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Last update was Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 5:03am Sunrise 5:22am Sunset 9:40pm
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Commentary: Wind: N 15km/h Partly cloudy (+7 degrees C) Rivers are on the drop. Good fishing conditions should return soon. Ocean fishing is excellent! Steelhead and Chinook are the target fish now on a couple of rivers, namely the Kalum and Kitimat. Trout (Cutthroat and Rainbow) and Dolly Varden Char are always available in the rivers, streams and lakes. NOTICE: please send me pics of your catch, I would love to post them. Note: For Rent Fully furnished quaint cottage near Lakelse and Skeena Rivers, scroll to Accommodation section near end of this webpage. Note: We would like to WELCOME Avid Sportfishing on board, see Haida Gwaii - Queen Charlotte Islands section. Note: Jamie Hunt of the Great Pacific Salmon Lodge reports for Prince Rupert Note: Avid Sportfishing ...sign up to receive their E-newsletters and email notifications on last minute deals, see Haida Gwaii - Queen Charlotte Islands section. Note: 2013 trip discounts offered from Grizzly King Fishing, see Skeena & Northwest Rivers section. Note: FOR SALE 10.55 acres Skeena River frontage, see Market Place section. Note: FOR SALE stunning walk-on waterfront acreage with custom log home, see Market Place section. Note: Product Profile posted is Islander Reels. Note: Rob Vodola lands huge Kalum River Steelhead April 2007, see Vintage Video Clips section. Note: Past fishing report April 28, 1996 posted in the History section. Note: We are pleased to welcome Skeena Meadows onboard, see Skeena River (section 4) section. Note: We are pleased to WELCOME Catchercraft Boats on board, see more info below Skeena River. Note: NEW section added called Recommended Fly Fishing Gear. Note: Noel Gyger YouTube videos received 749,461 views as of May 1st. Note: NEW Salt water regs just published, see Douglas Channel section for a link.
Update: Avid Sportfishing sent pic and report, see Haida Gwaii - Queen Charlotte Islands section. Update: in Recommended Fly Fishing Gear section. Update: NEW Top Photo posted May 13th. Update: Pipeline report fails real-world test, see Conservation section. Update: Tracey Hittel of Kitimat Lodge sent report and pics, see Kitimat Lodge section. Update: Tracey Hittel of Kitimat Lodge sent report and Halibut pic from the Douglas Channel. Update: for Skeena, Kalum, Lakelse River Bridge and Copper. Update: popular local fishing spot, see NEW Lakelse River Bridge section. Update: Note from Noel after meeting with Jamie Hunt of the Great Pacific Salmon Lodge, see Prince Rupert Ocean Fishing section. More updates will come in as the day moves on. Cast on link to send me your fishing report or feedback. Or phone 250-635-2568, if I am not available leave your report on my answering machine.
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Tue May 21/13 5:01am Skeena River (Section 1-2-3): Water high and dirty but starting to drop now. Fishing is over awhile. This high water should bring in the fresh Chinook (King) Salmon run. Tip: fish the clean water where trib rivers dump into the Skeena, sometime fishing for Chinook in these spots can be fantastic. Exstew and Exchamsiks rivers for example. Reg: all wild Steelhead everywhere in British Columbia are catch and release. The spring Steelhead run was strong.
Tip: I suggest the fishing rod be a GLoomis STR 1265c/10’6” MED-HEAVY Moderate Action (GL 2 8-17lb – 3/8 to 1 oz.). Reel Shimano Calcutta (400B) filled with 20lb test Maxima mono. Gibbs makes some great floats. Be sure to use a Gamakatsu hook. The Coho (Silver) Salmon run is below average. Here is a direct link to the Coho chart. Many anglers are catching both Steelhead and Coho in the same day. The weather forecast is very good over the next few days, so get out there and catch some fish. If you need a fishing guide just contact me anytime.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Preliminary Salmon Outlook for 2013: http://www.sportfishing.bc.ca/docs/preliminary_2013_salmon_outlook.pdf
Sample Skeena River heights below:
Cast on link for current Skeena River water heights http://www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/graph/graph_e.html?stn=08EF001
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Kitimat Lodge
Tracey Hittel, owner Kitimat Lodge WELCOMES ALL to the 2013 season. The fishing guides and staff look forward to seeing you soon and getting you into the BIG ones...
