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May 27, 2007; 08:59PM - Skeena River and tribs plus wilderness coast rivers on the north and central coasts
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows Mark Girard with a 40-pound Chinook (King) Salmon boated in the Douglas Channel near Kitimat on Saturday May 26. If you can’t get em in the river you can get em in the ocean! Mark was fishing with Ron Wakita who took this photo.
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Noel Gyger - Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Home page: www.noelgyger.ca
Fishing Reports: www.noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated May 20 – May 27, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
Weather has been good with warm daytime temperatures but fairly heavy rain on Friday and Saturday. Most all rivers are rising as the snow melt is coming off the mountains now. I checked the condition of the upper Kalum this morning and although very high it is still clean and fishable. Sadly, it is now closed for Chinook fishing on the upper Kalum River. It closed on May 24th. This closure has been in effect for many years and I think it is time to open it up again. Years ago the closure date was June 15th. I think it is time to return to that. Anyway, if you want to angle for Chinook on the Kalum River now you must do it on the lower end.
I have updated reports and photos from Chad Black and Ron Wakita for Northcoast and Craig Murray Central coast.
In general, the fishing is fair.
If I can be of service to find you the “best” guided fishing adventure let me know. Cast here to check out more of what I have to offer: http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for more info on my history, Quality Waters Strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles and archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook (King) Salmon and Steelhead
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK:
POOR FAIR* GOOD EXCELLENT
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 40-pound Chinook (King) Salmon Where: Douglas Channel Angler: Mark Girard
WEATHER: Cloudy. Highs to 15 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 13.8 degrees C. Min. Temp. 8.0 degrees C. Sunrise 5:12 am Sunset 9:51 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: water has been on the rise all week.
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: has been rising steadily and is not fishable. This is normal for this time of year. Even though the water is very high and dirty Chinook (King) Salmon are migrating through the system now.
KALUM RIVER: had an “excellent” run of Steelhead. Most Steelhead are in the spawning mode now. Chinook (King) Salmon are available in the lower section. The water is very high but is still clean, especially on the upper end.
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.
KASIKS RIVER: It is now possible to fish for Chinook at the mouth, in the clean seam, where it joins the Skeena. Sometimes, the Chinook come out of the Skeena and into the clean water in search for scent of their home river.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
EXTEW RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
Note: the above three rivers are closed to angling for Chinook except at the very low end. Please check 2005 – 2007 BC Freshwater Salmon Supplement (fancy name for regulations) at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish for details.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Like other Skeena tributaries, the Chinook will start coming in now. The water is very high.
Nicholas Dean Lodge Fishing Report for the Week of May 20 to 26, 2007
For this week in the Skeena Region, it might be better to talk about the wildlife or how great the mountains are, than the fishing. There has been a lot of hype about the potential for floods, and the Skeena River is definitely well on its way to perhaps the flood of the century. The colour of the Skeena is comparable to that of Willy Wonka’s river of chocolate in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and where there used to be rocks exposed earlier in the spring, they are now replaced by 4 ft standing waves. So while the Skeena will not be much of an option for fishing in the next little while, the Kitimat will likely remain fishable, or at the very least, will clean up faster than the Skeena.
That being said, however, Greg Buck, his son Josh, and Mike Bartlett did squeeze some last minute Spring Chinook fishing, and landed a number of fish up to 30 lbs. Josh is only 7 years of age, yet he regularly out fishes both his dad and Mike – seems like he’s well on his way to getting into the guiding business in a few years! And Dustin and Ruby did enjoy some success last week in the saltwater arena, with flounder, rockfish, halibut, and Dungeness crabs…
Isolated wilderness rivers are still putting out some nice fresh Steelhead
So while the fishing options will be a little slimmer now in the Skeena Region, it just means that you have to look a little harder for some fishing. And with all of the great coastal rivers and lakes within a few hours of Terrace, it shouldn’t be too hard!
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels,
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Note from Noel: the following is another report from Chad for last week:
Over the past week and a half, the Skeena Region has undergone a major transformation. The Spring rains that had previously dominated the local weather have now turned to warmer temperatures, and finally, more sunshine-filled days. To me at least, it seems like you can literally view the buds of the trees growing. The landscape looks more green, which is a welcome replacement for white snow banks! And this change in the landscape reflects a change in the runs of fish in the Skeena and its tributaries. The majority of Steelhead are now spawning or moving back to saltwater, and are being replaced by a few runs of chrome Spring Chinook. Still, anglers here at the lodge were successful in hooking (but not necessarily landing!) a few Steelhead and Chinook over the past few weeks.
