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Top Photo: May 1, 2018. Mandi Campbell Buck with “another” fish! This girl can catch em; I guess it does not hurt that her better half Greg Buck is one of the BEST fishing guides I have even known. If you are interested to advertise and sponsor Mandi you can contact her through her many Social Media: Twitter: @BCGuidedfishing Website: http://bcsportfishingguides.ca/ 
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River, Ocean and Lake Reports

(Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert)

Last update was Monday, May 21, 2018 at 4:22am

Sunrise 5:19am Sunset 9:41pm

Weather Reports via  website  for Terrace BC

Wind: SE 20km Overcast (+10 degrees C )

Weather Reports via telephone:

Terrace: 250-635-4192 Kitimat: 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert: 250-627-1155

Smithers: 250-847-1958

BOOKING NOW for:

- 2018 for Zymoetz (Copper) & Skeena River

- 2018 Skeena River summer-run Steelhead

- 2018 Kitimat River for Coho (Silver) Salmon

- 2018 Multi Rivers for spring Steelhead

- 2018 Multi Rivers for spring Chinook

- 2018 Kwinamass River for Steelhead (April &May) only

- 2018 Nass and Coastal Rivers

- 2018 Douglas Channel ocean fishing for Salmon and Bottom fish

- 2018 Prince Rupert ocean fishing for Salmon and Bottom fish

- 2018 Sturgeon guided fishing in lower mainland of BC

Need info to book "any" guided fishing trip for 2018-19 contact me anytime

Cast on any link above to e-mail Noel Gyger to receive all the details for a trip of a lifetime!

For All Your Advertising Needs Contact:

Mandi Campbell Buck mandi@noelgyger.ca

Our team GOAL is to increase TOURISM and

PROMOTE your product and business

You do not have to be a fishing guide to benefit from advertising on this website. All tourism businesses, tackle businesses and others will benefit.

Mandi knows ALL the rivers and ocean very, very well and will do an excellent job promoting your business or product on or off the water.

STATS: As of Sunday, March 18, 2018 noelgyger.ca website received an average of 1,698 Visitors per day, 3,330 Page Views per day and 8,298 Unique IPs (over last 2 week period)

             Mandi will be happy to send you updated stats anytime, just ask.

                               We guarantee it will be all "to your total satisfaction" !

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Commentary:  

Note: To review ALL PAST Tyee Test Fishery data and charts cast here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/news-bulletin.htm Note: NEW section added called Recommended Fly Fishing Gear. Note: FOR SALE Saltwater Lodge  owners of this Lodge say they have over 1050 guests booked thus far for 2015 season and did over $2,000,000 in gross revenue for 2014. Certainly a real positive for any potential Buyer to have a turn-key business see Market Place section. Note:  NEW section titled Guest Post and first article from Jeremy Watson titled Why Fishing is Good for Your Health, see Guest Post section.

Observe, Record, Report fisheries and wildlife violations 1-800-465-4336

Snow pac near Terrace BC May 19, 2018. Looking GOOD, not much left :-)

Recent and This months most current updates below:

Recent updates:  

Update: NEW to the report, links to Kalum River stories and Kalum River videos, see Kalum River section. Update: Tracey Hittel of Kitimat Lodge sent an eight minute Video collage created with some amazing fishing picture, see Kitimat Lodge section for the link. FOR SALE Saltwater Lodge ~ info updated May 25 and the price lowered. Certainly a real positive for any potential Buyer to have a turn-key business see Market Place section. Update: To watch a short YouTube Video "Releasing Salmon in a river" see How to Release Fish webpage: http://www.noelgyger.ca/how-to-release-fish.htm Update: We would like to WELCOME Best Lure co as a NEW sponsor. Update: Little bit of history; I did a TV Fishing Show in 1991 with Larry Schoenborn FISHING THE WEST, see the YouTube link in the Kalum River section. Update: My Granddaughter Stephanie Faye Ritter with a beautiful Skeena River Coho (Silver) Salmon, see Guest Photo and Captions section. Update: Repeat guest Jorde Nathan with a wild Kalum River Coho (Silver) Salmon landed while he was a guest of Tracey Hittel Kitimat Lodge, see Guest Photo and Captions section. Update: Jenn of "Best Lure Co" sent me a package of sample lures, business cards and brochure, see News Bulletin section. Update: Call Jim Teeny 1-800-501-6602 and order his book, see Market Place section. Update: Tracey Hittel of Kitimat Lodge produced a beautiful YouTube video, to watch see, Kitimat Lodge section below. Update: the 2017 Tyee Test Fishery Charts have moved to News Bulletin webpage; all past years can be read here also. Update: as of January 8, 2018 noelgyger.ca fishing video clips on YouTube have received 910,639 views, see Noel Gyger has 96 fishing video clips on YouTube section. Update: Suzanne Jones sent an educational article All You Need to Know About Fishing Grayling, see Guest Posts section. Update: We have a NEW sponsor for this fishing report and it's Teeny Fly Lines. Update: To read the 2018 DFO Salmon Outlook, see News Bulletin section. Update: Halibut fishing opened today March 1, 2018, see News Bulletin section for details. Update: Alexandra Morton re: Washington State votes to phase out Atlantic salmon farms!!, see Conservation section. Update: DFO Notice: FN0249-RECREATIONAL - Fin Fish (Other than Salmon), see News Bulletin section.

