Outstanding fishing and amazing weather!!
This feeding frenzy has been continuing with a veracious speed on this trip with only a few lulls for much needed rest between the 20+ catch and release per boat fishing. Rumor has it that one boat played 40 fish by noon. The fishing is nothing short of spectacular up here.
The weather has been flat calm to the point where glassy smooth waters blend into the horizon of the sky. One could almost get lost in the gorgeous dream of the surroundings; however, that tug of excitement on the line is so frequent that the rush of the catch reminds you that this is in fact just one of the best places on earth to fish! David and Johnny can testify that pulling up a 39 lb and a 40 lb Tyee really do add to the legend that is the north end of Haida Gwaii. This fish was hooked in a patch of quite dark water on the edge of Kelp in Yachts Bay. Just out of reach of a sea lion a couple of Tyees were hiding waiting for David to give him the most memorable fish of a lifetime with a 15 minute game of back and forth until the lustrous sheen of the fish broke the surface. I’ve never seen someone so happy, as David teased the fish into the boat for Johnny to scoop up. You could sense the weight of this mighty salmon by the bend in the rod. Loud high five’s were heard after netting his prize winning fish, and a surge of exhilaration hit the water, everyone knew this was going to be the winner.
The lodge was full of smiles each night as they regaled in their stories of the day. But one thing is for sure it was not fishermen’s tales.
If you haven’t ever experienced the fishing that our local fishing grounds provide I can assure you there is nothing quite like it! I am in awe at the life that swims up to this first landfall as pacific sea creatures journey from north to south along our coast line. I am sure you will be too.
“Keep those rods bent and palms flat!” Captain Tom