That is a great looking place. Looks like the snow finally hit Soldotna. Can you take us on a tour of the city and look at some river spots in with the fresh snow?

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

Yep we finally have snow on the ground. Were a lil melty still but were expecting another storm here this week. Ill see what I can do about a river update! Some of the spots aren't winter maintained and its nicer to visit them when the ski trails are packed in. Great vid idea too!

Looks like an awesome location. Should be great once you get it finished. My wife and I are coming up in 2 weeks. We are booked with an outfitter right now but your place would be a great option for the future. We have friends that might join us as well. My advice is don’t rent it until it is fully operational. We have been to places that claimed to be ready but weren’t finished yet and the trip just sucked because of it. I’ve been watching your videos for the last 6 months now and really enjoy them. You put out quality stuff. This is our first trip to Alaska and we are looking forward to it.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’m excited for you guys to see Alaska for the first time! Thanks for the advice on the vacation rental. We have been less than impressed ourselves with accommodations that weren’t up to par as well. I think we’re going to play the long game here and hold off until we have it set up just the way we want. I hope you find some fish while you’re here exploring! 🎣😎

I would love to go there and make it a annual fishing trip

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

Alright! I like that idea too! What do you think about the size of the accommodations you want? Bedrooms and bathrooms necessary for your party size?

Gold mine!

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

Def a silver mine! Salmon that is...😉 I think this place has potential.. I just have to figure out what will suit most travelers before I get started on the renovation. Im leaning towards catering parties of 4-6 right now..

@craigmartin1727

8 ай бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures you are smart to tie to your channel. Add some “unofficial” guiding. You will fill the rental schedule. Your enthusiasm is contagious!

There are few public access points on the Kasilof. My wife and I are not skilled at handling a drift boat, however this particular location is a prime location for river access. Good luck and best of fortunes as you pursue this business opportunity!

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

There sure is a lack of access and the logistics of drifting a boat is a challenge. Not to mention the physical strength needed and experience necessary to be successful and safe. Thanks for your input about what you guys a capable of. Im excited about this one and really want to provide a top experience for anyone interested in visiting. Thank you.

I can tell you I’m a avid fisherman from Pennsylvania. Over 60 years of all types of fishing. Came to Alaska the last 2 years and it was nothing I’ve experienced. Glad I had a guide from which fish I could keep, which ones I couldn’t, could never have used float boat the way the guide did and most of all keeping eye out for bears. Renting house on river is on thing, fishing from shore is also something most can handle, but the rest I’d say get a guide/provide a guide.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

I think your speaking for the majority here... I really like the DIY vacation myself but you make good sense about how valuable a guide could be and how it can really add to the experience overall. These rivers here can be unpredictable and having someone with experience to lead the way makes for a more comfortable and successful visit. I really appreciate your thoughts on this one as I get this thing started up..

@Steve-rr3gc

8 ай бұрын

@@alaskasmallcraftadventures yes diy is something I hope to be able to do some day. The first year not knowing the area-what was there - we went with outfitter that was all inclusive. This year we realized we could save money and went with outfitter who housed us, provided guides and boats and we cooked our own meals. It worked out great. We were able to fish evening after our guided trips were done. Both years the one thing that amazed me is just how fast the kenai river flows. You see it on tv and don’t realize just how fast/powerful it is. One slip and you’re in Cook Inlet. So to have someone to give you pointer on that particular body of water was huge help. You will be successful, just seeing your videos and conversations with you I can tell.

@Steve-rr3gc

Ай бұрын

How’s your project going? Is it close to being ready to rent? If you have a sight to rent it please send along the info.

Great spot. I would rent it. Bunk beds might help. A freezer would be great. You’re local knowledge and enthusiasm is valuable. Would you be able to commit to renting your cabin this summer?