This month most current updates:

Update: Noel Gyger posted; out of 10 recommended videos from YouTube he has 5 out of 10 spots, see Noel Gyger YouTube Video section, near the bottom of this report. Update: We would like to Welcome  Eco Tours of Terrace BC as NEW sponsor, see Eco Tours section. Update: We would like to Welcome  Gemma's Boutique of Terrace BC as NEW sponsor, see Gemma's Boutique section. Update: Tracey John Hittel of Kitimat Lodge sent a detailed report of this years guiding season, see Kitimat River section. Update: Are you interested to book a Sturgeon guided fishing trip?, see Lower mainland BC Sportfishing section. Update: Michael Herzberg sent two pics of Extreme DANGER on the Kitimat River drift, see Kitimat River section. Update: FOR SALE Skeena River property with cabin, see Market Place section. Update: Carl J. Reibin gave us a "heads-up" if you plan to travel the Copper River road, see Zymoetz (Copper) River section. Update: from Bruno Belanger, see Gemma's Boutique section. Update: NEW Top Photo posted May 1, 2018. Update: just posted FULL month of April  2018, to read ALL PAST Fishing Reports Cast on this link. Update: To read ALL of Mandi Campbell Buck's fishing reports, the full month of April 2018 is now posted, see Past Fishing Reports webpage. Update: Radley Park Boat Launch CLOSURE, see Kitimat River & Douglas Channel section. Update: from Bruno Belanger just arrived at Gemmas embroidered men's shirt in all sizes and crest, see Gemma's Boutique section. Update: from Bruno Belanger at Gemmas with Mother's Day specials and enters a DRAW, see Gemma's Boutique section. Update: Skeena Waters Fly Shop has a Special Offer for Mothers Day, see Skeena Waters Fly Shop section. Update: Mandi Campbell Buck reports on the poor fishing water condition, but says, don't give up we got lots of options, see Kalum River section. Update: For the latest DFO Salmon opening and closures, see Skeena River section. Update: Mandi Campbell Buck posted two river scenic pics, see Skeena River section. Update: Mandi Campbell Buck posted  a pic and 17 sec. MOV video clip showing water condition, see Skeena River section. Update: just posted a Lake pic taken by Lisa Buck, see Lakelse Lake section. Update: Mandi Campbell Buck posted  2 pics and 8 sec. MOV video clip showing water condition, see Zymoetz (Copper) River section. Update: Watershed WATCH Salmon Society news up to May 16th, see Conservation section. Update: to receive the May 24th, 2018 e-mail NEWSLETTER subscribe here. Update: Pat Moss of FOMB invites all to a Conservation event, see Conservation section. Update: The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) protects areas of natural diversity for their intrinsic value and for the benefit of our children and grandchildren, see Conservation section. Update: Skeena Waters Fly Shop deals: Get 20% off on our Columbia Sportware collection, Aquaz Waders, Guideline Jackets, Victorinox Swiss Tool. Offer is valid from May 22 to May 26, see Skeena Waters Fly Fishing section. Update: Mandi Campbell Buck went lake fishing and posted 7 pics and report, see Ross Lake section. Update: water condition pic, see Kalum River section. Update: Mountain "snow pac" pic as of May 19th, see above. More updates will come in as the day moves on. Cast on links to send me your fishing report or feedback. Or phone 250-635-2568, if I am not available leave your report on my answering machine. Thank you.

Cast on this link for Current Highway Conditions

How to read this webpage: Scroll down to read ALL the Current updates in Red highlighted in Yellow  The most up-to-date reports are DATE STAMPED (Example: Tue July 11/11) So when you scroll through the report look for these markers.

Skeena River:

Skeena River is divided into four sections:

Skeena 1 (non-classified) Exchamsiks River downstream to the ocean.

Skeena 2 (class 2 water) Exchamsiks River upstream to 1.5 km above Kalum River.

Skeena 3 (non-classified) 1.5 km above the Kalum River upstream to 1.5 km above Zymoetz River.

Skeena 4 (class 2 water) 1.5 km above Zymoetz River upstream to the head-waters.

