The photo of the week shows my good friend Rob Vodola with a beautiful buck Steelhead caught on the Copper (Zymoetz) River. Guiding is very limited on this river so book your preferred fall 2008 lodge week soon.
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
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E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated November 18 – November 25, 2007
(Number 46)
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been cold all week. It got down to -1 to -4 at night and there is now snow on the ground. All the rivers are low and clean. The Skeena has been dropping most of the week. Fishing for Steelhead on the Zymoetz (Copper) and Kalum Rivers is fair as access is getting a little more difficult. The water is very low and the fish are "spooked". There seems to be a good run of Steelhead in the rivers now. These fish will stay in the river all winter and spawn in the late spring. For a Kitimat River and Douglas Channel update please check out the Ron Wakita report below.
LIST OF "New" ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:
- One item re Conservation Nov 19/07 http://www.noelgyger.ca/conservation.htm
- One item re Special Guided Fishing Trips Nov 20/07 http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm
- One item re Special Guided Fishing Trips Nov 23/07 http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm
NOW BOOKING FOR 2008 Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the "best" fishing guide and/or fishing lodges. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer.
Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Dustin Kovacvich
Ron Wakita
Craig Murray
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead and Trout
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: FAIR
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: Where: Angler:
WEATHER: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries except a few showers near Terrace. High plus 2 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 2 degrees C. Min. Temp. -2 degrees C. Sunrise 8:22 am Sunset 4:22 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three-day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena is low and in good shape. Water came up a little bit on the weekend. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is in good shape. The K alum (upper and lower) River is in excellent shape. Kitimat River is low and clean.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: The water is in good shape. Should be a few Steelhead and Trout one can catch.
KALUM RIVER: The water (both upper and lower) is in excellent shape and the fishing is good for Steelhead. The water height is normal for this time of year. Due to the recent snow fall access to the river is getting more difficult.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: The water is in good shape today and fishing for Steelhead is very good.
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
Fishing Report from: Nicholas Dean Lodge for the Week of November 18 to 24, 2007
Current Report: Cold, stable weather has led to a drop in fishing conditions. In my opinion, I'd say from good to fair. As the air temperatures drop so does the water height. As Steelhead fishing is fair it is getting more difficult to maintain that status as the fish are less aggressive and are holding in the deeper slow moving water and they "spook" very easily. Smaller and smaller terminal tackle and a stealthy approach to the pools and runs are needed now. In addition, I have observed ice forming on the edge and slush drifting in the current of the main stem Skeena River. The bonus with this kind of weather is the beauty of the day when the sun shines and the out-flow winds stay calm.
Our lodge is closed now for another season but we are looking forward to 2008 with a "season-opener" on March 15 on the Kalum River. Please contact Noel, the old pro for details, questions and to book your week. I would not wait too long as we have a limited number of clients we can book on classified water…and this is to keep the guiding experience as "quality". See you in the spring…
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Dustin Kovacvich
Head Guide and Lodge Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER: The River is low and clean and folks who can brave the colder temperatures are enjoying the Trout fishing. With the low water the wading is easy. Pick a good day and get out and enjoy yourself.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: There are some winter (Chinook) springs in the bay. Andreas was the only boat out yesterday and he landed five feeder springs. They were all small fish around 3-4-pounds so he released them all. At least this tells us the fish are there and it is just a matter of time and maybe some luck when you will hook some bigger ones to bring home. You may as well drop a crab trap or two also. So get out and enjoy..
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Nimmo Bay Resort
We're into November now and the memories of those silver bright fish haunt us each day. But hope springs eternal and soon we will be back streamside with the flies in the air and water, seeking out these chrome beauties.
These Nimmo Bay guests are about as happy as anyone can be. With a fish this size, the story will grow and grow when he gets home to retell his tale. But we all have tales like this, but you still have to create your tale at Nimmo Bay. Call Noel and see what it means when we say "To Fly is Human ... To Hover, Divine". He'll fix you up with a Nimmo Bay Experience.
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)
To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine
Note from Noel: This year in 2007, out of 10 Heli fishing and tour resorts and lodges from around the world, Nimmo Bay Resort was voted number one by the prestigious, New York based Forbes Traveler magazine. Congratulations Craig, Deborah and staff.