Tue May 21/13 5:01am Kitimat Lodge Steelhead fishing report - May 16, 2013
Another week passes and the Steelhead season is still going on, high water has pushed not only the fish into the upper reaches of the systems as well is scaring off the fishermen as brown coloured water with limited visibility has us Saltwater fishing. Some of the rivers are on the drop though and the Chinook fishing will start to produce in big numbers. As for big fish attached is a whale of a fresh Chinook caught by Kaz from Japan, his guide gordo had to row down a mile of water to land this monster, all of 40lbs and as chrome as you will ever see. Also attached is another great fish caught by Kaz, this one a Steelhead of 40 inches. Kaz has been fly fishing with a double hander with us now for many years and this year was one of the most productive, he had a day this spring where he hooked into 14 Steelhead, another client landing 5 for 12 Steelhead the same day. As well I had to attach first time angler Hasegawa, with a lunker 40 inch Steelhead he caught with pro guide Ariel fishing the black mambo.
If you remember from this winter Don Stewart arrived and hammered some nice steelies on the fly, he was back again for the spring run with his buddy Alex from Venture Jetboats out of the Frazer Valley, and attached is another huge Steelhead Alex is holding, just one of the three he fooled on the Spey that day. Attached in the next pic is Don himself with the Bass Pro hat, Don has been a great customer to the Spey fishing world as he has the latest in rods, reels, and lines, and I mean lines, every colour and weight line you can imagine, we tried them all. Did I mention Don just started spey fishing this February! Joining the fellas for the week was Dons son, Matt, first time on the spey and broke his cherry on the trip, nice one Matt.
Last but not at all least is Suzuki who had a great trip and I attached a single pic of his nice male Steelhead and the Grrrrr! on his face says it all.
Another spring season of the Steelhead is passing us and the Halibut trips are producing already. We look forward to the summer and if the Salmon run is this good already I think we shall have a very big push of Chinook this June.
This week arriving guests are from Red Deer and Medicine Hat Alberta.
Sat May 11/13 5:01am Kitimat Lodge Steelhead fishing report - April 28, 2013
Steelhead fishing is peak this time
of year on the Kitimat and Skeena systems. Manchester England Spey
caster, Tony Clements has repeatedly sought after the elusive
Steelhead trout on the fly.
Tracey John Hittel
www.steelheadheaven.ca
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Tue May 21/13 5:01am Kalum River: Water high but good shape. Good chance now to catch both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day. I had a report of some good Chinook fishing. Theory: When the water is rising it picks up debris from the shore line; the fish think your fly is part of the suspended debris. With water like this the fish are on the defensive.
Chinook (King) Salmon are coming into the river now. They travel quickly in low water. Good chance to hook both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day. We used to catch them in good numbers beginning around April 25th. They usually hold in the big deep pools for a time before moving upriver. If they are in you will see them rolling. If you see them rolling, they will bite Reg: Fishing for Chinook closes May 24th on the upper end. Note: I wrote an article titled "May 2nd of the Kalum" in 1985. It is about catching both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day. The article is 28 years old but still very relevant today, I think. Cast on this link to read the article. "New this year" Reg: The fishing guides can guide from April 1 to November 1. How to: Spey rods work well on this big river, the fishing guides know all the good spots. If you are interested to book a guided trip please contact me anytime. Guides and rod-days are very limited on this river so book soon. How to: This is also a good river to float fish a Pink Worm or Gooey Bob. Fact: This river usually does not freeze over in the winter. It will freeze if conditions are right and that would be if it is very cold and snowing. Slush forms and starts to back up the water when it hits the rocks. This slows the river to such an extent it freezes over.
Hi Noel, the Spring Steelhead fishing
this year has been very good. Our guest's have had some great
action. We are also starting to get some nice Chinooks making for
some exciting fishing . Here is a photo of Alexander with a fresh
fly caught Kalum River Steelhead.
Lakelse River and Lake: Mon May 13/13 5:01am The water is high but in good shape. Trout fishing in the upper end is good. The Steelhead, especially in the upper end, are in full spawning mode and should not be targeted. These are true summer-run wild fish and all must be released. Most of these fish came into the river last summer and fall. Regs: Cutthroat Trout release above CNR bridge, Mar 1 – May 31. Reg: Fly fishing only between Lakelse Lake and CNR bridge Mar 1 – May 31. Reg: Bait ban; no powered boats. Class II water all year.