Mon May 21/18  4:22am

River high and very dirty. Some Steelhead are being caught but we need cleaner water. Lots of local Cutthroat Trout and Dolly Varden Char. Both fly and spin are working well. Guides have been doing well, they know the tricks, many of them have years and years of fishing this water and will do an excellent job for you. Chinook will start coming in April. Stay tuned...lots of options of where you can fish, guided or not. We are so blessed to have so many rivers, creeks and lakes to fish, oh did I say ocean out of Kitimat or Prince Rupert? WOW the variety...

As of May 3, 2018 cast on link to read latest opening and closures for Salmon fishing:

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/fresh-douce/region6-eng.html

Mandi Campbell Buck reporting Tuesday May 15/18 8:44am

Skeena River Water condition:

The Skeena River is very high and dirty. It is NOT fishable anywhere at this time. The good news is, with this warmer weather, the snow melt is really extensive. Most of the snow should be off the mountains by first week July and even if we get more very hot weather then, the river will stay in shape and fishing conditions should be excellent. Cast on the link to watch a 17 second video: http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/skeena-river-may-15_2018.MOV

Time to get out for some guided spring Steelhead fishing on the Skeena (plus tribs), Kalum and Kitimat Rivers...Oh...and some coastal rivers. The variety of river we offer are AMAZING. Jet Boat and Drift Boats are ready. Contact me anytime for all  information and prices etc and...send me a pic of your catch.

Yours sincerely, Mandi Campbell Buck

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Mandi Campbell Buck reporting Saturday May 10/18 8:09am

Hope you enjoy the scenic shots:

Time to get out for some guided spring Steelhead fishing on the Skeena (plus tribs), Kalum and Kitimat Rivers...Oh...and some coastal rivers. The variety of river we offer are AMAZING. Jet Boat and Drift Boats are ready. Contact me anytime for all  information and prices etc and...send me a pic of your catch.

Yours sincerely, Mandi Campbell Buck

Follow me on:

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Website: http://bcsportfishingguides.ca/ 
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Skeena River Tyee Test Fishery

To read the 2017 charts and ALL previous years cast on this link:

http://www.noelgyger.ca/news-bulletin.htm

FISHING VIDEO from our area:

Mon May 21/18  4:22am

Hi Noel, This is the video Italo of Canadian Sportfishing shot of my reel when we were in BC last fall. Feel free to share this link: http://berfloatreels.com/river-passion-jordan-feliz/ or Italo Labignan YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ItaloLabignan there are more viewing options using Italo's channel :-) The title is "The River - The Passion -YouTube 4K"  Enjoy !!

Sincerely,

Ben Reubeni

BER Float Reels

905.660.4144

Please take a minute to view our new web site www.berfloatreels.com

Hi Ben, I am honoured to share this beautiful 3 min Steelhead and Coho fishing clip of your fabulous fishing reels. I see Tracey Hittel of Kitimat Lodge doing an excellent job with the net:-) Oh did I say the music is outstanding?  Well done my friend!

Guest Posts:

Mon May 21/18  4:22am

All You Need to Know About Fishing Grayling 

Those who love outdoors are most often inclined towards fishing. Fishing, as many have a misconception, is not a boring sport. It is very adventurous and many a time involves walking for miles before reaching a good spot, boating to reach a good spot, or wade through water for fishing. A majority of the people who love fishing confess that it is very relaxing and let them get their minds off their stressors. Also, it sets the mind working and keeps it occupied planning strategies in the many different ways to catch a fish. Whether to use live bait or artificial bait and so on. Fishing is an art, and it requires a lot of skills before you master it, and over the years you will be able to master the art. For example, fishing for grayling can be really tough. For one, they have a tendency to shoal, and if they are caught, they are tough fighters and tend to corkscrew when hooked. It is recommended to use a light but long fly rod that has a soft tip and a strong butt.

Each fishing adventure adds a new experience that will help you develop your fishing skills. It also involves a lot of learning about each fish, where it is found, how to play a fish, the seasons when fishing for a particular species is prohibited, the spawning time for a particular fish, the type of fly to use to catch a particular fish in different seasons, etc.

The beautiful Lady of the Stream can be found in the freshwaters and it can really test the patience of an angler. It is really tricky to catch one of these, and hopefully, this info graphic will give you all the needed information to plan for fishing grayling. May success be yours in your future fishing adventures! Click here to check out more details about how to go about fishing for a grayling.

Best Regards,

Suzanne Jones

Mon May 21/18  4:22am

by Jeremy Watson

Why Fishing is Good for Your Health

Its summer and it’s a Saturday. Do you have any plans? If you don’t yet, I suggest you go fishing. Make sure to bring friends and family with you so you can enjoy their company.

You can choose to go out in the ocean in your boat to go fishing or perhaps drive your truck to the river to fly fishing. Either way, you’ll be having loads of fun.