With some remote coastal stream fishing for Steelhead in mind, Jeff Bright and his guests Tom and Martin arrived a few weeks ago and experienced some adventurous, albeit challenging, fishing. It was Jeff and Martin's second trip of the season, having fished with us earlier in the last week of March, and with all of the snow melted around the lodge, it sure must have been a different perspective compared to the freak snow storm they witnessed while here previously! Both Jeff and Martin are excellent fishermen and fly tiers, and if you ever get the chance to watch either of them tie flies, make sure to pay attention, as they are two of the most gifted tiers that I've encountered! And don't forget to ask Jeff about his ''Little Elvis'' fly - an absolute killer. Tom, who is a great guy and a great comedian in my opinion, was learning to Spey Cast and was a great sport for being patient when the fishing was slow. And I was even given the chance to fish with the three of them on a remote coastal river with incredible scenery, which I appreciated very much. Initially, the guides targeted the larger Skeena Tributaries in search of Steelhead and Chinook, and Jeff enjoyed the fight of a 15 lb buck Steelhead and the bulldog fight of a Chinook on the fly that spit the hook just at the net. And later on in the week, Martin landed a nice female Steelhead of 14 lbs, while Jeff had the opportunity to release a chrome 18 lb Spring. The adventurous anglers also had the chance to fish several other remote coastal rivers, which were highlighted by incredible old growth forests, classic riffle-pool-runs, and wild Steelhead.
And last, but definitely not least, Jim and Tom from Oregon arrived at the lodge last week for the last few days of Spring fishing. On their first day, they went out with our Saltwater guide, Ernie Webb of Ernie's Outdoors www.erniesoutdoors.com for some exciting saltwater Salmon fishing. In addition to the chrome 25 lb Chinook that Tom landed, both Jim and Tom caught several rock fish, which also provided great sport. Jim and Tom had also expressed some interest in fishing the remote coastal streams for Steelhead, so Dustin and his 130 lb dog, Ruger, led the way through the forests to the crystal clear stream, where they hooked two good sized fish that got away. Not to be outdone, the next day Jim landed a beautiful 30 lb Spring on his fly rod and Tom landed a 27 inch Bull Trout, both fine fish. And to finish his trip off Tom landed another gorgeous Chinook of 35 lbs. Congrats guys.
So while our Spring Season has come to a close here at the lodge, we are excitedly anticipating the start of the Summer Season in early July. We do still have a few available spaces in the prime time season for Trophy Chinooks.
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 Fishing Reports 1997.doc
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.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
KITIMAT RIVER:
As Steelhead season winds down, it's time to put away the Steelhead gear and bring out the Chinook gear. Pat Oliver and Steve Oben did exactly that on Thursday May 24th and caught a 33lb. Chinook. The river is high due to the warmer weather but the water clarity remained fishable enough for Pat and Steve to hook this beauty on the lower Kitimat.
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
OCEAN FISHING KITIMAT DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
A lot of boaters set sail down the Douglas Channel for the May Long weekend. Some caught halibut ,some caught crab and some caught chinook. All were rewarded with Great weather for a fishing weekend. The Father/Son fishing team of Jody and son Stryder Dennil caught three halibut 60, 35and a 25lb, two snapper and 22 crab. Stryder caught all three halibut earning him bragging rights in the Dennil household.
Congratulations Stryder and father (Jody) should consider the weekend fishing results as a 'compliment to the teacher'. Another group comprising of Curtis Bye and Dan, Tanya, Trey and Tristan Allen caught five halibut a 100lb , 80lb and three 30 pounders. They also caught two grey cod, a couple rock cod and forty crab including a King crab. 'The fishing was great and the weather was awesome', says Curtis, 'Dan and Tanya Allen went out again this weekend'. Dan's comments pretty much says it all. Congratulations to you all.
Note from Noel: with the above photo somebody needs to reset to the correct date.
Most of the chinook that were reported were caught within the Kitimat Harbour limits on both the Bish Creek side as well the Clio Bay side. The catch rate is still spotty but there are a few being caught. Bonnie Girard and Dick Woodcox went out on Monday May 21th and boated a twenty and a twenty-five lb. chinook. Not to be out-done by his wife. Mark Girard and I went out on Saturday May 28th and Mark boated a 40lb. chinook.(see photo of the week) The Chinook run is progressing as usual. With each new tide, more and more Chinook will migrate into our waters. Stay Tuned!
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing are anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
May 26, 2007
Fishing report from Nimmo:
This past week Nimmo Bay was entertaining folks from Chile. It is a long way for them to come, but according to them it was worth every mile.
