Guided spey fly fishing skeena river terrace bc canada
Capt. Noel Gyger
November 10, 2008
Terrace - Freshwater Fishing Report
The photo of the week shows a beautiful summer run Steelhead taken on a swung fly in the lower Skeena drainage, as you can see this is a beautiful creation and when an angler is fortunate enough to get a pull from a fish like this it's all smiles. When this above average Steelhead took the fly it went immediately upstream, typical of larger Steelhead, unaware the client reeled this fellow close to the shoreline then all of a sudden the aggressive nature kicked in and off he went, and into the backing was the drill, finally after a long tug of war this wild beast was digitized and released into the glacial waters of the BC North, this is the dream the Steelhead angler was after. Photo and caption by Tracey Hittel of Steelhead Heaven
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated November 2 – November 9, 2008
(Number 96)
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: The weather is normal for this time of year, mostly cloudy with rain showers. The rain at times has been heavy but none of this has affected the water conditions. The snow line is high in the mountains but getting lower every day. The two main rivers we fish now are the Kalum and Zymoetz (Copper) Rivers. Both these rivers are in good shape and have good runs of Steelhead in them. There are rivers north of us with good runs of Steelhead also. I am referring to the Cranberry, Meziadin and Bell Irving Rivers. Trout fishing on the Kitimat River is very good right now. Check out the Ron Wakita report below.
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New Video Clip this week:
Rob, Derrick and I went fishing on the Kalum River on November 3, 2008. We landed quite a few Steelhead and a few non-targeted Coho. We landed two Steelhead that had to be over 20-pounds. Cast here for a direct link Video Clip 0057 Rob, Derrick & Noel - Steelhead HOG New Nov 4/08
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one New video clip posted on "Video Clips" November 4/08
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FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead and Trout for river. Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness Crab for ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK:
POOR FAIR GOOD*** EXCELLENT
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 20-pound Steelhead. Angler: Noel Gyger Where: Kalum River
WEATHER: A mix of sun and cloud. High 6. Max. Temp. 4 degrees C. Min. Temp. 0 degrees C. Sunrise 7:53 AM Sunset 4:43 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: Skeena is in good shape. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is in good shape. The Kalum, Kitimat and smaller coastal streams are all in good shape.
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: is in good shape. Fishing for Steelhead and Salmon may be slow as most runs have gone through already.
KALUM RIVER: is in good shape. Good numbers of Steelhead are in the river now. Fishing for them with fly or spin tackle works well.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: is and good shape and fishing for Steelhead is excellent using both fly and spin rods.
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:
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER: As the snow creeps lower and lower down the mountains we have not yet received any snow in the valley. We usually receive our first snow fall in the last week of October but this year we have received large amounts of rain instead. Despite the amount of rain we have received the Kitimat River has remained fishable.
Since retention of Coho closed October 31st, trout fishing has been the focus on the Kitimat River.
Ariel Kuppers who is an associate guide for Reliable Guide and Charters while doing some personal fishing this week had some exceptional days trout fishing. Ariel was fishing Goose Creek which is a tributary of the Kitimat River with a "Pink Worm Combo". The "Pink Worm Combo" comprises of a 2 1\2" Pink Worm and half of a dew worm. This rig can either be float fished or bottom bounced. This "Pink Worm Combo" has evolved over the years and was first developed by Pat Oliver. Pat and I have ordered and tried different colours and sizes of worms over the years until the "Pink Worm Combo" emerged to the top of the list. It is amazing how the different methods and favorite lures that evolve on different river systems.
Being in the Tackle business has allowed us to be in constant contact with all the Fishing tackle manufacturers. I receive samples at all the Tackle Shows and through our guiding/charter company we have tested numerous lures and techniques over the years. We have had specialty colors and lures manufactured for our fishery. Over the years we have had Gibbs make some specific colours for the Kitimat River to fish Chinook and Coho. We have had Delta Tackle make some mini Hoochies to fish for Chinook. We have had Luhr Jensen make some Hot Shots and Kwik Fish. We have spent countless hours planning, designing and fishing different rigs in pursuit of the ultimate lure for a specific species. The search for better and more effective lures and techniques is ongoing!
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: Not much to report from the Douglas Channel this week as the weather has not been favorable for fishing. The forecast is for calm winds this weekend so some boaters should be out fishing for winter springs. Stay tuned to this report for updates. Tight Lines and good luck fishing. Ron Wakita
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
FISHING REGULATIONS WEBSITES:
2007-2009 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2009
2008-2009 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish
Effective April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL's
GUEST FISHING PHOTOS:
*** If any of you have special fishing photos, testimonials, scenic river photos, wildlife photos or articles I would love to see them.
Catch & Release formula:
- Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches)
- Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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Terrace Fishing Forecast:
As long as the weather holds - Steelhead fishing should remain GOOD. We have a good run in our local river now.
Target Species:
Steelhead
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