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Top Photo: Current: Posted February 18, 2012. Local fly fisherman Willie McCleary with a doe Steelhead landed in a local river this winter. Photo by Dennis Therrien
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Last update was Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 4:10pm
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Commentary: partly cloudy (+4 degrees C) Good runs of Steelhead are noted...plus good local Trout and Dolly Varden Char fishing. Noel Gyger has over 100 fishing video clips posted on YouTube, watch fishing videos til you drop! Update: Product Profile: Islander Reels www.islander.com Update: Photo of the Week Feb 12 and 19 posted. Click on the photo for a larger size. Update: for Skeena, Kalum Rivers. Update: the FULL monthly report for January 2012 is posted. Update: Read the article from the Great Pacific Salmon Lodge of Prince Rupert who had an outstanding year. Update: Beautiful fishing home FOR SALE less than 10 minutes from the Skeena River, details and pics in the Market Place section below. Update: Top Photo has changed on Feb 18th, to see ALL past Top Photos for January scroll down to the Past Top Photos section. Update: from Jamie Hunt of the Great Pacific Salmon Lodge out of Prince Rupert, with a new exciting video. Update: Smithers BC Fishing report from Cory Koenig of Webflyz B.C. http://www.webflyz.com/ . Update: Skeena River re My son-in-law, Dennis Therrien and Willie McCleary went fishing on the Skeena River last weekend, Sunday, February 19th. See more of a report and pic below. Update: 2012 Schedule of hosted trips with Jeff Bright & Current Availability. Update: Guest Zymoetz (Copper) River report with pic. More updates should 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. Scroll down to read ALL the Current updates in Red highlighted in Yellow
The most up-to-date reports are DATE STAMPED (Example: Tue July 11/11) So when you scroll through the report look for these markers.
Wed February 22/12 5:10am Skeena River: Water is fishable. Ice in the river but mostly open water. Some great Steelhead can still be had. Plus some good Trout Fishing. Lots of ice flow in the river now. Be careful walking on the ice near the edge of the river. Reg: all wild Steelhead everywhere in British Columbia are catch and release. 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. Sockeye fishing is great. News: The Sockeye run on the Skeena is predicted to be low this year but chart below shows an above average run has come-in so far. Reg: Sockeye limit: 2 per day. 0 per day from a boundary sign on the north bank of the Skeena River 100m upstream of the confluence with the Kitwanga River downstream to Mill Creek.
Wed February 22/12 5:10am
My son-in-law, Dennis Therrien and Willie McCleary went fishing on the Skeena River last weekend, Sunday, February 19th. Dennis was spin fishing while Willie was using the fly rod. Dennis landed a couple of very bright doe Steelhead. The one above is the smaller one. Dennis also hooked a few local smaller Trout and Dolly Varden Char. There is snow and some ice along the edge but basically, as you can see, the river is open, low and clean. I know of a couple other fly fishermen who are out today, February 20th. They will fish on the 21st also. I hope to get a report from them and maybe some pics? Stay tuned. Weather is a little warmer so get out there and fish!
Thu January 12/12 5:10am Current Skeena River heights below:
Direct Link to Skeena River water heights http://www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/graph/graph_e.html?stn=08EF001
2012 Schedule of hosted trips with Jeff Bright & Current Availability
Skeena Spring Steelhead ~ Mar 25-31 ~ please inquire Remote Coast Spring Steelhead ~ Apr 22-28 ~full Prince of Wales Island AK Spring Steelhead ~ May 5-11 ~ please inquire Skeena-Kitimat Summer Chinook ~ Jun 24-30 ~ 4 spots available Dean River Summer Steelhead & Chinook ~ Jul 6-13 ~ full Skeena Camp Summer Steelhead & Salmon I ~ Aug 19-25 ~ 3 spots available Skeena Camp Summer Steelhead & Salmon II ~ Aug 2-Sep 1 ~ 2 spots available Skeena Fall Steelhead ~ Sep 23-29 ~ full Sustut River “Steelhead & Bamboo Week” (Bob Clay co-host) ~ Sep 1-4 ~ 4 spots available Kamchatka Steelhead Project ~ please inquire Deschutes River Steelhead ~ dates and availability tba John Day River Steelhead ~ please inquire
If you are interested in any of the above trips please contact Noel Gyger anytime
LAST UPDATE: Sat September 24/11 Cast on PDF links for current view of Charts Note: Tyee Test Fishery is shut down for this year.
