About Tall Tale Charters & Crew
Operating Alaska fishing charters since 1988, Tall Tale Charters is highly committed to providing the best guided Alaska fishing trips out of Homer and on the Kenai River. We are licensed, insured, and equipped with quality boats, tackle and safety equipment. Our captains, crew and staff are among the most qualified in the business. Most of our business is from repeat clients and referrals, which attests to our high level of quality and success. Please read on for details about our people.
Boo Kandas (owner/captain)

- Owner of Tall Tale Charters
- Captain of our Homer charter boat "Red Ryder"
- Captain of our Kenai River fishing boat
- USCG Licensed 100 Ton Master
- Over 45 years boating experience
- 42 years Alaska fishing experience
- 38-year licensed Alaska fishing guide
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Jen Kandas (staff)

Jen is married to Boo and has been working hard for Tall Tale Charters since 2003. She is core to our operation; assisting with scheduling, handling the books and doing all she can to keep things running smoothly.
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Our clients say...
Matt L. - Captain Boo Kandas was a fabulous guide on the Kenai River. He has an abundant sense of humor and was enjoyable to be around for the day. more
Don & Kitty M. - Thank you John and Kevin for the great fishing trip out of Homer, today. Great people, great weather and lots of fish – perfect day more
Karlie W. - You guys are so amazing!!! I constantly think back to that day on your boat and reeling in that giant halibut!!! more
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