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

I like these ideas! Im leaning towards sleeping 4 or 6 right now and will offer vac sealing and a chest freezer for fish boxes. This means Ill need to do some extra construction when the ice melts. Im also working with the river center to permit a floating dock and staircase to make the fishing more accessible. I want to commit to renting this out but will wait until the projects are nearly completed to do so.

I would book a trip. Keep up the great job! Enjoy your videos!

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'll keep working towards making it happen! thank you

Awesome to see you investing and building something special! I think this would be an excellent pit stop for a few days on a summer salmon trip! It would be sweet if you had a chest freezer and vacuum sealer for preserving our catch. Also if you had an RV hook up next to the cabin that would be sweet. We usually travel with about 5 dudes and the cabin looks a little small for that but it would be a great place to take a real shower and unwind after being cooped up in the RV. I think I would only do like 2-3 days there cause there is so many places to explore and I don't want to stay in one spot for too long. A hot tub on the porch would be epic!!! I would be game for trying the drift boat but maybe make it a daily rental option. Oooo IDEA, make a outdoor sitting/ firepit area down closer to the water so we can chill by the water's edge while our buddies are catching fish. Great potential with this property and I'm excited to see how it turns out. Hopefully I can get my crew up there summer 2024.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

I like these extra ideas for accommodation... Having an RV spot for guest at the cabin isn't something I thought about but its sure something that could be pulled off. I think well definitely be setting up to process, package and freeze everyone's catches.. Thanks for the insight on your party size too, it helps with determining how big I make this place.. Im leaning on being able to sleep 6 right now...

Most folks don't know how to handle a boat . I like the straight rental aspect

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

Yea, you make a good point about experience needed to float.

Hell yeah congrats bro! Looks awesome 🐟👌🏻

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

Yea man!! Ive always wanted to arrive by boat and I think this spot will help me do that! I can't hardly wait to see the first fish jump out of the water next spring. Thank you.

Love what you're doing. Will love to be a guest once open.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

Very cool, looking forward to that. Any thoughts on the size of space you could use? A couple bedrooms and bathrooms for a crowd of folks or something simple and more quaint? Thanks for helping me build up the plan!

I'd be interested in booking it.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

26 күн бұрын

Very cool, 😎 I’ll keep that in mind.

I am headed to Soldotna 9/8-15 and planning on fishing the Kenai, Russian, and the Kasilof. I have really learned a lot from your videos, thank you. I would love to know more about your cabin and the current situation, renting it, do you have a boat yet to rent, can one fish from shore or is it 'no shore fishing drift boat only'? Would also enjoy speaking with you and learning more about the fishing and where I need to be fishing during that time I am there. I am coming alone. I will be equipped with fly rod and spinning gear. Thank you for filming. Mike

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

20 күн бұрын

Hello! My cabin is currently under construction. I’m welding up aluminum landings and a floating dock so the property is more accessible and safe. Because of this I won’t be accommodating guests this season but I really appreciate you checking in on this as it’s very motivating for me. Check the regs and see when the Russian river closes for fishing as you’ll be coming in at the end of the season. The kasilof river is drift only for boat fishing but it’s legal to shore fish. The kenai river and kasilof will be full of silver salmon. And the steelhead will be running thick by then. Expect high water because of the summer rains and the glaciers melting off.

@michaeladams4738

20 күн бұрын

North Carolina, Mike here again, I definitely want to pursue your cabin when it is ready so let's talk about that too. Thanks again!!

I am right now starting to plan a week long trip for next summer and your place looks like it would work well for me as a base of operation. So.. yeah... let me (us) know when it's ready! (And also what will you be charging?)

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

26 күн бұрын

Awesome! I’ll work towards being ready for guests. Right now I’m welding up aluminum landings and a floating dock so it’s safer to access the water.

I have visited Alaska 3 times. Looks like I may have to plan a 4th.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

Oh that's an awesome way to put it!! I hope you do decide to come back for a another spin!

