Andy Couch and Fishtale River Guides
are without a doubt the most knowledgeable, professional, ethical,
and skilled guide and service on Alaska's Little Susitna River.
I charter with Andy every year for king salmon. Andy also provides
superb trips for silver salmon in July and August. I took my
75 year old father for silvers on his birthday and he limited
out and had the trip of his lifetime. Kings and silvers on the
Little Su = Fishtale. -- David C. Churchill, Wasilla, Alaska
I have been fishing with Fishtale River
Guides for 7 or 8 years. The guides are always courteous and
helpful. We fish for king and silver salmon and due to their
knowledge and experience I have always come home with my limit.
I would not hesitate to recommend them. They are the best!!
-- Nora Hathhorn, Wasilla, Alaska
I recommend Andy Couch to people I know.
He shows them a good time and if there's fish to be caught, they'll
catch them. I respect Andy because he is capable and concerned
for his clients, and shows the same attitude toward the fishery.
He is among the most knowledgeable persons fishing the Little
Su. His sincerity and compassion reflects not only in his guiding,
but in fishery management. He works to make things better.
--Larry Engel, biologist, 30 years Alaska Department of
Fish & Game, retired, Palmer, Alaska
15.25 lb. Little Su silver salmon caught August 21,
2002
by Alice Taylor Sharrock
Dear Dave and Linda Osgood,
Thank you for one of the most memorable days of fishing I've ever had! It was
especially wonderful to be out on the river with my husband who had a very rough
year (cancer plus the death of both parents), and I appreciate all the extra
time and expertise we had from you to make those days special. We realize your
knowledge of the river and the fish were an integral part of our success. Also
your tactful encouragement of the groups of inexperienced silver salmon
fishermen (and women) --including myself. We both highly recommend you as a
fishing guide to anyone. --
Alice Taylor Sharrock, Nenana, Alaska
http://www.alicetaylorsharrock.com
Fishtale guest Alice Taylor Sharrock is an accomplished Alaska artist who
lives in the village of Nenana not far from Denali National Park. She
welcomes you to visit her website and see some of her work - just click the
link above. -- Andy Couch, Fishtale Owner
Fishtale River Guides are personable
and very knowledgeable. I like a guide who'll talk to me and
explain what's going on. They work hard to help me catch my fish.
I fish with them at least twice a year. -- Chuck Austin,
Palmer,
Alaska
I've gone with Fishtale River Guides
over 25 times and I always catch fish. They're pleasant, congenial,
and know their business. They're not in it just for the money,
they really care about their guests. -- Retired outfitter Perc
Yarborough, Chickaloon, Alaska
Fishtale River Guides are considerate
of us and concerned about catching fish. They make us feel like
we are not just a fare. We've been with Fishtale so many times
they're now our friends. They're fun. -- Beth Lemke,
Wasilla, Alaska
My next door neighbor went with Fishtale
and caught good fish. Fishtale knew what they were doing, so
I booked a trip. I've gone with them every year since. I take
my wife, my kids, and my clients. The only complaint I have is
they charge too little. Comparing them to others they don't charge
what they're worth. -- Dick Edwards, Anchorage,
Alaska
Andy Couch is one of the best fishing
guides I've met. I have enjoyed his business-like manner and
cheerful personality. His fishing knowledge is exceptional.
I could recommend him to anyone who wants a memorable experience.
Future trips are planned and Andy Couch will be my first choice
for a guide. -- C. G. Gaither, Vancouver,
Washington
For the last 7 years Fishtale has given
me and my family great fishing adventures no matter what the weather,
water conditions, or fish availability. Andy Couch has always
made it fun to be on the river. --Gerard W. Brell,
Anchorage,
Alaska
These guys work really hard for a successful
trip. They know the good holes and places the fish are. They
take good care of their equipment. Most of all they are fun and
have great sense of humor which makes the day even more fun.
My friend & I have gone three times & we live here! --
Dona M. Holliman, Anchorage, Alaska
We highly recommend this guide service.
Over the past few years we have used different guides and each
one has proven to be excellent. One year we had our granddaughter
with us (age 11) and the guide offered guidance, and she was able
to land the limit of salmon by herself. We appreciated the guide's
attitude toward a younger person. -- Lynda W. Mathis,
Anchorage,
Alaska
Fishtale River Guides is one of our
favorite annual summer "mini vacations" -- a wonderful
short time getaway for our busy summer work schedule here in the
Mat-Su Valley. We also love to take visiting out-of-state guests
on Fishtale River Guides' trips. The fishing is awesome, the
scenery and wildlife outstanding, and the guides make the trips
even more enjoyable with all their knowledge of the area. --
Connie J. Bingham, Palmer, Alaska
Took multiple trips with Andy, wouldn't
hesitate to book him again - even if I had to drive a couple hundred
miles to get there. This man is an expert when it comes to back
trolling using oars. -- E. James Fielder,
Florida and Maine
Had a great time and will be back.
This was by far the best fishing I have ever done and Andy is
the Greatest! -- M. E. Spillman, Wendover, Nevada
I enjoy going fishing with Fishtale
so much that I sent five out of state visitors with them this
past summer. Not only is Andy polite and considerate of his clients,
he also shows great respect to other fishermen on the river.
-- Louise Bidondo, Palmer, AK
Fishtale is an excellent provider of
guided and outfitted fishing excursions in Southcentral Alaska.
(Overall - Outstanding "A" grade). -- Steven E.
Bush, Wasilla, Alaska
Have used Andy Couch on three separate occasions and all have
been outstanding or more so "perfect." Andy Couch
of Fishtale River Guides is one of the most outstanding sports
recreation service persons I have ever known. He has an outstanding
personality, matching character, and dedication to seeing the
customer/client has a good time. He is patient, has superior
fishing ability, and essential skills to insure a person has a
good time. Overall is one `of the most outstanding and memorable
people I have known. -- Huey I. Dowden, Many, Louisiana
Andy & staff were great. Their
small size permitted our experience to be everything we hoped
for! -- John Ditzler, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Andy always knows the river, where the
fish are, and what to catch them with. The quality of the trip
is tops. His patience with "first-timers," and his
rapport with "old timers" testifies to his flexibility
and expertise. His custom-made "Flashtrap" spinners are designed specifically
for the Little Susitna River conditions and the ever changing
fishing regulations in Alaska. Andy Couch of Fishtale River
Guides is truly an exceptional fishing/river guide! -- David
and Linda Osgood, Chickaloon, Alaska
This was an "early season"
run and Andy said we would probably not do too well, but we were
there to have fun, and that was fine with us. Andy knew the river
and it's special king salmon holes so well that we were able to
find and catch some fish. I'm convinced Andy is on of the best
on the river. -- Craig L. Saunders, Palmer, Alaska
Andy Couch is by far the best fishing
guide in this area. My wife was impressed by his ability to instruct
and correct her technique in a way that produced fish! Andy is
not only a guide but a teacher and outdoorsman supreme. He has
the skills and knowledge of both fish and river to produce fish
for both amatuer and expert. -- Rev. W. Dean Hendrickson,
Palmer, Alaska
