"My passion for fishing is being a part of others catching fish"
For over a decade, Washington fishing guide Mark Coleman has had great success in pursuing, catching,
and teaching others the key techniques to hooking trophy fish.
As a USCG
Licensed Captain and insured Seattle fishing guide, Mark Coleman has put his years
of fishing experience and knowledge into mastering the prolific
Salmon, Steelhead, Trout, and Sturgeon fisheries of Western
and Eastern Washington, and Alaska. Its not un-common to see
Washington Fishing Guide Mark Coleman guiding Salmon on the Skykomish
River, Sturgeon fishing in Puget Sound, guiding the Olympic Peninsula
for Steelhead, or the Columbia River fishing
Spring Chinook all in the same week! Washington fishing guide Mark Coleman
has also guided a number of seasons in Bristol
Bay, Alaska on the world famous Nushagak River and Togiak River
systems.
"From fishing with
others and teaching myself I learned nearly all aspects of gear fishing
in rivers and tidewaters and have become a very
successful Washington salmon fishing guide. Some of those
techniques include: Side Drifting, Drift Fishing, Back-trolling, Pulling
Bait, Trolling Spinners/Herring, and hover fishing. I also have
over a decade of experience in saltwater fishing. I successfully
run downriggers, and mooch for Salmon and bottom fish".
"With my
documented time on the water, and schooling I currently hold a 25
Ton Master Operators License from the United States Coast Guard.
This allows me to safely run power driven vessels for hire on all
Federally Navigable Waters, Inland". I'm First Aid/CPR
Certified, insured, licensed Seattle steelhead fishing guide, and
Washington salmon fishing guide, and always run my trips with safety in mind.
Derby's we have
fished...
July 2008, CCA Skykomish River Summer Chinook & Steelhead Derby
- 1st
Place, largest Steelhead at 14lbs
- 1st
Place, most fish checked in / heaviest limit of fish
-
Winnings: two of three clients each won a G. Loomis/Daiwa
rod/reel combo valued at $310.00 each
August 2009, Ray Reep Skagit River Summer King Derby
- 2nd
Place, 31# King, client won $500.00 cash
- 4th
largest King was also entered at 28lbs, no winnings
As a Washington State fishing guide have been fishing for Steelhead and Salmon for over 33 years and as
you can tell...this is my passion. Being a part of someone else
catching there first Steelhead or Salmon or maybe the biggest fish of
their life gets me excited too. I am a people person and I love to
coach my fisherman and women as they are fighting their fish and to see
that look on there face when they finally land it... that's why I am a
Seattle Fishing Guide!
Ray Vermillion
Testimonials...
I've known Ray
for about 16 years and we have fished together for most of that
time. I've learned from Ray how to read the waters and to find where
the fish lay. Ray is very good at what he does and a lot of fun to
be around. I've really enjoyed our time on the river. I've caught a
lot of big fish under his guidance. He is very professional and an
exceptionally good guide. Rain or sunshine you can usually have a
very good time.
Chuck Donahue
Simply put, Ray is my
favorite fishing guide. I average four to five guided trips per year in
a variety of fisheries, but fishing with Ray on the Peninsula Rivers has
become my favorite. Ray is always impeccably prepared and his drift
boat is awesome. Bottom line is we catch fish!
Mike Murphy
Mike Ainsworth
- Licensed Associate Guide, FT
"One of my greatest
joys is helping people catch fish"
I have been
fishing in Washington state for over seventeen years
and Washington fishing guide for almost 8 years. I have
fished in many parts in the world from Hawaii to India, If it swims I
have tried to catch it and there are a lot more fish to be caught.
Fishing is not just a job or a hobby for me, its my passion. I have
always loved fishing since I was a small boy. I like every thing fishing has to offer. Whether it be the natural beauty of the
rivers and forest of Washington, or the thrill of catching a new type
of fish. I also love helping people catch fish they have never
caught before or may have never been able to catch on there own.
One of the best things for me as guide is to see the look on some ones
face when they hook in to there first wild steelhead, or there first big
salmon or trout. The look on there face and the thrill that they
get is what great memories are made of, that goes double for young kids.
Testimonials...
Hello Mark,
I had a good time yesterday fishing with Seattle guide Mike Ainsworth on the Skykomish River
even though we had to turn back the ones we caught. Mike did a
good job!
Thanks again, Mark Lewis
Over the many years, states and far off
places, I have obtained two state fishing records. One in New Mexico
state, a nineteen pound, 33" Rainbow Trout, and one in Texas, a five and
a half pound smallmouth bass. I started as a Washington fishing
guide so I could share
my joy and passion of fishing with my clients. I look forward to
fishing with you.
