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From Jan 01, 1999 To Jul 31, 2010
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Aug 10, 2009; 10:01AM - Skeena and Kitimat River REPORT
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows pro angling guide Gord McKean of Westcoast Fishing Adventures helping his client hold his huge Kitimat River Chinook (King) Salmon landed this season.
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated August 2 – August 9, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: The “heat wave” is finally over and we have normal temperatures (23 degrees C.) The Skeena River has been dropping all week and conditions are good for catching Sockeye, Coho, Pink and summer-run Steelhead with spey, single hand fly rod and conventional gear. The Chinook (King) Salmon fishery closed August 7th for another year in a zone from Lakelse River mouth upstream to the Skeena River Overpass (new Hwy 16 bridge) at Ferry Island. The Kalum River closed for Chinook at the same time. For all the fine details on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please check out the Ron Wakita report below. April Vokey has joined Noel Gyger’s team of “best” pro fishing guides. See her “first” report below.
LIST OF “New” ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:
- Two New items posted on 'Conservation' Aug 7/09
- One New item posted on 'Conservation' Aug 3/09
NOW BOOKING: Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer.
Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, podcasts, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction. I am at your service.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita, Terrence Reynolds, Marc Girard, Andreas Handl, John Eckstein, Dave Payjack and Wes Owens
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Coho, Sockeye, Chum, Pink, Steelhead and Trout for river. Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness Crab for ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks!
FISHING THIS WEEK: - Excellet!
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 60-pound Halibut. Where: Douglas Channel. Angler: Les Pender
WEATHER: Showers. Windy. High 17. Sunrise 6:00 AM Sunset 9:20 PM. Today’s yearly average temperatures: Maximum 23 degrees. Minimum 11degrees.
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
SKEENA RIVER: Has been dropping all week and is in good shape to fish for Sockeye, Pink, Coho and summer-run “wild” Steelhead with both spin and fly rods. More and more excited fishermen are coming here to enjoy our fabulous, world renowned Salmon and Steelhead sport fishery! Everyone is WELCOME…
Skeena River height: http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp
KALUM RIVER: is now closed for Chinook (King) Salmon. Coho (Silver) Salmon and Steelhead will soon be here.
KASIKS RIVER: Coho (Silver) Salmon will soon be here. Fishing for them at the river mouth, where the river meets the Skeena is a good bet now.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Coho (Silver) Salmon will soon be here. Fishing for them at the river mouth, where the river meets the Skeena is a good bet now.
EXSTEW RIVER: Coho (Silver) Salmon will soon be here. Fishing for them at the river mouth, where the river meets the Skeena is a good bet now.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Fishing for Chinook closed upstream of Highway 16 bridge on July 23rd. The water is in perfect shape today and a good number of Steelhead are being caught using Spey, Single hand fly rods and conventional gear.
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER: Chinook are turning to their spawning colours and some of the early Chum and Pinks are also starting to show their colour change as well. Pinks are exceptionally strong this year and there are more fresh Pinks on every tide. Anglers are reminded that Chinook are closed July 31st on the Kitimat River. Chum seems to be sporadic this week and most of the Chum are still being caught on the Island across from the Hatchery or on the gravel bar below the Kitimat River Hatchery. There were a few Coho caught at the Lower Dike on Tuesday and we received a couple reports of silver bright fish being lost under the Haisla Bridge which we are assuming were Coho.
Pink jigs (either Jim's Jigs or Rainbow Jigs) and Gibbs Clear Cerise Crocs 3/16 or 3\\8 oz are still the most effective lures for Pinks. It is always a good idea to get organized before heading out. I like to organize lures and tackle into compartment boxes with everything for specific specie. Trophy XL compartment boxes are excellent for organizing tackle.
Trophy XL box with Pink Spin n Glo with a Gibbs/Delta pink mini hoochie or A Pink Spin n Glo with Gibbs/Delta pink Eggclusters are the best lures for Chum.
The best lures for early Coho are the Gibbs Koho 45 Blue scale or Koho 45 Copper spoons.
Aug 2 I had the distinct pleasure of fishing with Jody Jordan and Larry Carden. Jody is the producer of Jordan World Circus and Larry is the Animal Superintendent of George Carden Circus International. They were in Kitimat with the Circus and decided to do a little fishing on the Kitimat River. Jody landed and released this 40lb Kitimat River Chinook on our drift. The most distinct memorable moment during the fight with this Chinook was Larry saying 'Don't lose this one Jody'. Great Job Jody! Congratulations! With one of the training methods I received during the certification of the FFF Instructor's course by Tom White ten years ago I was able to give Larry a few casting tips that improved his casting. Larry landed this Pink on his very first cast fly fishing on the Kitimat River. Well done Larry! We also hooked a pile of Pinks during our drift but the hooked to landed ratio was pretty low during one bad streak but we finished strong. It was a Great day on the Kitimat with you guys. You guys were a lot of fun to fish with.
Aug 5 Marc Girard fishing with his buddies Rick Brown and Kevin Woodhouse. They landed a 30lb Chinook and 3 Chum. Marc used to work with Rick and Kevin in the Fire Hall in Prince George. Work Hard! Play Hard! Fish Hard! Congratulations Guys!
August 5th Update: My very good friends and fishing partners, Natalie and Daniel Chimko are proud parents of a Baby Girl. Natalie gave birth to a 9lb 11oz. baby girl today. She is definitely a 'Keeper'. Congratulations to Natalie, Daniel and their families!
Aug 6 Our Mobile Tackle Van photographed Tristan Duncalf age 14 and his friend Byron Campell. Tristan was fishing with his father Paul Duncalf. Bryron and Tristan are holding two out of the hundreds of Pinks that are harvested on the Kitimat River. It is always nice to see father and son and friends fishing the Kitimat River. It is also common to see Moms out fishing with the kids. We are fortunate to live in a place where Salmon fishing is but minutes away. Usually the rods are kept in the truck. Congratulations Guys!
Aug 7 Marc and Bonnie Girard fishing with their friends Cheryl and Greg from Prince George. They kept four Pinks and caught and released a whole bunch more. Nice catch folks.
There may be a few Pink Salmon sandwiches this winter or perhaps smoked Salmon during the Yatzee Games.
Summary: There are unbelievable numbers of Pink Salmon in the Kitimat River this season and from the reports from the saltwater anglers, there are more to come. Most of the Chum are still being caught on the Hatchery Island and on the gravel bar below the Hatchery. Coho are starting to trickle into the Kitimat River. Our tackle store received a report of three Coho caught at Goose Creek on Saturday Aug 8th. There are lots of Salmon in the Kitimat River right now. I venture to say that during this two week time period there are more Salmon in the Kitimat River than any other time. A Great time is being had by all!
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Aug 2 John Eckstein fishing with our clients Eugene Hiscock and Darren Sutton caught their limit of Halibut and 8 Cod. Congratulations Guys! Well done! It is always nice to share the fishing experience of the Douglas Channel with folks from other areas. Good Job Skipper!
Aug 2 Sam Avila fishing with his wife Mariea and son Christopher and his girlfriend Katie last weekend. They landed 25 Coho, a big Chinook,a Chum and 5 Halibut. Wow a great weekend of Family fishing. Well done! The family cruises with Captain Dad at the wheel. Congratulations to the Avila family.
Aug 3 Instore Derby. Mark Pacheko weighed in three Coho, a 12lb, a 13lb and a 10lb for our Instore Derby. The boat landed ten Coho out at Money Point down the Douglas Channel. The weather has been outstanding and the Coho fishing has been great! Good Job Guys!
Aug 4 Sabin Simard with his first Coho 10 lbs. Sabin and my friend Alain Bergeron and his first Coho 12 lbs. Sabin said, 'All together we caught 4 Coho, 2 Pink and 3 Chinook, a whole bunch of Crab and lots of sun on the channel'. 'God I love this place'.
Aug 5 Wes Owens fishing with Wayne Southgate landed nine Coho in the Kitimat Harbour Fishery. They kept eight and released one. Wes skippers one of our Saltwater Charter boats and was out doing a pre-client trip with his friend Wayne. Well done Guys!
Aug 5 Andreas Handl fishing with David, Hannes, Micheal and Thomas landed 5 Coho, 5 Pink and one big Chum. Congratulations Guys. Andreas reports that they had 'Fish On!' all day and the weather was great.
Aug 5 Mike Ferguson fishing with Karl, Sam and Stewart Woodman fishing down the outer waters of the Douglas Channel landed 8 Halibut and 32 Coho. Wow! Congratulations Guys that is a very impressive catch. Well done!
Aug 5 John Eckstein fishing with our clients Les Pinder and his son boated two Halibut. They boated a 10lb Halibut and a 60lb Halibut. The father, son team catches fish and chips! Well Done guys!
Aug 5 Dave Payjack of Sea West Charters fishing with his client Dr, Malcolm Oghorn landed their limit of Coho and a bunch of Pinks. The Douglas Channel is a great place to fish when the weather is good and the Salmon are running. Both the weather and fishing has been Great! Congratulations Doctor Oghorn and Good Job Skipper!
Summary: The Douglas Channel is producing exceptional numbers of Coho on the outer waters of the Douglas Channel. Harry Murphy reports boating 32 Coho for his clients and a bunch of Halibut. From Money Point to Cleo Point with Sue Channel and Jesse Falls in between there are Coho throughout the Douglas Channel. The early indicators of this year's Coho run appeared to be very strong and the Coho Season this year is shaping up to be a Good one! Halibut is also very good and boaters especially the boaters doing overnight trips are limiting out with both Halibut and Coho. The Douglas Channel is indeed a wonderful place to fish right now and it is only going to get better.
As many readers that have followed our fishing reports may have noticed most of my Associate Guides and Charters and I have been fishing with our families and friends. We are also fishing with each other which is rare in peak season.
With the downturn in the economy, Guided Driftboat trips and Saltwater Charter trips have been drastically reduced. There is little that can be done about the economy so we all decided to take full advantage of the fishing in peak times to fish with our friends and families. In previous years we have been too busy to spend quality fishing time during peak seasons to fish with family and friends.
We have many available days during the peak season in the Douglas Channel right now and many open days in September for Coho drift boat trips. We would be more than happy to provide an awesome Fishing experience on the Douglas Channel or on the Kitimat River for any anglers interested. Anglers wishing to book a trip with us, please contact Noel Gyger
The Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Derby is coming up on September 5th and 6th. It is an outstanding event and prizes have been increased to be enjoyed by all the participants. For interested anglers from out of town, Derby tickets can be purchased by calling the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce with a Credit Card. Please contact the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce at 250 632 6294 or email address kitimatchamber@telus.net
Thank You to everyone for submitting pictures for this report.
Hope you all enjoyed the report.
'Big Fish and Big Smiles'
Sincerely
Ron Wakita
Fishing Report from: April Vokey of Fly Gal Ventures
Hi Noel, thank you for inviting me to contribute to your fishing reports.
As you know, I am based out of British Columbia, however, this week I am in Arkansas, USA and guiding for Rainbow Trout in the Ozarks (on a small Spring Creek).
Last week, I had the pleasure of fishing the famous White River with Mr. Davy Wotton www.davywotton.com World Class fly fishing instructor, US International Team coach of America and Europe, author and fly tier. It was a hoot! The Rainbows were biting, but the Browns weren't interested.
Fly fishing here in the Ozarks has been OK but is getting tougher as the weather is heating up. I understand you are having the same hot weather in Terrace.....
As you know I specialize in fly-casting instruction, workshops and ladies clothing. My fly fishing adventures consist of spring Steelhead and Trout, Salmon Jet Boat Trips, wilderness camps, BC summer Sturgeon and still water trips. If fisher folks need more information or wish to book a trip please have them contact you noel@noelgyger.ca directly.
Note from Noel: Welcome onboard April, looking forward to your contributions.
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REGULATIONS WEBSITES:
2009-2011 BC tidal waters and non-tidal (Federal) Salmon fishing information:
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011
2009-2011 Freshwater (Provincial) Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 (Note regs good for two years)
GUEST FISHING PHOTOS:
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, testimonials, scenic river photos, wildlife photos or articles I would love to see them.
Catch & Release formula:
- Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches)
- Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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Noel F. Gyger
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Jul 6, 2009; 10:15AM - PRIME TIME Chinook (King) Salmon
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows Derek Isfeld and Mike Poco with a beautiful, fresh Kitimat River Chinook (King) Salmon estimated to weigh 33-pounds. The photo was taken by Marc Girard who is an associate guide for Reliable Guide and Charters.
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Fishing Reports: www.noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated June 28 – July 5, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Daytime temperatures have been hotter than normal. The Skeena mid week was in excellent shape and more and more anglers were trying their luck. There are many anglers still out this weekend but the water has come up due to the recent hot spell. See graph below. Right now is “prime time” for Sockeye (Red) and Chinook (King) Salmon. The Kalum River is high and clean and fishing for Chinook continues. I noticed many jet boat trailers at the boat ramps this morning and many people fishing their favorite holes. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is borderline fishable. Fishing for Chinook in the Kitimat River is fair but the Douglas Channel harbour fishery is excellent! In addition to Chinook, Chum and Pink are showing up. For all the fine details please check out the Ron Wakita report below. This rising water should bring in a more Salmon and Steelhead.
I normally do not comment on the News Bulletin items I post during the week but I thought this time I would like to point out the alarming number of conservation issues. Please check them out when you have a chance and do what you can to help. A wild Salmon and Steelhead will thank you for it.
June 29, 2009 One 'New' podcast number 0015 is posted on Podcast http://www.noelgyger.ca/podcast.htm
Category: Mid Week fishing updates. Rob Vodola, a very good friend and fishing guide for Minette Bay Lodge invited John Kennedy and me to fish with him for Chinook on the Kitimat River Monday, June 29, 2009. We decided to pull some plugs from Rob's Hyde Drift Boat. Rob has all the 'best' equipment including Ambassadeur 7000 reels filled with 25-pound test Maxima fishing line, Berkley fishing rods and a huge selection of Lure Jensen Kwikfish plugs. If we caught a nice fresh Chinook it was heading for the Bradley Smoker. Podcast (4:01 minutes) includes photos, audio and video clip.
