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Royal Bay Charters, Victoria BC - Great day! — Royal Bay Charters, Victoria BC - Great day!
Gerry Morrison lands two halibut from Victoria, BC on 2018-05-24 under 115cm caught off the East Race in 300ft of water. The Cranbrook retired Golf Pro is heading back with salmon as well

Spring Reeling Derby French Creek — Spring Reeling Derby French Creek
Randy lands a Spring salmon from French Creek on 2018-05-05. Was a 15 lbs hole 11.1 princess gutted as per rules required.

Salmon fishing on Vancouver Island — Bowen Island Beauty - Todd Steen lands a Chinook from Bowen island BC on 2018-04-30
26.2 lb chinook salmon caught off of the south eastern end of Bowen island April 30th 2018 in the early afternoon on a Gibbs Delta No Bananas Skinny G spoon

Ling Cod fishing on Vancouver Island — Paul Cassidy's Catch
Lemon and butter, anyone? Paul Cassidy hooks up near Ballenas.

Gabriola Spring fishing — Bob Meyer lands a Chinook from Thrasher Rock on 2018-05-05
Gabriola Spring fishing! - Tyler Berry, Tina Jones, Carly Berry and Brock Whitehead joined me on the Silver Blue May 5th and caught these beautiful Chinook.

Brad Hay lands a Yellow Eye from French Creek on 2018-05-04 — Brad Hay lands a Yellow Eye from French Creek on 2018-05-04
Got this beauty Yellow Eye

Julian G lands a Brown from Cowichan Lake on 2018-05-01 — Julian G lands a Brown from Cowichan Lake on 2018-05-01
Brown trout landed on a dry fly early spring.

Mitchell Rogers lands a Coho from Hakai Pass on 2017-08-23 — Mitchell Rogers lands a Coho from Hakai Pass on 2017-08-23
Fishing cut plug herring while motor mooching 17 pulls with a 6 ounce weight.

Ronny Jr lands a Pacific halibut from Nootka Sound on 2018-05-05 — Ronny Jr lands a Pacific halibut from Nootka Sound on 2018-05-05
Ronny is an avid little fisherman. He's 5 years old and in kindergarten. His entire life revolves around fishing. He's not happy just catching the small guys, he forces his dad and I to take him into the offshore waters to catch a halibut! So far this year we have been skunked, but that didn't stop him from trying, and today we landed two in the boat! A dream come true for this little fella and won't be the last time! (I have a feeling he's dragging us out again next weekend lol)

Cory white lands a Chinook from Campbell river on 2018-05-04

Connor lands a Steelhead from Vancouver Island on 2018-02-03 — Connor lands a Steelhead from Vancouver Island on 2018-02-03
One of my favourite Fisheries on Vancouver Island!

John Stephens lands a Salmon from Campbell River on 2018-05-01 — John Stephens lands a Salmon from Campbell River on 2018-05-01
Trying her best to hold up her catch - 4.5 year old daughter caught her first keeper, showing it off to the camera and her little brother.

Vancouver Island fishing — Brandi Lea lands a Chinook from Nanaimo, 5 Fingers on 2018-04-29
A good day of fishin’ - A great day on the water. Constant action. There is no better way to spend a Sunday!

Mike Anderson lands a Rainbow from Snakehead Lake on 2018-03-25 — Mike Anderson lands a Rainbow from Snakehead Lake on 2018-03-25
Fish on! - My daughter Kaitlyn and her first fish all on her own! From cast to canoe!

Rachel Eyre lands a Chinook from Oak Bay, Vancouver Island on 2018-04-23 — Rachel Eyre lands a Chinook from Oak Bay, Vancouver Island on 2018-04-23
Smiles and Sunshine - At age 5, my daughter Ava loves fishing just as much as myself. She definitely had a blast thanks to Trevor Z.

Ken Hitchin lands a Spring Salmon from Sooke on 2018-04-28 — Ken Hitchin lands a Spring Salmon from Sooke on 2018-04-28
Spring Slabs - Back in before lunch.

Rachel Eyre lands a Halibut from Oak Bay, Vancouver Island on 2018-03-12 — Rachel Eyre lands a Halibut from Oak Bay, Vancouver Island on 2018-03-12
Start Them Young - My Daughter Ava with a 48 lb Halibut

Warren Mattes lands a Pink salmon from Eve River on 2017-08-12 — Warren Mattes lands a Pink salmon from Eve River on 2017-08-12
Pink on Pink - Autumn Mattes posing with a fly-caught pink salmon

Christie Hargreaves lands a Halibut from off Tofino on 2015-09-05 — Christie Hargreaves lands a Halibut from off Tofino on 2015-09-05
GI JOE - Amazing day on the West Coast Fishing!!

