Bogey
12/9/2015 8:29:00 AMI've always enjoyed and been impressed with your fishing success, but knowing Pepe' is the one that makes the magic happen at Blueberry Hills.... well, now I am IMPRESSED - I've eaten there!!! :0)
lidong6
12/9/2015 11:29:00 AMafter a terrible experiment with a guided service on Chelan, I would never do it again, not suggest anybody go Chelan with guilded service. What they would do is to hand over the rod after they set the hook, what you do is simply reeling in, just like what my 4-year old kid did when they fish with me. they don't even let you to set the hook.
Darrell and Dad's
12/9/2015 11:42:00 AMHi lidong6. I sure am sorry that you had a bad experience. We typically communicate with our customers and try to tailor their experience to meet their expectations. It is fairly common for us to "pop" the lines clear of the 'rigger with customers that want us to. For customers that want to learn how to manipulate the gear, and pop the lines, we train them and turn them loose. It is reasonably common for Jeff and I to run one side of the boat and hand off "bit" rods to the kids or inexperienced angler and have the experienced customer angler on board run a side on their own.
JoshH
12/9/2015 11:57:00 AMGuides setting the hook and handing the rods off is the norm, not just on Chelan, specially running downriggers. Its part of the package you are paying for. Rigging, baiting, getting you on the fish, and getting the fish in the boat. I would ask if you commicated with your guide prior your wishes? Ive fished with Darrell and Dads on Chelan twice now, and fully intend on going again. They have been very accomodating in wanting to get me the best experience possible.
Bob R
12/9/2015 7:54:00 PMquote" lidong6" "
"after a terrible experiment with a guided service on Chelan, I would never do it again, not suggest anybody go Chelan with guilded service. What they would do is to hand over the rod after they set the hook, what you do is simply reeling in, just like what my 4-year old kid did when they fish with me. they don't even let you to set the hook." Unquote;
If you had an issue why didn't you speak up at the time instead of trash talking guides after the fact? Melanie and I had a great time on Chelan with Joe H. years ago .And just how many reports have you posted since you "joined"? You must like trolling a lot! Bob R
"after a terrible experiment with a guided service on Chelan, I would never do it again, not suggest anybody go Chelan with guilded service. What they would do is to hand over the rod after they set the hook, what you do is simply reeling in, just like what my 4-year old kid did when they fish with me. they don't even let you to set the hook." Unquote;
If you had an issue why didn't you speak up at the time instead of trash talking guides after the fact? Melanie and I had a great time on Chelan with Joe H. years ago .And just how many reports have you posted since you "joined"? You must like trolling a lot! Bob R
Mike Carey
12/9/2015 8:14:00 PMHe's posted zero, none, never. So he gets a zero for integrity. Having fished with Anton multiple times, I can assure anyone reading this, popping the rod off of a downrigger that is set at 300 feet deep is hardly an "exciting moment". Let the guide do it so the rod doesn't get broken and you reel the fish in, Like Anton noted, if it's really important to you he and Jeff would be more than happy to show you how and let you do it. Anton and Jeff are the Guides for lake trout on Chelan. They get their clients into a lot of fish. A+++ recommended, not to mention they couldn't be nicer hosts.
Mike Carey
12/11/2015 5:12:00 PMOn further reflection, I do apologize to lidong6. My saying you lacked integrity was hyperbole and uncalled for.