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About 60% of US Anglers practice catch and release.
Women make up about 33% of fresh water anglers and
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Jul 29, 2004; 01:04PM
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Category: Sportfishing Charters
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Name for Contacts: Capt Shane Brafford
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Phone: (252)-422-0066
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E-mail: CaptShane@secondtononecharter.com
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City: Swansboro
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State: North Carolina
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Country: USA
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Fish the waters off the Crystal Coast on our 44' Custom
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Oct 2002 Best Photo
$50 worth of fishing equipment for the photo with the most votes by October 31 st, 2002
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Ron Glenn 25# Roosterfish |
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Aug 5, 2003; 12:04AM - Spider Grubs A bait for all Seasons
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Category: Freshwater Bass Fishing Tips
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Author Name: Steve vonBrandt/S&K Guide Service
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Author E-mail: Swvbbass@aol.com
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Tip&Trick Description 1:
Spider Grubs-A Bait For All Seasons
By Steve VonBrandt
Delaware and Maryland Ponds, Lakes, and Rivers are receiving more and more pressure as each year goes by, not just from weekend anglers, but tournament fishing as well. If you apply some new tactics with these Spider Grubs, you can be more productive in your recreational and tournament fishing alike.
Surprisingly, this deadly soft plastic bait is not a staple in everyone's tackle box, but in many other states, it is a long time favorite lure when the going gets tough. Several companies make Spider grubs, but I prefer the ones made by 'Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits' the best. The grubs come in a variety of colors and sizes, from two to five inches long. They are absolutely deadly on spring largemouth and smallmouth bass alike. Most anglers like to use them on jig heads, and this is an extremely effective method, but I also like to rig them Texas style. The grub resembles a darting crawfish depending on how you fish it. It is the most effective in clear water, but also produces bass in stained and muddy water also. The lure is compact like a jig and pig, as versatile as a worm, can be fished vertically or horizontally, fast or slow. You can pitch it, flip it, swim it, hop it, or drag it on the bottom. Here are some of the ways I like to fish it in Delaware and Maryland waters, and elsewhere throughout the country, that really produce bass well.
Search Tool
When searching for bass, you want to try to cover the water quickly. The Spider grub is a great search tool when you're looking for bass that are feeding on crawfish around scattered weeds, and rocks on shallow flats like the Susquehanna, or similar shallow areas. You can fish it faster than a jig, cover the water quickly, and trigger more reaction strikes, The earth tone colors are easy to match with the forage and blend in well with the surroundings. This is critical in clear water, when the bass rely more on sight. Sometimes I like to fish it fast, with an erratic, jerk bait type motion. The lure is always moving, but on or near the bottom.
When I fish the open flats with scattered grass, I rig it on a light jighead, or if the cover is thicker, I rig it Texas style. I found that I land more fish If the hook is exposed, and if it becomes hooked on weeds occasionally, I jerk it free, sometimes causing a reaction strike. I like to use 1/8 ounce or 1/4 ounce jigheads, depending on the depth of the water, wind, currents, or how hard it is to keep on the bottom. I also prefer to fish them on a 61/2 to 7 foot spinning rod with a medium action soft tip, in graphite. Using 6-8 pound test Stren line. Sometimes you can go to 10 pound line, depending on the cover. The light line gives the bait more action, and is less likely to hang up in the weeds. I have used these successfully on the grass flats in the Potomac River and on the Susquehanna flats. Working it the right way takes some practice. You want the lure to scoot along in short bursts, on or near the bottom, without making excessive hops. Don't pull it too hard, or you will lose contact with the bottom. Keep the rod low to the water, and on the side of the boat so the wind doesn't bow the line, and ruin the action of the bait.
Keep contact with the bait at all times, because many of the strikes will feel mushy or heavy like it is on grass, but most of the time when I set the hook, it is a bass. If it is just weeds, it pulls free and sometimes triggers a strike.
Different Techniques
Swimming the Grub-sometimes I swim the grub like a jerk bait. Once in a tournament the bass were ignoring the jerk bait, so I switched to the spider grub, and fished it erratically over the weeds, stopping it occasionally. This triggered the strikes that I needed to win. 15 pounds of bass slammed the spider grub while ignoring the other jerkbaits and crankbaits that were being worked in the same area.
