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Old 06-13-2018, 04:03 PM
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So, what is every one doing this year?
Looks like Serengeti is off to a good start.
I hear Rupert is slow
I am being told first hand that Hadia Gwaii is starting to kick into gear.

I get the pleasure of a short trip to Sandpit Adventures in 2 weeks. Looks like 2 days on the water and one day doing a Eco tour. My daughter is working there
Followed by a 5 day self guided trip to Shearwater in Mid August.

As well, something that came up last night is a true dream trip for me. Fishing the Tyee Pool at Campbell river. I have always wanted to do that. Just being rowed around looking for a 30#er. Not sure if I can pull it off but I will for 100% sure be in Victoria on Sept 2 dropping my daughter off at school. Seems prime time for the pool. Anyone have any direct knowledge?
I would love to fish that pool with a Petz wooden Reel.
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Old 06-13-2018, 06:40 PM
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Sounds like things are setting up for a terrific summer Jamie. Good luck.

I’ve rowed 5 registered Tyee out of the pool and caught dozens more that missed the 30 pound mark. It’s a good time for sure and can be quite addicting.

It was probably the single best thing about living in Campbell River....and there were lots of good things about living there.
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Old 06-13-2018, 07:56 PM
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Back to Rupert in July, maybe again in August.
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Old 06-13-2018, 08:26 PM
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My focus this year will be on mountain lakes and streams, gonna return to a few favourites in Banff, explore one or two that have me interested, and hopefully hit the Ram River as well. Then in September I'm going up to Lake Athabasca to fly fish for spawning lakers in the shallows, can't wait!
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Old 06-14-2018, 08:31 AM
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Sounds like a great summer, I will be back on the island for my annual trip and always have a great time out fishing. I decided to try the tyee pool year before last and I loved it and now addicted lol, will be spending a few days in the pool this year as its now my bucket list item to get done and register one. Early sept is a great time to be in the pool so if you have the chance I would go.
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Old 06-14-2018, 10:39 AM
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Flights are all booked now.. Airmails does save you a ton of Cash but what a pain in the arse.
Catch this flight path

Red Deer-Calgary-VAncouver-Sandspit

No flights out of Calgary, but I can drive to Red Deer so I can fly back to Calgary...
SHESHHHH

Its ok.. Saved us about $1,500. So worth the effort.

A 36 pounder was caught yesterday at the lodge. Size is jumping and so is the amount. Not bad at a all for the start of the season.
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Old 06-14-2018, 01:04 PM
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Sounds like things are setting up for a terrific summer Jamie. Good luck.

I’ve rowed 5 registered Tyee out of the pool and caught dozens more that missed the 30 pound mark. It’s a good time for sure and can be quite addicting.

It was probably the single best thing about living in Campbell River....and there were lots of good things about living there.
I have always wanted to do this.. Especially using old style gear. I am hopeful that Dwayne from Painters will be guiding me. He is a old gear nut.
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Old 06-14-2018, 01:25 PM
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Flights are all booked now.. Airmails does save you a ton of Cash but what a pain in the arse.
Catch this flight path

Red Deer-Calgary-VAncouver-Sandspit

No flights out of Calgary, but I can drive to Red Deer so I can fly back to Calgary...
SHESHHHH

Its ok.. Saved us about $1,500. So worth the effort.

A 36 pounder was caught yesterday at the lodge. Size is jumping and so is the amount. Not bad at a all for the start of the season.
You're right. QCI is a hard place to get to.....
We have been mainly flyiing into Masset for the last few years but I think we'll change over to driving to Rupert (15 hours) and then taking the ferry over (6-8 hours). We're booked to cross over June 30th.
Just talked to a friend up there and they are indeed picking up chinook and halibut are doing fine. A few coho have been caught but they're as small as you would expect for this time of year. It's amazing how quick they put on weight however...during the summer it seems like it's a pound a week. We've picked up a couple new hand nets and I'm towing a new little Yamaha up, so we're ready to go play on the beach and fill up on crabs and razor clams.
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Old 06-24-2018, 09:27 PM
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Willy and I are in Red Deer now..
The adventure has started.
Fish reports are looking good with a average of 30 fish to the boat over the last bit.
Some size around and seems to be getting bigger. A few cohos that might fill out some tags.

SO excited to be going with my kids again.
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Old 06-25-2018, 04:58 AM
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And we are OFF!!!!
Sitting here at the Big Red Deer Airport.
Who knew they even had one????
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Old 06-25-2018, 07:43 AM
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I packed our own Islander reels and my Wooden Petz. I really want a big one with that ancient wooden reel.