These folks do a similar thing to what we do, down there, but at a completely different season. They are on their time off. So, what do we do, go and catch some fish.
There were Steelhead, Dolly Varden Cutthroat and Rainbow, all on the fly.
And the Nimmo Bay cuisine was stellar. Our chef Heather Davis, once again, reduced the gourmandizing guests to devoted fans of hers after just one meal.
As you can see, Andres and his catch have once again been immortalized by
the digital camera and have forever become a living memory in our photo
gallery. This mainland beauty gave a good fight, and was released to fight
again.
Nimmo Bay was just this past Friday given a very notable distinction.
Forbes Traveler just awarded Nimmo Bay as being their number 1 Helicopter
adventure tour in the World. The Vancouver sun is doing an article on us
and our award in Saturday's Sun. The Victoria Times Colonist is following
suit.
BC is the place to be ladies and gentlemen. It's all here. Perhaps we'll see you some day soon. Just let Noel know that you would like to come for a visit and I bet he can set you up.
To Fly is Human ... To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (est.. 1980)
Note from Noel: Congratulations Craig and the staff at Nimmo Bay for a well deserved award being number 1 Helicopter adventure tour in the World.
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 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. Steelhead: Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
To receive my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT and PHOTO via e-mail please send your name and e-mail address to: Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca
GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
Back to: http://noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
Home page: www.noelgyger.ca
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May 26, 2007; 08:03PM - Bright Spot Blue Marlin
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Fishing has been below par for this time of the year. A lot of it can be attributed to the red tide that hit the coast this last week. It has decimated the inshore fishing. The red tide has affected the coastline for at least 40 miles in each direction from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo. But, there are signs of it breaking up now, and should clear out by next week.
The 82ş blue water is now at the 25 mark, with dirty, almost red tide conditions, water out at least 12 miles. The only bright spot is that the blue marlin are here and the yellowfin tuna are here also. But, the anglers looking for sailfish are averaging only about 1 fish per day per boat.
John Wilkinson of Michigan has fished with Santiago on the Gitana a couple of times this week. On the first day, because the 30 to 40 pound yellowfin tuna were traveling fast and were line shy, they dropped down to 30 pound test. Of course that is when the 100 pound beast came up from the depths and ate the bait. They fought the tuna for almost 2 hours, got a good look at it, and the line parted.
On the next trip they lost an estimated 400 pound blue after only a 15 minute fight. A 100 pound plus yellowfin tuna and a 400 pound marlin would make a decent week, however John ended up with only one sailfish released for the two days on the water.
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 76-98
Humidity 26%
Wind: ENE 9 knots
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:15 p.m. CDT
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May 26, 2007; 08:02PM - Inshore Shines for “Feathers and Fur”
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Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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REPORT #1064 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update May 26, 2007
East Cape
Plenty of fish were seen this week ranging from striped marlin to YFT’s hiding under the porpoise schools beyond thirty miles. Seems like there is bait everywhere - from squid to sardina - and that has made it tough to entice them with feather and fur! Dorado action continued to be a tease with the lucky boats finding something floating to provide cover for these critters.
Inshore the fly fishers shined this week! Ed Randall, Houston, TX, headed out with BOF Guide, Lance Peterson, looking for his first rooster on the fly. Fishing with Captain Victor, Jr.
on 'Mosca I”, they scoured the coastline for roosters on the bite. When they found a bait receiver full of sardina (flat iron herring) near La Ribera, their luck improved. Roosters had gathered around it and using a hookless live bait, Lance teased several into casting range. Ed had some great shots and when the scales settled, he had landed two nice roosters and a good number of really big ladyfish that made his 10wt creak in protest. Most of the roosterfish were in the 5 to 10lb class with a few much larger fish mixed in.
Watching Ed have all the rooster action fired up Lance and he headed down to the beach to find one of his own at the end of the day.
Water temperature 70-81
Air temperature 73-90
Humidity 24%
Wind: SSW 9-12 knots
Conditions: Mostly Clear
Visibility 10miles
Sunrise 6:33 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:58 p.m. MDT
Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico
Estero action continued to be the best bet this week as the Pacific continued to be whipped into a froth by strong winds from the WNW keeping everyone close to shore. Inside, nice sized grouper and a corvina bite on the surface kept fly flickers happy. Those that braved the strong breezes in the open water were rewarded with only a few firecracker sized yellows for their effort. The local shark fishermen have reported seeing an occasional dorado under their buoys, but definitely not a bonanza.