Dragging the Grub-sometimes when I am fishing on a long, sandy, gravel point, I use a stand up jighead and just pull it slowly on the bottom. I work it very slow, and maintain contact with the bottom all the time. Also, I Carolina-Rig the bait, and when I feel it hit rocks or heavy cover, I start shaking the line, and this cause strikes to occur much of the time. This has been working reel well in lakes in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, but I have used it with success all over the country.
Suspended Fish-Frequently after a cold-front moves through, bass will suspend over some structure. When this occurs, You can rig it Texas style, on a very light weight, or with no weight at all, and let it float down to the bottom. When conditions are tough, this works wonders at times by keeping the bait in front of the fish longer. I have even tried Drop-shotting this bait with success. There are more prone to strike the bait with this method, over a bait that moves quickly by them When you are searching for fish, and the going gets tough, this is the bait to try. I like to use a good spinning rod, such as G.Loomis or St.Croix, and a good reel like a Shimano or Daiwa. Sensitivity is very important, and a combination such as this improves your chances of catching them when they strike. This technique has worked well in clear lakes all over the Midwest, and in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. I caught a lot of nice bass using these methods at Table Rock Lake, in Missouri also. Whether it is spring, summer, fall, or winter, this is a bait for all seasons.
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Tip&Trick Description 2:
Dead-Sticking Bass
By Steve VonBrandt
When the weather is nasty, be it in the early spring or late fall, many anglers miss out on some of the best bass fishing of the year. When their boats are in the garage, and their gear is stored away, other anglers in the know, cash in on some of the best fishing of the year using some special techniques. One of the most effective ways to catch big bass in colder water, is a technique known as 'Dead-Sticking.' The anglers who can brave the elements and employ these techniques, catch some of the largest bass of the year.
'Dead-Sticking Technique'
The name of the technique tells it all. The technique actually involves more patience than action. Some of the best ways to present a bait using a Dead-Sticking technique are Drop-shotting, using a suspending jerkbait, and fluttering soft plastics to the bottom. These are great ways to tempt early season and late season bass. You won't catch a ton of bass in really cold water, but you can have a memorable day, and catch some of the larger bass of the year. When the water temperature is in the low to mid forties, shad and herring either die off in the winter, or they are so lethargic, that they are a good target for feeding bass. A lure that suspends at the level of the bass, or just falls slowly to the bottom, or in the case of the drop-shot, just sits still in the middle of the water column, offers a tempting imitation of a dying shad.
'Jerkbaits'
There are many good Jerkbaits on the market today, but for dead-sticking techniques I like certain baits more than others.Smithwick Rogues, and Rapala Husky Jerks, are among my favorites.
They are excellant baits for dead-sticking because they suspend. You can throw them out, reel them down, and play the waiting game. I have done this, and many times, while getting a drink, or grabbing something to eat, the bass have hit the bait. Sometimes it takes as long as a minute, or even two, before a bass will move up to a suspending bait and decide to hit it. I throw the baits way past the target, and jerk it down to where I think the bass are. In some bigger lakes and reservoirs I like to fish any standing timber they have available. I jerk the bait down, and then stop it right by a tree. I then let it sit as long as a minute before moving it again.
Many times the bass will hit while it is sitting still, or when I first start to move it again. This happened to me quite a few times in Greenwood Lake and in Union Lake, in New Jersey. It is an excellent way to catch cold water bass in these and other lakes. I had great success with this method on Table Rock Lake, and Bull Shoals in Missouri, working the standing timber.
It doesn't really matter if it's a tree, or rocks, or next to a dock. The trick is to let the bait sit there for as long as it takes, without moving it all. A lot of anglers are tempted to impart some action to the bait, but this is a mistake. This is the time to wait as long as you can stand it. Nerves of steel are required for this type of fishing. Another good location to use this technique is over old roadbeds, like in Spruce Run reservoir in New Jersey. I also like to use them along bluff walls, and across long tapering points. When the water starts to warm in the spring, or after a warm spell in the winter, bass will move up from the deeper water and suspend over or near these areas. These are ideal baits to use to entice them into striking. I like to find a long flat point, near a creek channel, where the deep water isn't far from the shallow water. This is where the bass will be, due to the fact that don't have to move very far, which is important this time of year, but especially true in the winter.
