Sept. SOTM Entry: B.C. Steel

Chummist Trevor K. with a dime from the mainstem.

B.C. 2012

Here's a brief peek into this year's trip North.  The minute our feet touched ground, the Queen Charlotte's hit us with a grumpy burp.

Quick.

First run.

Lippie.

Genetics.

Pit-stop hen.

It's good to be home.  The two wheel drive R.V. threw some anxiety into the trip, but there were a few happy fish that reminded us why we do what we do...

Nov. SOTM Entry: B.C. Buck

Anette Lauder with a B.C. buck they affectionately named "Uncle Fester".  Caught on Halloween.

Skeena steelhead numbers are sluggish

From the Skeena Fisheries Blog

Here is a graph showing the latest Tyee Steelhead figures up to July 20th, 2011. Like the sockeye, Skeena steelhead numbers are sluggish. Let's hope the 'big tides' excuse is correct and we see a pulse of fish over the next few days as the big tides recede.

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October Slab of the Month Entry: B.C.Steelhead

El Paskador has been dazzling us daily with an incredible array of chrome but this fish taken by his friend Kim is now the current heavyweight champ.

This is the first steelhead I have ever had to chase with the boat. My buddy Kim hooked this fish and it about spooled him. We finally jumped in the boat and gave chase. It measured 39" x 22.5", but was much bigger then the measurements alone. I have never seen a steelhead carry its weight so well. It was an absolute HUGE fish, that must have been close to 30 pounds. There was some serious high-fives happening afterward.. Amazing!!!

New Quality Waters Recommendations

The Working Group has released new recommendations from the latest phase of the BC's Skeena Angling Management Plan.

Piscatorial Pursuits has a forum thread that covers the pertinent changes.

If you want to read the latest group recommendations for yourself you can download the PDF.