LIST OF “New” ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:
- One New item posted on 'Conservation' July 5/09
- One New item posted on 'Conservation' July 4/09
- One New item posted on 'Conservation' July 3/09
- One New item posted on 'Conservation' July 2/09
- One New fishing update 'Podcast' June 29/09
NOW BOOKING: Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer.
Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, podcasts, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction. I am at your service.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita, Mike Herzberg, Ariel Kuppers, Andreas Handl, Todd Haynes, Wes Owens and Gill McKean.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook (King) Salmon, Chum, Pink, Steelhead and Trout for river. Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness Crab for ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks! (this is actually a regulation)
FISHING THIS WEEK: Excellent
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 54-pound fly caught Chinook (King) Salmon Where: Kitimat River Angler: Client of Gord McKean of Westcoast Fishing Adventures.
WEATHER: Sunny with cloudy periods. 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon with the risk of a thundershower. High 26. UV index 6 or high. Sunrise 5:07 AM Sunset 10:11 PM. Today’s yearly average temperatures: Maximum 22 degrees. Minimum 11 degrees.
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
SKEENA RIVER: Is fishable although the water is coming up due to the recent hot spell. Both Chinook and Sockeye are being caught. Fishing the clean seams of the tributary rivers is a good idea.
Skeena River height: http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp
KALUM RIVER: Is high but clean. One may try and fish the edges and slow moving corners for Chinook (King) Salmon. Both boat ramps are open and there are lots of jet boats fishing today.
KASIKS RIVER: It is now possible to fish for Chinook at the mouth, in the clean seam, where it joins the Skeena. Sometimes the Chinook come out of the Skeena and into the clean water in search for scent of their home river.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
EXSTEW RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
Note: the above three rivers are closed to angling for Chinook except at the very low end. Please check 2009 – 2011 BC Freshwater Salmon Supplement (fancy name for regulations) at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish for details.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Is borderline fishable.
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast on link below to view flyer: http://www.noelgyger.ca/ads/Instore_Flyer_June_2009.pdf
KITIMAT RIVER: The Kitimat River above the tide line is still producing Chinook but the Tidal portion has been the hottest section. With the river level dropping, the Chinook are stacking up in the tidal portion. Chinook have been caught throughout the Kitimat River and our Mobile Tackle van has been logging fish but mostly on the rising tides.
June 28th. Derek Wakita fishing with his father Rick and friend Daniel Meyer drifted the lower Kitimat River. They landed a 20 and 35lb Chinook. Well done guys!
June 29 and 30th. Kurt Anderson landed a 12lb Chinook on a Fly July 29, landed a 25lb Chinook on a Fly July 30. Kurk Anderson is with a group of Fly anglers from Quesnel. The group consists if Ed Pinette, Greg Laberge and his son Chris. Kurt, Ed and Greg are accomplished Fly anglers and have been coming to the Kitimat River for as long as I can remember. Greg's son Chris is on a mission to land a Kitimat River Chinook. Under the tutelage of Kurt, Ed and his father, I am sure Chris will accomplish his mission shortly. I look forward to posting his picture in this report.
June 30th. Andrew and Shaydee fishing with their father Mark Zeilinski landed a 20lb Chinook drifting with their good friend Mike Herzberg. It is always nice to see a father fishing with his kids although Andrew and Shaydee are hardly kids any more. Mike was able to create a special fish picture for the Zeilinski family album.
June 30th. Ariel Kuppers fishing with his friends Derek Downey and Parick Dufrene landed a 31lb, 14lb, and 16lb Chinook. They also landed a Pink. (bottom photo)
July 1st. Mark Girard guiding clients Mike Porco and Derek Isfeld hooked two Chinook and landed a 33lb beauty. The fishing was a little slower than we had hoped but Marc managed to put Mike and Derek onto two Chinook. Derek landed this very nice Kitimat River Chinook just below the Haisla Bridge. Please see Photo of the Week above. Mike and Derek are anglers from Kamloops BC who come to North West B.C to fish Chinook every year. Congratulations Derek. Well done Marc. As you may note in the photo Marc is equipped with G Loomis rods and Ambassadeur reels. Ambassadeur 7000 reels are the #1 level wind reel fished in the North West for Chinook. The Ambassadeur 7000 has risen to the standard required to land big Chinook. The line capacity and quality drag assembly of the 7000 series are key ingredients to hook, fight and land big fish. Pure Fishing (the parent company) has refined some components over the years but the Ambassadeur reel has been the 'Reel of choice for Chinook for over thirty years'.
The G Loomis Hot Shot Rod (HSR 1025C) also displayed in the photo is the perfect rod for the 'Hot Shotting' technique that we use in our Driftboats on the Kitimat River. Steve Rajeff, G. Loomis's rod designer has perfectly crafted the HSR series with tip action to read the twitch of the Hot Shots and 'backbone' in the rod to enable instant hook set yet allow enough flex in the rod to keep barbless hooks tight. The Loomis HSR GL2 rod and the Ambassadeur 7000 series reel are the 'dynamic duo' best suited to fight Big Chinook in the North West particularly on the Kitimat River.
The lure also shown in the photo is Luhr Jensen's colour #938 Bubble Gum Pink 3/4 SE Mag Hot Shot. These Hot Shots were first introduced by our illustrious Mr. Noel Gyger probably 30 years ago. They have been the most productive diving plugs for 'Hot Shotting” ever since. A few years ago Mike Herzberg evolved a technique we fondly refer to as 'Scar Face'. This technique utilizes a K13X Kwikfish which are also made by Luhr Jensen. Luhr Jensen rocks! Especially for Chinook! The proof is in the pictures.
June 30th. Bonnie Girard drifting with her favorite guide and husband landed a14lb Chinook on a morning drift. Well done Bonnie and good work Marc producing a Chinook for your favorite client and wife, Bonnie.
July 1st. My Twin brother Rick drifted with his son Derick and our nephew Micheal. Derek landed a 25lb Chinook and Micheal landed a 35lb. They also landed a Chum. It's truly wonderfull to hear the fishing results and see the pictures of Uncle Rick, Derick and Micheal. Some of the fondest memories that we all share in the Wakita family are Hockey and Fishing related. Grandpa Wakita would be proud! Well Done guys!
July 2nd. Terence Reynolds an Associate guide for Reliable Guide and Charters fishing with our clients Peter Castlellanos and Danyel Dean. Peter hooked three Chinook on his spey rod and landed one. Peter said to Terrence, 'he had a great time fishing with Wes and Terrence'. Thank you for the kind words Peter and congratulations on your and Danyel's fish.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
June 27th. Frank Trenaman with a 65 lb Halibut caught last weekend in the Douglas Channel. Photo provide by Terry Gould
June 30th. Captain Bill Panton landed a 28lb Chinook and his Vancouver guest caught a 12 and 13lb Chinook
July 1st. Wes Owens landed three Chinook 11lb,16lb and a 17lb with his clients Peter Castlellanos and Danyel Dean. Wes said that Peter and Danyel were wonderful folks to fish with. It was a beautiful day and the water was like glass all day and the fishing was pretty good. The group hooked six and boated four Chinook. They released another small Chinook. Well done.
July 1st. Fred Bouzane fishing with his friends Don, Paul and Kyle Harding. They were fishing at Money Point down the Douglas Channel. They landed three Chum, one Coho and a Pink but we 'could not land a Chinook or Coho to save our lives'. 'Everyone else caught lots of Chinook and Coho all around us but we only got the Coho', said Fred. These moments will happen sooner or later in every angler's life. All a guy can do is stay focused, do all the right things and wait for 'Lady Luck' or the 'Fish Gods' to swing in his favour.
July 1st. Todd Haynes of Nautical West Adventures reports catching his limit of Chinook down the Douglas Channel. 'We were hitting one every fifteen minutes'. Well done Todd, I look forward to seeing the pictures.
July 2nd. Wes Owens fishing with his clients Natalaya and Giorgio boated a 19lb and 18lb Chinook in the Kitimat Harbour fishery. Also along on the trip were Mr. and Mrs. Dalmonte. It was a beautiful day to be on the water of the Douglas Channel. Congratulations everyone!
July 2 & 3rd. Dave Payjack hooked 7 Chinook and landed 5 with his clients on his last trip. They also landed a Chum, 2 Halibut, a bunch of Rock Cod and their limit of Crab. Well Done Skipper! Sorry, no pics.
KITIMAT TIDAL FISHERY: (new category while it lasts)
Brad Wickman caught two Chinook.
Tim, Lynn and Richard hooked 10 Chinook and landed five on July 3rd. Tim said that Andreas Handl of Kingfish Westcoast Adventure reports landing 15 Chinook in the last two days. Andreas does Jet boat trips for Reliable and has dates available. Please contact Noel noel@noelgyger.ca as the fishing in the Tidal portion is RED HOT!
Brad Wickman and his buddy 'Dumo' boated 14 Chinook July 4th. Wow! They reported hooking over twenty to land 14. Fourteen Chinook in one day! Wow! Brad is going to email me the pictures. Congratulations Brad and Dumo! This was a fishing day of a life time!
Thank You to everyone for providing their catch results to be enjoyed by the readers of this report.
Good Luck! Tight Lines
Sincerely, Ron Wakita
Fishing Report from: Gill McKean of Westcoast Fishing Adventures
Hello Noel, thought I would get my report out a little early I am so proud of my brother!
We are seeing monster numbers of fish in the Skeena and the water is in great shape I have attached a photo of my little brother with a very happy guest from Colorado. These are fly caught fish. The larger of the fish was weighed in a cradle, it was 54 pounds Yeehaaa! Great job Grass Hopper AKA splash GORDON. Some of you will recognize Gordon as he is a 'wanted' man by most of the area guides as he lives to fish giving him an edge that most wish they had!
The Kitimat is seeing great numbers of Chinook and the Pinks and Chum are starting to show here and there. We still have a few openings at the end of September as well as October if any of you wish to have a fishing trip to remember give Noel a call noel@noelgyger.ca and he will hook you up with one of the BEST!!
Good luck and good fishing to all.
Gill McKean Fishing is our addiction - Guiding is our passion - Adventure is in our blood
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REGULATIONS WEBSITES:
2009-2011 BC tidal waters and non-tidal (Federal) Salmon fishing information:
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011
2009-2011 Freshwater (Provincial) Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 (Note regs good for two years)
GUEST FISHING PHOTOS:
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, testimonials, scenic river photos, wildlife photos or articles I would love to see them.
Catch & Release formula:
- Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches)
- Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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Jun 15, 2009; 10:45AM - Chinook (King) Salmon Paradise
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows Nelson Furtado with a nice Kitimat River Chinook (King) Salmon landed on June 9th. Nelson was fishing with his friend Greg Buck. Photo by Greg Buck.
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated June 7 – June 14, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: The weather has been good all week with lower daytime temperatures close to average (19 degrees C.). All rivers have come down since their highs of last week. The Kalum River is high and clean and fishing for Chinook has started. The Skeena River water heights have dropped but still too coloured for fishing. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is too dirty to fish. Fishing for Chinook in the Kitimat River is excellent! For more detail please check out the Ron Wakita report below.
Please avoid targeting Steelhead directly on any river, most will be in the spawning mode and should be left alone. The next time we target Steelhead will be on the mainstem Skeena River for “summer-runs” starting around early to mid August.
LIST OF “New” ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:
- One New item posted on 'Quality Waters Strategy' June 12/09
- Two New items posted on 'Conservation' June 12/09
NOW BOOKING: Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer.
Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, podcasts, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction. I am at your service.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook (King) Salmon, Steelhead and Trout for river. Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness Crab for ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: GOOD
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 40-pound Chinook (King) Salmon Where: Kitimat River Angler: Gus Horianopolus
WEATHER: A mix of sun and cloud. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Sunrise 4:58 AM Sunset 10:11 PM. Today’s yearly average temperatures: Maximum 20 degrees. Minimum 10 or 11 degrees.
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
SKEENA RIVER: Is too dirty and not fishable. Fishing the clean seams of the tributary rivers is a good idea.
KALUM RIVER: Is high but clean. One may try and fish the edges and slow moving corners for Chinook (King) Salmon. The boat ramps are open.
KASIKS RIVER: It is now possible to fish for Chinook at the mouth, in the clean seam, where it joins the Skeena. Sometimes the Chinook come out of the Skeena and into the clean water in search for scent of their home river.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
EXSTEW RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
Note: the above three rivers are closed to angling for Chinook except at the very low end. Please check 2009 – 2011 BC Freshwater Salmon Supplement (fancy name for regulations) at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish for details.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Is too dirty to fish.
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Father's Day Gift Registry - Fathers are invited to participate in our Father's Day Gift Registry. Father's are encouraged to register their gift wish specific to brand size and colours. Family members can then choose their Father's Day Gift from the LIST at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/ads/2009-Father's-Day-Flyer.pdf confident that Dad will like these items since he has chosen them. There will still be the element of surprise since he will not know what you have chosen from his list. Fathers may register their gifts into the registry via e-mail: Wakita@telus.net over the phone 250-632-3522 or by visiting the store in Kitimat. Please include item, stock number and price. Happy Father's Day!
KITIMAT RIVER: Sunshine, blue skies and hot temperatures are welcome ingredients of summer to most North West Residents. Sport fishing anglers enjoy nice summer weather as much as other residents but too much of a good thing is not good for the fishing conditions. The Kitimat Valley received some exceptionally hot temperatures last week but this week the temperatures did not get as hot and the Kitimat River levels dropped steadily all week. As the Kitimat River levels dropped throughout the week more Chinook were caught.
Tuesday, June 9th. Ariel Kuppers fishing with his friend Scott Coleman landed a 19lb Chinook
Tuesday, June 9th. Mike Pederson reports a 20lb Chinook landed at the Pump House with many others lost.
Wednesday, June 10th. Ariel Kuppers an Associate guide for Reliable Guide and Charters guided our client Gary Bruce. Gary hooked six Chinook landing two. Gary hooked three on a fly landing one of them with his spey rod. Well Done Gary! Ariel raved about Gary's talents with his spey rod. 'All I had to do was show Gary where the fish were and he had no problem catching them on the fly', Ariel said after the drift. Congratulations Gary and Thank You for using our guiding services.