Sockeye Charts
- Current, Average and Previous Year - Average Daily Index 1956-2010
Chinook Charts
- Current, Average and Previous Year - Average Daily Index 1956-2010
Steelhead Charts
- Current, Average and Previous Year - Average Daily Index 1956-2010
Coho Charts
- Current, Average and Previous Year - Average Daily Index 1956-2010
Pink Charts
- Current, Average and Previous Year - Average Daily Index 1956-2010
Chum Charts
- Current, Average and Previous Year - Average Daily Index 1956-2010
Wed February 22/12 5:10am Kalum River: A good run of Steelhead is in the river now. I have reports of some good catches. The lower and upper end are in good shape. How to: This is a good river to float fish a Pink Worm or Gooey Bob. 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. Fly fishing suggestion: Kamloops Dragon fly rod, 10’ Kamloops fly reel, AFTMA #8line. Backing Dragon Fly “Bright Orange” 30lb, 150 yard spool. Fly line SA Sharkskin Steelhead WF-8-F.
Lakelse River: The water is clean and fishing for Trout is excellent.
Sat January 21/11 5:10am Zymoetz (Copper) River:
Water is low and in good shape but frozen over in some spots and ice flowing in the main current. Fishing for Steelhead was excellent before end of Dec 2011. Upper end is closed for fishing...to protect the wintering over Steelhead. Facts: Last year we had a record run of Steelhead, lets hope at least we have another good run this year. The fly rods work extremely well in this river. Fly fishing suggestion: Kamloops Dragon fly rod, 10’ Kamloops fly reel, AFTMA #8line. Backing Dragon Fly “Bright Orange” 30lb, 150 yard spool. Fly line SA Sharkskin Steelhead WF-8-F. 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. Trophy XL fly rod, Cortland Line and Maxima Tippet . Tip: Fly fishermen please wade safely by using a wading staff. Trophy XL makes a nice one in 7 sections. Easily folds up and stores in a pouch on the waist.
Wed February 22/12 2:45pm
Chad and Noel, had a great couple of days (Feb 20-21) with Jeff, who was the prefect match for us geologists, and we shared stories about our work. In addition, he was a solid guide and helped Paola with her instruction.
Attached is a photo of the steelhead I caught on the Copper on the second day (yesterday). It was the nice pool upstream from Baxters, can't remember the name.
Thanks to you both for all your help in giving us a great couple of days, my first winter steelhead, and an introduction to Terrace fishing.
Best regards, Howard Davies
Thu January 12/12 5:10am Current Zymoetz (Copper) River heights below:
Direct Link to Zymoetz (Copper) River water heights: http://www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/graph/graph_e.html?stn=08EF005
Kitimat River: Fri February 17/12 5:10am Fishing Report Feb 5 to Feb 11
This the first Fishing Report of the year and God willing there will be many more to come. Due to Health issues, I was not able create Fishing Reports for most 2011.
I would like to Thank You the many readers who send Get Well Wishes via the phone, cards and/or emails. You thoughts and prayers were very much appreciated during a very difficult time. My new sign off signature is "Fish Lots Life is Short". I hope you enjoy the Fishing Reports.
The river this week was very productive for Trout and our tackle, Store City Centre Hardware weighed in a 14.4lb Hatchery Steelhead. The Kitimat River is productive because the weather has dramatically change from 3 weeks ago. We received an unbelievable amount of snow this winter and had to endure sub zero temperatures that resembled the Ice age.
It is hard to believe the difference in the weather. Most anglers hope winter is over but it is still only Feb. and this is Kitimat. Stay tuned.
Feb 11 - Mike Campbell caught a 14.4 Hatchery Steelhead using Gibbs Float and a red 3 " Berkley Power Bait worm on a #4 Gamakatsu hook while he was fishing for Trout. Unfortunately the Steelhead took the hook deep and was bleeding badly. Since it was a Hatchery Steelhead, Mike correctly kept and tagged this fish.
Summary: As long as the good weather continues anglers will be able to enjoy some excellent Trout fishing. Although the Steelhead was caught on the upper Kitimat, it is still very early for Steelhead.
Ron Wakita - Kitimat City Centre Tackle Shop and Reliable Guide and Charters
Wed November 2/11 5:10am Kitimat River has dropped and is in good shape. Coho closed October 31st so time to get your Trout gear out.