Make sure to stock your cooler with some drinks and food for barbecuing, and you will be all set for fishing for eight hours.

There are many health benefits to fishing this special guide trips. Some of the health benefits are fishing will help you stay fit, it is fun, it will keep you stress-free, you can socialize with family and friends, and it will improve your dexterity and concentration.

Fishing will help you stay fit

When you go fishing, you will be utilizing your main muscle groups, your heart, and lungs. They will be getting a good work out. Fishing is good for your health because you will be exercising when you are trekking to and from the car. This exercise will provide you with lower aerobic activity.

Your forearms, wrists, and fingers are also going to be getting some exercise. Make sure to choose the perfect fishing reel when you go fishing, so you do not hurt your arms. If you go fishing, you will not need to go to the gym.

Fishing is fun read more...

Fishing will keep you stress-free read more...

You can socialize with family and friends read more...

Fishing will improve your dexterity and concentration read more...

To read more... cast on this PDF link:

http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/Why-Fishing-is-Good-for-Your-Health-jun-6_2017.PDF

Guest Photo and Captions:

Mon May 21/18  4:21am

Repeat guest Jorde Nathan with a wild Kalum River Coho (Silver) Salmon landed while he was a guest of Tracey Hittel Kitimat Lodge.

Mon May 21/18  4:21am

My Granddaughter Stephanie Faye Ritter with a beautiful Skeena River Coho (Silver) Salmon landed a couple of days ago. She was fishing with her good friend Adam.

Mon May 21/18  4:21am

Hi Noel, I'm an avid steelhead speycaster from Cleveland, OH and have been coming to BC to fish each fall.  I wanted to share this pic of the biggest steelhead I've ever caught anywhere this guy came in over 17 lb 36in based on measurements. This was on the Skeena river about an hour and a half upstream of terrace I of course released it. Keep up the great work on the website it's super helpful and informative. Joe Varcelli

Skeena River stories:

Skeena River - Four Seasons of Angling Paradise - by Noel Gyger

http://www.noelgyger.ca/articles/skeena-river-four-seasons-of-angling-paradise.doc

Golden Opportunities From Skeena Country - by John Beath

http://www.noelgyger.ca/articles/skeena-country.doc

Cast here to read more stories on more rivers

Skeena River videos:

Skeena River Sockeye Fly Fishing-1

Cast here to watch the video

Skeena River Sockeye Fly Fishing-2

Cast here to watch the video

Cast here to watch more videos of local rivers and oceans - Salmon and Steelhead

Skeena Water heights below:

Cast on link for current Skeena River water heights

https://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/real_time_e.html?stn=08EF001  

Skeena Waters Fly Shop

HOURS 11:00AM - 5:00PM

        Addicted to Fly Fishing

Skeena Waters Fly Shop is a modern dedicated fly-fishing shop in Terrace, British Columbia. The many sport-fishing anglers will find all what they need to make successful their fishing adventure on the various waters of the Skeena river region and beyond. Shop at our store with confidence and expert advise. We offer best in class products from level entry to the high end fishing brands that will satisfy all needs not matter if you are a novice or a professional anglers needs. We are proud to carry some of the most innovative and finest brands in the fly fishing market like Hardy, Guideline, Fishpond, Redington, Hodgman, Columbia Sport Wear, RIO, Airflo, Echo and many others.

4717 Lakelse  #118, Terrace BC.  Phone 250-635-0100

Website: https://www.skeenawatersflyshop.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyaddicted/?pnref=story

Fly Shop Specials:

Posted:  May 18, 2018

Get 20% off on our Columbia Sportware collection, Aquaz Waders, Guideline Jackets, Victorinox Swiss Tool. Offer is valid from May 22 to May 26.

Posted:  April 10, 2018

New - Hardy Cascapedia Heritage fly reel:

Gemma's Boutique

Bath, Kitchen, Souvenirs, Gift and Bedding E-mail: gemmas@citywest.ca

250-635-4086 Toll Free 1-800-563-4362 – 4627 Lakelse Avenue Terrace BC V8G 1P9

http://gemmasgift.ca

https://loveterrace.com

https://www.facebook.com/GemmasBoutique

UPDATE: May 19, 2018

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Best Lure co

                     https://bestlure.ca/

The BEST Handmade Wooden Lures. PERFECT for fresh and saltwater fish. Our lures are crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. We strive to make our lures as lifelike as possible. Made with the highest quality materials, all of our products are durable and effective.

Updates:

February 2, 2017

Do you know a fish who won't bite these ?

Check their FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/bestlureco/

Eco Tours:

To VIEW webpage please click on pic

We can custom design tours to suite your interests.

Skeena Wilderness Fishing Charters

5131 McConnell Ave.
Terrace, B.C. Canada V8G 4W9
Residence: (250) 635-4686
Fax: (250) 635-4681
Toll Free: 1-800-485-7696

Kitimat Lodge

Mon May 21/18   4:21am

                                                     NEWS for 2018

WATCH the latest video from Kitimat Lodge.