Lakelse River Bridge: Tue May 21/13 5:01am This one of the most popular fishing spots in the Terrace area. There used to be a sign on the bridge that read NO FISHING FROM BRIDGE but nobody paid any attention to it. I have a pic of over 30 people fishing off the bridge. This is a great time of year to start fishing off the bridge for Chinook. Tip: best tackle is a marabou jig or hot shot. There is a small unattended campsite by the bridge that fills up quickly with campers. Lots of good memories for me and my family from this bridge.
Zymoetz (Copper) River: Tue May 21/13 5:01am Water dropping should be fishable soon. Reminder: No fishing above the sign at the transmission line crossing (below) Zymoetz Canyon Jan 1 – June 15. You can still fish below the sign all winter. Fact: Last year we had a record run of Steelhead, lets hope we have good run this year. Tip: check the Tyee Test Fishery charts and see the numbers for Steelhead, they look real good. The fly rods work extremely well in this river. Where: Sockeye fishermen are working the bars across from the Copper River. Fly fishing is the choice of many anglers on this river. Wading with quality Simms waders and accessories is the way to go. A friend of mine is very happy with his new Islander fly reel. Tip: Fly fishermen please wade safely by using a wading staff.
Sample Zymoetz (Copper) River heights below:
Cast on link for current Zymoetz (Copper) River water heights: http://www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/graph/graph_e.html?stn=08EF005
Kitimat River: Fri May 17/13 5:01am Water dropping, may be fishable today. One has a chance to catch both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day. Sample Kitimat River waters heights below:
Cast on link for current Kitimat River water heights: http://www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/graph/graph_e.html?stn=08FF001
Douglas Channel: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Cast on link for 2013-15 Tidal and Freshwater Guide online and more…
Tue May 21/13 5:01am
Ocean: Halibut photo courtesy Tracey Hittel of Kitimat Lodge. Fishing for Halibut has been pretty good. Fishing for other bottom is is good. Salmon fishing is very good. Crab and Prawn trapping is very good also. If you are interested to book a Douglas Channel salt water trip please contact me anytime.
Fri May 10/13 5:01am Isolated coastal streams: I heard Steelhead fishing is very good. Got to know the spots though. The fishing guides really know the spots...and they know the best techniques for both spin and fly fishing. Some of the best pools are only accessible by helicopter. If you are interested in a guided heli trip contact me anytime.
Bulkley River area: Fri May 10/13 5:01am Lakes: Most lakes at lower elevations are ice free. Fishing can be very productive just after ice off. Dennis Lake, Babine Lake are still frozen - partially frozen. With high temperatures forecasted for the rest of the week we should see these lake open up very soon.
Sun Apr 28/13 5:01am Lakes: Seeley Lake, Ross Lake and Lake Kathleen are all ice free! Tyhee and Round Lake should be ice free in the next day or so. Fishing any of these lake right at ice off can be very productive! Troll a leach pattern, try your luck chronomid fishing or use some spinners, wedding bands... Fish tend to be fairly close to the surface the first little bit!
Fishing Reports from Oscar's Source for Sports in Smithers, BC
Recommended Fly Fishing Gear:
Courtesy Chad Black Nicholas Dean Outdoors
Tue May 21/13 5:01am In the low water conditions of early April, we generally used light sink tips to cover the shallow riffles and tailouts where Steelhead were holding. Type 3 and Type 6 tips were generally all that was needed for most conditions. With the higher flows of late Spring, and in particular on the tributary rivers, we've also been using Rio's MOW tips in a variety of weights and lengths to get the fly down to the fish. The Heavy MOW tips, made of T-14 material, have been particularly useful, in lengths of 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5 ft.
As with March, best colours have been pink, black, blue and
orange. When fishing the Skeena and its tribs, larger flies from
2.5" to 4" in length have been most productive. Smaller flies in a
variety of weights in the 1" to 2.5" range have worked the best on
coastal rivers.
