The Fish Sniffer

26 Years in California and 23 years in Alaska. MasterGuide and Outfitter Phil Desautels in 1985 established a year-round sportfishing business for Salmon and Steelhead with home bases on the Kenai Penninsula in Alaska and in Smith River,California.  

Phil's Smiling Salmon Guide Service is dedicated to your fishing enjoyment!        Captian Phil Desautels is commited to service.  My onboard teachings and expertise will help help you make the transition from your local fishing to the adventures and rewards of river fishing for Salmon and Steelhead.  My understanding of river conditions, water height, water clarity, water tempreture as well as currents and the behavior of adronomas fish shows consistantly with superior fish catches.  Weather you are veteran of many Salmon and Steelhead trips or a first timer, I have the experience and more importantly the attitude to insure that your fishing vacation will be the best that it can be.