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Prince Rupert Bottom Fishing with Deep Spring Charters. (4/30/2008)
[Prince Rupert,BC] The 420 crew was here again for Keri"s Birthday fishing trip. Some great Halibut and Cod were whacked. The weather was quite good all in all for these seasoned fishermen.
[Prince Rupert,BC] The 420 crew was here again for Keri"s Birthday fishing trip. Some great Halibut and Cod were whacked. The weather was quite good all in all for these seasoned fishermen.
Prince Rupert Halibut Fishing 2008 (4/12/2008)
[Prince Rupert,BC] Fishing for Halibut around the Prince Rupert area has been getting better every day. The Herring have just spawned and the giant Halibut have followed them to shore.
[Prince Rupert,BC] Fishing for Halibut around the Prince Rupert area has been getting better every day. The Herring have just spawned and the giant Halibut have followed them to shore.
Halibut Fishing Prince Rupert Heating Up (4/09/2008)
[Prince Rupert,BC] Halibut fishing around Prince Rupert British Columbia is heating up in 2008. Although the catch limit has been reduced to two fish for two days the number and size of these fish has improved.
[Prince Rupert,BC] Halibut fishing around Prince Rupert British Columbia is heating up in 2008. Although the catch limit has been reduced to two fish for two days the number and size of these fish has improved.
Fishing Halibut and Lingers in the Prince Rupert area. (4/03/2008)
[Prince Rupert,BC] The first charter of 2008 started with a bang. Two days of calm weather produced many ground fish including Halibut, Snapper, Ling Cod and Rockfish.
[Prince Rupert,BC] The first charter of 2008 started with a bang. Two days of calm weather produced many ground fish including Halibut, Snapper, Ling Cod and Rockfish.
Chinook Snapper and Lingers with Deep Spring Charters (5/13/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] We tried to whack Springers today and only managed 1 at around 35 lbs. The rest of the day we spent jigging bottom fish. After a short lesson the boys managed to catch quite a variety of bottom feeders.
[Prince Rupert,BC] We tried to whack Springers today and only managed 1 at around 35 lbs. The rest of the day we spent jigging bottom fish. After a short lesson the boys managed to catch quite a variety of bottom feeders.
The season begins for Deep Spring Charters (5/12/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] Halibut and Salmon was on the menue today. We crushed 7 Halibut the biggest was 70 lbs. Later we trolled for Kings and smashed a few. Calm weather and flat seas with the rare sun greeted us in the morning.
[Prince Rupert,BC] Halibut and Salmon was on the menue today. We crushed 7 Halibut the biggest was 70 lbs. Later we trolled for Kings and smashed a few. Calm weather and flat seas with the rare sun greeted us in the morning.
The Chickens are here (5/09/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] We had the first Cruise ship today. I managed to snag a charter. Five boats and the Orca Mist headed out for some Halibut slaming. Great weather and calm seas helped us to catch and release 12 Halibut today.
[Prince Rupert,BC] We had the first Cruise ship today. I managed to snag a charter. Five boats and the Orca Mist headed out for some Halibut slaming. Great weather and calm seas helped us to catch and release 12 Halibut today.
Deep Spring Charters doing some R&D (5/03/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] It has been a week since I was out so I decided to head down to the Skeena River to try for some Spring Salmon. My friends Terry and Dennis came with me to try and smash a few Springers.
[Prince Rupert,BC] It has been a week since I was out so I decided to head down to the Skeena River to try for some Spring Salmon. My friends Terry and Dennis came with me to try and smash a few Springers.
Cut Plugging Proves Effective (4/28/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] I have some great Herring bait in the freezer. It is quite and art form to plug it so the Herring looks wounded. The river is starting to flood and the Chinook Salmon haved grouped around Humpback Bay.
[Prince Rupert,BC] I have some great Herring bait in the freezer. It is quite and art form to plug it so the Herring looks wounded. The river is starting to flood and the Chinook Salmon haved grouped around Humpback Bay.
Prince Rupert Fishing - Hecate Strait (4/23/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] I had a couple of first timers on board the Orca Mist today. They are from Tumbler Ridge BC and they had a great time. The idea was to catch some nice Halibut. Lionel was not disappointed.
[Prince Rupert,BC] I had a couple of first timers on board the Orca Mist today. They are from Tumbler Ridge BC and they had a great time. The idea was to catch some nice Halibut. Lionel was not disappointed.
Prince Rupert Bottom Fishing with Deep Spring Charters (4/23/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] The 420 crew were out for a second day of bottom fishing. These guys know ther stuff. You have to be tough to reel up a 30 lb Ling Cod from 200 feet down. Sore arms and smiling faces were what they had at the end of the day.
[Prince Rupert,BC] The 420 crew were out for a second day of bottom fishing. These guys know ther stuff. You have to be tough to reel up a 30 lb Ling Cod from 200 feet down. Sore arms and smiling faces were what they had at the end of the day.
Deep Spring Charters and the 420 Crew (4/20/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] 5 years and counting. Kerrys birthday on April 20th has been a time of great food gathering. Today we slammed 8 Halibut, 7 Lingers and two Red Snappers. Oh and 22 Crabs .
[Prince Rupert,BC] 5 years and counting. Kerrys birthday on April 20th has been a time of great food gathering. Today we slammed 8 Halibut, 7 Lingers and two Red Snappers. Oh and 22 Crabs .