When bass are suspending, if you throw a Carolina-rigged bait, you are actually fishing under the bass, if you use a crankbait, you're usually fishing too fast. This is why suspending Jerkbaits are ideal, because they get right down into the suspended bass and stay in one place. This is even more important in the winter, than the early spring. I make sure I fan cast the entire structure from many different angles. Many times the bass don't hit the bait until it is presented at just the right angle, and you won't know what that is until you make enough casts to start catching fish.
The most strikes occur in about 8-10 feet of water, and suspending baits that go down to about 8 feet are the best. You need at least 2 feet of visibility for dead-sticking baits, and more is preferable. It is very important for them to be able to see it, as you are not moving the bait, and it doesn't make much noise. My best days deadsticking have been on lakes with a good degree of visibility.
'Dead-Sticking Soft Plastics'
Most bass fisherman use Zoom Flukes, Bass Assassins, and other soft plastics, with a twitch, twitch, reel twitch action, like in the warmer months, but using these baits with a dead-sticking technique in the colder water, works wonders. Bass won't come up and hit these baits on or near the surface when it's cold, but they do hit it when it falls slowly to the bottom. It takes so much patience to work these baits right in cold water that most anglers don't have the patience it takes to work them properly. I use the bait on a unweighted 4/0 or 5/0 WG hook, and let it fall slowly to the bottom. The bait only sinks about 1 foot every 3-4 seconds, and this is perfect to imitate a dying shad. I have had the best luck with this in the winter, but in the very early spring, it can be effective also. I just cast it out next to the structure, whether it's a dock, or brushpile, or just over some type of structure that the bass are suspending on. I might twitch it a couple of times as it falls, but not too much, just enough to convince a bass that it is crippled or dying. It is a great bait for areas that have a lot of dying shad in the winter.
One of the baits that I have had the most success with last year using these dead-sticking methods, is the Yamamoto 'Senko.' This bait is perfect to use dead-sticking. Although it is nothing more than a thin, straight piece of plastic when it is out of the water, it literally comes alive with just the right action to entice bass in colder water. It is perfect for letting sink slowly to the bottom, or for drop-shotting. Because of the salt content in these baits, it sinks a little faster than an unsalted lure. These baits are perfect for a lot of different situations, as long as you have to patience to let them sink. You really don't have to do anything to this lure, except let it sink slowly on a slack line. I rig them on a 2/0 or 3/0 Gamakatsu or Eagle Claw hook, on 14 pound test Spiderline Super Mono, or Stren. The trick is to pay very close attention to the line, sometimes you might feel a bite, but generally you will not. I just move the rod tip a little bit to see if I can feel the weight of the bass. If I can't, I just let it fall slowly to the bottom again. The action really comes when the bait is falling, so you have to lift the rod slowly, and let it fall back again as you work it across the bottom. There is even a new larger Senko for this year that I am looking forward to using. Even the new Cut-Tail worm may work well in these cold water situations, and I am looking forward to trying them out this year.
'Drop-Shotting'
The best technique to come along for cold water or suspending bass is the Drop-Shot technique. Drop-Shotting can tempt bass into striking in the cold water at all times of the year. In the late winter, or very early spring, I just cast it out, let it hit the bottom, and tighten my line up. I use very little action at all. I don't really shake my rod tip or anything, I just let it sit.
The less action the better! I do fish them around some structure also, and generally when I do this I work the bait with a little more action up to the cover, and then just let it sit when I get next to it. It is a very effective method in the winter or spring. I generally use a 3-4 inch bait on drop-shot rigs, but other baits have worked at different times. The hardest part of fishing in the winter or very early spring isn't the fishing itself, but motivating yourself to get out there and go when the weather is less than desirable.
This is where the patience comes in, as it is very hard to sit still for long periods of time, and work the bait as slowly as is necessary to produce the strikes. Dead-Sticking really works if you remember exactly what it means. I like to use a high modulus graphite rod for the Dead-Sticking techniques, in a 6 1/2 to 7 foot length, with 12- 14 pound test line. I use spinning gear on little finesse baits, or a light line baitcaster. I use a baitcast rod, and up to 14-17 pound test line, in the deeper water, and for larger baits. Try theses techniques this year, and your recreational and tournament fishing will improve greatly.