James Fisk lands a Cutthroat from Comox Lake on 2018-04-24 — James Fisk lands a Cutthroat from Comox Lake on 2018-04-24
First fish in new Lund - Trolling a red ruby leech purchased at “the Cumberland fly shop”

Gordy Hilder lands this 25 lb beauty at Fleming, Bamfield on 09-04-2017

Tammy Morrison lands a 30 lb bad boy off Neck Point, Nanaimo. — Tammy Morrison lands a 30 lb bad boy off Neck Point, Nanaimo.
My friend and fishing partner were jigging for Springs and hooked into this bad boy by the rocks at Neck Point. She played it for 2.5 hrs on a Shakespeare trout rod with 12 lb test line.

David F. Goldsmith lands a Halibut from Ucluelet on 2014-08-20 — David F. Goldsmith lands a Halibut from Ucluelet on 2014-08-20
This was my biggest fish, by over 20 pounds. We could not have hooked this fish nor landed it without the fabulous work of Cory Jones. Photo by Bonnie Hillsberg

Lou Benz lands a Cod, releases and capture from Bamfield on 2018-04-21 — Lou Benz lands a Cod, releases and capture from Bamfield on 2018-04-21
Off-and-on weather, first trip out this season. Released a small cod and had an eagle grab it from right behind our boat. (Boat Slim Pickens)

Jason Holbrook lands a Blackmouth from Camano Island on 2018-03-28 — Jason Holbrook lands a Blackmouth from Camano Island on 2018-03-28
Took my son fishing after school and he landed this nice Blackmouth.

Marc and Teegan Harding lands a Salmon, ling from North island on 2017-07-05 — Marc and Teegan Harding lands a Salmon, ling from North island on 2017-07-05
Great annual trip father and son, 3rd annual. See you soon Winter Harbour.

Duane Danielson lands a Halibut from Prince Rupert BC on 2018-04-18

Robert Yeomans lands a Steelhead from Vancouver Island on 2018-03-23 — Robert Yeomans lands a Steelhead from Vancouver Island on 2018-03-23
Winter Steelhead

Dennis Bouthillier lands a Chinook from Barkley Sound broken group on 2017-08-19 — Dennis Bouthillier lands a Chinook from Barkley Sound broken group on 2017-08-19
Annual Bouthillier fishing trip to celebrate my late father who passed away at the young age of 28 in 1991.

Vancouver Island fishing — Chelsea Strachan lands a Spring Salmon from Williams Lake on 2017-06-14
While the long 12-hr day on the river was coming to an end, the three of us sat on a log having a conversation with my 86 year old grandpa about some of the largest fish he had ever caught in the river, when all of a sudden my rod bell was just a ringing, and my rod was bouncing, I jumped up and ran down to grab my rod. Once I had it in my hands, I realized what a monster i had! I set the hook and started reeling it in, as it zipped from one side of the river to the next, up and down. I thought for sure I had lost it once it hit those rapids! I could barely keep hold of it. I had to position my whole body into a chair sitting position with the rod between my legs to keep it stable. After about a 15-min battle, the monster was finally tired and I was finally able to pull him up on shore. Best Day Ever!

Vancouver Island Fishing — Ryan Mountain lands a Chinook from Freeman Rocks, West Coast Haida Gwaii on 2017-05-21
I’m a fishing guide at Hippa Island Lodge with Westcoast Resorts and have been up there for 3 seasons. It’s an unreal part of the world and the some of the best fishing on the planet. I love what I do and I’m super passionate about our coast and our way of life out here.

Vancouver Island fishing — Darren Campbell lands a Spring from Cole Point, Winter Harbour on 2018-06-19
Likes first big boy trip with his dad and his uncle to Winter Harbour. First salmon and first halibut caught by himself. He was hooked like his dad was . He was the first one on the boat at 4:45 am every morning on this trip. He could just not get enough time in fishing. It was awesome to see and we will be doing again this summer. I can’t wait and neither can he.

Roger Smolnicky lands a Ling cod from Port Hardy on 2017-08-03 — Roger Smolnicky lands a Ling cod from Port Hardy on 2017-08-03
Great trip. I actually had this on my line right until the surface. Then it shook the hook. My son's line immediately went down. He reeled it up again and this time we got it!