From Last Week:
Rods, Reels, Lines:
For Steelhead - Spey rods in the 12' to 14' range, with a Skagit
head to match. A 7126 TCX paired with a 500 grain Skagit
Flight and Loomis 8139 Dredger with a 525 grain
Skagit are excellent choices. A good quality disc or cork drag
reel (e.g. Islander and Ross) with a minimum of 150
yards of 30 lb backing. For Spring Chinook Salmon, same as above,
except with heavier gear - 9 weight minimum, 10 weight better. If you need info to book a pro fishing guide please contact me anytime. Prince Rupert Ocean Fishing: Great Pacific Salmon Lodge
How do you possibly put into words the level of
Salmon action around Great Pacific Salmon Lodge these days? 2
Boats 70 Salmon
caught and released or long lined released Left the
dock at 7 am Limits on Salmon by noon. Hali/Ground
fishing Back at
the Lodge by 3 PM. AND...
This is only the beginning of August. I cant wait for this part of
the season to REALLY kick in. Prince Rupert is truly THE Sportsman's paradise. Come on out and give it a try!
Call Jamie for details:
Jamie Hunt 403-813-2704 www.greatpacificsalmonlodge.com
Tue May 21/13 5:01am I met Jamie Hunt for a coffee in Terrace on May 18th. Jamie and his wife Heidi were on there way to Prince Rupert to work on getting their lodge and boats shaped up for the season opener. One of his ocean captains joined us. After some work in Rupert they plan to go test fishing, I meant to say fishing. Reports are fishing around the Rupert area is fabulous. Wishing Jamie and his crew the very, very best this season, stay tuned for reports and pics. Best regards, Noel Gyger.
Tue Apr 30/13 5:01am
This huge Chinook was landed last season at the Great Pacific Salmon Lodge. Give the owner Jamie Hunt a call 403-813-2704 and book your charter now. They now do both lodge and day bookings.
Thu Apr 4/13 5:01am
Ocean fresh Chinook Salmon landed in Prince Rupert yesterday, March24th. Photo courtesy of the Great Pacific Salmon Lodge. They are taking bookings now so cast on their website to make the arrangements.
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Tue May 21/13 5:01am
No big Chinook's to brag about yet but a lot of good fish starting to show on the West Coast of Haida Gwaii. With the big schools of Herring that are hanging around its only a matter of time before the big migratory Chinook start putting our clients to the test. The season is upon us so if you haven't done so already, get booked with Avid for 2013!
Tue Apr 30/13 5:01am
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Fri Feb 15/13 5:15am Just to let you know we have partnered with Delta Hotels in Vancouver and worked out a deal for our guests who are arriving in Vancouver the day before the flight to Haida Gwaii. Most of our trips require our guests to catch the early morning flight to Sandspit. We recommend guests arrive in Vancouver the day before in preparation for this early departure. We've decided to include hotel rooms and breakfast in our trips to make it easier for everyone. We are currently advertising this as our "2013 Trade Show Special" but it will be included in our packages from now on along with the round trip airfare (Vancouver -Sandspit). Just thought you should know if you have any inquiries, Thanks. Neil Goodwin Guide/Owner Avid Sportfishing.
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History: 1996 April 28NORTHWEST B.C. WEEKLY FISHING REPORTSFishing Report For April 21 to April 28, 1996
The photo attachment this week, shows Randy Marshall about to release a beautiful 17-pound Doe Steelhead that he hooked on the Kalum river in the "Marshall pool" on March 28/96... which BTW was his eighth "wild" Steelhead landed that day. On the same day his fishing partner, Greg McInroy landed five, for a total of 13. That's the best Steelheading I've ever seen, but that's not the end of the story...the next day Randy and Greg landed 14. It just does not get any better:-) Dear Fishing Friends: I'm sending the fishing report one day early (normally I send them on Sunday) because tomorrow, I'm off to the Kasiks river (the most beautiful river in the world) for a camping (fishing) trip for one or two nights. We hope to catch Steelhead plus resident Trout and Dolly's. Weather... The air temperature has been cooler than normal. Lows of 2 degrees C. to highs of 10 - 12 degrees C. Lots of low cloud and fog in the early morning with scattered rain showers and the odd sunny period. This type of weather keeps most of our rivers in shape. In general the Kalum river is consistent with the Steelhead bite. The water is high but clean. If you can cover a lot of water, you