Water temperature 65 - 72
Air temperature 67 -85
Humidity 45 %
Wind: WNW 14 knots
Conditions: Sunny
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:38 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:09 p.m. MDT
Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
Fishing has been below par for this time of the year. A lot of it can be attributed to the red tide that hit the coast this last week. It has decimated the inshore fishing. The red tide has affected the coastline for at least 40 miles in each direction from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo. But, there are signs of it breaking up now, and should clear out by next week.
The 82ş blue water is now at the 25 mark, with dirty, almost red tide conditions, water out at least 12 miles. The only bright spot is that the blue marlin are here and the yellowfin tuna are here also. But, the anglers looking for sailfish are averaging only about 1 fish per day per boat.
John Wilkinson of Michigan has fished with Santiago on the Gitana a couple of times this week. On the first day, because the 30 to 40 pound yellowfin tuna were traveling fast and were line shy, they dropped down to 30 pound test. Of course that is when the 100 pound beast came up from the depths and ate the bait. They fought the tuna for almost 2 hours, got a good look at it, and the line parted.
On the next trip they lost an estimated 400 pound blue after only a 15 minute fight. A 100 pound plus yellowfin tuna and a 400 pound marlin would make a decent week, however John ended up with only one sailfish released for the two days on the water.
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 76-98
Humidity 26%
Wind: ENE 9 knots
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:15 p.m. CDT
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May 26, 2007; 10:14AM - Tofino and Ucluelet Salmon and Halibut
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Jay Mohl
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Tofino and Ucluelet B.C. Chinook salmon and Halibut turning on
With the last month of Saltwater fishing in the Tofino and Ucluelet B.C. areas not really up to normally good standards, the last few days on the water have finally given us reason to talk it up.
Chinook Salmon have been feeding almost exclusively on offshore masses of krill suspended mid to top water in the areas that average 150 ft deep. Along with a series of tides that made for some tough fishing last week, it was pretty hard to mimic this tiny food source that has been the focus of most local and transient stocks of Chinook salmon. Sporadic action was had between tides on Anchovies some hoochies and small spoons, and Halibut were also fussy, with most being enticed by Salmon bellies or Herring fished on a spreader bar.
The last two days have been pretty favorable tides in the Tofino and Ucluelet area, and great offshore conditions to fish a combo trip for Chinook salmon and Halibut. Most Chinook Salmon caught have been in the 16-26 lb range, preferring needlefish hoochies with some pink and green trolled behind a flasher at 110-120 feet deep. Some spoons have been working, but with all fish having empty bellies aside from a few krill, we are better off to stay focused on rubber baits until the Salmon shift back to Needlefish and Sardines.
This goes true for Halibut as well. After the large tides, most Pacific Halibut that have been settled in the Gravel for the last week have empty bellies as well. Sardines, Herring and Needlefish normally make a good portion of the Pacific Halibut’s diet, and are usually good baits to consider. The last couple days, the bite is on again for the areas offshore from Tofino and Ucluelet for Pacific Halibut, with Salmon bellies by far the best. The new Gulp Squid from Berkley has been fishing well, which it should considering the price....You might also consider one of the white 8 Inch Grubs that are made by various companies, either fished on a lead head jig or spreader bar leader.
Highlights from today include a 28 lb Chrome Chinook Salmon caught on a needlefish Hoochie and a 54 lb. Halibut caught on Salmon belly, by the same angler, within the same hour. The group enjoyed a great day with limits of both species for their efforts. Clayoquot Ventures Guides Blake and Derek seemed to be top vessels for the Tofino area again today. The forecast looks to provide great offshore opportunities for Chinook salmon and Halibut offshore from Clayoquot and Barkley Sound, with great charter dates still available for this season.
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May 23, 2007; 02:32PM - MAY MADDNESS STEELHEAD SALMON SKEENA BC
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Category: Sooke Fishing BC canada
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Author Name: tracey hittel
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May23, 2007
MONSTER MAY MADDNESS: STEELHEAD REPORT KITIMAT RIVER/KALUM RIVER
Lets call it the Hak attack! Each season something amazing happens to this so-called lucky angler. Hak the Japanese monster magician pulled this 41-inch Steelhead from the emerald green depths of the Skeena drainage. Taking his swung offering of pink sweetness, his Skagit line was put to the test and a great net net job by guide Mike made this a picture perfect trip.
Hak was not the only slayer of dragons this week, the river queen from speedy creek, Sask. made a repeat performance from last year with this 20lb coastal beauty. Not to mention, tussling with a fresh Chinook in the 30lb category. As you can see from Brenda’s expression she was ecstatic!