Chatham Sound Prince Rupert Fishing Charters (4/19/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] Today we were looking for Halibut because yesterday we whacked quite a few Spring Salmon. I tried to get outside but had to turn back before Lucy Island due to large seas. Instead we tried Big Bay for the Flat ones.
[Prince Rupert,BC] Today we were looking for Halibut because yesterday we whacked quite a few Spring Salmon. I tried to get outside but had to turn back before Lucy Island due to large seas. Instead we tried Big Bay for the Flat ones.
Deep Spring Charters whacked 5 Springs today (4/16/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] High winds and rain greeted us today. There was no way to get outside so we fished Metlakatla Passs for Springers. 9 hits produced 5 to the boat. The biggest one was 14 lbs.
[Prince Rupert,BC] High winds and rain greeted us today. There was no way to get outside so we fished Metlakatla Passs for Springers. 9 hits produced 5 to the boat. The biggest one was 14 lbs.
Chinook Salmon Have Arrived In Prince Rupert Area (4/13/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] The yearly arrival of the Chinook Salmon has begun. These large and agressive Salmon are headed to the many rivers in the area. But before they do that they have to feed. I like to troll very slow with Cut Plug Herring down by the Skeena river mouth.
[Prince Rupert,BC] The yearly arrival of the Chinook Salmon has begun. These large and agressive Salmon are headed to the many rivers in the area. But before they do that they have to feed. I like to troll very slow with Cut Plug Herring down by the Skeena river mouth.
Fishing Halibut and Lingers in the Prince Rupert area (4/09/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] Day three of team JD and Bob. Yesterday was a bust for chinook with only one bite on my Cut Plug in 6 long hours. Today however was quite different. Great weather and calm waters allowed us to head to the Hecate for Halibut and Lingers.
[Prince Rupert,BC] Day three of team JD and Bob. Yesterday was a bust for chinook with only one bite on my Cut Plug in 6 long hours. Today however was quite different. Great weather and calm waters allowed us to head to the Hecate for Halibut and Lingers.
Prince Rupert Bottom Fishing with Deep Spring Charters (4/07/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] After the last good day one week ago I have been chomping at the bit to get back outside. Early season bottom jigging can be quick and violent. The most agressive fish have moved back in to the pinacles and are ready to slam your Jiggs.
[Prince Rupert,BC] After the last good day one week ago I have been chomping at the bit to get back outside. Early season bottom jigging can be quick and violent. The most agressive fish have moved back in to the pinacles and are ready to slam your Jiggs.
Prince Rupert Charter Season Heating Up (4/04/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] After the long winter many charter companies are scrambling to get their boats ready for the season. I have been whacking fish for the last two months with quite a bit of success. The phone has been ringing off the hook for bookings here at Deep Spring Charters.
[Prince Rupert,BC] After the long winter many charter companies are scrambling to get their boats ready for the season. I have been whacking fish for the last two months with quite a bit of success. The phone has been ringing off the hook for bookings here at Deep Spring Charters.
Harvesting Clams and Mussels with Deep Spring Charters (4/02/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] Kim and I had a few days off together so we took a boat ride to Oval Bay. As usual we were the only people there. The tides were right to harvest a good amount of Clams and Mussels.
[Prince Rupert,BC] Kim and I had a few days off together so we took a boat ride to Oval Bay. As usual we were the only people there. The tides were right to harvest a good amount of Clams and Mussels.
Jigging bottom fish in the Rupert Area (3/31/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] A couple of lucky fisherman experienced Prince Rupert bottom fishing at it's finest today. Early season jigging can be explosive when the weather co-operates. Today was such a day.
[Prince Rupert,BC] A couple of lucky fisherman experienced Prince Rupert bottom fishing at it's finest today. Early season jigging can be explosive when the weather co-operates. Today was such a day.
Deep Spring Charters open for the 2007 Season (3/28/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] Deep Spring Charters is open for the 2007 season. Today we had to stay in the Prince Rupert harbor because the winds were to high for Halibut fishing.
[Prince Rupert,BC] Deep Spring Charters is open for the 2007 season. Today we had to stay in the Prince Rupert harbor because the winds were to high for Halibut fishing.
Prince Rupert Halibut are here (3/27/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] Fishing Halibut in the Prince Rupert Area has been slow up until last week. The reason was that the weather has been to windy to set the hook. Yesterday was different. Finaly a calm day to fill the freezer.
[Prince Rupert,BC] Fishing Halibut in the Prince Rupert Area has been slow up until last week. The reason was that the weather has been to windy to set the hook. Yesterday was different. Finaly a calm day to fill the freezer.
Two Springers Today (3/17/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] Three hours of Fishing produced 2 Springers.
[Prince Rupert,BC] Three hours of Fishing produced 2 Springers.
Three Springers Today (3/15/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] Kim and Ed and Jack landed three Springers today. I was running the boat and did not have a chance to set the hook on any of them.
[Prince Rupert,BC] Kim and Ed and Jack landed three Springers today. I was running the boat and did not have a chance to set the hook on any of them.
Winter Springs are here (3/13/2007)
[Prince Rupert,BC] Today was a glassy calm morning with clear water from the cold weather. We marked Springers at all depths. There were a few seals watching us today.
[Prince Rupert,BC] Today was a glassy calm morning with clear water from the cold weather. We marked Springers at all depths. There were a few seals watching us today.