May 20 2033

There are plenty of Chinook Salmon to be had in Ucluelet. Great Bear and Sail Rock are packed with them at the moment. Needle fish hotchies and spoons are doing the trick. The lingcod and rockfish have been consistent also.. You will need to weed out the small ones, but after a few hours there […]

May 16 2022

Chinook fishing remains hot here on the coast. The weather has not been the greatest but when you get out it is well worth it. Needle fish hotchies are the ticket. The green tractor back and nlr 12 have been working for my boat. Sail rock and Great Bear reaf are holding good numbers of […]

May 10th 2022 The fish are biting!!

The boat is ready to go and the fish are on the chomp!!! The red can has been on fire the last few days in Ucluelet. The fish are not monsters but man is it fun! Needle fish patterns and spoons are the tickets. I have been using the Sonora needle fish and 4 inch […]

The trip across…

Well I’m finally taking my trailer across for the season. The boat will be next. Highway 4 is a beautiful drive . It has breath taking views and a few fun stops on the way. First off take your time . The highway will be busy. The West Coast of Vancouver Island is world renowned […]

Boat Upgrades

The boat upgrades are almost complete. Today the aft helm was completed. The new head was installed. Radar, sounders and radios all installed and tested. New batterie boxes with new batteries installed. I finished the day off by adding a new coat of bottom paint. A solid day at the mechanics to say the least […]

Chomping at the Bit

Are we there yet? How much longer? How many more sleeps? I’m getting excited. New gear is arriving. Servicing has been completed on the Islanders. The Mechanic is saying the new boat is almost ready. I JUST WANT TO GO FISHING!!! Just a few more sleeps until it all begins

The Off Season

I often get asked “What do you do in the off season?” So I decided to show you all. The fall means hunting and gathering in our family. We definitely had a successful fall in 2021. Plenty of lean meats and tasty fungus were tucked away for the winter months. Winter is a mixed bag […]

Word from Ucluelet

The word from Ucluelet is that the squid are in and the salmon are hot on their tentacles. Squid are spawning in the Ucluelet area.This has brought the Chinook Salmon right to our doorstep. The red can , five minutes from Ucluelet harbor is producing good numbers Chinook Salmon between 12 to 17lbs. After landing […]

The 2022 season is just around the corner.

I am extremely excited to get the 2022 season underway. My first booking thus far is May 18th. If your thinking of fishing this year it is time to book. Prime dates are filling fast. We are also excited to get the new boat out on the water . A 23ft Boston Whaler Conquest powered […]