Chinook was in the air for sure this week and angling guide, Chiba showed he could reel in a monster as well. Having this 30lb Chinook take him into a second and third pool to get Ted to net em, his arms were numb. Ted recalled the fight as a tug of War as this aggressive Chinook held in the fast water without moving. He suggested Chiba get him to turn and when it did his Spey rod was maxxed to the limit as it blasted out of the fast tail-out and down into the next pool, some 200yrds. Chiba tells me that his arms were so sore he could barely hold the fish for the picture and release. His expression tells the entire story, he was obviously very happy with his catch and the fly he used will be on display, as well as all our seasons’ best catch for guided anglers this season.
I have one more Steelhead report to come out before we take a small break and get the boats ready for our Salmon season. We are expecting a large run of Salmon this year so guests hang on!
Tracey John Hittel
Kitimat BC Canada
250 632-9880
250 639-4277
thittel@uniserve.com
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May 22, 2007; 10:00AM - Butler Chain
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Category: Florida
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Author Name: Capt Tim Fey
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Last week I had a few runs out on Butler Chain with some very good results. With a couple runs into Lake Down and Lake Butler, I found the bass to be more active n the deeper waters, spinner baits and steel shads were the ticket to catching bass in 10 to 16 foot of water. Mid and last part of the week, we saw ourselves catching bass back along the grass beds, working wacky rigged Gitem K.O.s right up along the grass edges and scattered points. Sid had an early morning hook up with a toad of a bass, hitting a High Roller ChugRoller in Firetiger color, she came up and danced a few time before she managed to shake loose. This gal was an easy 6 pounder, and had everyone pumped for some good top water action, which just never kicked in.
Working Lakes Sheen, Pocket and Tibet, the Gitem K.O.s were the ticket for sure. Sid did try to, as he said “ force a top water bite” getting several blow ups on the ChugRoller with none hitting good enough, although he did have a serious blow up on it in Lake Pocket, only to pull it away from her. Sid did manage one small buck on the Steel Shad. Best part of the day, was seeing Sids dad, at a young 88 years old catching bass on a wacky rig. This father son team was a great pleasure to have on the water, always great to see father and son out on the water and having a great time. Side note for Sid, I tossed around an Original High Roller in the same area, hooked a nice toad but she managed to get to the dock and break off!! Past several weeks has been a lot of artificial bait trips with 4 to 6 hour trips averaging between 10 and 25 bass per trip. Bass are still active, just very little schooling action has been seen lately.
Till my next report, tight lines and great fishing!
Capt Tim Fey
Bassfishingfl.com
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May 21, 2007; 11:53PM - Chinook and Steelhead Terrace BC and other coast wilderness rivers
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows an extremely bright Chinook (King) Salmon landed and released (after a kiss) on the Kalum River on May 17th by Robert Pratt of Kamloops. We think it weighed around 25-30 pounds. In addition to this photo check out the video clip at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm It is Chinook video clip #0002 and is titled (Roberts 1st Kalum Chinook) You tell me if Robert and his family are excited!
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Noel Gyger - Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 5R8, Canada
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated May 13 – May 20, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
The weather and water conditions are good. I had the pleasure to fish again with my good friend Dan Berg of Kamloops BC. He brought his dad Norris and his brother-in-law Robert to fish with me for a couple of days on May 16 and 17on the Kalum River. Target: BIG Chinook (King) Salmon. Steelhead were secondary. Water was in great shape although still rising, it had a lot of suspended debris floating through it. Did this affect the bite? I think so. Anyway, we managed to land one beautiful, bright fresh Chinook (King) Salmon and three Steelhead. We may have hooked about 5 more fish but lost them. It’s the first time Norris fished for Chinook and Steelhead in a river so there was that “learning curve” he had to go through. Were they excited? I can tell you I was. They were used to catching only small Kamloops Rainbow Trout. I knew from the guides Chinook were in the river but this is the first one I saw with my own eyes. It was a very special moment. By the way – the two female Steelhead landed were in great shape and not spawned-out yet but the one male was very dark and had spawned.
Even though it is late in the spring season, May is “prime time” to fish for Steelhead on the Kitimat River. You still have some fresh fish coming-in and spawned fish going-out. A fair number of Chinook are entering the river now. Steelhead and Chinook can be caught on the same day.
I have updated reports and photos from Ron Wakita for Northcoast and Craig Murray Central coast.
In general, the fishing is good.
If I can be of service to find you the “best” guided fishing adventure let me know. Cast here to check out more of what I have to offer: http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for more info on my history, Quality Waters Strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles and archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook (King) Salmon and Steelhead
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK:
POOR FAIR GOOD* EXCELLENT
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 25-30-pound Chinook (King) Salmon Where: Kalum River Angler: Robert Pratt
WEATHER: Partly cloudy. Highs to 15 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 18 degrees C. Min. Temp. 6 degrees C. Sunrise 5:22 am Sunset 9:40 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: fair to good on most rivers except for the main stem Skeena which is basically chocolate brown. This is normal for this time of year. The spring melt off has begun, hopefully it comes off in an orderly manner. So far, so good. The high water should bring more BIG Chinook (King) Salmon.