Wednesday, June 10th. Marc Girard, associate guide Reliable Guide and Charters and wife Bonnie landed this 30lb Chinook.
Thursday, June 11th. 7 Chinook were hooked at the Pump House with 6 chinook landed. All were reported to be in the mid 20lb range.
Friday, June 12th. A 24lb Chinook was caught at the Pump House and a 28lb Chinook was caught at the Lower Dike.
Saturday, June 13th. Lawrence from Prince George who is camping at the Pump House reports 'five or maybe six Chinook hooked but none landed.'
Saturday, June 13th. Mike Herzberg another Associate of Reliable Guide and Charters had an exceptional day of Chinook fishing with his friend Arty Horiannopolus and his father Gus. They landed a 40lb Chinook as well as others. Wow! Congratulations guys!
The two most productive holes in the lower Kitimat River are the Eurocan Pump House and the Lower Dike. This year's catch rates are following typical trends although there seems to be an abnormally high percentage of the Chinook being lost. Anglers who are involved in these lost fish are now majorly motivated. Stick with it fellas. You'll get them!
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Tuesday morning, June 9th. I had the distinct pleasure of fishing and crabbing with Bill Gower and Noel Gyger. Noel Gyger's website is quickly becoming one of the most popular Angler's websites on the Internet with over 3 million hits last year and may double that this year! Bill Gower is a Sales Representative of The Normark Group. Normark owns, represents, markets, manufactures and sells some the Premier Fishing Products fished in our region. Brand names such as Gamakatsu, Cortland, Storm, Luhr Jensen, Blue Fox, Cortland and Rapala are some of their products. Rapala is in the process of launching an exciting new series of rods and reels scheduled for market in the 2010 season. Bill was kind enough to share samples of these new rods, reels and tackle with Noel, Todd Haynes and me. Although Bill represents the Normark group which is a huge company, Normark continues to develop new innovative products specific to our fisheries in the North West. Noel and I look forward to working with Bill and Normark to develop marketing strategies to increase angler awareness of these new products.
Tuesday June 9th. Chris Couto of Kitimat reports boating three Halibut with his friends down the Douglas Channel. Their largest Halibut was 149lbs gutted. The two others were 28lbs and 22lbs. Congratulations to Chris and his friends. Those are very nice Halibut. Well done! Chris mentioned that he brought his Halibut to our Tackle store to weigh in for our derby but our store was closed. For any anglers finding themselves in this same situation, please call my cell. 250-632-1275 and I would be happy to open the store to weigh your derby entry. My cell phone number and contact info is also displayed on our entrance doors.
Wednesday, June 10th. Todd Haynes boated a small Chinook and then we watched Cosby Smith boat a 16lb Chinook by himself in the Kitimat Harbour. When the rod went off Cosby calmly walked to the back of the boat and cleared the other rod he was trolling. He then calmly walked to the cab and kicked out of gear and picked up the net and walked to the back deck and calmly reeled the fish into the net. Well done! I think we were more excited for Cosby then he was.
Cosby was trolling a Gibbs Stewart #6 50/50 spoon. Cosby swears by this spoon and the proof is in the results. Cosby also boated two Chinook on Saturday night and then hooked four Sunday morning landing a 30lb and a 35lb Chinook again by himself.
Gibbs is one the most prominent Fishing Tackle Manufacturers in the Industry.
Gibbs manufactures lures, flashers, jigs, and terminal tackle for our Saltwater fishery and manufactures the most dominate lures used in our Kitimat River fishery. Kitimat and Kohos spoons are the most popular and effective casting spoons used to catch fish on the Kitimat River.
Syd Pallister, the owner of Gibbs and Alison Obrecht, marketing manager of Gibbs are always eager to help us develop new lures, colours or various terminal tackle to help anglers in our area catch fish more effectively. Gibbs currently custom manufactures a variety of lures for our Tackle store. It is a pleasure to work with a company that is committed to developing lures for our fishery. A big Thanks to everyone at Gibbs!
Wednesday, June 10th. Dick Woodcox reports landing a 19lb Chinook Kitimat Harbour Fishery.
Thursday, June 11th. I was out fishing the Kitimat Harbour again with my good friend Todd Haynes of Nautical Fishing Adventures. It is always a pleasure fishing with Todd especially on the New 27' Sea Sport, the 'Bite's On'. Todd and I are business associates who have a great working relationship and more importantly have a great time fishing together. We only caught one small Chinook about 14lbs but there is always a quirky little incident on every trip that will be remembered.
Just before we caught the Chinook, Todd received a phone call from wife Nesia. Just after the phone call we boated the afore mentioned Chinook. After putting the fish in the cooler, Todd explained that he always hooks fish shortly after or sometimes during the Lucky phone call from Nesia.
If you ever have the opportunity of booking a trip with Todd, be sure to include into the package the 'Lucky phone call from Nesia' Thank You Nesia for the Lucky phone call on Thursday.
Saturday, June 13th. The Kitimat Harbour Fishery really heated up. Medrick Robinson fishing with his father Sammy boated three Chinook, a 44lb, a 28lb and a 22lb. Mal Haggard an Associate Guide for Reliable Guide and Charters also boated three Chinook with fishing buddies Bob Ruel and Gord Mitchell. All the Chinook were in the 20 to 25 lb range. Dan O’ Neil also reports landing a Chinook in the mid 20lb range. Wow! Congratulations Everyone!
Todd Haynes chartered a group consisting of Brian Dunn and his son, Cam and Sacha Plotinkow and his son, Victor. They boated three Halibut, four Chinook and bunch of Rock Cod and Crab on their Salt water charter with us. Brian and the entire group spoke highly of Todd's boat and his ability to put them on fish.
Congratulations Guys and Thank You for enlisting our services. They are currently doing a Drift boat trip with us as I write this report and each father/son drift boat has lost one Chinook each. I suspect there is some trash talking going on between father and son and from boat to boat. Stay Tuned!
At the time of writing this report I received a call from Wes Owens who is skippering a charter today with our clients Cheney Murray and Travis Sather. Cheney Murray just boated a 31lb Chinook with the applause from his friend Travis Sather who booked this trip with us for Cheney and himself. Travis said 'I have caught lots of Big Salmon, I wanted Cheney to land his first Chinook'. Well Done Cheney! Congratulations! It is evident why you are such good friends. Passing up a 31lb Chinook for a friend is an admirable quality in a friend. As I was proof reading this report Wes called again with the news that Travis just boated a 21lb Chinook. Well Done!
Anglers are reminded that Father's Day is approaching! Please participate in our Instore Father Day Registry or take advantage of our Instore Specials. Our tackle Store: City Centre Hardware and Sporting Goods has many preseason specials. Please click here to view our New! Updated instore flyer: http://www.noelgyger.ca/ads/Instore_Flyer_June_2009.pdf It has some “HOT” deals!
Thank You to everyone for providing their catch results to be enjoyed by the readers of this report.
Tight lines, Bright and Big Smiles.
Sincerely, Ron Wakita
Fishing Report from: Gill McKean of Westcoast Fishing Adventures
Hi Noel, I thought I would give you a quick call on my cell phone from the river. I have been guiding and fishing the Kitimat River and the fishing has been excellent! Seems like everybody is hooking Chinook…but landing them is a different story. There are some very big Chinook in the river this year and the guests are having quite a battle landing them. These fish are chrome bright, just came in the river with the high water from last week. Hopefully the run keeps building. It is going to be a great year!
The Skeena River is dropping and starting to clean. There a lot’s of Chinook in the river now and once it cleans a little more my guests and I will be there to catch them.
The Ocean fishing in Prince Rupert is heating up. Halibut are on the bite and Chinook are being caught in Edye pass and Hump Back Bay also Dundas has been seeing a few fish moving.
We still have a few openings in July so don’t delay give Noel a call 250-635-2568 noel@noelgyger.ca today.
Gill McKean Fishing is our addiction - Guiding is our passion - Adventure is in our blood
Fishing Report from: Todd Haynes of Nautical West Fishing Adventures
Hi Noel, this past week we have had some fantastic conditions for both ocean and river fishing here. The past week we have been busy on the ocean targeting Chinooks and have been doing well. The harbor fishing is picking up now as we have been hooking up a couple of Chinooks
everyday out there and should continue to be great over the next few weeks. I just finished a trip with a group of guys from Ft. St. John and week hooked up with 6 Chinook and boated 4 nice size smiley's. The guys picked up 3 Halibut and a dozen or so Cod and Crab as well as good size Octopus in the prawn traps.
Cheers,
Todd Haynes
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REGULATIONS WEBSITES:
2009-2011 BC tidal waters and non-tidal (Federal) Salmon fishing information:
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011
2009-2011 Freshwater (Provincial) Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 (Note regs good for two years)
GUEST FISHING PHOTOS:
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, testimonials, scenic river photos, wildlife photos or articles I would love to see them.
Catch & Release formula:
- Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches)
- Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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Buy, sell, trade or swap your item or items by listing them here today
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To view the items currently listed please cast to: http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm
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GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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Jun 1, 2009; 10:31AM - Chinook & Steelhead SAME DAY
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows Ariel Kuppers with a 33-pound Kitimat River Chinook (King) Salmon landed the evening of May 27th. Clint Travis was the fellow who landed the fish. The boys were test fishing the hot spots before the clients arrive. Ariel is an associate guide for Reliable Guide and Charters.
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
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RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated May 24 – May 31, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: The weather has been a mixed bag but daytime temperatures are getting warmer. The lower section of the Kalum River is very high but in good shape. Chinook are in the river and the Steelhead are spawning. The mainstem Skeena River is too dirty and not fishable. A good place to fish is at the clean seams where the tributary rivers flow into the Skeena, i.e. Extew, Kasiks and Exchamsiks. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is too dirty to fish. The Chinook are coming into the Kitimat River now. For the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please check out the detailed Ron Wakita report below.
Correction: Last week I reported, “Due to better ocean conditions, DFO predicts a strong run of Sockeye Salmon in the Skeena River of 10 million fish this year. Historical highs are 13 million fish.” My information source was not correct. According to Mark Reagan, DFO Resource Manager, Recreational fisheries, Prince Rupert BC says, “The Skeena sockeye return is forecast to be 2 million rather than 10 million and I don't believe we've ever had a run of 13 million”.
LIST OF “New” ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:
- One New item posted on 'Special Guided Fishing Trips' May 29/09
- One New item posted on 'Conservation' May 27/09
- One New item posted on 'Conservation' May 25/09
NOW BOOKING: Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer.
Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, podcasts, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction. I am at your service.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook (King) Salmon, Steelhead and Trout for river. Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness Crab for ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks!
FISHING THIS WEEK: GOOD
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 48-pound Chinook (King) Salmon Where: Douglas Channel Angler: Nathan Kearley
WEATHER: Sunny. Fog patches early this morning. High 22. UV index 6 or high. Sunrise 5:07 AM Sunset 9:57 PM. Today’s yearly average temperatures: Maximum 19 degrees. Minimum 7 degrees.
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
SKEENA RIVER: Is too dirty and not fishable. Fishing the clean seams of the tributary rivers is a good idea. Skeena River height: http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp
KALUM RIVER: Is very high and in good shape. Fresh early run Chinook (King) Salmon are in the river. The Steelhead are spawning and should be left alone.
KASIKS RIVER: It is now possible to fish for Chinook at the mouth, in the clean seam, where it joins the Skeena. Sometimes the Chinook come out of the Skeena and into the clean water in search for scent of their home river.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
EXSTEW RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
Note: the above three rivers are closed to angling for Chinook except at the very low end. Please check 2009 – 2011 BC Freshwater Salmon Supplement (fancy name for regulations) at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish for details.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: to dirty to fish
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
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Father's Day Gift Registry - Fathers are invited to participate in our Father's Day Gift Registry. Father's are encouraged to register their gift wish specific to brand size and colours. Family members can then choose their Father's Day Gift from the LIST at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/ads/2009-Father's-Day-Flyer.pdf confident that Dad will like these items since he has chosen them. There will still be the element of surprise since he will not know what you have chosen from his list. Fathers may register their gifts into the registry via e-mail: Wakita@telus.net over the phone 250-632-3522 or by visiting the store in Kitimat. Please include item, stock number and price. Happy Father's Day!
KITIMAT RIVER: Steelhead fishing on the Kitimat River has dramatically dropped off this week which is typical for this time of year. In fact the Steelhead Season this year has extended longer than normal I suspect because it started later. As reported in last week's report, my son Corey, my nephew Derek and I hooked nine steelhead landing five on Saturday. I fished with my twin brother Rick and my daughter Julie on Sunday and we hooked three Steelhead with Julie landing only one, fishing the same holes and spending more time. Usually the drop in catch rate is not this significant although Julie and I blamed Uncle Rick for being 'Unlucky'. When fishing with family and when the fishing is slow somebody usually gets ribbed about it.
With Steelhead fishing on the decline Chinook fishing on the Kitimat River is starting to pick up. Mike Pederson caught a jack Chinook on Tuesday evening. I was speaking to Mike at the Eurocan Pump House shortly after he landed this jack and he said that there were two other larger Chinook caught earlier that afternoon.
Ariel Kuppers fishing with Jessie Houston and Clint Travis did a pre-client trip on Wednesday evening. They landed a 33lb Chinook (see photo of the week) and a Steelhead on this drift. Areil, Jesse and Clint hooked a beauty and had quite an episode to land it. The Chinook wrapped a stump and they had to row across the pool to unwrap the fish to land it on the other side of the river. Congratulations Guys it sounded like a ton of fun landing it but you got it!
Thursday Ariel guided two clients Wayne McComachie and Bryan Burge. They launched in the upper Kitimat to target some Steelhead and planned to drift through the middle sections to fish the lower Kitimat targeting any Chinook that may have migrated on the afternoon high tide. Part 'A' of the plan worked out as they hooked six Steelhead landing one and had another at the boat but Part 'B' of the plan did not work out as good as they did not hook any Chinook in the lower end. All in all it was still a good day's fishing. Well done guys and Thank You for enlisting our Guiding services.