Sabastian Chik lands a King salmon from Buoy 10 Columbia River on 2003-12-08 — Sabastian Chik lands a King salmon from Buoy 10 Columbia River on 2003-12-08
2017 opening day at Buoy 10 on the Columbia River.

Derek Bond lands a Halibut from Victoria on 2018-04-18 — Derek Bond lands a Halibut from Victoria on 2018-04-18
Wife and I got our limit of ocean gold. Great day on the water.

Vancouver Island fishing — Father's Day Gift - Robert Bouchard lands a Halibut from Victoria on 2017-06-18
What a wonderful Father's Day with my daughter and what a great gift, my largest halibut on my boat ever it was all of 53lbs. My daughter Leia was just as excited as myself when we saw it at the boat.

Vancouver Island fishing — Alex Kruger lands a 26lb Chinook from Barkley Sound just outside Poett Nook on 2017-09-09
Alex Kruger in Mid-September 2017 with a 26lb Spring caught just outside Poett Nook in lovely Barkley Sound.

Vancouver Island fishing — Brad lands a Chinook from Barkley Sound on 2018-03-10
Winter Chinook - Caught with a 3.5” coyote spoon at 100 feet

Vancouver Island fishing — Brad lands a Chinook from French Creek on 2017-08-12
Was so big it didn’t fit in the net!

Vancouver Island fishing — Mitch Hamilton lands a Chinook Salmon from Swale Rock Bamfield on 2017-08-21
Good Times at Swale - Mitch Hamilton with the last fish of the day fishing over at Swale Rock on a beautiful August day in Bamfield BC

Vancouver Island fishing — Jake Randall lands a Spring salmon from Cape Lazo on 2017-09-07
Pulled up this nice 14.5lb all on my own all the way to the boat with my mom and dad cheering me on.

Vancouver Island fishing — Georgia Coles lands a Chinook Salmon from North Arm of the Fraser River on 2017-09-01
Georgia Tyee - A great day testing some spoons with my daughter Georgia. We picked up this 32lb Chinook on a double header. After we caught the fish, we named the spoon Georgia Tyee. Lots of laughs and great memories.

Vancouver Island fishing — Heather Randall lands a Spring Salmon from Cape Lazo on 2017-05-28
Jigged her up with a MAC deep from about 180 feet… 33lbs of a whole lot of fun bringing her up

Vancouver Island fishing — Natalie Wesnoski lands a Cutthroat from Port Alberni on 2018-02-05
Natalie Wesnoski with another trophy cutthroat caught mid-island on a flatfish

Vancouver Island fishing — Jana Savage lands a Chinook Salmon from Esquimalt Waterfront, BC on 2017-08-19
Derby Winner! This salmon won the local Reid Kyfiuks Memorial Fishing Derby (2nd Annual). Reid is a local Saanich teenager that passed away in a ski accident at Mt. Washington. The fish weighed 19lbs.

Vancouver Island fishing — Happy son lands a Chinook from Campbell River on 2017-08-10

Vancouver Island fishing — Tara Bardal lands a Chinook from Nootka Sound on 2017-08-05
In heaven - Tara Bardal with a beautiful Chinook from Nootka Sound waters. A couple of beauties!!!

Vancouver Island fishing — Nick Hui lands a Chinook from Port Renfrew on 2017-08-09
Start 'em young - This was my son's biggest Chinook he’s ever landed on his own. He was so stoked that he reeled it in all the way to the net. It almost over-powered him a few times but he stuck with it and made his Dad so proud that day! There’s no better way to spend a day off from guiding than to take your son fishing!

Vancouver Island fishing — John Wells lands a Chinook from Sampson Narrows on 2018-01-20
Saltspring Island Beauty - Martine Pluim with a Beautiful winter Chinook.

Vancouver Island fishing — Frank lands a Chinook Salmon from Winter Harbour on 2017-07-10
Derby Winner - Caught of Kains Island in 50 fow 30' on the DR literally 30 seconds after a gear change from anchovie to spoon :) Largest fish of the trip and winner of our 5-day, 8-man derby :) 31lbs

Vancouver Island fishing — Spring Fishing at Moutcha Bay Resort
Nootka Marine Adventures guides Tom, Mike and Cooter with some nice Chinook caught near Strange Island on white hootchies in early June.

Vancouver Island fishing — Dave Stark Pentagon fishing lands a Yellow Eye Rockfish and Tiger Rockfish from Haida Gwaii on 2015-07-17
Colors of Haida Gwaii - Drifting with the current over reefs and pinnacles looking for halibut, ling cod and anything else that would take a salmon belly.