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Tip&Trick Description 3:
Drop Shotting in Depth
By Steve VonBrandt
Drop-shotting has been touted as one of the hottest 'new' techniques around, but it has been around since the mid 1970s. Drop-shotting has been revived in the last 5 years by Japanese anglers, who started using this technique to catch the bass in their clear, highly pressured lakes, but saltwater anglers, and panfisherman have been using this technique for many years to catch finicky fish suspended off the bottom. In the past few years, tournament anglers have adopted this technique to put hard to catch fish into the boat. It is an excellent technique for catching deep bass, and bass that are highly pressured in many of the tournament waters all over the US.
The techniques that are used today have been refined, but the basic technique has remained the same for 30 years.
BASIC TECHNIQUE
The most simple explanation of this technique is that drop-shotting is a vertical presentation using light line, over top of fairly snag free structures.
A sinker is tied to the line, which is usually 8-12 pound test, and a hook is tied on the line, about 1-3 feet above the weight. A soft plastic bait is usually nose hooked, and the rig is lowered to the depth of the fish. Most anglers use their electronics to locate the structure, baitfish, and bass, and the rig is brought into the area where the strikes are suspected. The baits action is controlled by a slight shaking, or gentle twitching of the rod tip.
This is a very simple explanation, but drop-shotting can be much more refined and more complicated.
The types of hooks used for this technique vary greatly with each individual anglers preference. There are many anglers out there today that prefer the short shanked style of hooks for drop-shotting. These are called 'Octopus' hooks. Many times these hooks are colored red, which many anglers believe bass see as a wounded bait. There are also many companies who manufacture pre-rigged drop-shot rigs, so you don't have to waste a lot of time tying them when you get on the water. Others prefer to tie the rigs themselves, but this is something that most do ahead of time, so they can save valuable time on the water for fishing.
Most bass fisherman, myself included, prefer a straight shanked hook, because in places where there is current, these styles resist some of the line twisting that occurs in these situations. I like to use a ball-bearing swivel myself, which prevents most of the line twisting that can occur. I tie on a swivel as a connection between the line and leader. I always use a black swivel for this and other techniques in clearer water, as I believe it doesn't spook wary bass. I also use the smallest swivel I can get away with. I use a Superline for these techniques also, as I believe it aids in detecting subtle strikes in deeper water. I like a braided line such as 'Spiderline' for this. I always use the 'Spiderline' in stained water, but at places like Table Rock Lake in Missouri, and some other clear water areas around the country, I use a Fluorocarbon line, as the braids are easier for the bass to see. In most of the clear, deep, highland reservoirs that we fish, this is very important. Also, by using a fluorocarbon line, I can go up in size to a higher pound test without the bass being able to detect it.
This type of fishing is really a 'Finesse' technique, a term which has been abused in recent years by many anglers. If you aren't delivering a small bait, on light line, in fairly deep water, then I don't really consider it finesse fishing.
WEIGHTS
You can use almost any kind of sinker for this technique, but I really like to use the 'quick release' style of weights. If the conditions on the water change, such as the wind picking up, the current increasing, or if you move to deeper water, you can quickly change to a heavier weight without having to retie. Some examples of this type of weight are the Duel Quick Change Lead Sinker, and the Zappu. These rigs are specifically tailored for drop-shotting techniques. Another really good type sinker that we found recently, is the Bakudan. This weight is ball shaped, as has a swivel-like line tie that reduces line twist. Line twist can sometimes be a problem with these rigs in wind, or deep water situations, and anything that helps reduce this is a definite plus. This type of weight also has something the others don't. It has a line clip that lets you change the distance between the lure and the weight, without having to retie. Another method for changing the sinker quickly is to simply tie a loop at the end of the drop-shot leader using an overhand surgeon's loop. To properly fish this, and other rigs, a knowledge of many different knots is recommended. Practice tying these knots in the off season, and it will increase the time you spend fishing, instead of tying.
Another technique for drop-shotting, is to tie a regular bass jig, (usually a 1/4 to 3/4 of an ounce), at the leader end instead of the lead weight. With a surgeon's loop, different weight jigs can be changed quickly. Sometimes, the bass will hit the jig while you are using the drop-shot rig in your usual areas. Some anglers like to use a 'pinch-on' split shot also. You can also thread a bullet weight on the drop-shot leader, below the hook and lure, with a split shot squeezed on below the bullet weight to hold it in place. More weight can easily be added to this rig quickly, and you can spend more time fishing.