Chinook fishing will improve with every high tide but it is still a little early in terms of typical timing on the Kitimat River for Chinook. We have dates available for Driftboat trips for Chinook. Please contact Noel: noel@noelgyger.ca We would be honoured to guide you on the Kitimat River.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: Ferd Bouzane fishing with Spiker and E.J brought home six Halibut in the cooler May 28th They also caught 15 Snappers, 2 Ling Cod, a bunch of Rock Cod and their limit of Crab. They boated one Chinook but focused most of their efforts Bottom fishing. Sounds like they had a pretty successful trip down the Douglas Channel. Nice catch guys!
Ferd Wuenche fishing with Ziggy, Heather and Nathan Kearley brought in a 36lb Chinook, a 48lb Chinook and a Jack Chinook to weigh on our scale to be entered into our Instore Derby on Thursday May 28th. Well done! Very nice fish! The 48lb Chinook is the largest entry in our Chinook category to date. We have a Rod and Reel as first prize for the largest Chinook. Our Instore Derby is free to enter. All anglers are invited and welcome to participate!
Todd Haynes of Nautical West Fishing Adventures had a good day on the Douglas Channel Thursday as well. I only received the highlights that there were four Halibut caught but I understand they caught a bunch more Bottom fish.
Andi Handl reports losing a Chinook down on the Kitimat River Tidal portion. We have dates available for the Tidal Fishery but this fishery is difficult to book in advance since it is very unpredictable. Any anglers wishing to book a trip on this fishery please contact Noel at: noel@noelgyger.ca and we will keep you updated.
We have a lot of saltwater boaters gearing up to head out this weekend. The weather forecast is for some hot temperatures so I am hoping the Chinook fishing heats up as well. Stay Tuned to this report.
Our tackle Store: City Centre Hardware and Sporting Goods has many preseason specials. Please click here to view our New! Updated instore flyer: http://www.noelgyger.ca/ads/Instore_Flyer_June_2009.pdf It has some “HOT” deals!
Thank You to all who contributed to this report.
Tight lines, Big, Bright and Big Smiles.
Sincerely, Ron Wakita
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REGULATIONS WEBSITES:
2009-2011 BC tidal waters and non-tidal (Federal) Salmon fishing information:
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011
2009-2011 Freshwater (Provincial) Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 (Note regs good for two years)
GUEST FISHING PHOTOS:
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, testimonials, scenic river photos, wildlife photos or articles I would love to see them.
Catch & Release formula:
- Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches)
- Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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May 18, 2009; 10:08AM - Chinook and Steelhead On The Same Day
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows a very happy client of Gill McKean’s of Westcoast Fishing Adventures with a beautiful Steelhead landed with his fly rod.
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated May 10 – May 17, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: The weather has been a mixed bag of sun, rain and wind. Both upper and lower sections of Kalum River are high but in good shape. The first Chinook are in the river now. This time of year I like to remind folks of the great possibilities of angling for both Steelhead and Chinook (King) Salmon on the same day. The mainstem Skeena River is too dirty and not fishable. A good place to fish is at the clean seams where the tributary rivers flow into the Skeena. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is too dirty to fish. The Chinook are coming into the Kitimat River now. For the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please check out the detailed Ron Wakita report below.
May 16, 2009 One New! Podcast #0013 is posted on Podcast www.noelgyger.ca/podcast.htm
WELCOME to my podcast! The category for this show is: Meet the 'best' river fishing guides. The guide today is Mike Herzberg of Kitimat BC. The show, 8:48 minutes in length, starts off with a photo of Mike and his drift boat and moves on to show him with friends and clients with some big fish. The last two photos show a huge 45 inch Chum (Dog) Salmon landed and released by his client Carmen from Switzerland. Mike talks about this fish in the audio portion of this podcast. I hope you enjoy the show! Cast here www.noelgyger.ca/podcast.htm
for a direct link to the podcast.
LIST OF “New” ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:
- One New item posted on 'Conservation' May 17/09
- One New podcast posted on 'Podcast' May 16/09
- One New item posted on 'Conservation' May 14/09
NOW BOOKING: Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer.
Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, podcasts, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction. I am at your service.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita
Chad Black
Tracey Hittel
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook (King) Salmon, Steelhead and Trout for river. Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness Crab for ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: -GOOD-
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: Where: Angler:
WEATHER: Showers. Wind south 40 to 60 km/h diminishing to 20 this morning. High 10. Sunrise 5:25 AM Sunset 9:36 PM. Today’s yearly average temperatures: Maximum 17 degrees. Minimum 6 degrees.
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
SKEENA RIVER: Is too dirty and not fishable. Fishing the clean seams of the tributary rivers is also a good idea.
KALUM RIVER: Is high and in good shape. Good numbers of Steelhead are in the river now. Spring runs of Steelhead are still coming in with the higher water. Fishing for them with fly or spin tackle works well. Fresh early run Chinook (King) Salmon are in the river now.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Is too dirty to fish.
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
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KITIMAT RIVER: The Kitimat River has been low and clean this week which has provided excellent steelhead fishing conditions all week.
Steelhead fishing started to heat up last Sunday which was Mother's Day. Mother's Day was also good for fathers such as Tomy Canton fishing with his daughter Laura. They caught a beautiful Steelhead. I discovered later that Laura's Mom also went on the fishing trip. Congratulations to the Canton family especially since Mom received an added bonus of a Kitimat Hatchery Steelhead on Mother's Day.
Hi Tomy: Wow! Nice fish! Great Job Dad! Dad and Daughter fishing trip. Laura will remember this for years! How did you get to go fishing on 'Mother's Day' you clever guy. I usually said that I would take the kids for the day to give their Mom a break. Thank You for the photos. I will submit your photo to Noel for consideration for photo of the week or for an update. It will definitely be in my report! Once again congratulations to Dad and daughter! Thank You so much for submitting the photos. Sincerely Ron
Mother's Day was also good for my son Corey and I as we hooked seven Steelhead and landed two. Corey who just turned fifteen years old is starting to row the driftboat on his own. Corey started rowing the driftboat when he was twelve and steering the saltwater boat since he was ten. Corey and I have an agreement that if he is steering or rowing when we hook a fish everyone in the boat especially his Dad must call him 'Captain Corey'. Corey was rowing when I hooked a chrome Steelhead on my fly rod. I lost it when she took her first run but Corey had certainly done his job. Well Done 'Captain Corey'
Donny Webber reports hooking five Steelhead on a fly landing two of them in the Kitimat Hatchery run. Donny has been hooking these Steelhead on a pink krystal flash fly. It just occurred to me to include a photo which I will do in next week's report. Many other anglers were having good success at the Hatchery run.
Ariel Kuppers, Derek Downey and Jessie Houston drifted on Tuesday, May 12th and they hooked five Steelhead, landing two of them. They hooked all of these Steelhead on hotshots. Congratulations guys!
Mike Herzberg of Reliable Guide and Charters also drifted on Tuesday. Mike drifted by himself and hooked five Steelhead landing four of them. Mike hooked all of these on hotshots and landed these Steelhead by himself which is majorly challenging. Well done Mike!
Tomy Canton reports hooking seven Steelhead on May 14th and landed five of them. 'Only during the morning I hooked 7 steelheads and landed 5. I stopped fishing during the afternoon because the last fish was a hatchery so, I kept it. It was an amazing day:)'. Congratulations Tomy on an outstanding day of Steelheading.
Corey, Art Hackler and I drifted Friday morning and we hooked four Steelhead and landed two. We shared a pool with Noel Gyger who was fishing with Mike Herzberg. I consider Mike and Noel to be very good friends and I am honored to be associated with them in the Fishing Industry.
Noel reports' I think we landed 3 (maybe four I can't remember) and had a bunch more chances ' It was nice to see Noel on the Kitimat River who after so many years in the fishing industry still 'Loves to Fish'. Noel's passion for fishing has brought Noel into the Cyber world of the internet. Noel deserves public recognition for evolving a website that profiles 'Fishing in the North West' to global status. As many of you readers can attest to, Noel's website brings 'Fishing in the Northwest' onto computer screens around the world. Noel pioneered the drift boat on the Kitimat and Kalum Rivers. Noel has helped so many people evolve in the Fishing Industry. I am proud to be associated with Noel Gyger and his website. Thank You for the kind words on your podcast. Readers interested in viewing Mike Herzberg's profile please visit the recent podcast on Noel's Webpage: http://www.noelgyger.ca/podcast.htm
I drifted with Al Smith and Martin Golhke on Saturday with the river level coming up. Al lost a Steelhead on tackle with a double egg rig. I lost one on my fly rod and then Martin lost one on a hotshot. I have a personal challenge I call the 'Triple Crown' It includes landing a Steelhead using a fly, landing another using tackle and the third landed using hot shots. We had the 'Triple Crown' on the rods but went zero for three. Such is the life in the fishing world but using the three methods effectively fishes the different types of water that the Steelhead hold in. We managed to land the fourth fish on the hotshots. Both hits on the hot shots were on a special colour that I had Luhr Jensen custom paint for us.
Anglers are reminded that the 'Bait Ban' came into effect on May 15th. There is some confusion amongst anglers that think that the Kitimat River closes for Steelhead May 15th. The Kitimat River does not close May 15th, the Bait Ban is effect May 15th. Steelheading is still very good on the Kitimat River as the results in this report demonstrate. The river height has come up overnight and at the time of submitting this report the Kitimat River is starting to dirty. Stay tuned to Noel's Twitter as I will update.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: The May Long weekend is enjoyed by many boaters on the Douglas Channel, in fact for many groups it is an annual event. Mother Nature did not cooperate with some rain and winds in the forecast. This did not deter many of the boaters I spoke to on Friday as they were still planning to go. We also have some of our Charter Boats doing some 'pre season' trips and doing some personal fishing prior to the Charter season.
Considering that this is a long weekend most of the boats are not due back to the dock until Sunday or Monday.
Stay Tuned to this report for the fishing results of this weekend.
Our tackle Store: City Centre Hardware and Sporting Goods has many preseason specials. Please click here to view our New! Updated instore flyer http://www.noelgyger.ca/ads/Apri+14_2009_INStore_Fishing_Specials_FLYER.pdf It has some “HOT” deals!
Thank You to all who contributed to this report.
I hope every one has a safe and productive May Long Weekend!
Tight Lines, Silver Fish and Big Smiles.
Ron Wakita
Fishing Report from: Tracey Hittel of Steelhead Heaven
Spey Fishing for Skeena Steelhead May Report Kitimat Region
As predicted the past 10 days have been the highlight of the season for our guests. Making predictions for Steelhead on the fly is a dangerous choice of words, so let’s say we had to produce the past few weeks.
Attached are a few of the monsters we captured on the spey. Mr. Yamada a regular at Steelhead Heaven landed and hooked into 1-4 fish per day, a dream come true for any angler on the fly. Not to mention watching as 100m of backing line is pulled off his reel, twice! And landing both fish. Patience is the name of the game here and let’s not kid ourselves, luck as well. Yamada also fished with a 30ft Japanese telescopic rod with no reel, a traditional and very old technique used only by Japanese anglers. Last year he broke a rod on a big fish and this year he pulled out a few nice ones as well. Again fly selection was key to the Spey fisherman as Yamada chose Pink and was rewarded each pass he fished a special pool that we targeted for consecutive days.
When you are a fishing guide your client will follow your direction as he feels you know the water and the pools the best. Well sometimes we are right on the head with pool selection as high water conditions mean the fish are moving, so why move as the fish will come to you and that is exactly what we did. The key to success is first finding the fish, then once you do that, don’t leave the fish, target the pool and stick with you guns and you will be rewarded. This lesson I learned this spring when fishing some very productive water for 2 hrs without a bite thinking the fish are not there, then having a dyed in the wool bait fisher pass thru and smack three fish, so do not give up on your selection of water, change flies, sink tips etc until you get a fish, then the others will follow.
Another great week was with Tomio, his 3rd trip for Steelhead on the Spey, this trip he will never forget. Fishing a black intruder he fooled 5 Steelhead in one day and snapped one of them off. Again fly selection was key as the pink flies did not work but when he changed to a black the game was on. Tomio is an excellent Spey caster and when you fish with T-14 and other sinking tips your cast has to be perfect. Tomio hooked 10 fish in 3 days and commented to his friends before leaving that he would get a 3 fish day, we'll Tomio your friends can eat crow now. Attached is a pic of Tomio and a small taste of his trip.
Guests Sara and Cristian from Italy, spent some days with us and Cristian landed a chrome bar on his single hand fly rod.
The Diva of the season was Mrs. Hak who landed her first Steelhead on the Spey and was top rod for the week, in a very cold and snowy week. With the tough times we face this season with the credit crunch we were fortunate to have a nice group of Steelheaders and look forward to our August to October Steelheaders who have booked for the autumn season.
Now that the middle of May is closing in on us, so are the Chinooks and they are trickling in small numbers. A friend told me that he saw a fly angler with an ultra-light set-up, reel in a 25lber on the Kitimat River yesterday, fresh from the ocean.
June and July is peak for Saltwater and Freshwater Chinook out of Kitimat and July and August to the 6th for Skeena record fish.
Space is limited for the summer fishing season so please let us know noel@noelgyger.ca if we can book you a trip. Tracey John Hittel
Fishing Report from: Chad Black of Nicholas Dean Lodge
Remote Coastal Steelhead fishing at its best! Sonja Sorbo hooked this huge 20 lb buck in a deep pocket at the head of a shallow riffle on one of our favourite small streams. Dustin Kovacvich Photo
Hello Anglers, After a break in my fishing reports over the last while, I'm back with much exciting news! First off, I must formally congratulate Dustin and his wife Ruby, on their new addition to the family, Cayleigh Marie Kovacvich. Cayleigh was born on March 22, 2009 around 6:30 am, and weighed 7 lbs, 1 ounce. I'm happy to report that Cayleigh, Ruby and Dustin are doing well, and that as of this writing, Cayleigh does not yet have a fly rod in her hands, but given a few more months, I'm sure that she'll have the double spey down before she can say Daddy! Be sure to check out our updated blog site at www.nicholasdean.blogspot.com to see photos of Cayleigh, Ruby and Dustin, along with other updated fishing news.