will be successful and hook fish. There is a lot of Steelhead in the Kalum river. There is no sign of Chinook Salmon yet but we are expecting them any day. Last year, we hooked the first one on April 25. The earliest we have ever hooked one was April 5. To protect this "special" run of early Chinook salmon it is catch and release only up until July 1. The river record for Chinook salmon is 85-pounds. Kalum River...April 21/96. Angling Guide Clint Derlago's two guests today on the Kalum river drift hooked three Steelhead and landed two, one buck and one doe. Both fish were bright, maybe a spring run fish. My boat hooked the same number but then... we got lucky and landed another "BIG BUCKY". This Steelhead measured 38 inches in length and had a 20 inch girth... and by our catch and release formula it weighed 20.2-pounds. The fish was hooked at the "Joint Hole" and was so strong that it pulled us out of that pool and into the next and we ended up landing it at "Glacier Creek pool", right next to the Moose Kill (by wolves last winter). The other Steelhead we landed was a very bright doe estimated to weigh 6 to 8-pounds. Cosmo took guests, Gunnar and Saito with the jet boat on the lower Kalum river and they also hooked 3 Steelhead plus some big Dolly's and Cutthroat's. The two Kitimat river drift boats got skunked and the guides were disappointed because conditions were excellent and other boats were catching fish. But that's fishing. You have to take your "lumps" sometimes. Kalum River...April 23/96. Angling guide Clint Derlago was on the Kalum drift with two guests Ted and Curtis from the U.S.A and they hooked a total of two Steelhead. Both were landed. As we say...they were two for two. My drift boat and my guests Randy S. and Sam P. from the U.S.A hooked a total of five Steelhead and landed three. The largest one was estimated to weigh 20-pounds or more. We never actually got to measure the fish because the hook pulled only a foot or so from shore and Randy was disappointed that he could not get a photo. I shot some video. NOTE: The water is in perfect shape, but the river is two feet higher than normal. The theory is....that this "scatters" the fish and they could be anywhere, making it hard to corner them and we can't get "BLOW OUT" Steelheading:-( But ...on the bright side, the fish are happy:-) Actually everyone is happy because...that's why it's called fishing and not catching. Cosmo took Gunnar Larson from Denmark to the upper Kalum river (locals call it the Beaver river) with the jet boat and Gunner landed one very nice Steelhead in a pool that we named after him. Tony, Cosmo's son, went along to ride "shotgun" for Gunner. The next day they went to Prince Rupert, with the jet boat to fish for Dungeness Crab and Smelts. Kalum River...April 24/96. Angling Guide Clint Derlago was on the Kalum drift with two guests Ted and Curtis from the U.S.A and they hooked a total of two Steelhead. Both were landed. One was a buck and was estimated to weigh around 24-pounds. They did very well.. considering the weather had turned bad, with rain and wind so they decided to quit early. My drift boat with my guests Randy S. and Sam P. from the U.S.A hooked a total of four Steelhead and landed three. Sam had the "natural hat trick" and landed three in a row, equaling Gunnar Larsen's record. We also landed two Dolly Varden Char. Gunnar Larsen, Cosmo and his son Tony went to Prince Rupert for a "Crab run" and came back with their limit of six Crabs each, plus about a half five gallon pail of Smelts. There was a "CRAB PIG OUT" at the lodge :-) Kitimat River...Good fishing reports are coming in from this river. Good numbers of Steelhead are being hooked. The water is in good shape but once again...a bit high. It is catch and release for the wild Steelhead but you may retain hatchery Steelhead. The hatchery Steelhead can be identified by the clipped adipose fin. Lakelse River...Good reports of Steelhead being hooked on the flyrod in the upper river where there is a restriction for flyfishing only. Cutthroat and Dolly Varden fishing remains only fair because the air temperature has been, on average, cool. Copper (Zymoetz) River...Still dirty. Yours sincerely, Noel F. Gyger For ALL PAST reports cast here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
Vintage Video Clips Spring Steelhead - 2007
Rob Vodola lands this huge Kalum River Steelhead while spin fishing spring 2007. This is a short, small screen wmv video that runs for about 1 minute. Thankfully, we are getting the same action this 2013 season.
Cast on this link Video Clip 0024 (Nice big buck) to watch it.