Caught a earlier flight to Vancouver. Just waiting for take off.
Better waiting in Van than in Calgary
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Old 06-25-2018, 07:57 AM
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Tight lines and good luck!
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Old 06-25-2018, 09:57 AM
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We are headed back to Quatsino Lodge for July 20-23. This will be our 4th trip there, and it looks like the fishing has been really good there so far this season!
Getting excited now! Headed to Maligne Lake tomorrow morning for a few days of salmonoid action.
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Old 06-26-2018, 07:18 PM
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Lots of fish today. Average was around 20 pounds. We had a total of 25 to the boat. Only one Coho though.
4 double headers
My Peetz was boring away and the kids had so much fun with it.
Largest was 25.
Weather was good, no waves to speak of.
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Old 06-26-2018, 08:06 PM
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Lots of fish today. Average was around 20 pounds. We had a total of 25 to the boat. Only one Coho though.
4 double headers
My Peetz was boring away and the kids had so much fun with it.
Largest was 25.
Weather was good, no waves to speak of.
Excellent --- great news for you and the family. Has to be big smiles all the way around. Sounds like we were a little early.
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Old 06-27-2018, 06:37 PM
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Another 18 to the boat today.
Largest was about 20. What I noticed was that the amount of fight in these ones today was legendary.. Jesus.. Amazing stuff.

One more day Sighhhhhhhhhhh

This is such a cool place..
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Old 06-28-2018, 10:03 PM
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Yet another stellar day on the water with the kids.
21 Chinook to the boat. Unfortunately, Walter seems to have escaped us as the largest today was twin 20's caught by my favourite Daughter.

I spent the week at Sandpit adventures up here. It really is a comfortable place. Rooms are very clean, staff is all friendly and the food was incredible.

They fish no more than 3 to a boat and the processing is included in the packages. Boats are basic, but very comfortable and the equipment is all top notch. I brought my Islander and saw no reason to use it as the reels they had were just great. The Amudsons Mooching reels were just fantastic.

Excellent lodge I must say.
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Old 06-28-2018, 10:12 PM
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Sounds like a great trip to the Charlottes Jamie!

I was born in Queen Charlotte City and spent the first bit of my life in Sandspit before my parents moved down to Vancouver Island. Less people there now than there was in the early 70’s. I’d like to get back up that way again some day...

Now, where’s all the pics...?
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Old 06-28-2018, 10:35 PM
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Glad to hear! Heading up to Haida Gwaii on July 27 with my buddy and his boat for 15 days can’t wait. Was amazing last year!!
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Old 06-28-2018, 10:38 PM
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Sounds like a great trip to the Charlottes Jamie!

I was born in Queen Charlotte City and spent the first bit of my life in Sandspit before my parents moved down to Vancouver Island. Less people there now than there was in the early 70’s. I’d like to get back up that way again some day...

Now, where’s all the pics...?
I have no idea how to post pics now.....

But if someone wants to help, I can email them when I get home.
trying to grab a earlier flight.
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Old 06-29-2018, 04:13 AM
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You can send the pics to me Jamie and I’ll post them up. PM sent.
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Old 06-29-2018, 07:18 AM
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I have no idea how to post pics now.....

But if someone wants to help, I can email them when I get home.
trying to grab a earlier flight.
Use tinypic to host photo then post forum link here. Same idea as what photobucket used to do.
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Old 06-29-2018, 09:19 AM
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You guys rock...
I will do this when I get home.

The pig out we had last night was legendary.
The whole dinner was like a actual Crab Boil.

Crab, Prawns, Sausage, Potatoes

Starter was Salmon dip

Salad was Ceasar. BUT, it had flash fried capers. I have never had them before. I had no idea they could be so good. Crunchy and salty...
Amazing stuff here guys. You have to come.
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Old 07-01-2018, 08:32 AM
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Wow Jamie, that's lots of fish, good to hear there's some fish up north. Kinda been wondering with all the bad news from Rupert with regards to the Skeena.

I needed a thread like this... come on the fishing forum, looking for a salmon thread and there it is!

I take it you're allowed a full limit on the Charlottes? They'll always be the QCI to me!

We are going to Winter Harbour this year, guys waffled too long and seemed like the good dates were gone elsewhere with the most excellent charter last year, that'd be Davey Boy's Magical Fishing Adventures out of Port Hardy!

Then am planning a late late late trip for coho. Last week of September, will we catch anything then Jamie? Only time other buddy can go.
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Old 07-03-2018, 09:20 AM
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Marty limits in the QCI was 1/2. I understand that July 10 they go back to 2/4.

Where are you going in the last week of September?

Jamie
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Old 07-03-2018, 09:27 AM
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Some of the pics.
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Old 07-03-2018, 10:21 AM
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Thanks for the write up, Jamie. Very enoyable. Love the pics of your happy kids!
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Old 07-03-2018, 11:52 AM
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Nice 👍 on the pictures and write up. Some nice fish and great smiles Good memories
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Old 07-04-2018, 10:53 AM
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Marty limits in the QCI was 1/2. I understand that July 10 they go back to 2/4.

Where are you going in the last week of September?

Jamie
Hey Jamie. Where did you find the info on the limits going back up on July 10. I know the current limits were till the 9th but never seen where the change was.
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