Our Spring Steelhead opener during the last week of March posed difficult angling conditions, as we were greeted with temperatures well below zero and river levels very low and clear. Many of our favourite pools and holding water were virtually inaccessible by usual means, unless anglers were willing to embark on lengthy and often challenging hikes through snow up to one's waist. Now, as most anglers can probably attest, the measure of a good guide and lodge can often be judged on how hard its staff work to ensure clients have an enjoyable trip, and one that maximizes angling opportunity which, in these conditions, was no easy feat! To get around this, we simply had to improvise. Our solution: a snowmobile placed strategically at the take out location, to ferry clients and our 12' Aire rafts up the river valley and a farmer's field, to trucks waiting nearby. Not an easy day by any stretch, but realistically, this logistical maneouvre made all the difference, as most fish were caught mid way through the drift in deep, slower moving pools that afforded Steelhead some security. Taft Ring, a new client of ours, fared out best during these tough conditions, with several Steelhead landed during the week, the largest of which was in the 22 lb range. Taft had a particularly deft touch when it came to manipulating his fly on the swing - most of his grabs occurred just after twitching his rod tip, to animate his fly in the slow moving currents. Congratulations Taft, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!
Certainly one of the highlights this Spring was having the opportunity to fish and spend time with renowned angler, Lani Waller. It is obvious that Lani is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the subject of Steelhead fly fishing, and he conveys this knowledge and a love of Steelhead quite well through his stories, accumulated over many years spent on the water. His new book, entitled 'A Steelheader's Way' is a great read, and one that combines Lani's advanced knowledge of Steelhead fly fishing tactics, with a unique philosophical perspective on Steelhead. I highly recommend adding Lani's book to your personal library if you're a serious Steelhead angler. Lani can be reached at www.laniwaller.com.
Finally, I'm pleased to say that we've now made the transition to spectacular Yellow Cedar Lodge (www.yellowcedarlodge.ca)! This move has been a long time in the making for us, and we have been extremely impressed with the accommodations, service, and dining provided for our guests by Alf and Simone Leslie. Riverfront mountain views, private rooms with ensuite washrooms, amenities including a hot tub, sauna, games room and patio, and spectacularly prepared meals all combine to give guests a 5 star appeal. Paired up with the unparalleled knowledge our guides have of our local waters, Steelhead and Salmon fishing trips simply don't get much better. For those of you who would like a little more information on Yellow Cedar Lodge, or our first class fishing packages, please contact me or Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca today.
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels...
Chad Black, Operations Manager. Nicholas Dean Lodge
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REGULATIONS WEBSITES:
2007-2009 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010
2008-2009 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 (Note regs good for two years)
GUEST FISHING PHOTOS:
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, testimonials, scenic river photos, wildlife photos or articles I would love to see them.
Catch & Release formula:
- Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches)
- Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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May 5, 2009; 11:32AM - Skeena River Guided Fly Fishing
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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The photo of the week shows Marc Girard, an associate guide for Reliable Guide and Charters, with a beautiful Kitimat River wild Steelhead. Photo by Ron Wakita
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated April 26 – May 3, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: The weather has been good all week with average daytime temperatures and lots of sun until it rained overnight. The rivers are on the rise as more snow melt comes down. The run-off has come down slowly so there is no danger of flooding yet. Both upper and lower sections of Kalum River are in good shape. The first Chinook are in the river now. This time of year I like to remind folks of the great possibilities of angling for both Steelhead and Chinook (King) Salmon on the same day. The main stem Skeena River is dirty and not fishable. Best places to fish now are at the clean seams where the tributary rivers flow into the Skeena. For the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please check out the Ron Wakita report below.
When May comes around I cannot help but think of Chinook (King) Salmon on the Kalum River. Actually, this is the time, everything being normal, when you can catch both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day. Cast here http://www.noelgyger.ca/articles/Articles-May-2nd-on-the-Kalum-by-Noel.doc to read an article I wrote about on such a day. The guides still have a few days open so if you are interested in booking a trip contact me noel@noelgyger.ca anytime.
An important message from Alexandra Morton: Here in British Columbia we are in the last two weeks of electing a Provincial government and this will have critical affect on wild salmon due to privatization of rivers and ocean spaces, even schools of fish. Many of you received responses from the BC government currently in power, the “Liberals,” headed by Premier Gordon Campbell. They said the BC government is not allowed to intervene in the Appeal of the Constitutional Challenge I won regarding fish farms. This is not correct they do have this power. I have written a response on the website www.adopt-a-fry.org It is becoming very clear that while the current BC government has allowed the salmon feedlots to expand despite the science, public outcry and impact on rural economies they realize they are a political liability and thus are making every effort to distance themselves from the industry.
There are simple answers to this mess which now threatens the entire eastern Pacific and the BC economy. Aquaculture is not the problem, the problem is lack of political will. Alaskan salmon have political will on their side and they are thriving.
For those of you in B.C. please view this film http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPuJfbS2qMY and vote. The existence of wild salmon depends very much on this election.
LIST OF “New” ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:
- One New item posted on 'Conservation' May 2/09
- Two New items posted on 'Special Guided Fishing Trips' May 1/09
- One New item posted on 'Conservation' April 30/09
- Two New items posted on 'Conservation' April 28/09
NOW BOOKING: Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer.
Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, podcasts, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction. I am at your service.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita
Gill McKean
Todd Haynes
Tracey Hittel
Chad Black
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead and Trout for river. Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness Crab for ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: - GOOD -
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 20-pound Steelhead Where: Kitimat River Angler: Ariel Kuppers
WEATHER: A few showers ending early this afternoon then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind south 40 to 60 km/h diminishing to 20 this morning then becoming light this afternoon. High 15. Sunrise 5:52 AM Sunset 8:11 PM. Today’s yearly average temperatures: Maximum 16 degrees. Minimum 4 degrees.
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
SKEENA RIVER: Is too dirty to fish. Fishing the clean seams of the tributary rivers is a good idea now.
KALUM RIVER: Is in good shape and rising slowly. Good numbers of Steelhead are in the river now. Spring runs of Steelhead should be coming in. Fishing for them with fly or spin tackle works well. Fresh early run Chinook (King) Salmon are expected anytime. We have caught them around mid April. Chinook have been seen rolling in the lower river.
April Vokey, Andrea Charlton and Rob Vodola invited me to go fishing with them on the Kalum River yesterday. First day out for the girls was a little slow as fly tackle had to be arranged and set-up. They have another 5 days of fishing to do so I am certain things will turn around. Rob had a huge male Steelhead close to landing with his spey rod but the hook pulled out last second. April Vokey is a fishing guide based out of Chilliwack, BC. In addition to fish guiding, she specializes in fly-casting instructionals, workshops, wilderness camps and ladies clothing. Her company is Flygal Ventures www.flygal.ca
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Is too dirty to fish.
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters.
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KITIMAT RIVER: Kitimat River Steelhead are in full swing with lots of Steelhead being caught. This has been a 'Great Steelhead season so far with some steelhead caught weighing over twenty lbs, one pushing thirty pounds. Wow ! And the weather has been outstanding! Just when we thought that the Steelhead season was going good, the hot weather started to bring the river level up and the Kitimat River started to murk up a bit. The Kitimat River very seldom becomes unfishable due to snow melt but the higher, murky water will present some challenges. Anglers simply need to adjust to the conditions. Float fishers need to lengthen the float and use some roe, Hot shotters may have to fish a larger size and Fly Fishers may have to change the sink tips and possibly change to different flies. All anglers should be making some kind of adjustments. If the right adjustments are made sometimes Steelheading can still be very good...The weather is forecast for cooler temperatures so conditions will improve.
Early in the week the conditions were really good and accordingly the catch rates were also very good. I drifted Sunday evening with two fishing partners Al and Martin. Al hooked and lost two Steelhead and Martin landed a Hatchery Steelhead which he retained. (More important details about hatchery Steelhead later in this report)
James Botrokoff is a Kitimat Resident who moved to Edmonton to work and is back home fishing with his father Anthony. It is a wonderful scenario to watch a father and son share the passion for fishing. There is always a bit of competition involved, sometimes a little trash talking and even some of those 'Grass Hopper' lessons that a son must often have to listen to. Some of the fondest memories I have of my father are our family fishing trips. James has been home fishing from April 25th to April 28th and he has landed eleven steelhead and his father, Anthony has landed four. The official scoring has the son James ahead in the count since he has had more time to fish but James' catch results are actually a complement to the 'teacher.'
Another father/son fishing team fishing the Kitimat River are my good friends, Wayne Van Velzen and son Eric. In the past week Wayne has landed ten steelhead and Eric has landed four including one over twenty pounds on a fly. Eric is fly fishing most of the time and with all due respect to Wayne's very good results I would score Eric’s catch higher since they have been on the fly. This will make for interesting whiskey conversation around their camp fire. Wayne brought his good friend Bob who landed his first Steelhead on Wednesday and Eric brought his good friend Peter (Greg) who I drifted with on Thursday morning. We hooked two Steelhead and Peter caught and released a Hatchery Steelhead. Wayne and his friend Bob also landed a Steelhead Thursday morning.
Rob Vodola and Mike Herzberg drifted the Kitimat April 28th from the Sawmill down to the Pumphouse. Had a great drift, going 6 for 6. Rob landed two float fishing. All fish were released, all were wild. The five does ranged from 11 to 14 lbs., the buck was pushing twenty. Photos by Mike Herzberg (associate fishing guide for Reliable Guide and Charters) Well done Mike and Rob!
Ariel Kuppers and Eric Neidert who are also associate guides for Reliable Guide and Charters drifted the lower Kitimat on an evening drift and they landed a big Buck pushing twenty pounds. Reliable Guide and Charters still has some booking dates available for Steelhead. Please contact Noel noel@noelgyger.ca if you wish to book a trip. I had the pleasure of doing a morning drift with Todd Haynes of Nautical West Fishing Adventures Friday morning. We both lost a Steelhead but we had a great time! Todd is a talented angler and a pleasure to fish with. Todd also has dates available for Steelhead bookings.
Other guides and anglers have been in our tackle store-City Centre Hardware Sporting Goods and have reported good catches as well. Mr. 'G' continues his success as he reported landing a Steelhead on Wednesday morning.
We received four Hatchery Steelhead entries from Martin Golhke, Derek Pacholokf, James Botrokoff and Peter Grogan into our Instore Hatchery Steelhead Photo contest this week. This contest was designed to raise public awareness to the Kitimat Hatchery Head Recovery Program. We have donated a Shimano Rod and Reel for this promotion. If a Hatchery Steelhead is retained by an angler it is Very Important that the head is turned into our store or to the Kitimat Hatchery. The Kitimat Hatchery uses the information contained on code wire in the head of the Steelhead and more importantly receives credit for producing the Steelhead. The Kitimat Hatchery budget is constantly being cut and Head recovery numbers are an important factor considered by DFO managers. Once we take a picture of the Hatchery Steelhead and the head is turned in to us or the Hatchery, the angler's photo is entered into a draw for this Shimano rod and reel. I am aware that a large number of anglers who have the highest regard for Steelhead prefer to catch and release all Steelhead. The Kitimat Hatchery is responsible for the exceptional return of Steelhead that all anglers enjoy fishing for on the Kitimat. I cannot stress enough the importance of Anglers who retain a hatchery Steelhead to please turn in the head. Anglers are also reminded that when they retain a hatchery Steelhead they must immediately record it on their fishing license and can no longer fish the Kitimat River for the remainder of that day. Steelhead on the Kitimat will continue for another couple of weeks.
Anyone interested in a Guided Trip on the Kitimat River for Steelhead with Reliable Guide and Charters please contact Noel noel@noelgyger.ca and he would be more than happy to accommodate.
UPDATE – Sunday morning: The Kitimat River water level has risen to marginally fishable conditions in the lower Kitimat, Sunday morning (May 2nd). The high temperatures we received on Saturday afternoon combined with some rain we received Saturday night has bought the Kitimat River water level up. There is a 6' wet line on the Pump House scale at 8:30 AM which indicates that the water level has started to drop. There is also a high tide peaking at 9:00 this morning and will drop for the next six hours. This out flow tide will creat a flushing effect which will help the river level to drop faster. The Kitimat River drops and cleans faster than other systems in the North West. The upper Kitimat will clean first and will the tributaries. Smart money says to fish the upper Kitimat or at the mouth of one of her clean running tributaries.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: Todd Haynes of Nautical West Sport Fishing is heading out this weekend to do some Pre Charter fishing. (Homework trips is how I refer to these trips) The better Guide and Charter Companies in the industry do these trips to stay up to date on changing issues with the fisheries and to get 'dialed in' prior to the Chartering season. Todd will be joined by his lucky fishing partner and wife Nesia. A tradition has evolved where Nesia lands the first big Chinook of every season. Good Luck to Todd and Nesia, we look forward to seeing the pictures.
Other boaters are still focused on Crabbing and some boaters are starting to do some bottom fishing.
Thank You to everyone who contributed info and photos to this report.
Our tackle Store: City Centre Hardware and Sporting Goods has many preseason specials. Please click here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/ads/Apri+14_2009_INStore_Fishing_Specials_FLYER.pdf to view our New! Updated instore flyer. It has some “HOT” deals!
Tight Lines!
May you be blessed with bright fish and big smiles!
Ron Wakita
Fishing Report from: Tracey Hittel of Steelhead Heaven
This past weeks Steelhead. Alexi landed this big male on the spey with his black and blue magic fly. When we entered this small pool he hooked 3 fish in 20 casts with an orange fly, all to elude him. After many casts with no fish, Alexi changed flies to a different color, the second cast he landed this big male. When Alexi hooked his first fish in this pool it took on the dangle and when he set the hook the rod stopped like it was on a large rock. In fact we both looked at each other wondering if it was a fish, he quickly gave me the nod and the beast moved into the top of the pool in the deep fast holding area. It then decided to make a move downstream with a screaming roar, all to have this huge Steelhead spit the hook. Alexi saw a small glimpse of this fish and said it was very thick. The good stories are always about the one that got away.
Also attached is the Steelhead queen, Brenda Kochan, with a chrome female she landed, as you can see this fish is very healthy and fresh from the sea.