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 river rose a little, still dirty and really not fishable. This is normal for this time of year. If we get lucky with the weather, the water will continue to drop and clean-up enough so we can start to fish for the bright, fresh Chinook (King) Salmon that are migrating through the system now.
KALUM RIVER: has an “excellent” run of Steelhead. Chinook (King) Salmon are also available. Catching both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day is great fun! The water is rising slowly but staying in fishable shape. Having a big lake at the head end helps keep the water clarity stable.
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.
This is the river where I helped land a fish on May 24, 1983 that changed my life and got me interested in the guiding industry. I wrote an article about this fish and it can be read on my website at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/articles/Articles-LANDING-A-RECORD-CHINOOK-by-Noel.doc
Here is a brief excerpt:
“We could hardly believe it, we had landed the big fish. Jim tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy, or else he was too tired. We skidded it back to the boat. As we headed back upstream to where the play had started, we celebrated. This Chinook was weighed on legal scales at 1 a.m. Tuesday morning. The Kalum River record, 83-pound 8-oz. was the result.”
To this very day I have never seen such a big fish again.
To continue to conserve these special, beautiful big fish you must release the big ones over 65 centimeters in the early season. You may retain the smaller ones.
KASIKS RIVER: It is now possible to fish for Chinook at the mouth, in the clean seam, where it joins the Skeena. Sometimes, the Chinook come out of the Skeena and into the clean water in search for scent of their home river.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
EXTEW RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
Note: the above three rivers are closed to angling for Chinook except at the very low end. Please check 2005 – 2007 BC Freshwater Salmon Supplement (fancy name for regulations) at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish for details.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: is closed now for angling (as of December 31, 2006 above the lower canyon) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. Spring fishing is still available on the lower end below the canyon. Like other Skeena tributaries, the Chinook will start coming in.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT: Randy Janzen of Unreel Charters in Prince Rupert is very busy with his charter business but did find the time to send me these two photos. The photos pretty much sum up how the fishing is.
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 Fishing Reports 1997.doc
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.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
KITIMAT RIVER:
Success continues for guide Mike Herzberg (on the right) with a couple of very nice Chinook (King) Salmon. They hooked three chinook and landed two. They also caught and released two steelhead. Mike has really dialed this early Chinook (King) Salmon in. His streak is still alive!
One of the advantages of raising a family in the Northwest is the vast opportunity to share the passion of fishing with your family. Some of the fondest memories I have of my father are hockey road trips and fishing trips. My sons, Brandon and Corey and Corey's friend Alex continued the family fishing tradition on a Saturday afternoon drift. On the drive up to launch the drift boat we decided that if we catch a hatchery steelhead we would barbecue it for dinner. I reminded the boys that the regulations only allow hatchery Steelhead to be kept. They are distinguished by the missing adipose fin that is clipped in the hatchery before they are released. The regulations also require that angler to stop fishing,' Once you catch and retain a steelhead you can no longer fish those waters for the remainder of that day'.
Five minutes into the drift Corey landed a ten pound hatchery doe. Corey kept the fish and as planned we cooked it for dinner. I could feel Corey's sense of pride for the rest of the day and especially throughout dinner. There was also another proud moment when he delivered a fresh fillet of his catch to his Great Aunt who loves fresh fish. The 'fishing' is only a part of the experience, the pride and telling the fish stories after is also an important part of the program. It was a gratifying moment for me as a father to watch his thirteen year old son catch, fight and land a Steelhead all on his own.
The Kitimat River has a healthy run of early Chinook and Steelhead in the system right now. It is possible to hook both species depending on the type of water that you choose to fish. Mike Herzberg of Reliable Guide and Charters boated five Chinook and seven Steelhead last week.
Pat Oliver also an associate guide for Reliable Guide and Charters and Justin Lowes drifted on Thursday (May 17th). Although the Kitimat River was on the rise because of the warmer weather they hooked two Chinook and landed one about 18lbs. There was also a report of a Chinook lost and another one landed at the Big Spruce. It appears that there is a healthy early run of Chinook in the Kitimat which is a good sign of things to come. Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
OCEAN FISHING KITIMAT DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Don Carlson and his group fished the outer waters of the Douglas Channel and they boated their limit of 27 halibut. Great catch Don! Congratulations to you and your group.