To watch the video cast on photo or link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Yt098ntQE&feature=youtu.be

https://plus.google.com/+Kitimatlodge

https://www.linkedin.com/company/steelhead-fishing-in-british-columbia

Steelhead Dreaming - Fly Fishing The Skeena

BOOK Heli-Fishing Trips now:

The Black family booked a chopper, Skeena and saltwater tour while at the Kitimat Lodge

this week. The wives pictured with a pair of Skeena Chinook and young Jamieson with a Dungeness Crab.

 http://kitimatlodge.com/skeena-and-saltwater-heli-fishing-tour/

Be sure to check out the outstanding action photo of Jamie Black from Copper Line Excavating releasing a monster Chinook!

Guided Fishing Trips in British Columbia, Canada

B.C. Guided Fishing Trips, River Fly Fishing and Ocean Charter Fishing.  

Kitimat Lodge is quietly nestled among the cliffs of the Kitimat River Valley - strategically located near the Kitimat River and quick access to the Douglas Channel.

All suites are fully equipped with wireless Internet and flat screen televisions, including full kitchenette with fridge, stove and coffee maker. 

Guided Fishing Trips in Kitimat, BC, Canada

Call or Contact Us today to Check Availability - Phone: 250 632-6677

The Seasons:

SPRING STEELHEAD

Spring Steelhead begins this late March for 6 weeks. If the run of Steelhead was like last year our guests are going to hit pay dirt.

CHINOOK SALMON

Starting in May, thru to August, Chinook Salmon we target either by Jetboats or spacious driftboats, on the rivers, or 30ft Aluminum, twin Volvo Diesel, ocean vessel. All our boat are fully equipped with top of the line gear.

COHO SALMON

Late July to late September all 5 species of Salmon are in full charge from the ocean to the rivers. We intercept these Salmon either in the Saltwater or small coastal micro streams, using like tackle or fly.

HALIBUT and CRAB

May to November is best for Halibut and Dungeness Crab. For 2014 the size limit for Halibut has increased, retaining a 70lb fish, up from the 60lb fish in 2013

SUMMER - FALL STEELHEAD

The lower 100 miles of the Skeena and its tributaries are a Steelheaders dream, miles of fly water to chase the elusive steelhead. With our access to Classified waters in Skeena country, this allows us flexibility and tranquility for our customers.

BOOK SOON for 2018 - don't be disappointed:

Tracey John Hittel
Kitimat BC Canada
250 632-9880 hm.
250 639-4277 cell.

tjhittel@telus.net

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Kalum River:

Mon May 21/18  4:21am

Steelhead fishing is good! Chinook will be coming in soon got to through em back. Check out this story I wrote, many years ago now but still relevant: May 2nd on the Kalum – by Noel Gyger  Guiding starts April 1st. This is classified water and the guiding is limited. If you need a guide to show you how and where just contact me anytime. Note: NEW reg this year: Bait ban Jan 1 - June 15. Chinook will start coming in soon, just need a bump of higher water to bring em in. Hay, they catch both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day. Both fish will have to be caught and released "keep-em-wet"....but like April Vokey says, in her latest video, you don't have kill them to have a good hunt.

Kalum River as of May 19, 2018. High but very clean.

  Mandi Campbell Buck reporting Wednesday May 9/18 5:42pm

Poor water conditions now but we never give up...many places to fish in our beautiful, wonderful area and for many species, Salmon and Trout. Come and get em :-) !!

As the rivers rise, and amid closures of salmon in the areas 1-6 to help bring numbers back, I get ready tie flies and wash out drift boat, to hit the wonderful lakes in the area, first hit will be at Ross lake, stocked with brook trout and rainbows. There are plenty of options and even some Fantastic Eco Tours to explore here in this beautiful area. Caution around all rivers as the banks become unstable and unsafe; looking forward to the hot weather this weekend. 

There are still some guiding dates open if you want to get out with the BEST fishing guide contact me mandi@noelgyger.ca anytime for all the info.

Yours sincerely, Mandi Campbell Buck

Follow me on:

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Website: http://bcsportfishingguides.ca/ 
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We called this boat our "Super Boat" it was a 19 foot fibreglass drift boat with wooden frame completely covered in plastic. We had a propane heater, kept us toasty warm and we kept Steelheading all winter no matter what the weather. Sorry this pic does not show much of it. I thought I had better pics, I searched my files today but could not find them. The angler above is Terry Munday; I think the temperature outside was -12C. I took this pic from the Podcast:

http://www.noelgyger.ca/Podcast/podcast0006.mov

The Podcast was all about the members of the Kalum Drifting Club and all the fun we had :-)

To watch ALL the Podcasts cast on this link: http://www.noelgyger.ca/podcast.htm

Note: in those days we didn't take many pics using the current "Keep `em Wet, but we did care and tried to keep the Steelhead out of the water for no more than a couple of seconds if at all.  Long live our wild Steelhead...