Thu January 12/12 5:10am Current Kitimat River waters heights below:
Direct Link to Kitimat River water heights: http://www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/graph/graph_e.html?stn=08FF001
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1. Noel Gyger Home Family and Friends Page 2. Skeena River Guided Spey Fly Fishing 3. BC Steelhead Fishing Guides 5. British Columbia Salmon Charter and Fishing Guides 6. Chinook King Salmon Guide Services 7. Noel Gyger Guided Fishing Adventures
SplitKing –Freshwater and saltwater trolling spoon Unique Shape Makes it Highly Effective For: King Salmon, Coho, Steelhead, Trout, walleye and Northern Pike Lure features: Heavy duty solid brass construction 3 3/8”long 1” wide. Opposing curved surfaces with premium plating for maximum flash and reflection. SplitKing Lures are available at J&E Tackle Shop in Prince Rupert, B.C. http://www.splitkinglures.com for testimonials, tips, online store and more…
Wed February 22/12 5:10am Fishing report from Cory Koenig of Webflyz B.C. http://www.webflyz.com/
Are you suffering from the WINTER vitamin "D" deficiency BLUES?? I strongly suggest to GO ICE-FISHING! ...At least, that is what I do as a stress relief and or to simply get outside during the LONG WINTER months in Northern B.C. The day was beautiful, but the fishing was tough... The weather has been less than nice enough to fish recently, so today I tried a little ice fishing quickly today. I tried using some of these flies for ice fishing; minnows, bloodworms, shrimp patterns, leeches and nymphs
all work quite well, typically, and today the white gammarus style shrimp pattern was the ticket, twitching the fly very lightly... here is what was found in the bellies of the three cutthroat
I caught today.>... I have some tying to do! -(Not to mention the chunks of !!Cooked!! Prawn stolen from the last anglers!) I managed to make this short YouTube video >>CLICK HERE>> http://youtu.be/UhZRDJZVVrU to view. I fooled 1 cutthroat with a #12 damsel fly larvae, (the same one in this photo):
and 3 other cutthroat with the white gammarus styled shrimp in the photo above. The weather was beyond perfect for soaking in the view, standing and augering holes. An it was just beyond nice to get out and take in the resources so close to home! Thanks for reading and I will try to get out there for char/lake trout and/or some of the fine rainbow trout fishing available in the Bulkley Valley. Have a great day! Email me at cory@webflyz.com If you need any local fishing advice, or if you may need some of my hand -tied FLIES. Be sure to check out my WEBSITE here at http://www.webflyz.com/
Cory Koenig Box#23 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0
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Guest Reports and Photos: Thu February 2/12 5:30am
Hi Noel, some pictures, which demonstrate what a great time we had fly fishing the Skeena September 2011. Regards Tom Beushausen
Top: Pro Fishing Guide Andrew Rushton of Kalum River Lodge Bottom: that's me with a fresh Coho. YES...you catch both Steelhead and Coho on the same day, plus Pinks, Chum and even the odd Chinook. Little late in the season for many Chinook though.
Past Top Photos:
Posted February 5 to February 18, 2012. Hi Noel, we had a great day fishing on the Kalum yesterday February 4th. With warm temperatures and sunny skies it was a good time to be on the river. In a few hours we had hooked several Steelhead and some nice Trout. I have attached a photo of Deanna Taylor with one of her Steelhead which was caught on a Gibbs Koho 35. Best Regards, Andrew Rushton of Kalum River Lodge
Posted February 1 to February 5, 2012. Here is big steelie Phil ! Aka Phil Dennis a guide for Kitimat Lodge, using a centre pin and maxima 15 lb, fishing a pink yarn.
Posted Wednesday January 11 to February 1, 2011. Tracey Hittel with a beautiful winter Steelhead. Tracey is the owner of the Kitimat Lodge. Obviously, Tracey is enjoying the opportunity to fish for himself in the off-season before guiding starts again in April.
A few pics of our lodge and some great fishing. To see all latest pics just cast to this link: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v718/JamieHunt/Salmon%20fishing%202011/
Hey all. We just received this bit of press and I thought you would enjoy reading it:
To read to full article in a clearer PDF file just cast here:
http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/great-pacific-adventure.pdf
Bookings are moving very fast for 2012, I am sure this is just going to speed things up. We still have some great booking days available. Call me ASAP to make sure you get the dates you need.
