Our Guides

Do you want to do some amazing Alaska fishing? Or maybe you just need advice or have questions.
Beware. Whether it’s crabbing, shrimping, fishing, hunting or on his snow machine I’m usually out on an adventure.
So, if you need to contact me for trip planning, reservations or just to shoot the breeze, your best option is to call 1.907.262-6388.

OWNER/OPERATOR

Joe Hanes "The Fish Magnet"

I have been guiding on the Kenai for over 35 years. Fishing the Kenai has been one of my greatest pleasures. I love to see the joy of a "fish on" from a first time angler, to a seasoned veteran. Fishing, Hunting, Snow Machining, and any other Alaska adventures are my life!

OUR GUIDES

David Scully

David is a born and raised Alaskan. He’s been fishing the Kenai since he was old enough to walk. He is a great addition to the Fish Magnet team!!! He enjoys both hunting and fishing year round. In the off season he spends his time snowmaching and ice fishing. There’s no other guide that tries harder, is very productive and is such a joy to fish with!

Kyle Smude

Kyle was born in Homer and knows Cook Inlet like the back of his hand!. He has spent the last 18 plus years fishing on the waters of Cook Inlet. We are super happy to have his skill set and knowledge here at Fish Magnet. He has been in the charter business since he was 17 and "loves everyday of it". He will be accompanied by our journeyman deck hand Michael!! You definitely will enjoy the day with these two hard working fisherman.

Andy Szczesny

Andy is a Rainbow Trout specialist. He has been living in Alaska and guiding fly fishermen for giant Rainbows and Dolly Varden for over 30 years. Andy hold s a coveted Kenai National Wildlife Refuge permit in the upper section of the Kenai River. This is a drift boat-only fishery. The mountainous scenery is spectacular. Fly fishing is Andy’s passion. Sockeye Salmon Rainbows and Dolly Varden are all plentiful depending on the time of year.

Zach Klunder

Zach is the lead guide at Fish Magnet and we are super happy to have him. Zach was born here in Soldotna and loves Alaska and all that it offers He grew up fishing Kings and silvers on the Kenai! He is a super sockeye fisherman and also is knowledgeable on a variety of rivers and as a added bonus, He can also row the drift boat!! Zach is a great asset here at Fish Magnet