In May of 1991 I did a TV fishing show on the Kalum River with Larry Schoenborn FISHING THE WEST fame! Wow, that was 26 years ago and my beard is not full gray and look at those neoprene waders:-) Our plan was to catch both Chinook and Steelhead on the same day and I must say "we did it" !

Here is the You Tube video link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdeEtWMi5Bs&feature=youtu.be

Enjoy !!

Kalum River stories:

Sweetheart Steelheading on the Kalum River - by Noel Gyger

http://www.noelgyger.ca/articles/sweetheart-steelheading-on-the-kalum-river.doc

North Country Spring Time Steelhead - by Dave Vedder

http://www.noelgyger.ca/articles/Articles-3--Vedder-2-Northcounty-Spring-Time-Steelhead-long.doc

Big River Mixed Bag - West Coast Bounty - by Italo Labignan

http://www.noelgyger.ca/articles/Articles-7-BIG-RIVER-MIXED-BAG-by-Italo-Labignan.doc

May 2nd on the Kalum – by Noel Gyger

North Country Spring Time Steelhead (Short) – by Dave Vedder

20- Pound Steelhead – Making the Dream Come True – by Dave Vedder

For more stories cast here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/info-articles.htm

Kalum River videos:

This is how it looks when you are trying to drink your coffee and you are blasting up the lower Kalum River at 48 MPH.

TITLE of this video: Rocket Boat Steelheading - play time 5:48 minutes.

TO WATCH VIDEO cast here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QPTv4kOZd8

VIDEO INFO:  I had the pleasure of fishing with Calvin Higano, Ron Wakita and Glen Kilcup on the Kalum River on Tuesday morning, April 20, 2010 for about four hours. Glen invited us on this trip with his Jet boat crack of dawn. We hooked 4 Steelhead and landed 2 plus a bunch of Trout. We landed one Steelhead using a silver BC Steel spoon with 3 OTT Gamagatsu http://rapala.ca Siwash hook rigged up on a 7' Trophy XL rod http://redlsports.com and an Abu Cardinal 704 http://www.purefishing.com Spinning reel spooled up with 30lb Tuff line Duracast http://www.tuf-line.com This rod and reel Combo handled this Kalum River Steelhead very nicely and was caught and released using Gibbs Catch and Release Net http://www.gibbsfishing.com The Gibbs C & R Net has a very soft mesh which allows anglers to net Steelhead and release them unharmed back into the river. Calvin landed the other Steelhead using a Sage 2106 rod and a Shimano Calcutta 250TE reel http://fish.shimano.com Calvin was the "Hot Rod" on this trip! Calvin landed one and had another 2 Steelhead on which released themselves (AKA long-line-release) after a bit of a tussle. Calvin is a very gifted angler who has brought some very effective Steelheading techniques to the North West. One of his techniques Calvin calls "Dredging" and another would be the method which he cures his bait. Calvin uses Pautzkse's Pink Fire Cure on both his Chinook roe and on his Prawn bait. As most Steelheaders already know the quality of the bait is critical to Angler success. A huge THANK YOU to Glen for an awesome morning fishing trip on the Kalum!

Here is some info on Glens custom Rocket Jet Boat: This boat has a top speed 48 MPH with 450 HP pushing water through a Hamilton Jet with a 10 inch impeller. When this thing takes-off, hold your hat and hang on! The Teflon bolted to the bottom of the boat allowed us to skim over the shallowest of water.

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More videos below:

Kalum River Coho

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Cast on link below to watch more videos:

http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/video-clips-web.htm

Kalum River Podcasts:

Dustin Kovacvich & Noel Gyger "test fish" for Kalum River Chinook

http://www.noelgyger.ca/Podcast/podcast0016.mp4

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Cast on the link below to watch more podcasts:

http://www.noelgyger.ca/podcast.htm

Ross Lake:

Mon May 21/18  4:21am

Mandi Campbell Buck reporting Sat May 19/18 at 8:14am

One of our many, many beautiful lakes:

Very nice trout and rainbows here at beautiful Ross lake (non motorized only). Stayed a few days at a very nice hotel nearby, a place that we were able to park with the drift boat very nice picnic tables .. we fished some chronomids and leeches also spinners and trolled some Dick nights. Managed to find a huge rainbow on a spinner ... a lot of fun to be had here. For ALL your fly fishing supplies, and even rentals, check out Skeena Waters Fly Shop in Terrace, BC. Told you I was going lake fishing! Wishing you GOOD fishing, until next time for the next adventure! Stay tuned...