I would add a vehicle to the package like the outfits in Yakutat have historically done, lodging, vehicle, drift boat, people can use and pay for the shutlle gals...the last thing your gonna want to be doing is shuttling and launching boats for people....looks like you will need a 4 wheeler to take boat out of river with that hill.... great spot for someone who knows what they are doing and just wanted to fish the prime incoming/high tides already having a boat in the water and avoiding the boat launch mess on both ends competing with the 50+ guides everyday during King season.... too bad you don't have parking for 25 truck and trailer rigs you would be full up everyday!

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

Many good points made here.... this is the type of feedback I was hoping for to make some big decisions about my direction. Thank you for the add!

Are you going to post when the air bnb is live?

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

4 ай бұрын

I will post when its live for sure. I just cant say when that will be. Thanks for hanging in there with me as I get back on my feet here...

Yes. My Bro and I will rent your cabin and a boat for 5-8 days. Let me know! If you offer a guided drift boat - that might work too... but, i think guide licenses are a big pain to obtain.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

Having a couple of guides working out of here is definitely on my mind as part of the plan. I know that a lot of people prefer being guided, at least once to get the lay of the land. I appreciate your feedback on what type of vacay you're looking at having and definitely let me know if you think of any other types of amenities you'd like while visiting.

Most folks have no clue about how to fish a drift boat. You might make it an option in case there are those folks that have those skills. I think the bigger draw would be having walk out the door access to the river.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

I definitely want to develop the walkout fishing aspect more. Im thinking a staircase with a floating dock would be perfect to get people right on the water. And good point about having necessary experience to safely float the river and catch fish. Its a workout to row a heavy boat for a few hours and may not be for everyone.

I would like to rent next summer

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Any thoughts on amenities you'd like to have while visiting?

Watched many of your videos & always appreciate the tips. Have U turned the cabin on the Kasilof into a B&B yet. Silver salmon R right around the corner. Contact me!

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

22 күн бұрын

You’re right about those silvers coming up! Right now I’m building aluminum docks, stairs and landing so the water is safer to access. The property is not quite ready and will most likely be a next year thing.

I'm in California and have fished the Kasilof a few times for Kings and Silvers with guides in drift boats. You have a prime location for sure! Would it be possible to floss Reds from the bank in front of the cabin?

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

The sockeye fishing from this North bank is some of the best in all of Alaska. I plan to make it easier to walk down to the spot and enjoy the bounty. Its just going to take some planning and a permit to get a dock installed but its on my list of top amenities for the cabin. The bank is river rock, not muddy and provides for a great fishing experience. The sun sets over the river and this spot has great southern exposure. The current back eddies and slows down just enough to fish lighter gear and allows the fish to rest right out front. I can't wait for the run to return!

@stevet8121

8 ай бұрын

Outstanding! Man, what a spot you have! And Silvers from the bank. Sounds like heaven to me.@@alaskasmallcraftadventures

Can I get info for the Airbnb

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate you checking back in on that and will provide more info as the construction projects move forward. Right now this property is not ready for business. Thank you.

Would like to make Reservations for my family I bet you will be booked up fast!!! Let us know when you will start taking payments.

@alaskasmallcraftadventures

8 ай бұрын

Nice!! Im trying to decide how useful multiple bedrooms and bathrooms would be. Any thoughts?

@CyWebbII

8 ай бұрын

This is just me, maybe think about what you would want if you were planning on making a Reservation at your cabin. For me you got my money on location, and different ways to fish (Boat or Bank) might be helpful to offer Captain to skipper the boat. You can do it yourself to save money and offer advice to clients. Not sure if you need Guide License or not for Row boat. Then after a day on the river you want to eat, (How’s your cooking skills, do you need a Chef. When camping or renting a cabin less is more. If I wanted a luxury experience I would fly into a resort or on the river with my private Helicopter I think you get what I mean. Open floor plan sleeping on the floor or bunk beds or a mix of both. Having running water is a plus (Hot). You might get a lot of local support (Alaskans) might also get some help with ideas.