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Guest Reports and Photos - 2012 Season Review:
Guest reports and photos are posted here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/february-1-28_2013.pdf
Past Top Photos:
May 1 to May 13, 2013. Hi Noel, my name is Dawna Johnson and my boyfriend is Mike Doknick and we just got home to Quesnel BC after a awesome fishing trip to Terrace BC with our long time friend Darren Bisson. We had awesome weather and great fishing :-) We read your fishing report every day and we have a couple photos that we think you will enjoy and might even get to make the report. We had the time of our lives and landed a lot of steelhead, we will be returning to Terrace soon as we love to come visit and fish. P.S. hope the pics work. Cast on photo to view in larger size
April 18 to May 1, 2013. Ariel Kuppers with a beautiful spring Steelhead landed with spey fly rod. Ariel is an AAG (Assistant Angling Guide) for Tracey Hittel of Kitimat Lodge If you need info to book a pro fishing guide contact me anytime. Cast on photo to view in larger size
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These fine products are available at the Best Dealers in the Northwest, City Centre Hardware and Sporting Goods in Kitimat, J and E's Tackle in Prince Rupert, Oscars Source for Sports in Smithers and Fish Tales in Terrace, BC
Weather Reports telephone numbers: Terrace: 250-635-4192 Kitimat: 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert: 250-627-1155 Smithers: 250-847-1958. Tide Charts – for BC Coast: http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/eng/find/region/1
Fight for Halibut – Take Action Now! http://fightforhalibut.wordpress.com
Rob Brown - The Skeena Angler
We are honoured to have Rob contributing to the Fishing Report. Rob also contributes a weekly column to our local Terrace Standard Newspaper: http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_north/terracestandard
Rob Brown blog: http://web.me.com/skeenaangler/Skeena_Angler/Blog/Blog.html Rob Brown Welcome: http://web.me.com/skeenaangler/Skeena_Angler/Welcome.html
Cast on PDF link to read article:
Sun May 19/13 5:01am May 15, 2013 May one with sun http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/rob-brown-may-15_2013.pdf
Sat May 11/13 5:01am May 8, 2013 Play ball http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/rob-brown-may-8_2013.pdf
Sun May 5/13 5:01am May 1, 2013 Neocon Econ Icons http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/rob-brown-may-1_2013.pdf
Sun Apr 28/13 5:01am April 24, 2013 Tommy's leg http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/rob-brown-apr-24_2013.pdf
News updates: Cast on this link to see the latest flood watch update
Sun Mar 10/13 5:06am Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN0103-RECREATIONAL - Eulachon - All Freshwater in BC - Gear restriction
Cast here to read notice
Wed May 2/12 5:00pm
Sun April 8/12 5:00pm Northwest BC man pleads guilty to illegal guiding
Sun April 8/12 5:00pm
Fri June 8/12 5:00pm Noel Gyger has 96 fishing video clips on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=noelgyger Total Uploaded Views as of May 1, 2013 were: 749,461 PLUS Noel has another 50 or so posted on his webpage: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm Kind of like: Fishing videos until you drop!
Advertise: Want rates for sponsorship? Just click here http://www.noelgyger.ca/advertise.htm Check the website stats for yourself: http://www.noelgyger.ca/stats It is a "good" idea to advertise online because Canadians spend more time on their computers than watching television. They spend 18.1 hours per week online compared with 16.9 hours watching television. Click here to read the survey My GOAL is to increase TOURISM You do not have to be a fishing guide to benefit from advertising on Noel Gyger's website. All tourism businesses, tackle businesses and others will benefit.
Current Fishing Report webpage http://www.noelgyger.ca/current-fishing-reports.htm $50/week, $150/month (4 or 5 Weekly Reports) or $1500/year (52 Weekly Reports) for your Banner Ad to be displayed at the top of the report. Only one top (front page) spot available. EXCLUSIVE TO ONE COMPANY Left Column Bar: Tower Ad $150/month Tall Button Ad $100/month Large Button Ad $75/month Small Button Ad $50/month Large Banner Ad $100/month (within the body of the report 500x80 pixels)
Your Ad will be created by a professional graphic artist (see example above) for no extra charge. You will be sent multiple variations to choose from. Your final choice and edits will be to your entire satisfaction before posting, guaranteed.