Yours sincerely, Mandi Campbell Buck

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Lakelse Lake:

Mon May 21/18  4:21am

Time to go lake fishing when the rivers are high and dirty. Photo by Lisa Buck.

Lakelse River:

Sat April 28/18   4:21am 

Mandi Campbell Buck reporting Sun March 25/18 11:44am

          Wild doe Steelhead "keep-em-wet" this time in a soft-mesh net, then quick release.

Went to the Lakelse River yesterday but was a little bit too coloured up to fish. This river is one of my favourites. This time of year the Steelhead fishing can be outstanding for both fly and spin. Please keep in mind they will be spawning soon so if you land one please “keep-em-wet” and release quickly. For ALL your fly fishing needs visit Skeena Waters Fly Shop in Terrace BC. Regulations: effective April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2019: Angling prohibited for non-guided resident aliens from the outlet of Lakelse Lake to the power line crossing located 3.5km upstream of the Lakelse River mouth, all year. Fly fishing only between Lakelse Lake and CNR Bridge Mar 1-May31. Bait ban, no power boats. Note: The mouth of the river is designated by signs 1.7km downstream of Lakelse River logging Road Bridge. Class 1 water all year. Steelhead Stamp mandatory Sept 1-May 31. Wishing you GOOD fishing, until next time for the next adventure! Stay tuned...

Yours sincerely, Mandi Campbell Buck

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Zymoetz (Copper) River:

Mon May 21/18  4:21am

River is very high and dirty. Kalum is the only clean river. Copper is the last one to clean out. Catch Steelhead on a "skating" dry fly! Regulation: No Fishing upstream of the sign at the transmission line crossing (downstream of Zymoetz Canyon) Jan 1 - June 15. Steelhead fishing below this closure is still permitted. Just need to find some open water and give it a shot. Need a guide  for 2018 in either the Class one or Class two sections contact me anytime.

Mandi Campbell Buck reporting Wed May 16/18 at 8:49am

Zymoetz (Copper) River water condition:

Very poor water conditions now but we never give up; many places to fish in our beautiful, wonderful area and for many species, Salmon, Trout and Dolly Varden Char. Try our many lakes and/or ocean out of Kitimat (Douglas Channel) or Prince Rupert. Come and get em :-) !!

Cast on link below to watch 8 second video:

http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/copper-may-16_2018.MOV

Wishing you GOOD fishing, until next time for the next adventure! I am headed for the lakes. Stay tuned for that report...

Yours sincerely, Mandi Campbell Buck

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Plan to travel up the Copper River Road? See notice below:

A BIG Thank You goes to Carl J. Reibin for posting this on this FaceBook

Copper River stories:

Copper River Steelhead - by Jim & Carolyn Z. Shelton

http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/copper-river-steelhead-nov-29_2014.doc

For more stories cast here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/info-articles.htm

Copper River videos:

http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips/Steelhead-0010.wmv

http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips/Steelhead-0011.wmv

http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips/Steelhead-0012.wmv

http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips/Steelhead-0013.wmv

http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips/Steelhead-0014.wmv

http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips/Steelhead-0015.wmv

http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips/Steelhead-0016.wmv

Watch more videos here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/video-clips-web.htm

Enjoy!!

Sample Zymoetz (Copper) River heights below:

Cast on link for current Zymoetz (Copper) River water heights:

https://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/real_time_e.html?stn=08EF005

Kitimat River & Douglas Channel:

Mon May 21/18   4:21am 

Mon May 21/18   4:21am

DANGER -  please be careful !!!!!!!

Hi Noel, hope all is well with you.  I walked down from the Kitimat River highway bridge this morning.  There is a bad logjam approximately 1 km downstream from the park.  River channel is completely blocked.  As you drift down from the park, the river channel narrows above a blind corner.  Just below this corner, a cottonwood has fallen across the river.  100m below the cottonwood is the logjam.

Thank you Michael Herzberg, so very much,  for sending this NOTICE of extreme danger on the Kitimat River drifts. You are a HERO Mike! You are the BEST!  Noel Gyger

Mon May 21/18   4:21am 

Kitimat River; water is coming up should bring in lots of spring Steelhead. Lots of local Cutthroat Trout and Dolly Varden Char available.

Mandi Campbell Buck reporting Wed April 18/18 7:41am

Steelhead update, weather and fishing forecast:

The next few days will be a bit rainy, the rivers will colour and come up a bit Steelhead fishing was also quite good this week according to many anglers who were out ,catching beauty steelhead, some 10-20lbs have been caught and released . Keep an eye on the hydrograph because it can rise and conditions can change very fast. Once it settles down again, good steelhead fishing can be expected. This time of the year, because of the presence of salmon fry, these steelhead can in fact be preying on them. Very much looking forward to much sunnier warmer weather coming next week and on into the May.