Vancouver Island Fishing — Steven Cahill lands a Chinook Salmon & Halibut from Port Hardy/Port McNeill on 2016-07-07
Halibut & Salmon Fishing - Master Guide Steven Cahill and Owner of Hook'n Them Up Fishing Charters and assistant Guide and Father Paul Cahill with 2 38lb Chinooks and 1 133cm Halibut at their feet.

Vancouver Island Fishing — Brad Hay lands a Chinook from French Creek Parksville on 2017-08-28
Caught this beast trolling a Skinny G Irish Cream spoon at 220 feet, almost spooled me. Great fight.

Vancouver Island Fishing — Brad Hay lands a Chinook from French Creek Parksville on 2017-08-26
Caught this hog off French Creek running a Skinny G Irish Cream spoon at 200 feet

Neil Cameron lands a Chinook (whale) from Hakaii on 2016-08-29 — Neil Cameron lands a Chinook (whale) from Hakaii on 2016-08-29
Now that's a salmon - Rick is a big man, but this Chinook makes him look small.

Vancouver Island Fishing — Steven Cahill lands a Chinook from Port Hardy on 2016-07-15
38lb Chinook by master guide Steven Cahill

Jessica of Winnipeg landed this 28lb Chinook at Austin Island using a silver glow Coyote spoon. Jessica fished with Doug of Slivers Charters Salmon Sport Fishing

Vancouver Island Fishing — Gibran lands Albicore Tuna from 55 miles straight out from Nootka Sound on 2015-09-03
ZZ-Top Tuna fishing (G, Jake & Cooter). I am the marine operations manager for Nootka Marine Adventures based out of Moutcha Bay Resort, responsible for all marine operations for all three of our resorts, including our fleet of 20 guide boats. Love my job!!

Vancouver Island Fishing — Brandi Lea lands a Chinook Salmon from Comox on 2017-07-19
Perfect day! - Beauty day on the water had fish coming to the boat steady. This was a fabulous fish, what an absolute blast! Can’t wait for this season!

Vancouver Island Fishing — Covergirl Taylor
Cover girl! Our Dock Shack crew member Taylor is featured on the latest issue of Island Fisherman magazine!!

Vancouver Island Fishing — Blair Howell lands a Chinook from Nanaimo on 2016-09-18
Summer Spring - Early morning spring off Fingers, Nanaimo

Vancouver Island Fishing — Blair Howell lands a Chinook from Nanaimo on 2016-08-19
Springs off Fingers - The Howell boys with an 18 and an 8 fishing off Fingers

Nathan Vanpelt lands a Halibut from Victoria on 2017-04-22 — Nathan Vanpelt lands a Halibut from Victoria on 2017-04-22
Just for the halibut derby

Montagu Lee lands a Chinook from Campbell River on 2017-06-17 — Montagu Lee lands a Chinook from Campbell River on 2017-06-17
June Freezer Stocking - Taking a buddy out fishing. Landed 4 keepers and 2 coho in 2 hours. We released 9 decent size keepers while trolling shallow and fast for coho.

Mike Watt lands a 35LB Chinook on a green needlefish spoon at 25 feet — Mike Watt lands a 35LB Chinook on a green needlefish spoon at 25 feet
Zaballos rocks!

Chum Derby 2016 — Chum Derby 2016
They were jumping int he boat near Brown's Bay!

Sweet Chinook at 220FT, Quadra Island S Aug 2017 by Joel Unickow — Sweet Chinook at 220FT, Quadra Island S Aug 2017 by Joel Unickow
Caught this baby trolling with a blue meanie

Nice Chinook off Gabriola Island
July 2017 by Carter Unickow — Nice Chinook off Gabriola Island July 2017 by Carter Unickow
Woo hoo! I love salmon fishing!!

Chum Derby! Craig Lehtovaara, OCT 2017 — Chum Derby! Craig Lehtovaara, OCT 2017
Cleaning up!

Chinook Salmon "The Wall" - Bamfield June 2017 — Chinook Salmon "The Wall" - Bamfield June 2017
Ain't this a beauty! We're eatin' fish tonight!!

Joel Unickow — Sockeye at China Creek, Port Alberni Inlet June 2017
Fish were biting - limited out!

Halibut out of Bamfield July 2017 by Joel Unickow — Halibut out of Bamfield July 2017 by Joel Unickow
How 'bout this beauty! This 30-pounder will make for some serious Fish & Chips tonight.

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