TYING THE HOOKS
Tying the hooks on drop-shots is a refined technique, and can be done a couple of ways. I always use a Palomar knot, beginning the knot on the hook point side. This is done before tying the rig on the sinker. This is done so that the hook lays at a right angle to the leader. This is a better way to get a good hookset on light biters. Another way can be to take the leader end, after the Palomar is tied, and thread it back through the hook eye, then attach the rig lead. This way the hook shank lays against the line, which I believe, improves hookups.
PLASTIC BAITS
I like to use a variety of soft plastics on these rigs, but most of the time, I use a small 4' finesse worm, or a Yamamoto 'Senko,' in the 4 inch size. Another good choice is the French Fry worm, and other types of hand poured plastic baits, such as a Roboworm. A small tube can also be effective, as can a Yamamoto spider grub. This is only one of many great finesse fishing techniques that produce bass when they are deep, or highly pressured. Learning the many different techniques available today, will help you put more bass into the boat when they are hard to catch.
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Dec 9, 2007; 09:35PM - Custom Fit Boat Cover
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Category: [other]
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Price: Varies
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Name for Contacts: Elite Outdoors
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Dec 3, 2007; 02:03PM - Guided Fishing British Columbia Canada
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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 large Steelhead landed and released on the Skeena River by Alberto, from Italy. The male fish measured 46.45 inches in length, 26.8 in girth, based on the formula: Girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 = approximate weight 44-pounds. A little more detail is shown below of this fantastic catch landed with a fly rod but be sure to check my website next week when I will be able to post a complete article. The anglers describe their experience as “breathless”. Photo courtesy of Luciano Dubinelli
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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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Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated November 25 – December 2, 2007
(Number 47)
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: I think this is the first time I have to say the fishing is POOR. The weather has been very cold all week. It has gotten down to -15 at night and a day time high of only -5. Unless you have a heater in the eyes of your fishing rod they are going to freeze up. Hopefully the extreme cold weather won’t last too long. This would be a good time to service your rods and terminal tackle while you wait for a break in the weather.
LIST OF “New” ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:
- Three river Scenic Photos Nov 26/07 http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm
- One NEW webpage entitled Testimonials Nov 27/07 http://www.noelgyger.ca/testimonials.htm
- One article Informational Articles Nov 28/07 http://www.noelgyger.ca/info-articles.htm
- One wildlife Scenic Photos Nov 30/07 http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm
Northern BC Tourism Association (NBCTA) promotional video
From the footage that was shot this past summer in the region, NBCTA has uploaded the Barbershop edit to You Tube www.youtube.com Enter “northern british columbia tourism” and you will find the Barbershop edit in the top two – titled “Northern British Columbia Tourism”. Brought to you courtesy of Kermodei Tourism www.kermodeitourism.ca Enjoy!
NOW BOOKING FOR 2008 Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges. 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, 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.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Chad Black
Ron Wakita
Craig Murray
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead and Trout
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: POOR (due to extreme cold weather)
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: Where: Angler: (none reported this week)
WEATHER: Cloudy with sunny periods. 30 percent chance of flurries. Windy. High -9 degrees C. Wind chill -22 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 1 degree C. Min. Temp. -3 degrees C. Sunrise 8:34 am Sunset 4:14 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three-day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena is very low and in good shape but starting to freeze around the edges. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is in good shape but ice is starting to form. The Kalum (upper and lower) River is in excellent shape. Kitimat River is low and clean.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: The water is in good shape. It has been dropping all week. Should be a few Steelhead and Trout one can catch…although a little cold right now.
KALUM RIVER: The water, both upper and lower sections are in excellent shape and fishing for Steelhead is good…although it is very cold and windy (northerly out-flow) right now. The water height is normal for this time of year and is beginning to drop-down to its “winter-low”.
Since the River flows out of a lake (Kalum Lake) its water temperature is usually warmer than other rivers which means the river does not “usually” freeze-over. Although under the right conditions (very low water, heavy snow and cold temperatures) it will freeze-over.
If it starts snowing heavy and the air temperature stays very cold “slush” will form. The slush floats with the current until it gets hung up in the shallow “tail-outs”. The slush backs up and if it stays cold it will freeze into a solid mass blocking off the river and drift boat access.
This does not happen every year because usually when a cold snap breaks and it starts snowing the air temperature warms up rapidly. So much so that sometimes the snow turns to rain. Then there is no problem with the river freezing over.
