The photo of the week shows a beautiful fall, wild Coho landed and released by Boras Konovalov on the Kalum River in late September 2007. Boras and his two friends booked their guided fishing trip with me and caught both Steelhead and Coho on the same day. Is that fun or what?
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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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RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated October 28 – November 4, 2007
(Number 43)
Dear Fishing Friends:
Angling for all Salmon, in our rivers, is over for another year signified by the Coho closure on October 31. In general I think it was a good year. Steelhead is the only target fish now along with the smaller resident Cutthroat and Dolly Varden Char. Even with all the rain we've had the rivers have stayed in shape and the fishing for Steelhead has been very good especially on the Kalum and Zymoetz (Copper) Rivers. The snow line is low and all the rain has stayed in the mountains as snow. Check below for the Kitimat area report from Ron Wakita and all the NEW stuff added to my website this week.
Kudos…to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) for keeping an eye on the Salmon runs.
Kudos…to Terrace mayor Jack Talstra wants way to protect Skeena River by creating new authority. To read more detail please cast to Conservation webpage at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/conservation.htm NEW as of October 31
Kudos… to the group who formed the Skeena Wild Conservation Trust (SWCT). To read more detail please cast to Conservation webpage at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/conservation.htm NEW as of October 31
There are two NEW items posted on Market Place on November 3. To view please cast to: http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm
There is a NEW wildlife photo posted Scenic Photos on November 3. To view please cast to: http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, scenic river photos or wildlife photos I would love to see them. Scroll below to view GUEST FISHING PHOTOS.
Please cast to http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to view open dates for the guides and lodges. The only lodge and guide operation that is still taking bookings for 2007 is Nicholas Dean Lodge. They would be delighted to guide you on the Zymoetz (Copper) River for Steelhead (or other rivers). The weather may be getting colder and wetter but if you dress properly and you want pools and runs to yourself and no crowding book NOW. It is not too late.
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 and review the latest updates regarding last minute openings. Contact me for all the details and to book. These dates are updated on the website whenever there is a change.
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:
Chad Black
Ron Wakita
Craig Murray
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: GOOD
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 20-pound Steelhead Where: Skeena Trib Angler: Jeff Bright
WEATHER: A mix of sun and cloud, 60% chance of showers over northern sections. High plus 4 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 3.9 degrees C. Min. Temp. 1.7 degrees C. Sunrise 7:42 am Sunset 4:54 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. The Zymoetz (Copper), Kalum (upper and lower) Rivers are in great shape also. Everyone should be out fishing today as it is a beautiful sunny day.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
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 River has been dropping like a stone all week and is in excellent shape today. 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.
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 river is in good shape and is fishing very well for Steelhead with both spin and fly.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
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: Chad Black of Nicholas Dean Lodge for the Week of October 28 to November 3, 2007
You can definitely tell that winter is approaching quickly in the Skeena region. During the past week, the weather has been cooling off consistently and it's been a common sight to see the snow line dropping with each morning. This is in itself a good thing though, as it has a tendency to put swollen rivers back into shape! Our last guests of the season experienced decent Steelhead fishing on Skeena River tributaries despite less than ideal conditions.
Chris Welch and Patrick Marlborough used Spey rods and Skagit heads to deliver Popsicle-like wet flies through smooth holding water, and had several successful days. Jeff Bright and Martin Walker also experienced some of the Skeena's finest early Winter Steelhead fishing. After a half hour hike-in yesterday, Martin and Jeff landed 4 bright Steelhead, one of which was 20 lbs. There's nothing like the pull of a Steelhead to warm an angler's spirits on a cold day!
At the end of our season, it is great to reflect on all of the positive experiences we've had this year with both our guests and the fish of the Skeena. A big thank you goes out to our guests for making this year so successful – it has truly been a pleasure, and we look forward to another great year in 2008.
Wishing you all the best in your angling experiences this fall and winter, and hopefully our lines will cross in the near future.
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels.
Chad Black
Operations 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: After last week's nasty winds and down pouring of rain, this week's river fishing conditions have been fair. The river level and clarity has remained fishable and some anglers have ventured out to do some Cutthroat trout fishing. Success has been marginal but they were just happy to catch a couple. The tackle that they were using was float fishing earth worms.
Anglers are reminded that the retention of Coho closed October 31st on the Kitimat River. Trout retention quota on the Kitimat is two per day over 30cm.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: The nasty winds last week had more severe consequences on the Douglas Channel. One of the docks at Moon Bay Marina broke loose and some boats also broke free in the high winds. A few boats suffered significant damage but damages were reduced due the quick response of boat owners and marina staff. Many boat owners have pulled their boats out of the water in preparation for the winter. The boat owners who have left their boats in the water are prepared to monitor the weather conditions and check their boats often. Such is life in the boating world on the North Coast.
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
Jim and Pam are in awe of the moment. This big Cedar was alive before Christ walked this earth and when the runs of salmon were so thick you could walk on them.
There are things in life that are sacred and need to be seen and touched. This is one of our goals with people. Give them an experience that they will never forget and it may not always be big fish.
This Cedar is 52 feet in circumference at the base and has been hugged by many an angler. This is the perfect example of catch and release logging, and thank goodness it was just too big to cut. It remains today as a testimony of what the world was like prior to the coming of mankind to this coast.
Nimmo Bay has many of these surprises. From sea level through thirteen thousand feet to the top of Mt. Waddington, there are wonders to soften the most hardened heart and experiences to many to take in by just visiting us once.
As I said last week, contact Noel to book. You'll be glad you did.
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (est 1980)
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.
To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)
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
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: 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: 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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