MEET THE AFISHUNT CREW
Captain Troy "Eclipse" Roecker
Captain Troy "Eclipse" Roecker
Captain Troy "Eclipse" Roecker
Lead Captain Troy, Aka Eclipse, is returning for his 6th year with Afishunt and has been fishing Alaskan waters for over 10 years. Troy is a licensed Master Captain and brings his love of the open water to Alaskan Fishing. This year he starts to train a new deckhand as his daughter moves up to a captain seat
Captain Lowell
Captain Troy "Eclipse" Roecker
Captain Troy "Eclipse" Roecker
Captain Lowell is a local Alaskan who lives right in Ninilchik. Last year he was a part time fill in captain and is coming on full time for the 2024 season.
Captain Noah
Captain Troy "Eclipse" Roecker
Captain Maddie
Captain Noah is with us for a fourth year. Noah continues to grow as a fisherman every year. This year Noah obtained his Masters license and will be running one of the bigger boats this year.
Captain Maddie
Captain Maddie
Captain Maddie
Captain Maddie returns to us on her 4th year as a USCG Master of Afishunt II. No longer a deckhand for the father daughter duo, You don't want to miss out on this Captain/Captain team as she pairs up with Captain James for an amazing 2024 season.
Captain James
Captain Maddie
Captain James
Captain James returns to us for his 3rd year as a captain duo on Afishunt II. James was initially hired as a carpenter but found his love for fishing with Afishunt, we are so excited to see him excel as a captain.
Keegan Baker
Captain Maddie
Captain James
Keegan is Alaskan born and raised. 2024 will be his 5th year with Afishunt, our youngest deckhand graduating high school at the beginning of the season.
Chase Henley
Chase Henley
Chase Henley
Chase Henley, a native Texan, loves spending his extra time outside and near the ocean. He has been spending his summers in Ninilchik since he was a child. He is now going to college in Alaska and joins us for his 4th year!
Ryland
Chase Henley
Chase Henley
Ryland joins our crew this year from Satellite beach Florida where he grew up fishing and surfing. He plans on trying to stay warm while catching some amazing fish in Cook Inlet.
Our USCG Inspected Charter Boat Fleet
THE FLEET
We are proud of our equipment. As the only true USCG Inspected Vessels (CFR subchapter T) in Ninilchik, our big boats far exceed the safety requirements of six pack boats that advertise five star uninspected vessel ratings. All our four ocean boats have enclosed cabins and bathroom facilities on board. Our river drift boats are custom built for Alaskan salmon fishing by Hyde Boat Company and Willie Boats.
THE HARD EIGHT
The “Hard Eight” is the first inspected vessel to operate in these waters. It is licensed for 10 persons plus crew (although usually we will only place eight for halibut fishing). We now take out those office parties and large families in one boat! It is a 32 foot by 10 foot aluminum-hulled cruiser with state-of-the-art Furuno integrated electronics and all the latest safety gear including life rafts. This boat is powered with twin 250hp Mercury Verados.
THE EXCITER
The “Exciter” is the second of our custom built 32 foot inspected vessels. Like the Hard Eight, it is Coast Guard inspected and approved for 10 persons, although we carry 8. It is equipped with the same electronics package as Hard Eight and is also powered by twin 250hp Mercury Verado motors.
THE VOYAGEUR
The “Voyageur” is our third and newest custom-built 32 foot inspected vessel. A sistership to our two other subchapter “T” inspected boats, it is likewise certified to carry 10 persons plus a crew of two. As our flagship, it has impressive twin 300hp Mercury Verado engines and Furuno navigation.
AFISHUNT II
The “Afishunt II” is a custom-built 28 foot by 9 foot ALMAR Sounder model. We designed it exactly for fishing in these waters. It is beautiful, sleek, fast, and comfortable- the queen of the six-pack fleet in Deep Creek. It is approved for six persons plus a crew of two. It is equipped with VHF and CB radios, Furuno radar, Garmin GPS, and Furuno sounder. It is powered by a pair of 225hp Mercury Verado outboard motors.
KASILOF RIVER DRIFT BOATS
The drift boats we use on the Kasilof River are custom-built for this drift-only fishing. They hold four clients, plus the guide. The equipment and tackle are specially designed to aid in river fishing, making it accessible to expert as well as novice fishermen.