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: The water is in good shape today and fishing for Steelhead is very good. Of course this depends on the weather and it is too cold now.
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 Report from: Nicholas Dean Lodge for the Week of November 25 to December 1, 2007
Cold has been the name of the game during the past week in Terrace. Temperatures have dropped from mostly above zero earlier in the week, to subzero temperatures during the day. This had the effect of keeping rivers low and clean and, although there are certainly some great fish to be caught, the icing of guides and cold weather in general makes it just that little bit more difficult. Because of the amount of line shooting through the guides and the diameter of the line itself, fly fishing does not bode as well for colder conditions as conventional fishing methods, such as float fishing or spoon fishing. Not surprisingly then, a few anglers who were conventional fishing last week did fairly well given the conditions. Jeff Langley stopped by the lodge yesterday and told stories of a big Steelhead that he landed that was 39 by 20 inches - the 'mythical' 20 lb fish. I have to get out fishing more...
On a more personal note, I will be heading back home to Ontario to visit with my girlfriend, family and friends for the Christmas holidays, so I just wanted to take the time to wish you all the best for a great holiday season this year. Take care, and I hope to see you at the lodge next year!
Best regards and tight lines,
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast in an adventure!
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER: The snow has dropped lower on the mountains and mercury has also dropped in the thermometer. The cold bite of winter is here. Despite the elements two groups ventured out to fish cutthroat this week. I did not hear back from the one group but the other group caught six trout in a four hour outing. They caught most of the trout at Wedeene Park which is typically one of the hot spots for trout. Another spot worthy of trying is the Old Sawmill as it is also usually very good for winter fishing. There are still good fishing opportunities in the North West but dressing appropriately is an absolute must. Neoprene waders are great and thermal layering is a must. Good gloves and toques are also a good idea.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: There were a few winter springs caught in the harbour last week but no boat activity on the Douglas this week. I drove down to the Marina and spoke to Don Pearson the owner of Moon Bay Marina and he said 'it's just too cold and windy to be out there'.
Looking back to warmer times helps me get through the winter fishing withdrawals. Looking at some pictures really helps. Included in this report are some pictures of those warmer times.
We are also booking trips for next season. We offer drift boat trips down the Kitimat River. We also offer jet boat trips to the lower Kitimat and trips to the Dala and Kildala rivers. We offer Salt water charters for day trips or multiple days. We can customize a Fishing package that can include any or all the services that we provide. Any interested parties please contact Noel.
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Nimmo Bay Resort
Music night is one thing that Nimmo Bay guests look forward to. Georgia Murray and Clifton Murray are professional singers (Clifton being on Canadian Idol this year). Music is one of the three key ingredients that makes Nimmo Bay a successful business. There is music in the chalets, music in the main lodge, music in the pool hall and ipods in the helicopters with 5000 tunes at the pilot’s fingertips.
Humour, music and detail are the ingredients that keep us going and the guests coming back. There are 10 guitars, 1 piano, 1 cello, 1 violin and numerous percussion instruments at Nimmo Bay as guests often add to the mix with their talents. Nights are just as lively as the days. Perhaps if you call Noel you can get in on the fun at Nimmo Bay. 2008 is just around the corner and we start with Steelhead fishing. It's your turn.
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)
To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine
Note from Noel: This year in 2007, out of 10 Heli fishing and tour resorts and lodges from around the world, Nimmo Bay Resort was voted number one by the prestigious, New York based Forbes Traveler magazine. Congratulations Craig, Deborah and staff.
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 SEASON REVIEW:
Size of the Skeena River Salmon and Steelhead run for 2007
- A fishing guide perspective
While we wait for a report from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) as to the run size, I thought you may be interested to know what a professional guide had to say. In this regard, I have asked Dustin Kovacvich, head guide and lodge manager for Nicholas Dean Lodge, for his analyses. Here is his summary:
Steelhead
Spring – GOOD
Spring Coastal Rivers – GOOD
Skeena summer-run – POOR
Fall-run – FAIR (average)
Late fall and winter-run - GOOD
Chinook Salmon
Spring – GOOD
Summer – FAIR (average)
Coho Salmon
Summer-run – POOR
Fall-run – VERY POOR
Sockeye
Skeena summer-run – GOOD
Pinks
Skeena summer-run – FAIR (average)
Trout and Dolly Varden Char
All waters – GOOD
Kitimat River
Chinook – GOOD
Coho – FAIR
Chum – POOR
Steelhead – FAIR at times, slow due to poor water conditions.