Most of April was very cold and snowed a lot so the catching was slower than usual. Now that water temps have risen to 4-5C the fishing has finally started to turn, and this year the fish are very large. Local anglers are chin waggin that 30 plus pound fish are not uncommon and the largest some of the locals have even landed. These guys have put 250-300 Steelhead on the bank over the years so I am happy to say we have a fantastic fishery. May is peak season and with the fish late this year the next 2 weeks are going to be super, not to mention the fresh Chinook coming in very soon. Tracey John Hittel
Fishing Report from: Gill McKean of Westcoast Fishing Adventures
Hi Noel, fishing has been simply outstanding. I think the photos tell most of the story. Photo on the right is Pierce Clegg, owner of Babine Norlakes, out of Smithers BC. Pierce was my guest for a few days this spring.
We still have a few last minute openings for 1 or 2 persons. Call Noel 250-635-2568 and he will hook you up!
Gill McKean, Fishing is our addiction - Guiding is our passion - Adventure is in our blood
Fishing Report from: Todd Haynes of Nautical West Sport Fishing
First test run of the season today. Out for some crabbing and a Chinook troll. Stay tuned for the update. If you’d like to book a trip (ocean or river) please contact Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca and he can give you all the details. Thank you. Todd Haynes
Fishing Report from: Chad Black of Nicholas Dean Lodge
Chad Black, operational manager, for Nicholas Dean Lodge sent these photos for this report. The fellow holding the Steelhead for the young lady is head guide Dustin Kovacvich. Fishing this week has been very good on many of the smaller streams and rivers. Note the little bit of snow still on the banks.
In Chad’s own words, “The fishing on the Skeena River and its tributaries this Spring has been downright challenging at times – March and early April saw some of the lowest river levels in years – but in most cases, the fishing has been good for those willing to put their time in while on the water, and perhaps go the extra distance. The past week has been a classic example of this. While some of our favourite waters close to home have produced some great fish – including a few in the 17-18 lb class, we’ve been having great success on smaller, lesser known rivers. Rivers with difficult access, and often difficult hiking. But, the rewards have been worth their weight in silver – multiple fish days on the fly, with fish averaging 12-16 lbs, on some of the most remote and beautiful rivers around – tend to make for happy clients, and vibrant conversation at the dinner table.
Speaking of dinner tables, we now have a different one! We’ve moved venues and have partnered up with Alf and Simone Leslie of Yellow Cedar Lodge, located on the Skeena River just outside Terrace. Having experienced two weeks of exceptional food, accommodations and camaraderie here at Yellow Cedar Lodge, and with much positive feedback from clients, I can say with confidence that we’ve found a winning combination. But, why take my word for it – come see for yourself! We have several spaces still available during the best seasons for Trophy Chinook on the Skeena and Kitimat, chrome bright Summer Steelhead on the main channel Skeena, and even Fall Steelhead – complete with dry flies – during September and October. Join us on one of these trips, and not only will you likely experience some of the best fishing available around – but now you can take advantage of all the amenities available at Yellow Cedar Lodge. Whether it’s the inspiring mountain views, the comfort of the hot tub after a cold day on the river, or the 5 star cuisine prepared by Alf and Simone, it will be an experience that you won’t soon forget. Give Noel a call today 250-635-2568 to book your 5 star fishing trip with us and Yellow Cedar Lodge, and experience fishing at its finest…”
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Chad Black
Operations Manager, Nicholas Dean Lodge
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
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2007-2009 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
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2008-2009 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 (Note regs good for two years)
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Apr 27, 2009; 11:50AM - Skeena River Regional Fishing Report
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows Noel Gyger and Rob Vodola with a nice Kalum River Steelhead landed on April 20th. YES, I catch em, once in awhile! Sometimes I think I have more fun watching other folks catch fish…just the old fishing guide in me coming out, I guess. Photo by Carey Braun
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated April 19 – April 26, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: The weather has been good with average day time temperatures and no rain after Tuesday. The rivers are on the rise as more snow melt comes down. Both upper and lower sections of Kalum River are in good shape. Check out my two reports below for April 20th and 22nd. The first Chinook are in the river now. They have been seen rolling in the lower pools. The main stem Skeena River is dirty and not fishable. Good runs of Steelhead are coming into the many isolated coastal streams and rivers. For the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please check out the Ron Wakita report below.
LIST OF “New” ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:
- One New item posted on 'Conservation' April 22/09
NOW BOOKING: Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer.
Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, podcasts, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction. I am at your service.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead and Trout for river. Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness Crab for ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: GOOD
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 20-pound Steelhead Where: Kalum River Angler: Rob Vodola
WEATHER: Sunny with cloudy periods. High 15. UV index 5 or moderate. Sunrise 6:07 AM Sunset 8:58 PM. Today’s yearly average temperatures: Maximum 14 degrees. Minimum -1.1 degrees.
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
SKEENA RIVER: Is too dirty to fish. Fishing the clean seams of the tributary rivers is a good idea now.
KALUM RIVER: Is in good shape and rising slowly. Good numbers of Steelhead are in the river now. Spring runs of Steelhead should be coming in. Fishing for them with fly or spin tackle works well. Fresh early run Chinook (King) Salmon are expected anytime. We have caught them around mid April. Chinook have been seen rolling in the lower river.
April 20…Rob Vodola, Carey Braun, Mike Pederson and I fished the Kalum River on April 20th. Due to the steady rain (no wind) the water was on the rise (big time), lots of debris suspended in the water, which are the worst fishing conditions I know of. Despite these conditions Rob and I landed a Steelhead each (both female)…see photo of the week. Mike lost one close to the net. We, maybe, had another couple of chances. Mike’s knees are still shaking! Fishing was good but the catching was a little slow.
April 22…Both upper and lower Kalum River is in great shape although very clean, sometimes too clear to hook a lot of fish…but Rob, Brent and I fished and we had a blast. I hooked 5 landed 2. Rob hooked 6 landed 3 and Brent hooked 3 and lost one close to the net. The fish landed were mostly dark males in spawning colours. The one female looked very nice. Females always look very nice, spawning or not.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Is too dirty to fish.
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters.
KITIMAT RIVER: We received heavy rain last weekend including Monday and the river level rose and was unfishable by Tuesday. I logged the height of the river on Tuesday morning when the Kitimat River was the highest it has been this Steelhead season. I logged the height again Wednesday morning 23 hours later and the Kitimat River had dropped 3 1/2 feet and was fishable.
Before the Kitimat became unfishable, John Love from Smithers reports landing a Steelhead on Sunday April 19th that weighed 19lb 11oz. below the washouts in the upper Kitimat section.
John said, 'he was fishing with his fishing partners, Patrick Hudson took the first photo showing Norm Fallows landing the fish with the cradle and the second photo was take prior to release'. Congratulations John,Patrick and Norm! And thank you for sending the pictures and details for the readers of this report to enjoy.
When the river is high and dirty she is unfishable these conditions usually entice fresh, silver Steelhead into the Kitimat River. When the river level drops and water clarity becomes fishable usually more fish have migrated into the system to be caught. This observation evolved as anglers started to catch very nice Steelhead on Wednesday. This is the case with most rivers in the North West.
Spencer from Terrace hooked three Steelhead on Wednesday and caught and released two silver Steelhead, one had sea lice. He was float fishing a pink worm in the middle section of the Kitimat River. 'Mr. G' landed one on the upper section of the Kitimat on Wednesday as well.
Todd Haynes of Nautical West Fishing Adventures and fishing with his fishing partner, Patrick Havig hooked two Steelhead on Thursday landing one about 16lbs on the upper section.
On Friday, Todd and Patrick hooked five steelhead and landed four. Two of these are featured in this report. See the photos in Todd’s report below. These were also caught in the upper section of the Kitimat.
Two Fishers using spey rods were in our Tackle store speaking to Ariel and they landed two silver Steelhead at Humphry’s on Friday. Jason Bunn landed an 18lb chrome Steelhead at the Power Lines on Friday. The Kitimat Hatchery brood collection team reported having two bright Steelhead in their brood collection barge Friday. Mike Campbell reports catching a bunch of Trout.
I did a 'homework drift' (is how I refer to pre-trips prior to clients) on Saturday. It was actually a multi purpose trip as I was fishing with my son Corey who is fifteen. We were also doing an ongoing training session rowing the drift boat. Corey had been rowing since he was twelve and we are evolving his rowing skills every year. This was also a quality father/son fishing day with a very good friend and associate guide, Marc Girard.
We drift from the Eighteen Mile bridge to the Big Spruce which is a very long drift (actually too long to fish effectively) but I wanted to show Corey and Marc the entire system. We hooked seven Steelhead but only managed to land two. The two we landed were very nice Steelhead, one was Big and the other was bright. Typical Male/Female scenario. The male was big and the female was pretty. The first Steelhead Corey landed below the second washout was on a float with two jensen eggs and white wool (one of my favorite rigs). Marc hooked it and passed the rod to Corey. Thank You Marc! As you will notice from the picture of Marc holding this Steelhead it is a little coloured and has been in the system for a while. We measured this Steelhead and the calculation worked out to 20.5lbs. It was a proud moment to watch my son land a twenty pound plus Steelhead even though he hadn't hooked it himself. We are both grateful to Marc. Corey hooked and landed the second Steelhead on a Hot Shot on his own. I had this hot shot custom coloured by Luhr Jensen. This was a bright female but no sea lice.
As we drifted into the middle and lower section we noticed the fish were brighter. Although we didn't land them we saw the colour of the fish while we were fighting them. We also focused our efforts to fly fishing in the lower Kitimat. I have a personal challenge that I call the 'Triple Crown'. The 'Triple Crown' is to land a Steelhead on a Hot Shot, on tackle and on a fly in the same day. Corey had landed one on a tackle and on a Hot Shot so we wanted Corey to land one on a fly. We never did land one on a fly but 'nothing ventured-nothing gained'. It was a Great day of fishing with my son Corey and a very Good friend Marc.
As we drifted by the Power Lines Terry said that he lost a very bright Steelhead and his partner Dave landed a beautiful bright fish in the morning. Brice from P.G just landed a bright, hatchery Steelhead on the Hatchery Island this morning (Sunday). In fact I just received the info as I am writing this report.
ANGLERS BEWARE of a problem spot located just below Saw Mill in the 'new Nalabila' channel. It is passable but stay to the left and make sure all the rods are low and are not hanging out of the boat (photo above is taken looking down stream).
The weather is bright and sunny and most of the Steelhead are bright and shiny.
Anyone interested in a Guided Trip on the Kitimat River for Steelhead with Reliable Guide and Charters please contact Noel: noel@noelgyger.ca 250-635-2568 and he would be more than happy to accommodate.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: Jason Bunn reports landing a Halibut down the Douglas Channel. Jason said that he was going to email the picture and details of the Halibut but has not done so in time for this report. He probably went fishing.
Most boaters are reporting good numbers of crab and I spoke to one group from Vernon returning home with two halibut, a 24lb and a 10lb. chicken plus their limit of crab. These were not big Halibut but these folks were happy with their catch. They said 'this was our first trip, the weather was good, the scenery was beautiful and we have fish to take home'. Anglers are reminded that the shell must be left on the crab while transporting.
The Salt Water fishery will become more active as the weather is improving. Stay Tuned to this report for future updates.
Anglers are reminded of the 'Great Prices' on our Instore Flyer. We will run Clearance and Hot Specials all season. Anyone wishing to receive these flyers on a regular basis please sign up for Noel's Weekly Fishing Report and there will be a current flyer posted on Noel Gyger's Fishing Report page as well as Noel's other website pages. If you have any questions regarding any of the product please email me at wakita@telus.net
Our tackle Store: City Centre Hardware and Sporting Goods has many preseason specials. Please click here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/ads/Apri+14_2009_INStore_Fishing_Specials_FLYER.pdf to view our New! Updated instore flyer. It has some “HOT” deals!
Tight Lines!
May you be blessed with bright fish and big smiles!
Ron Wakita
Fishing Report from: Gill McKean of Westcoast Fishing Adventures
Morning Noel thought I would get my report in early as we are working on 20 days straight guiding it has been a fantastic season!
The photo above is of John Lundsten from San Diego, California this was his first ever Steelhead on the FLY as well as his first Steelhead ever!! at the young age of 70 what a fish and what a moment for us to share. Great job John this was his first and I don't think it will be his last!!
The fish are still coming in good numbers. We are seeing bright fresh fish every day! At the beginning of the week we had a hard rain and blew most Region 6 rivers out. On the bright side we saw bright shiny fish arrive on the dropping water. All I can say is Yeee Haaa! There have been a few reports of the Kalum producing a few early Chinook. The earliest I have landed a 45 pounder was April 14th. They wake you up on your steelhead gear.
All other rivers are producing good numbers of steelhead as well. Good luck
out there!!
We still have a few last minute openings for 1 or 2 persons. Call Noel 250-635-2568 noel@noelgyger.ca and he will hook you up!
Gill McKean, Fishing is our addiction - Guiding is our passion - Adventure is in our blood
Fishing Report from: Todd Haynes of Nautical West Sport Fishing – April 26th
Hi Noel, the Kitimat River has been fishing good all week, except for Monday. I have included a couple of pics. Lots of people are out enjoying this special fishery. Halibut and Crab fishing is a little slow in the Douglas Channel right now. I have heard the Chinook fishing out of Prince Rupert is really starting to pick up. The ones caught are not too big, around 20-pounds. Most of these fish are bound for the Skeena River where they will swim long distances to their home tributary waters. Take care. Todd Haynes.
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REGULATIONS WEBSITES:
2007-2009 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010
2008-2009 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 (Note regs good for two years)
GUEST FISHING PHOTOS:
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, testimonials, scenic river photos, wildlife photos or articles I would love to see them.
Catch & Release formula:
- Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches)
- Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE Sportfishing related items only please. Contact me anytime to list your items. There is no charge for this service.
Buy, sell, trade or swap your item or items by listing them here today
Your Ad will receive LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL exposure:
• Your Ad will be posted on my website
• Your Ad will be promoted in my Weekly Fishing Reports
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To view the items currently listed please cast to: http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm
To receive my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT and PHOTO via e-mail please send your name and e-mail address to: Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca
The following are SPONSORS of this fishing report. Please check out their websites at your convenience. Thank you.