Cosby Smith of Cosby Smith Charters boated four Chinook Thursday May 17th all around twenty to twenty five pounds. He also caught one on low slack on Friday about 22lbs. I suspect that these are all part of the early run of Chinook destined for the upper Kitimat. They are mostly 20 to 35lbs. They can almost be identified by their shape. They look like footballs. They are almost as thick as they are long.
With the better weather and the May long weekend more boaters will be out fishing the Douglas Channel. Stay tuned for the results of this weekend in next week's report.
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
May 18, 2007
Fishing report from Nimmo:
A photo speaks volumes. And the Saga continues ....
Stay tuned folks for the next edition from Nimmo Bay.
To Fly is Human ... To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort
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
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000. Steelhead: Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
To receive my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT and PHOTO via e-mail please send your name and e-mail address to: Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca
GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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May 21, 2007; 11:07AM - Cabo Bite Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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FLY HOOKER SPORTFISHING
Captain George Landrum
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
Cabo Fish Report
May 14-20, 2007
WEATHER: O.K., we have had partly cloudy skies for most of the week but as we came closer to the end of the week the winds picked up and the skies started to clear a bit. As of this morning, we had an early morning cool temperature of 58 degrees here at the house, yesterday our low was at 64 degrees. One of the reasons for the lowering temperatures has been a strong wind from the Pacific, it is always a few degrees cooler, often as much as ten degrees when we have the northwesterly wind coming through town. Our daytime highs have ranged from a high of 96 degrees top a low of 82 degrees, again depending on the wind.
WATER: Water temperatures of 64 degrees on the Pacific side of the Cape combined with green water and rough conditions have made the Pacific an untouched region for most of the week. Immediately to the south of the Cape things warmed up a bit to 70 degrees but the water has still been a bit off-color. If you headed due east from Cabo you had temperatures that were consistently in the 74 degree range with just a tinge of green and if you went up the coast on the Cortez side things warmed up and blued out a lot. From the coast out to a distance of five miles from Cabo to San Jose the water was an occasional 80 degrees (mostly in the 78 degree range) and blue, outside of that it dropped to 74 degrees. Once you got past the Punta Gorda area it warmed to 80 degrees and became a deep blue for the most part.
BAIT: Smaller Mackerel were the normal $2 per bait, there were few if any Caballito around and there were some large Mullet at the $2 per bait price. A few bait Pangas were selling Sardinas brought down from San Jose at $20 a scoop, but these went quick to the fishing Pangas, and if you wanted Sardinas you needed to make arrangements in advance.
FISHING:
BILLFISH: I almost don’t know what to say about the fishing this past week, not just for Billfish but also for all of the species. I had a friend spend three days fishing the East Cape area offshore and only catch one small Blue Marlin, estimated at #100. I spent the day fishing on Thursday and had one unidentified knockdown out at the Cabrillo Seamount. A couple of other friend went skunked as well on various days this week. Then I had a couple go on a Panga yesterday and land a #200 pound Striped Marlin yesterday at the last minute, right in front of Cabo. The Marlin bite is off, way off, and I am not sure of the reason. The fish that have been found have been in the warm water boundary from Cabo to San Jose out 5 miles and then again up to the Punta Gorda and Vinorama area within five miles of the beach. There have been fish there but they have not been real hungry. We have a couple of release tournaments coming up at the end of the month and there are a few teams pre-fishing for them. One of these teams reported releasing 7 Striped Marlin up around the Vinorama area.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: Who knows? A few fish were caught this week but there was no consistency to location or method, one day they were there and the next day they were gone. Most of the fish that were caught were in the football size range, I did not hear of anything larger than 35 pounds. Where-o-where have these fish gone?
DORADO: Just like last week, there were some small Dorado found close to the beach and a few scattered large ones off shore. I had one the size of my shoe come out from under a turtle and strike a swivel, when we turned around and dropped a live bait back the bait was bigger than the Dorado!
WAHOO: There were a few scattered Wahoo in the 20-30 pound class reported this week but I did not see any of the fish myself. Who Knows?
INSHORE: We are still finding some Sierra inshore on the Cortez side and a good day will result in 6-10 fish in the 6 pound class. A few Yellowtails are still being caught off of the arch and the lighthouse on the Pacific side, but you have to get both the bait and the hooked fish past the Sea Lions. Up around the Punta Gorda area the bottom fishing has been fair, but still nothing to write home about.