Wed February 22/12 5:10am
Cast on this link to watch the video: Operation Tyee: The Movie - Outdoor Canada
Feel free to call me directly, I look forward to talking with you soon. 403-813-2704
Sincerely “This is where YOUR Adventure begins”
Jamie Hunt
Owner www.GreatPacificSalmonLodge.com
SplitKing –Freshwater and saltwater trolling spoon Unique Shape Makes it Highly Effective For: King Salmon, Coho, Steelhead, Trout, walleye and Northern Pike Lure features: Heavy duty solid brass construction 3 3/8”long 1” wide. Opposing curved surfaces with premium plating for maximum flash and reflection. SplitKing Lures are available at J&E Tackle Shop in Prince Rupert, B.C. http://www.splitkinglures.com for testimonials, tips, online store and more…
Sat December 24/11 5:10am Steve Hidber - Oscars Source for Sports, Smithers BC www.oscarssports.com
Christmas Sale Event
River fishing is just about over for another year. And what a year it has been. Rain, rain and some more rain. Oh well, we have 2012 to look forward to.
If you have not yet received your Oscar’s Flyer in the mail, drop by the store and pick one up. Christmas is not that far off. We have some great gift ideas for him and her… Little and Big Chief smokers, fly tying kits, rod and reel cases….. Something for everyone.
Sale ends December 31. We are looking forward seeing you in the store!
Kerry, Alex & Steve Oscar's Source For Adventure 1222 Main Street Smithers, BC Tel: 250-847-3377 Email: info@oscarssports.com website: www.oscarssports.com
www.bcstylefishingcharters.com Tight Lines and see you on the water. Jeff Carlson – owner
Home Hardware and Sporting Goods "Kitimat's Largest Tackle Shop" 380 City Centre Kitimat BC Tel: 250-632-3522 Fax: 250-632-3528 Cell: 250-632-1275 E-mail: wakita@telus.net
They also operate a Fishing Guide and Charter Boat: Reliable Guide and Charters Contact Noel Gyger to book a guided fishing trip both river and ocean
Product Profile: Islander Reels www.islander.com
Islander Reels has been manufacturing precision Center Pin, Fly and Mooching reels for over 15 years as a division of The J.S. Foster Corporation of Saanichton, near Victoria, B.C., Canada. "In order to land the big fish you need a reel that you can depend on, a reel that will hold its own in the face of a challenge. For over 15 years Islander Reels have been put to the test in some of the most extreme sports fishing conditions in the world. In our constant quest for perfection, Islander Reels have evolved into the best reels on the market. From detailed design and ingenious machining to the final finishing touch, Islander Reels have been built to last, built to excel and built to provide you with the fishing experience of a lifetime." Islander Reels is the Number One choice of Professional Guides in the North West. Islander Dealers in the Northwest: City Centre Hardware and Sporting Goods in Kitimat, Oscars Source for Sports in Smithers and Fish Tales Tackle Shop in Terrace Contact info: Islander Precision Reels 6771 Kirkpatrick Crescent Saanichton B.C. V8M1Z8 Canada Phone 250-544-4856 Fax: 250-544-1450 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:
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Robin Rowland - Visual Journalism and Editorial
Robin Rowland, the editor and publisher of Northwest Coast Energy News, first encountered the northern British Columbia wilderness as a toddler on the shores of Ootsa Lake. After a short time in Vancouver, his family moved to Kitimat, where his father Fred, was the assistant property manager for Alcan. For the first two years, the family lived in the old Smeltersite (where from time to time his father would go fishing with others with Haisla guides on Douglas Channel and take the kid along). After that the Rowland family moved to main the Kitimat townsite. After seven years in Kitimat, the family moved to Toronto where Fred Rowland joined the development department of the booming city. Robin attended York University and then studied journalism at Carleton. He worked as a reporter photographer for the Sudbury Star and later was hired by CBC News, where he would work for most of his career (with gaps for travel, book writing and six years at CTV News). In 1996, he joined the new CBC news online division. In 1998, he was named web producer for The National and in 2003 became photo editor for CBC News. In 2010, Robin decided to take early retirement and return to northern British Columbia to pursue his interests in photography and writing. Robin is co-author with James Dubro of King of the Bootleggers, about organized crime during the Prohibition era and a follow-up. Undercover Cases of the RCMP's Most Secret Operative. In 1995, Rowland co-wrote, with Dave Kinnaman, of Washington State, the first book on how to do research on the Internet. In 2000. Robin wrote The Creative Guide to Research. His latest book, published in 2008 is A River Kwai Story: The Sonkrai Tribunal. He founded Northwest Coast Energy News in 2011 as an independent, neutral news website covering all aspects of the environmental and energy issues facing northwest British Columbia from the perspective of the northwest. Robin also continues to freelance for major media, including CBC News and the Canadian Press picture service. As a freelance photographer he is available for editorial, wilderness and commercial assignments throughout the northwest region. His long term aim over the next couple of years is to launch a professional photo workshop business to bring more tourists to the northwest. Contact info:
Robin Rowland
1352 Albatross Ave
Websites:
Twitter:
Rob Brown - The Skeena Angler I would like to welcome Rob back to my Weekly Fishing Reports. Rob 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
Sat February 18/12 5:10am Dog quest the final chapter The pups were so adorable we fought the urge to take two. As we drove home our curly shepherdoodle lay peacefully on Karen’s lap, looking up from time to time as if to ask where, exactly it was we were going. We wondered if she’d be lonely without her mom, her adopted dad, grandmother, and her seven brothers and sisters. Pawsome was at home, but for the last few months she’d had trouble getting up and her bark had softened and become frayed around the edges. Where, before, she’d ranged freely over the mountain, chasing the traces of wild scents, now her disabilities shackled her to the end of the dead end road where she strained to make sense of the bent images coming to her through clouded eyes. By the time your dog is old you’ve forgotten how quickly it grew up and are amazed by the rapidity of its decline. Only months ago, Pawsome was eagerly trotting the trails alongside the river, crossing the stream whenever she wanted. Then I began to notice her stream crossings were laboured. Concerned that she might not make the far side before running afoul of a log jam, I began grabbing her collar before a crossing. Not long after that, she stopped crossing altogether, something that must have pained her as it would put me out of her sight, something she couldn’t abide for the last fifteen years we’d spent fishing together. For most of those fifteen years she’d cleared the tailgate of the pickup as soon as I’d lifted the window on the canopy. After she snapped her ACL, I was forced to lower the tailgate and use a bin or a milk crate as a makeshift step. Soon, I was lifting her into the passenger seat. Then, almost overnight, the physical ordeal of an outing trumped desire, and Pawsome became yard-bound. There was still adventure in her life. The bears came down to forage in the fall, bolder than ever now that my dog’s bark had turned into a whisper. She still craned her neck to catch wild wind borne scents, still greeted the postwoman and attempted to bark at the garbage truck. Paws came up to greet us as we took the pup out of the truck. She sniffed it curiously. We took the new dog into the house and put her in the kitchen behind the baby gate we’d bought in anticipation of her arrival. What to call this new dog? We’d been making lists. Why not call her Uno, I suggested, the Spanish word for one, thinking of the 1 Lori had put on her belly to make it easier to separate her from the other pups. This got hesitant approval, but we soon realized that Uno and No were too similar in sound. Our pup might develop a negative association with her name. Why not Una, I said proffering a feminine article more befitting a female pup. From Una it was a small leap to the Irish, Oona, as in Charlie’s fourth wife, Oona Chaplin, and Oona River. We agreed that Oona was a good fit for our little Labradoodle. Oona wanted to play. Pawsome didn’t. If she’d been healthier, the older dog would have put the pup in her place, but she was so enfeebled that the small black energy ball knocked her over. To avoid this pathetic sight, we let the dogs out at different times and kept them on opposite sides of the baby gate and the fence. A few weeks later pendulous growths began breaking through the fur under Pawsome’s neck like dark mushrooms breaking through the forest floor in Fall. I booked an appointment with the veterinarian. It was a Tuesday, the first day without rain or snow, or both in two weeks. I put Pawsome in the box of the truck then put the harness on Oona and strapped her into the passenger seat. By the time we were at the pet hospital, Oona was asleep. Karen arrived, as we’d arranged. We let the sleeping dog lie and took our old pooch inside where Dr. Farkvam examined her. They’re sarcomas, he said feeling the tennis ball sized lumps on her neck. I could remove them but they’d be back in no time. The look on his face said it was time. I’ll sedate her, he said, could you come back at 11:30. We could, we said. When we returned faint shafts of light were shining through fissures in the southern sky. Dr. Farkvam brought Pawsome out from the back. I gave a shot he said. In her mind, she’s probably thinking nice thoughts of running over the mountain behind your house. He administered another shot. Paws’ breathing got shallower. We patted her gently until her heart stopped. By the time we’d left the hospital, the sun had broken through. I opened the door to the truck. My little curly pup, now awake, gave me a where-have-you-been-and-what-took-you-so-long look. Let’s go for an adventure, I told her, a walk by the river.