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GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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Apr 21, 2009; 11:53AM - Skeena River Steelhead
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows Rod Toth of “Bent Rods Jigs” with a huge wild Steelhead buck landed on the Kalum River. Would this be another 20-pounder – plus? My guess is yes! Rod was a guest of pro guide Tracey Hittel of Steelhead Heaven. Photo by Tracey Hittel Contact me anytime to book a Steelhead guided fishing trip.
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4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated April 12 – April 19, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: The weather has been good all week with some rain towards the weekend. The snow pack is starting to melt and the rivers are on the rise. The Steelhead that were holding in deep dark pools are on the move. Both upper and lower sections of Kalum River are in good shape even though the water is rising. The first Chinook should be coming into the Kalum River soon. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is dirty and not fishable. The main stem Skeena River is dirty but is still borderline fishable below Terrace. A good run of spring Steelhead and Chinook (King) Salmon should be coming in now. Good runs of Steelhead are coming into the many isolated coastal streams and rivers. For the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please check out the Ron Wakita report below.
April 16, 2009 One 'New' clip posted on Video Clips:
Rob Vodola and I were fishing for Steelhead on the Kalum River, for the first time this year, on April 13, 2009. We fished a short day but still managed to hook four nice fish and landed two. The two landed were both females. If you are interested to book a guided Steelhead fishing trip please contact me anytime. Cast here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm to watch the video under Video Clips (Title: 1st Trip This year! and is 2009 Steelhead Video Clip #0070)
NOTICE Check below for some fantastic fishing tackle deals from both Home Hardware and Halibut.net.
LIST OF “New” ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:
One New video posted on 'Video Clips' April 16/09
One New item posted on 'Conservation' April 15/09
One New posting for 'Super Halibut Tackle Sale' April 13/09
One New item posted on 'Special Guided Fishing Trips' April 11/09
NOW BOOKING: Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer.
Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, podcasts, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction. I am at your service.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita
Gill McKean
Todd Haynes
Tracey Hittel
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead and Trout for river. Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness Crab for ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: GOOD
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 20-pound Steelhead Where: Secret River Angler: Guest of Gill McKean.
WEATHER: Cloudy. Periods of rain mixed with light snow beginning late this morning. Rainfall amount 5 to 10 mm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High plus 5. Sunrise 6:23 AM Sunset 8:44 PM. Today’s yearly average temperatures: Maximum 13 degrees. Minimum 2 degrees.
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
SKEENA RIVER: Is rising and coloured up. Fishing around Terrace is poor but fishing below Terrace should be OK and fishing the clean seams of the tributary rivers is a good idea now.
KALUM RIVER: Is in good shape and is coming up slowly. Good numbers of Steelhead are in the river now. Spring runs of Steelhead should be coming in. Fishing for them with fly or spin tackle works well. Fresh early run Chinook (King) Salmon are expected anytime. We have caught them around mid April.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Is very dirty (copper colour). The upper section is closed to angling as of December 31 but the lower section below the first canyon is open.
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters.
KITIMAT RIVER: The Steelheading on the Kitimat River is starting to get really good with one outstanding fish to report!
Rob Brice landed a 14lb steelhead on the Kitimat River on April 12th. Rob was fishing with his fishing partner Cal Tant who landed a 'bigger Steelhead than Rob' on April 13th on the upper Kitimat River. Cal said he landed this Steelhead in the first pool below the first wash out. Well Done Rob and Cal!
Another angler who wishes to remain anonymous, as he did in last week's report, hooked four
Steelhead and landed two upriver on April 13th. Both fish were released. I respect his request to remain unnamed and I really appreciate his contribution for this report and my log. 'Anonymous' is a pretty long title so I will respectfully refer to him as 'Mr. G'. Congratulations 'Mr. G.' on a great morning of fishing and Thank You for the info.
The info provided to me by anglers helps to identify the strength of the run as well timing of this year's Steelhead run. I also respect that not all anglers especially Steelheaders wish to reveal their favorite fishing holes and I will not reveal them if requested not to do so. The catch information is very important to me for my log and this report.
Duane Teneycke another avid local Steelheader reports landing a 15lb wild Buck on April 14th from the mid Kitimat section.
Last but not least! John Heinonkari caught a Big, Wild, Steelhead pushing 30lbs on the Kitimat River, Saturday April 11th. John said, 'I'm 44 years old and this was the Biggest Steelhead of my life. I have fished the Kitimat Area since the early 70's with my father for over 39 years. This fish was at least 28lb maybe 30; this was the biggest Steelhead of my life!” John caught hundreds of Steelhead over the years. John possesses a quiet almost humble personality and has landed five or six Steelhead over twenty pounds on the Kitimat River. This was the first one that was pushing thirty. Well Done John!
I first heard the news of John landing this Huge Steelhead from local residents, Markus Feldoff and Jody Dennil who were in our tackle store. I have known John for thirty years as we both grew up fishing in Kitimat and I am extremely happy for him. It was like receiving news of someone that you know winning the lottery. In the fishing world landing a Steelhead pushing thirty pounds is like winning the lottery!
When I called John to share the moment, the sense of his accomplishment and excitement was prevalent in our conversation but John seemed almost humbled by the experience. That is the way John is. John did not get a picture as he did not have his camera but says, 'that the memory of this fish will forever be etched in his brain'. Congratulations John!
I don't want to detract anything from John’s accomplishments but it is too bad that he didn't get a picture especially now that every cell phone has a camera. A reminder to all Steelheaders, please remember to pack your camera or use your cell or make sure that your partner has his or her camera. 'The fish of your life' may be on your next cast!
Anyone interested in a Guided Trip on the Kitimat River for Steelhead with Reliable Guide and Charters please contact Noel noel@noelgyger.ca and he would be more than happy to accommodate.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: There are not a lot of boats fishing the Douglas Channel this week. The boats that are heading out are mostly crabbing and prawning. Tom Blake a local angler reports catching lots of crab and lots of octopus in his prawn traps. Octopus is great bait for bottom fishing but I would rather eat prawns. Tom did also report that he landed a 12lb feeder Chinook this week. As the weather improves, more Salt water anglers and Charters will be heading out.
Our tackle Store: City Centre Hardware and Sporting Goods has many preseason specials. Please click http://www.noelgyger.ca/ads/Apri+14_2009_INStore_Fishing_Specials_FLYER.pdf here to view our New! Updated instore flyer It has some “HOT” deals!
Tight lines and safe fishing.
Ron Wakita
City Centre Hardware & Sporting Goods
'Kitimat's Largest Tackle Shop'
Fishing Report from: Gill McKean of Westcoast Fishing Adventures
Hello Noel, Me again. We have been very busy getting our guests hooked up to Trophy steelhead!
This spring has been a little crazy weather wise. It has challenged us every day. We have had sunny weather most of this week but the cool nights have kept the snow melt at bay! The boat ramps have been interesting to say the least but with good equipment and a little steelhead book camp training we are getting the job done!! All guests are hooking good numbers of steelhead on the fly indicator method and swinging a leech or sculpin pattern is getting it done. The fish have been aggressive and strong, there has been the odd colored fish but most have been chrome bright and BIG!! Average catch per day has been 3 to 4 fish per angler with the odd day in the double digits.
All Region 6 rivers are starting to fish well now and it’s only getting better!
We still have a few last minute openings for 1 or 2 persons just call Noel 250-635-2568 noel@noelgyger.ca and he will hook you up.
Special thanks to Todd Haynes for the video clip and the photo (see below) of Splash Gordon doing what he does best… hook you up!!
Gill McKean, Fishing is our addiction - Guiding is our passion - Adventure is in our blood
Fishing Report from: Todd Haynes of Nautical West Sport Fishing – April 17th
The Kitimat River is in fantastic condition this week and the weather is just as good for fishing.
We have seen an increase in catches this past week as well as an increase in the number of fishers throughout the river system. Guiding is in full swing now and most are having several fish successes on both fly and conventional gear.
I managed to get some great video footage and a few photos yesterday of Gord McKean and his guests from Alaska.
Spring Chinook fishing is coming soon! Nautical West has dates available for both the Kitimat River and ocean charters. Contact Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca for complete information.
Fishing Report from: Tracey Hittel of Steelhead Heaven
Hi Noel, here is a photo and caption: 12 year old Jake with his first Kitimat River Steelhead, fishing conditions are awesome, the catching is a bit slow, with the rain and a drop in level we will get an excellent last week in April. Thanks Tracey Hittel
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REGULATIONS WEBSITES:
2007-2009 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010
2008-2009 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 (Note regs good for two years)
GUEST FISHING PHOTOS:
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, testimonials, scenic river photos, wildlife photos or articles I would love to see them.
Catch & Release formula:
- Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches)
- Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE Sportfishing related items only please. Contact me anytime to list your items. There is no charge for this service.
Buy, sell, trade or swap your item or items by listing them here today
Your Ad will receive LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL exposure:
• Your Ad will be posted on my website
• Your Ad will be promoted in my Weekly Fishing Reports
• Your Ad will be posted on other websites who host my fishing reports
Examples of what to list: Boats and accessories, Motors, Vehicles, Air Craft, Rods, Reels, Tackle, Real Estate (i.e. fishing lodge), Rentals (Cabins Cottages), Lakeshore, Tourist accommodation, ATV, RV's, RV sites, Taxidermy, Books, Magazines, Videos, Photographs, Antiques, Artwork, Clothing, Employment, Trade/Swap and Wanted, Help Wanted, etc.
To view the items currently listed please cast to: http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm
To receive my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT and PHOTO via e-mail please send your name and e-mail address to: Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca
The following are SPONSORS of this fishing report. Please check out their websites at your convenience. Thank you.
www.dartjigs.com
www.sportshrimping.com
www.halibut.net
www.outdoorbooks.net
Cast here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/articles/apr-13_2009-sales-special-halibut.net.doc to check out some super deals for Halibut tackle from Halibut.net
GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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Apr 13, 2009; 12:10PM - BC Steelhead Guiding Fishing Trips BOOKING NOW
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows pro angling guide Gord McKean of Westcoast Fishing Adventures with his biggest Steelhead landed this spring on one of their many “secret” rivers. Could this be the illusive 20-pounder plus? Contact me noel@noelgyger.ca anytime to book a Steelhead guided fishing trip.
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
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RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated April 5 – April 12, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: The weather has been good all week with daytime temperatures near normal. The snow pack is starting to melt and the rivers are on the rise. The Steelhead that were holding in deep dark pools are on the move again. Both upper and lower sections of Kalum River are in good shape even though the water is rising. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is very dirty (copper colour) right now and is coloring up the Skeena River also. The main stem Skeena River, below Terrace and above the Zymoetz River is clean enough to fish for Steelhead. A good run of spring Steelhead should be coming in now. Good runs of Steelhead are coming into the many isolated coastal streams and rivers. For the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please check out the Ron Wakita report below. There are lots of New! items posted on the website this week, please see below.
We don’t sport fish for Herring but I am happy to report commercial Herring fishery out of Prince Rupert was up this year and slightly higher than average. The roe was of good quality and fish were bigger than in recent years. Lots of Herring usually means lots of Salmon.
NOTICE There is a logjam below the highway riprap just above Nalabila Creek. Can barely make it through with a pontoon boat, attempting it with a drift boat would be dangerous. See two photos below:
Friends of Wild Salmon urge you to send a letter now calling for a public inquiry on the proposed Enbridge project to build a supertanker port at Kitimat and two 1,150 km pipelines to Alberta. Cast here to send letter: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5875/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=1227
April 9, 2009 One 'New' clip posted on Video Clips
Steelhead fishing on the Kalum River last fall was absolutely fantastic! These fish winter over and are still in the river at this time. If you are interested to book a guided fishing trip please contact me: noel@noelgyger.ca anytime. Cast here: www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm to watch the video under Video Clips (Title: Wild Steelhead Paradise and is 2009 Steelhead Video Clip #0069)
LIST OF “New” ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:
One New item posted on 'Special Guided Fishing Trips' April 11/09
One New update posted on 'Quality Waters Strategy' April 9/09
One New video posted on 'Video Clips' April 9/09
One New item posted on 'Conservation' April 9/09
One New item posted on 'Conservation' April 8/09
NOW BOOKING: Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer.
Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, podcasts, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction. I am at your service.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita
Gill McKean
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead and Trout for river. Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness Crab for ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: GOOD
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 20-pound Steelhead Where: Secret River Angler: Gord McKean.
WEATHER: Cloudy. Showers beginning this morning. High 8. Sunrise 6:39 AM Sunset 8:31 PM. Today’s yearly average temperatures: Maximum 12 degrees. Minimum 2 degrees.
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
SKEENA RIVER: Is rising and starting to colour up as the spring run-off has started. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is coming in dirty. The Skeena River is still fishable above the Zymoetz and below Terrace. Should be a few Steelhead and Trout one can catch.
KALUM RIVER: Is in good shape and is coming up slowly. Good numbers of Steelhead are in the river now. Spring runs of Steelhead should be coming in. Fishing for them with fly or spin tackle works well.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Is very dirty. The upper section is closed to angling as of December 31 but the lower section below the first canyon is open.
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters.
KITIMAT RIVER: Easter week has been productive for Steelheaders on the Kitimat River. We received some high tides this week combined with a bump up in the river water level enticed some chrome Steelhead into the Kitimat River. I spoke to a French speaking angler Tommy on Wednesday, who had hooked four steelhead and landed two. Tommy was fishing the lower Kitimat. I spoke to another angler in our tackle store who wished to remain unnamed, who landed a Steelhead on Tuesday and another on Wednesday upriver. On Thursday I spoke to Kevin whose friend from Vernon landed a Steelhead fishing the Cable Car run. Kevin also said that they watched another angler land a big bright female on the other side of the river. This angler was drifting in a pontoon boat and put this wild Steelhead into a black tube and continued on. I explained that the angler was probably one of the Kitimat Hatchery brood collection crew collecting brood stock. The Kitimat Hatchery is looking for volunteers who are interested in assisting with Steelhead brood collection. Any interested anglers please contact me via email wakita@telus.net and I will explain the program and give you the Hatchery contact info. There is a strict protocol to be followed but it is a worthwhile project.