Notes:
• The flood on the Skeena slowed down demand for fishing but did not slow down the fish
• On average water was higher this year then previous and fishing was a little tougher. An angler had to adjust to the higher water.
• The Coho and Steelhead were of a larger size this year. It seems like when the fish are larger the run is smaller.
LODGE GUEST TESTIMONIALS:
To: Nimmo Bay Resort: “Take the best vacation you’ve ever had, multiply it by ten and you have Nimmo Bay”, Brittney Rogers
To: Nicholas Dean Lodge: “What a splendid fishery! Where else can you stand on a river bank and let the fish 'come to you.' Six different species landed at one spot in the same day. The Steelhead are spectacular and the Sockeye and Coho are hot! Thanks to Chad for his warm hospitality, Jean for great food and Cam and Sky for great guiding' – Bob Tacy, California, USA
GUEST FISHING PHOTOS:
Alberto showing his trophy Steelhead while fly fishing on the Skeena River (See photo-of-the-week above)
For the lovers:
Rod: Diamondback 11’ 8wt 3 pieces (double hands)
Reel: Ari’t Hart Steelhead with 250 yards of 30 lbs
Line: Teeny T130
Fly: black articulated leech size 1/0
Tippet: 14 lbs Maxima
Hook-set time: 4:30 PM
Time to land: 50 minutes
River: Skeena
Location: Kitwanga
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, scenic river photos, wildlife photos or articles I would love to see them.
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 11:30 PM PST
(2:30 PM EST)
A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
World Fishing Network Check local listings
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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For Sale: Attention Rod Crafters: Lamiglas blank, SH126-F (10 1/2 foot) complete with 26 pieces 1/2 inch cork, 24 pieces 1 inch cork, 17 Fuji guides, 3 Fuji tip tops, Fuji reel seat, 2 butt caps, epoxy and binding thread. Will include electric motor used in construction of rod. Replacement value of these items is well in excess of $300. Will sell for $175. Terrace BC call Ted 250-635-5072 or e-mail tedbuller@hotmail.com New Nov 5/07
For Sale: Do you want to get into the angling guide business and want to purchase classified rod days? I have 450 Skeena 2 rod days and license for sale. Contact Chris in Austria via e-mail coho1@gmx.net New Nov 5/07
For Sale: 11 1/2 foot Fenwick Blackhawk Graphite rod. Fuji guides and reel seat, as new $200 Terrace BC call Ted 250-635-5072 New Nov 3/07
For Sale: 20 foot Jetcraft. This boat is in immaculate shape. It has 158 hours on it. Power is a 350 cubic inch Chevy with a 3 stage Kodiak jet. Lockable storage in the bow, built in fish tank in the bow with running water, lockable side tray on the port side, Humming Bird sounder/fishfinder, rod holders, sleeper seats on port side, pedestal helmsman seat, storage box seat, has heater and defroster. Tandem TI trailer with bearing buddies and brakes on all 4 wheels. Deluxe in every way! $28,000. For more information Terrace BC call Ted 250-635-5072 New Nov 3/07
Wanted to buy: 18-20 foot flat bottom jet boat with centre console, motor and trailer a bonus but not mandatory. Peachland BC Contact Rob 250-767-6456 or 250-864-8644 or tarob@shaw.ca or Rick 250-212-2314
For Sale: magnificent Fishing Lodge in the heart of Patagonia. Located in what probably is the very best spot for salmon runs in the whole South American continent. Ask for full information by contacting Carlos Hernandez of Hunting & Fishing in South America via e-mail hunting@chile.com
Wanted to buy: large arbour reel for 9-10 wt Spey rod. Would consider a used one in good condition. Terrace BC E-mail Rick Morrison rkmorrison@telus.net
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
For Sale: 16 foot Aluminum boat with a 40hp Evinrude. Boat, trailer and motor $1500. Complete with Hummingbird sounder, VHF marine radio, downriggers $2000. Kitimat BC E-mail wakita@telus.net
For Sale: Three 20 foot Custom Flat Bottom Jet Sleds (build by Dennis Farnsworth) with Mercury 90hp/65 Jet and trailers. $8000 each OBO Houston BC E-mail James Britton moriceriver@mac.com
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GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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