Sun December 4/11 5:10am Noel Gyger has 96 fishing video clips on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=noelgyger Total Uploaded Views as of February 2, 2012 were: 612,426 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)
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: 2011-2013 BC tidal waters and fresh-water (Federal) Salmon fishing information (including recent updates): Effective April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013 (Note: regs good for two years) Shellfish Contamination Closures: On-line tidal waters fishing licenses:
2011-2013 Freshwater (Provincial) Fishing Regulations Synopsis: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations Effective April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013 (Note: regs good for two years) Check for In-season Regulations Changes at: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/#Inseason Buy your fishing license online at:
Safety and survival on water: A good set of Oars and Oar Locks is NOT just for Drift-Boaters:
The smartest thing you can do is install a good set of oars and oar locks in your jet-boat and learn how to use them. If your engine quits just snap in your oars and turn your jet boat into a drift boat and either row to shore or float to the boat launch. I have had to do this a few times myself when I was guiding. I’ve seen too many jet boats and all they have is puny paddles. One person with one paddle is useless and even two persons with two paddles are difficult to control a large or even a small jet boat. Throw those paddles away and get yourself a good set of oars and oar locks. Do it now! It may save your life. Drifting out of control into a sweeper, log jam or boulders is no fun. Contact me anytime and I will be happy to give you tips how to row your jet boat.
Attention Anglers Cold Water Kills:
The waters of British Columbia are cold year-round.
If you fall in the water, remember the 1 – 10 – 1 Principle
YOU HAVE:
PREVENT COLD WATER SHOCK:
Over 90 percent of anglers who die while boating are not wearing a lifejacket. When you fall overboard, a lifejacket stored under your seat will do little to save your life.
Anglers are reminded to carry proof of competency such as a Pleasure Craft Operator Card on board at all times.
To prepare for a safe trip on the water, visit www.boatingsafety.gc.ca or call 604-666-2681 to speak with a Boating Safety Officer. Courtesy Transport Canada
Do this to your life jackets NOW:
Sew on an elongated pocket on the back and near the bottom edge of all your life jackets. Have either a zipper or Velcro closer. The pocket should be clearly labelled with large letters:
SURVIVAL ITEMS ONLY
You should put the following items into the pocket:
These items can be vacuumed packed so your pocket does not have to be water proof. Actually some drain holes in the bottom may be a good idea.
Anything that will help a person survive at least one night and not die of hypothermia is a good idea, I think.
Thank you and please be safe…
Noel F. Gyger
PS I have friends who almost died of hypothermia in a boating accident. Wearing their lifejackets saved them from drowning but the cold and damp almost did them in. They would have been more comfortable during the night if they had some survival items in their life jackets.
Market Place: Wed February 22/12 5:10am
For Sale
Terrace BC
Beautiful fishing home less than 10 minutes from the Skeena River
- 4002 Best St. - Built in 1998 - 2,700 sq ft of finished floor space - house 28' X 48' - Garage 24.5' X 26' = 663 sq ft - Assessed value 2009, $327,600 - 2011, $288,500 2010 taxes - $3559.56 - 5 Bedrooms, 3-up and 2-down Master bed has 4 piece ensuite + walk in closet - Total of 3 - 4 piece bathrooms 2 up and 1 down - Heating, forced air gas furnace + in floor hot water heat throughout basement - HRV ventilation system - Central Air Conditioning - Gas and Electric stove hook up - N gas BBQ hook-up on patio - New 30 year roof installed May 2011, Landscaped lot, in ground sprinkler system - Mixed flooring, 3/4 oak LR, dining, hall and MBR, Ceramic tile, Kitchen, entrance, stairs, 2 downstairs BR - Carpet in 2 upstairs BR, and 600 sq ft family room - Two car garage - RV Parking - Paved driveway - Daylight basement - Built in Vacuum - Gutters have leaf guards - Built in storage cupboards in garage and family room - Garden shed under 12 X 16 Patio - F / S / WD /DW included Asking $345,000.00
For more information and more pics contact Jim or Eileen Callanan 250-635-3620
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. $410,000. Contact Noel Gyger for much more detail and even a slide show. New! May 16/11
For ALL the postings in Market Place cast here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm
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 | SplitKing Lures |
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 2011: 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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