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL's
2007 SEASON REVIEW:
The above photo is Sockeye Fly Fishing on the main stem Skeena River in mid August. A good run was in the Skeena this year and fun was had by all who participated in this special fishery. While fishing for Sockeye we hope you didn't mind catching the odd Steelhead, Chinook, Coho, Chum and Pink also. The photo is courtesy of the folks at Nicholas Dean Lodge
LODGE GUEST TESTIMONIALS:
To: Nimmo Bay Resort: "Uniting people with people is our business. Uniting people with themselves is your business, and Nimmo Bay does it in a very unique and caring way", Jim Goodwin, Former United Airlines CEO
To: Nicholas Dean Lodge: "I'd like to thank you guys for wonderful time. Everything from booking and organizing (thanks Noel and Chad) to absolutely exceptional guiding (Dustin - you are excellent guide and great person!) was top notch", Genady Davidov
GUEST FISHING PHOTOS:
Sorry, no guest photos this week.
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, scenic river photos or wildlife photos I would love to see them.
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 11:30 PM PST
(2:30 PM EST)
A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
World Fishing Network Check local listings
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE (Sportfishing related items only please) Contact me anytime to list your items
Buy, sell, trade or swap your item or items by listing them here today
Your Ad will receive LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL exposure:
• Your Ad will be posted on my website
• Your Ad will be promoted in my Weekly Fishing Reports
• Your Ad will be posted on other websites who host my fishing reports
Examples of what to list: Boats and accessories, Motors, Vehicles, Air Craft, Rods, Reels, Tackle, Real Estate (i.e. fishing lodge), Rentals (Cabins Cottages), Lakeshore, Tourist accommodation, ATV, RV's, RV sites, Taxidermy, Books, Magazines, Videos, Photographs, Antiques, Artwork, Clothing, Employment, Trade/Swap and Wanted, Help Wanted, etc.
For Sale: Attention Rod Crafters: Lamiglas blank, SH126-F (10 1/2 foot) complete with 26 pieces 1/2 inch cork, 24 pieces 1 inch cork, 17 Fuji guides, 3 Fuji tip tops, Fuji reel seat, 2 butt caps, epoxy and binding thread. Will include electric motor used in construction of rod. Replacement value of these items is well in excess of $300. Will sell for $175. Terrace BC call Ted 250-635-5072 or e-mail tedbuller@hotmail.com New Nov 5/07
For Sale: Do you want to get into the angling guide business and want to purchase classified rod days? I have 450 Skeena 2 rod days and license for sale. Contact Chris in Austria via e-mail coho1@gmx.net New Nov 5/07
For Sale: 11 1/2 foot Fenwick Blackhawk Graphite rod. Fuji guides and reel seat, as new $200 Terrace BC call Ted 250-635-5072 New Nov 3/07
For Sale: 20 foot Jetcraft. This boat is in immaculate shape. It has 158 hours on it. Power is a 350 cubic inch Chevy with a 3 stage Kodiak jet. Lockable storage in the bow, built in fish tank in the bow with running water, lockable side tray on the port side, Humming Bird sounder/fishfinder, rod holders, sleeper seats on port side, pedestal helmsman seat, storage box seat, has heater and defroster. Tandem TI trailer with bearing buddies and brakes on all 4 wheels. Deluxe in every way! $28,000. For more information Terrace BC call Ted 250-635-5072 New Nov 3/07
Wanted to buy: 18-20 foot flat bottom jet boat with centre console, motor and trailer a bonus but not mandatory. Peachland BC Contact Rob 250-767-6456 or 250-864-8644 or tarob@shaw.ca or Rick 250-212-2314
For Sale: magnificent Fishing Lodge in the heart of Patagonia. Located in what probably is the very best spot for salmon runs in the whole South American continent. Ask for full information by contacting Carlos Hernandez of Hunting & Fishing in South America via e-mail hunting@chile.com
Wanted to buy: large arbour reel for 9-10 wt Spey rod. Would consider a used one in good condition. Terrace BC E-mail Rick Morrison rkmorrison@telus.net
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
For Sale: 16 foot Aluminum boat with a 40hp Evinrude. Boat, trailer and motor $1500. Complete with Hummingbird sounder, VHF marine radio, downriggers $2000. Kitimat BC E-mail wakita@telus.net
For Sale: Three 20 foot Custom Flat Bottom Jet Sleds (build by Dennis Farnsworth) with Mercury 90hp/65 Jet and trailers. $8000 each OBO Houston BC E-mail James Britton moriceriver@mac.com
To view the items currently listed please cast to: http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm
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GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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