Yours sincerely, Mandi Campbell Buck

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Douglas Channel; is fishing well for Salmon and Bottom fish. Halibut fishing is outstanding and drop your Crab traps.

NEWS: District of Kitimat Council voted Monday September 18  five to two to create a “working group” of “concerned citizens and community groups” to consider the future of riverbank camping along the Kitimat river. The working group will consider issues such as access to the river, pollution and how to control extended camping along the river.

Cast here for more information.

Kitimat River stories:

12 Seasons of Kitimat River - by Noel Gyger

http://www.noelgyger.ca/articles/kitimat-river-nov-29_2014.doc

For more stories cast here: http://www.noelgyger.ca/info-articles.htm

Kitimat River videos:

http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips/Jerry%20and%20Kevin%20Kitimat%20drift.wmv

http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips/Coho-0001.wmv

http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips/Coho-0006.wmv                                                  

Sample Kitimat River waters heights below:

Cast on links for current Kitimat River water heights:

https://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/real_time_e.html?stn=08FF001 

Bulkley River:

Mon May 21/18  4:57am

River is very, high and flooding is happening... Please be careful.

Recommended Fly Fishing Gear:

Courtesy Chad Black Nicholas Dean Outdoors

In the low water conditions of early April, we generally used light sink tips to cover the shallow riffles and tailouts where Steelhead were holding.  Type 3 and Type 6 tips were generally all that was needed for most conditions.  With the higher flows of late Spring, and

in particular on the tributary rivers, we've also been using Rio's MOW tips in a variety of weights and lengths to get the fly down to the fish.  The Heavy MOW tips, made of T-14 material, have been particularly useful, in lengths of 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5 ft.

As with March, best colours have been pink, black, blue and orange.  When fishing the Skeena and its tribs, larger flies from 2.5" to 4" in length have been most productive.  Smaller flies in a variety of weights in the 1" to 2.5" range have worked the best on coastal rivers. 

When targeting Steelhead, we've been using rods in the 12.5' to 13.5' ft range, for a 7 or 8 weight line on the larger rivers. Our personal favourites for this fishing include the 7126 Sage TCX and the 8139 Loomis Dredger.  When targeting Chinook specifically, we've been using heavier 9 and 10 weight rods in the 13' to 15' range.  Single hand rods and switch rods have gotten the nod on the coastal rivers.  In particular, I had a chance to fish a 8116 Sage One

rod and can confirm that it's a very good rod that's ideally suited to the coast!

Rods, Reels, Lines: For Steelhead - Spey rods in the 12' to 14' range, with a Skagit head to match.  A 7126 TCX paired with a 500 grain Skagit Flight and Loomis  8139 Dredger with a 525 grain Skagit are excellent choices.  A good quality disc or cork drag reel (e.g. Islander and Ross) with a minimum of 150 yards of 30 lb backing.  For Spring Chinook Salmon, same

as above, except with heavier gear - 9 weight minimum, 10 weight better.

Sink Tips and Tippet: A 15' Type III and 15' Type VI for most shallow water applications,

and a variety of MOW tips - medium (T-11) and heavy (T-14) for deeper and/or heavier water.  Always 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen for Steelhead.  Increase tippet to 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen

if targeting Spring Chinook.

Flies: Idylwilde String Leech, Bunny Tube, Marabou Tube and Popsickle, in shrimp pink, cerise, black, blue and orange.  

If you need info to book a pro fishing guide please contact me anytime.

Prince Rupert Ocean Fishing:

Salmon and Halibut fishing out of the port of Prince Rupert has been simply outstanding. One charter guide reports landing over 20 Chinook but of course his clients kept only their legal limit, plus they kept their limit on Dungeness Crab. If you would like to book an ocean trip just contact me anytime and I will do my best to get it all set up for you.

RECREATIONAL - General Information,

RECREATIONAL - Fin Fish (Other than Salmon)

Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Subject: FN0249-RECREATIONAL - Fin Fish (Other than Salmon)  

Rockfish and Lingcod: Coast-wide Management Measures

- daily limits and close times - in effect starting April 1, 2018

Effective April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019, the following recreational daily 

limits and close times apply to Rockfish and Lingcod in North and South Coast 

waters as described.  These management measures are required to reduce fishing 

impacts on rockfish in general and identified rockfish species of concern.

North Coast:

Areas: 1 to 10, 101 to 110, 130, 142

Daily limits: Rockfish, all species combined - three (3), only one (1) of which 

may be a Quillback rockfish, a Tiger rockfish, or a China rockfish; there is 

zero (0) retention for Yelloweye rockfish and Bocaccio rockfish; lingcod - two (2).

Close time: November 16 to March 31 (open April 1 to November 15)

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