish Sun 6-29: 3 limits sockeye
Mon
6-30: 20-30 Rainbows and 10-15 dollies
Tues
7-1: 5 kings
Wed.
7-2: 40-50 Rainbows + 10-15 dollies
Thur.
7-3: 1 king 45 lbs.
Fri.
7-4: 4 kings 15-50 lbs.
Hope
to be back some day soon.
The
Sicas
Brighton,
Michigan
Mark
Cindy, Brent, Faith, Kenai, Nala, and baby to be:
Thank
you for your great hospitality. We had a great time and can’t
wait to show our pictures of the big fish to family and friends. Take
care of yourselves until next season when we know Greg will be back
to fish 24/7.
Sincerely,
The
Norstens
Oakdale,
MN
PS:
6 mile Creek rafting was great fun, awesome guides and a wonderful beginner
experience.
PSS:
Mark- Thanks for being patient with us girls on the boat!! Hope you
all enjoy the walleye.
Go
Montana! What a blast we had fishing Alaska-
55#lb
king, reds, halibut, cold beer, and great laughs. Mark, what a great
set-up. Thanks for the fun. We will definitely be back to fish again!
The cabin was a great place to come back to after a hard day of fishing.
Thanks for everything!
Curtis
Rowsey
Newport,
WA
Thanks
so much for putting together a fantastic fishing trip for our family
– just what we needed. The cabin has been perfect. 4 kings on
the Kasilof, we’ll be back.
The
Sextons
Helena,
MT
Mark,
Great
Cabin, worked well for us. Brent Thanks for putting up with a couple
of city slickers
Cutler
and Doug Crockard
Houston,
TX
Mark
and Cindy,
Thank
you for helping to make my Dad’s dream come true, Alaska is a
beautiful state!
The
boat ride across Skilak Lake was beautiful, caught 6-nice silvers and
several rainbows.
Kayane
James and Donald Aldrich
Michigan
Nothing
like a warm cabin after a day spent in the elements. Dry Cigars from
Havana, Cold high life, throat burning whisky,…life was good in
late September. Thanks Mark/Cindy.
Greg
Thomas, Troy Letherman, Dan Summerfield
Montana