Mike Herzberg of Reliable Guide and Charters fished with his fishing partner on Thursday and Friday. Mike landed a 15lb. buck on Thursday and his fishing partner hooked four Steelhead and landed three on Friday. Mike also warns of a log jam located just below Saw Mill. Anglers drifting the Kitimat River please beware. Mike advises that pontoons with due caution are able to navigate through. High water may also increase the hazard. Thank You for the pictures and the advisory Mike.
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Overall the Steelheading was very good this week with fresh, bright Steelhead in the system. There should be more Steelheaders fishing the Kitimat River this Easter long weekend. Stay Tuned to this report for further updates.
This is the logjam below the highway riprap just above Nalabila Creek. Can barely make it through with a pontoon boat, attempting it with a drift boat would be dangerous. Someone needs to get in there with a power saw to open it up. Photos by Mike Herzberg.
Anyone interested in a Guided Trip on the Kitimat River for Steelhead with Reliable Guide and Charters please contact Noel noel@noelgyger.ca and he would be more than happy to accommodate.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: Albert Nelson a resident of Kitimaat Village reports large schools of herring spawning in the Kitimat harbour especially in front of the Village. With the herring schooled up along the beach and with some strong winds creating some larger waves, the herring are being washed up onto the beach during the High tides. 'My brother picked up three buckets of herring right off the soccer field' said Arnold. The Kitimaat Village soccer fields are located along the shore line and with the abnormally high tides this week and high waves has created this phenomenon. Albert was in our tackle store buying herring jigs to catch the herring and was looking for a bucket for when the winds picked up again. Wow! This is first time I have heard of this happening and I was born and raised in Kitimat.
With the herring in the Kitimat Harbour, smart money says that there should be some feeder chinook in the Kitimat Harbour feeding on the herring. Many boaters were heading out for the weekend. Upon their return I will update this report. Stay Tuned.
The early indicators of the Herring run are that it is very strong this year. Herring bait fishers have reported good catches as have the commercial herring boats. This may be good signs of things to come with this season's Salmon runs. Usually when the herring run is strong the salmon returns are also very strong. Here's to a 'Great Salmon Fishing Season'
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Happy Easter! Tight Lines! Safe Fishing!
Ron Wakita
City Centre Hardware & Sporting Goods
'Kitimat's Largest Tackle Shop'
Fishing Report from: Gill McKean of Westcoast Fishing Adventures
Hi Noel, I think the photo attached is worth a thousand words!!
Just making dreams come true these steelhead were young Mitchells first ever steelhead ...I don’t think he will forget this anytime soon he landed 3 in a row with in an hour I guess you could call it a Hat Trick !!
Gill McKean, Fishing is our addiction - Guiding is our passion - Adventure is in our blood
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REGULATIONS WEBSITES:
2007-2009 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010
2008-2009 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 (Note regs good for two years)
GUEST FISHING PHOTOS:
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, testimonials, scenic river photos, wildlife photos or articles I would love to see them.
Catch & Release formula:
- Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches)
- Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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Apr 6, 2009; 11:15AM - Skeena River Guided Fishing Adventures
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows Whitey, a long time repeat guest of Andrew Rushton, owner of Kalum River Lodge, with a beautiful wild Steelhead landed with his spey fly rod on the Skeena River last August. YES, Whitey and his fishing partner Troy are already booked to come back this August. Scroll below to read the full report of their fishing adventures last year. Contact me noel@noelgyger.ca anytime to book a Steelhead guided fishing trip. Photo by Troy Adams
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated March 29 – April 5, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: The weather has been fair all week. The most important thing is the temperatures are getting warmer and the water is rising. Trouble is the water is rising slowly and is still too low for jet boats but rafts and drift boats are doing OK. Fish guiding has started “big time”. The guides are working very hard to get their clients the best guided fishing experience possible despite conditions. With the current low water this has been a challenge. Despite conditions, pro guide Tracey Hittel has gotten his clients into many Steelhead. See his full report below. Both upper and lower sections of Kalum River are in good shape but the water is very low. The lower Zymoetz (Copper) River is still holding a few Steelhead and a few fresh ones are coming in now. I have a report of a few fish being caught on the fly rod and spin gear. Most of the ice that was floating in the river has melted. A few fishermen are now starting to fish on the main stem Skeena River looking for that spring run Steelhead. In the meantime lots of Cutthroat and Dolly Varden Char to keep the fishermen entertained while waiting for Steelhead. For the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please check out the Ron Wakita report below.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) 2009 Salmon Stock Outlook:
Skeena Region:
• Sockeye: variable 2 million fish expected
• Chinook: variable; average returns similar to recent years are anticipated
• Coho: outlook is good for the middle and upper Skeena stocks. Outlook for lower Skeena trib is less certain.
Full document: http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/salmon/webdocs/SalmonStockOutlook2009.htm?
LIST OF “New” ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:
One New item posted on 'Conservation' April 4/09
One New DFO 2009 SALMON STOCK OUTLOOK March 31/09
One New item posted on 'Special Guided Fishing Trips' March 30/09
NOW BOOKING: Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer.
Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, podcasts, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction. I am at your service.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita
Todd Haynes
Tracey Hittel
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead and Trout for river. Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness Crab for ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: FAIR
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 15-pound Steelhead Where: Kitimat River Angler: Jesse Houston.
WEATHER: Cloudy. Periods of rain near Stewart. 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon. High 8. Sunrise 6:56 AM Sunset 8:18 PM. Today’s yearly average temperatures: Maximum 11 degrees. Minimum 0.7 degrees.
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
SKEENA RIVER: Is in good shape, low and clean but still frozen over in spots. Be very careful walking on those ice shelves. Should be a few Steelhead and Trout one can catch.
KALUM RIVER: Is in good shape. Good numbers of Steelhead are in the river now. Fishing for them with fly or spin tackle works well. The water is extremely low and the fish are easily spooked. Walking around is getting a little easier as a lot of the snow has melted. The boat ramps are getting easier to access.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Is fishing well for Steelhead right now. The upper section is closed to angling as of December 31 but the lower section below the first canyon will stay open for the winter Steelheaders to enjoy.
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters.
KITIMAT RIVER: We received sunny weather most days this week except April 1st. April Fools Day morning received another snowfall. Mother Nature has a warped sense of humor but she was only kidding because most of the snow melted away by noon.
In addition to the snow on Wednesday morning, April 1st was the first day that Fresh Water Licenses had to be obtained online. With every dealer in the province logging on to the government server at the same time overloaded the system. Long delays, constant error messages and inability to print licenses were an exercise in frustration at our Tackle Store as well as for anyone else trying to obtain a Fresh Water License. We had better success after hours. Anyone wishing to obtain their Fishing License please be patient and allow plenty of time. Please, for your own sanity, do not leave it until the last minute.
Despite the snow and the difficulty with Fresh Water Licenses, Steelhead fishing on the Kitimat River picked up a bit this week. Jesse Houston an employee of our Tackle Store caught another Steelhead on Tuesday. He was fishing with one of his fishing partners, Tom Keohane and his brother Kodi Houston and they both lost a Steelhead. They were fishing on the Island across from the Kitimat Hatchery and they were all using the Bubble Gum Pink worm.
I spoke to two other anglers in the store on Tuesday who fished the gravel bar below the Kitimat Hatchery and they also lost a Steelhead. Wally from Spey Lodge was in the store on Wednesday after he drifted the Kitimat and he landed a Steelhead. Todd Haynes of Nautical West Fishing Adventures also drifted and reports landing two Steelhead. Another angler reports having landing three Steelhead already this season.
Many other anglers are planning to head out fishing the Kitimat River this weekend and the warm temperatures should help. The Kitimat River water level remains very low and a little snow melt would help. In the North West a person has to be careful what he wishes for. A little rise in the water level would be nice but we received a substantial snow pack in the mountains this winter and too much warm weather would not be good either. I would hope that the snow melt is gradual and the river remains fishable throughout the snow melt which is more typical on the Kitimat. The Steelhead fishing will continue to get better as usually Easter weekend is when Steelheading usually starts to get really good.
The water level is too low to drift with driftboats and most anglers that are drifting are doing so with pontoon boats or inflatables.
Anyone interested in a Guided Trip on the Kitimat River for Steelhead with Reliable Guide and Charters please Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca and he would be more than happy to accommodate.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: Crabbing is the main focus with many boaters. We have not received any more reports of King crab since we reported Rick Taylor's catch in last week's report. Dungeness crab is the target especially since it has been a long winter and fresh crab has not been on the menu.
Most boaters are just starting to get their boats ready for this years fishing season. I spoke to many boaters who are planning Halibut trips for Easter weekend.
Anglers are reminded that the new 2009 to 2011 Tidal Synopsis are available. Tidal Water licenses are still being issued on paper with no delays. Sometimes the proven but true methods are still the best way of doing things especially with fishing.
Our tackle Store, City Centre Hardware and Sporting Goods has many preseason specials. To view out in-store Flyer click on this link http://www.noelgyger.ca/ads/instore-flyer-01.doc
Tight Lines
Ron Wakita
City Centre Hardware & Sporting Goods
'Kitimat's Largest Tackle Shop'
Fishing Report from: Todd Haynes of Nautical West Adventures
Ocean Boat will be in the water next week for the first time this year and we are excited as we have outfitted the vessel with some new features. We have added a third downrigger for our center rod, added a new fish cleaning station, swimgrid fish box, new inverter for increased wattage output, video camera mounting bracket plus a few other operational feature to make life even more enjoyable out on the water. To view our Sea Sport Adventures in action this year, be sure to follow our Fishing Podcast “The Bites On” on our website www.nauticalwest.com
For complete package information and trip planning tips please contact Noel Gyger
Nautical West Steelhead Dates still open for the Kitimat River May 1, 2, 3, 2009.
Contact Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca for details.
Fishing Report from: Tracey Hittel of Steelhead Heaven
Spring Steelhead Report from Steelhead Heaven BC Canada 2009
We started week 1 of our guiding season with a bang as our clients from Vancouver landed some very large Steelhead this weekend. Rod Toth of Bent Rods showed us that his jigs are the top producers when it comes to fishing for Steelhead. Rod landed a 21.4lb Steelhead, a 19.5lb Steelhead and a 17lb Steelhead not to mention other small males and fresh females arriving from the sea.
Rod felt very confident in his jigs and the nice thing is that they are all made in the lower mainland by his family and friends. When you tie thousands of these every year you need extra help. Rod fished different varieties of jigs with his float, centre-pin reel and 13.5 ft rod, his magic colors were pink, green and olive. We concentrated on the deep pools some as deep as 19.5ft, yes! And this was where the big boys were holding.
His fishing partner for the trip was Wes the Bass Pro Master, well versed in Eastern Canada Steelhead. This young lad was as organized as any fisherman I have ever guided. His style and technique was flawless and a great tip I learned was that the guys would use fly floatant on the line approx 25ft of it, to ensure the dead drift they wanted to present in the water was always there, with little or no drag on the surface of the water. Wes tied the most amazing Tarentino bags, as he calls them to keep his secrets close to his chest, moms the word with me. Wes hooked some large males during the trip and some he landed and some were long line releases. One of the fish Wes landed had sea lice on it so that day we did catch a lot of fresh chrome hen Steelhead.
Spoonman and Billy Bob were partnered with Bark Bark, these guys hooked some very nice Steelhead and Spoonman fished with the metal his entire trip and fished some of the nicest spoons, all special ordered and in various weights and size. Billy Bob is pictured with one of the chromers the guys landed that day, a fresh run for sure.
With the spring melt soon to happen, we fished very cold water conditions at 36F and some of the lowest river levels all year. As April arrives and the sun melts the snow off the mountains we should get a nice bump in water levels and a push of fresh Steelhead, so anglers can expect some excellent conditions in the next week.
I still have a few dates open, please contact Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca to book them. Thanks. Tracey Hittel
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REGULATIONS WEBSITES:
2007-2009 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010
2008-2009 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish
Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 (Note regs good for two years)
GUEST FISHING PHOTOS:
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, testimonials, scenic river photos, wildlife photos or articles I would love to see them.
Full report from Troy Adams and his fishing buddy Whitey:
Hi Noel, already spring how time flies. Well I had not gotten a chance to tell you about my fall trip last year, the one where Whitey and I spoiled ourselves to 14 days straight on the river with Andrew at the Kalum River Lodge. I can tell you the conditions were changing daily, it was beautiful one day and then 3 days and nights of rain, then rain and wind, and overcast then nice again. But we had an unbelievable trip, the river went up 2ft. and we watched large trees wash off the cut banks into the river while we caught fish every day. The weather doesn't affect you when the fishing is so good. We honesty landed at least 10 fish each a day. There was 3 days I landed 5 Steelhead myself; I set my new personal best 23.5lb. Steelhead, 30lb. Skeena River Chum, 14lb. sockeye. We took on numerous Coho’s in the high teens and as usual we still lost more fish than we caught. I took over 227 pictures, had a moose swim through the run, a deer swim by, saw bear, beaver, eagles, and every day was a new adventure. Even with adverse conditions Andrew was able to get us good fly water every day, that is where 20+ years on the river and the ability to read the water really pays off, no need to say that we are already signed up for this year. You know I could go on and on but I will save it till we come up and I'll get Andrew to bring you out with us for a day or two of fishing. I will include a picture of Whitey and Andrew with a Skeena River sea lice covered Steelhead that will test backing that you don't know you have. By the way last night I went to the Fly Fishing Film Tour, and it had a lot of good fishing clips of all over, including B.C. Dry fly and wet fly for Steelhead, but one film is on northern California, where I live called Rivers of a Lost Coast about the beginning of fly fishing plus rise and fall of the Salmon and Steelhead fishery with commentary by people like Lani Waller and Jim Adams, whom you know to also be very familiar with the Skeena and her tributaries, one of the last great rivers with no dams or hatcheries, maybe check out the clip on the web it is also an interesting look at what happens to unprotected watersheds, you can also see more on the film tours web site. I am sure everyone up there is lining up rod's and getting ready for those Huge Spring Steelhead, so stay warm and we will talk soon, thanks’ Troy Adams
Catch & Release formula:
- Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches)
- Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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