Highway webcam: http://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam/pub/html/www/111.html to view road conditions. This one is near Terrace BC and is located at the junction of Highway 16 and Highway 37, looking east on Highway 16. The image will update every 15 to 30 minutes
Fishing Regulations: 2013-2015 BC tidal waters and fresh-water (Federal) Salmon fishing information (including recent updates): http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/index-eng.htm Effective April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2015 Shellfish Contamination Closures: On-line tidal waters fishing licenses:
2013-2015 Freshwater (Provincial) Fishing Regulations Synopsis: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/#Synopsis Effective April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2015 Check for In-season Regulations Changes at: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/#Inseason Buy your fishing license online at:
Market Place: For Sale Port McNeill, Vancouver Islands, BC Stunning Walk-in Waterfront Acreage with Custom Log Home Absolutely Stunning Low-bank Oceanfront
Ideal location for Fishing Lodge or Resort. Private boat launch - Golf course next door
More Photos, Moving slide show and Info on website: http://www.myoceanfrontbc.com
Contact owner:
Carl McIntosh Phone: 250-956-2888
For Sale Terrace BC Best private river frontage on the Skeena River
Cast on link to view more photos: http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/river-front-mar-16_2013.pdf
Best private river frontage on the Skeena River. Catch steelhead and all 5 species of pacific salmon standing in your own backyard, awesome pool on the edge of the yard. spectacular view with mountain peaks, wildlife and the river and the fish surfacing are visible from the kitchen and living room windows. 10.55 acres fully landscaped with fruit orchard(50+ trees), blueberry plantation,3 acre field, private boat launch, riverfront road and cedar plantation. new house (approx. 1400 sq. feet )(3 bedroom 2 bathroom) with wood fireplace, forced electric air and large cedar deck overlooking the river. 5 new buildings on the property include 14x16 shop (locking) 24x24 shop (locking),14x16 woodshed, steam sauna and well house, also a locking driveway gate. Comes with some extras included. 6191 Chimdemash loop road,15 minutes drive from downtown Terrace, on the mainstem Skeena. Ideal lodge location or private fishing property and boats can be tied up left in the water here. Satellite TV, Cell phone, and Internet service all available on the property. Asking $939,000. Serious enquiries only please.
Contact 250-615-6438 or chimdemashcreek@hotmail.com .
For Sale Telkwa BC Handcrafted log home on 1.41 acres Bulkley River frontage
Beautiful handcrafted log home on 1.41 acres Bulkley River frontage on the edge of Telkwa BC. 2/3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, chefs kitchen, custom carpentry throughout, landscaped. Too much to list. Excellent fishing for salmon and steelhead out the back door. PRICE LOWERED $390,000. Contact Noel Gyger for much more detail and even a slide show.
For ALL the postings in Market Place cast here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm
Bed and Breakfast:
Terrace
Accommodation: For Rent Terrace Fully furnished quaint cottage Adults only. Location OLD REMO
- 20 minutes from Terrace paved road. - Approximately 10 min. from Lakelse River and Skeena River area known as white bottom. - Sleeps 3 persons but can accommodate 5 adults. - $130 for 2 people per day - $50.00 for each additional person per day - $100.00 deposit - No less than 3 days and a two week booking notice. - For more information contact : Mary Hampton 250-635-4529
Noel Gyger would like to thank ALL his sponsors. Without them the website and this fishing report would NOT be possible.
Current sponsors are: | Redl Sports | Normark | Simms | Tuf Line | Baitrix | Pure Fishing | Ace Line Hauler | Islander Reels | Lyman Lures | Scotty | Bubba's Bait Barn | Gibbs-Delta | Simms | Shimano | Aspen Inn Smithers | Kitimat Lodge | Brecks-Maxima-Mepps - Exude | Pro-Troll | Great Pacific Salmon Lodge | Avid Sport Fishing | Grizzly King Fishing | SplitKing Lures | Skeena Meadows | Catchercraft Boats |
It is NEVER too late to book a guided river or ocean fishing trip
RIVER FISHING Lots of lodge or day bookings still available on classified or non-classified waters. Guiding fly or spin fishermen with raft, drift-boat or jet-boat. Contact Noel to book NOW!
OCEAN FISHING Chinook Salmon, Bottom Fish and Crab in Prince Rupert or Kitimat Douglas Channel has started. To book warm, covered charter boat please contact Noel Gyger anytime. Phone: 250-635-2568 E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
NOW BOOKING for 2013: 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. Contact Noel Gyger to book NOW
I hope this fishing report, "meets with your entire satisfaction".
Your Feedback to noel@noelgyger.ca is always welcome "You meet the nicest people on the river banks"
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