NOTES: Fishing this past week left a lot to be desired. All right, let me be honest, it sucked. There were a lot of boats coming in skunked, and knowing the fishing, listening to the radio and seeing what is going on out there, I find it difficult to believe that some fleets are still reporting outstanding action. Honestly, there are a few boats that have done well on one day, but I don’t know of any of them that have been hammering the fish on every trip. I hope things change quickly as we have the four day IGFA Offshore Tournament happening this week and then the World Championship Release Tournament right afterward. Our fingers are crossed, I hope yours are as well!
As for our shark longline lining law, you can go to this website for updates.
http://www.billfish.org/new/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=60
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May 19, 2007; 01:53PM - long liners that will affect the Zihuatanejo fishery
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Earlier this week the fishing had slowed down considerably when compared to the great action we had this last couple of weeks. However, it is on the rise again. Even though the boats are only averaging about 1 sailfish a day average per boat, the blue water has moved into the 12 mile mark. This will definitely bring the fish closer.
The yellowfin tuna have showed up at the 19 mile mark and are giving us a lot of action. Even though they are only averaging between 22 and 25 pounds, there are a lot of them. Plus, a few of the boats are also picking up a couple of sailfish each when working the perimeter of the tuna schools.
The inshore action, with dirty water all up and down the coast, has turned off. A few chulas (a white meat tuna with teeth) are showing up about a half mile off the beach, and are hitting trolled Rapalas.
Ed Kunze
The Mexican Government’s new legislation on long liners that will affect the Zihuatanejo fishery as well. For more info click on the link: http://www.billfish.org/new/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=60
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78-86
Humidity 77%
Wind: N 3 knots
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:13 p.m. CDT
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May 19, 2007; 01:52PM - Billfish Threatened by Mexico’s New Regulations!
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Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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REPORT #1063 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update May 19, 2007
East Cape
Once again the Mexican Government has made an end run approving some really rotten legislation regarding long liners that will only yield further declines for the offshore fishery in Baja. For more info click on the link: http://www.billfish.org/new/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=60
Our week was largely devoted to beach fishing. Matt Jones, Dallas, TX, and his buddies Ian Crabtree, and Lee Field came down for some Baja fishing before they head up to Alaska for their guide season. On Tuesday, they hit the beach hard and prowled mile after mile of hot sand. They had their share of chances, though fishing was not wide open. Action on smaller roosters was fair but the “big boys” proved as difficult as usual. Their second day, Friday provided better action. Matt had the shot of the day when a 35lb rooster lit up on his fly...only to turn away at the last heart pounding second. Ian had the jacks dialed in on Friday. He hooked two fine jack crevalle sight casting, the largest about 12lb.
Offshore, Billfish action consisted completely of striped marlin this week and they seemed to be spread all over the map. The dorado action seemed to follow the same pattern with little or no concentration to be found. The few lucky anglers were the ones who stumbled into some floating debris providing some cover. For the rest, it was a single here and there. White flags were the most predominant this week as the fleet found tuna from a few miles offshore out as far as forty miles, with the best catches awarded to the boats that traveled the further distances.
Water temperature 70-81
Air temperature 75-87
Humidity 85%
Wind: SW 8 - 10 knots
Conditions: Mostly Clear
Visibility 4 miles
Sunrise 7:35 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:55 p.m. MDT
Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico
Overcast and windy conditions for most of the week didn’t shut down the cabrilla and grouper bite in the Esteros. The only boats venturing outside were the commercial shark fisherman that had to go. Even the Entrada action slowed down this week.
The new legislation passed by the Mexican Government will only yield declines for this offshore fishery. For more info click on the link: http://www.billfish.org/new/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=60
Water temperature 65 - 72
Air temperature 62 -84
Humidity 86 %
Wind: WNW 11 - 15 knots
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:40 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:05 p.m. MDT
Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
Earlier this week the fishing had slowed down considerably when compared to the great action we had this last couple of weeks. However, it is on the rise again. Even though the boats are only averaging about 1 sailfish a day average per boat, the blue water has moved into the 12 mile mark. This will definitely bring the fish closer.
The yellowfin tuna have showed up at the 19 mile mark and are giving us a lot of action. Even though they are only averaging between 22 and 25 pounds, there are a lot of them. Plus, a few of the boats are also picking up a couple of sailfish each when working the perimeter of the tuna schools.
The inshore action, with dirty water all up and down the coast, has turned off. A few chulas (a white meat tuna with teeth) are showing up about a half mile off the beach, and are hitting trolled Rapalas.
Ed Kunze
The Mexican Government’s new legislation on long liners that will affect the Zihuatanejo fishery as well. For more info click on the link: http://www.billfish.org/new/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=60
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78-86
Humidity 77%
Wind: N 3 knots
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:13 p.m. CDT
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