BOOK NOW! Click here for discounted trips of a lifetime! Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the "best" fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions.   

 The photo of the week shows Alessandro Cirotto from Italy with a very bright Kitimat River Steelhead.  He was being guided by Ron Wakita on May 1, 2010.  Scroll below for more details in the Ron Wakita Report:

Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORTS for Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat and Prince RupertApril 25 to May 2, 2010Number 166  Dear Fishing Friends:

SUMMARY: Weather has been a mixed bag of sun, cloud and rain. Just about all of the rivers are on the rise. The main snow melt-off from the mountains is happening. Fishing for Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char is fair using both fly, spin and conventional gear. The Skeena River is dirty and really not fishable.  It would be a good idea now to fish the clean seams of the tributary rivers that flow into the Skeena.  The lower end of the Zymoetz (Copper) River is coloured up and is borderline fishable.  I spotted some fly fishermen below the bridge this morning trying their luck.  The Kalum River has been rising but is still in good shape and fishing for Steelhead is good.  Chinook (King) Salmon are being landed also.  This is the time of year when you can catch Steelhead and Chinook on the same day.  Click here to read an article I wrote titled "May 2nd on the Kalum River".  Check out the video clip below from a great day fishing on the Kalum River on April 20th. The Kitimat River was low mid week but is now on the rise bringing in some fresh Steelhead and scattering the Trout.  Chinook

fishing in the Kitimat Harbour is poor right now and is weather dependent. The Chinook start showing up around mid May. Crab (Dungeness and King) fishing is excellent.  Check out the Ron Wakita report below.  Ocean Chinook fishing in Prince Rupert is really starting to pick up.  Fishing for Halibut is good and so is trapping Crabs and Prawns.  Check out the Jeff Carlson report below.  Scroll below for an awesome photo of a HUGE Halibut caught out of Prince Rupert.  The photo was sent to me by Mike Warren of Houston BC. The Smithers anglers are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Bulkley River summer-run Steelhead.  In the meantime lake fishing is really starting to pick up.  Check out the Cory Koenig report below.  Jason Munday in Terrace reports good Steelhead fishing in some of the Skeena tributaries. He heard reports of Chinook landed in the lower Kalum River. Trout and Dolly Varden fishing is excellent also.  Lake fishing is starting to happen.  Check out Jason Munday's report below.  

For Sale: waterfront property, 5.5 acres on Skeena River, 76 KM East of Terrace, pick your fishing spot along the riverfront. More info below: 

 New! Today, May 2/10For Sale: 400 feet of sandy beach waterfront property on Lakelse Lake; ten minute drive from the Terrace/Kitimat Airport. More info below:     Contact me anytime to post your FOR SALE river or ocean front property.   Retirement folks from around the world are looking for this type of investment where they can fish the rest of their lives and still be close to home!  There is NO charge for a posting.  My FISHING   REPORT AND WEBSITE has world wide reach. View current postings And the winner is... 

 The draw for a one day driftboat fishing trip for 3 people was held at the Home Hardware and Tackle Shop in Kitimat on April 30th. The draw was made by Tony Brady (left). Tony is the president of the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce. The winner is Todd W. Sherstone of Terrace BC. Congratulations Todd. Thank you to all who entered. Tony also drew the winner for a one day driftboat fishing trip for 2 people. At the present time we are still trying to contact that winner.  April 30, 2010 One "New" clip posted on Video Clips

I had the pleasure of fishing on the Kalum River with Calvin Higano, Ron Wakita and Glen Kilcup on Tuesday morning, April 20, 2010 for four hours. Glen invited us on this trip with his Jetboat (more boat detail below) crack of dawn. We hooked four Steelhead and landed two plus a bunch of Trout. We landed one Steelhead using a silver spoon with size 3 OTT Gamagatsu Siwash hook rigged-up on a 7' Trophy XL rod and an Abu Cardinal 704 spinning reel spooled-up with 30lb Tuf-Line Duracast braided line. This rod and reel Combo handled this Kalum River Steelhead very nicely and was caught and released using the Gibbs "catch & release" net. 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. Calvin was the "Hot Rod" on this trip! Calvin landed one and had another two Steelhead on which released themselves (AKA long-line-release) after a bit of a tussle. Calvin is a very gifted angler who 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 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 more info on Glen's custom "Rocket Jet Boat". This boat has a top speed of 48 MPH with 450 HP pushing water through a Hamilton Jet with a huge 10 inch impeller. When this thing takes off...sit down, hold your hat and hang-on! The Teflon bolted to the bottom of the boat allowed us to skim over the shallowest water.

Hope you enjoy the show (recorded in high quality) Click here for a direct link to this video. It is also listed on the Video webpage. Title: Rocket Boat Steelheading and listed in category 2010 Steelhead Clips. Clip #0080. Plays for 5:57minutes.

With the participation of some of the Best Dealers (Tackle Shops) in the Northwest I have distributed DVD players and Video clips featuring the Best Fishing in the Northwest highlighting several of the Best Guides and Charters in the Northwest using a variety of the Best Fishing Products on the Market today. The dealers that have the DVD players are: Home Hardware in Kitimat, J&E Tackle and Hunting Shop in Prince Rupert, Oscars Source for Sports in Smithers and Fish Tales Tackle Shop in Terrace. Please visit these shops to watch the shows. LIST OF “New” ITEMS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE THIS WEEK:

- One New posting on "Recreational Retirement Water Front Property" May 2/10- One New item posted re Discounted Guided Fishing Trips April 30/10- One New video clip posted on "Video Clips" April 30/10 - One New item posted re waterfront properties FOR SALE April 24/10  BOOK NOW! Click here for discounted trips of a lifetime! Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the "best" fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions. 

Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.  Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, podcasts, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction. I am at your service.

FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM: Ron Wakita, Ariel Kuppers, Gill McKean and Jeff Carlson  CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries: TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook, Steelhead, Trout and Dolly Varden Char for river. Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness and King Crab for ocean.  Thank you for using barbless hooks! (This is a BC fishing regulation)

FISHING THIS WEEK:  GOOD

LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: River: estimate 14-pound Kalum River Steelhead.  Ocean: estimate 100-pound Halibut from Prince Rupert.   

WEATHER:  A few showers ending late this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. High 9. UV index 4 or moderate. Sunrise 5:54 AM Sunset 9:09 PM. Today’s yearly average temperatures: Maximum 15 degrees. Minimum 4 degrees. WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958. SKEENA RIVER:  The River started to come up last Wednesday and today it is really not fishable. This high water should bring in the Chinook (King) Salmon and more spring Steelhead.

 Skeena River height: http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp

Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO): Tyee Test Fishery for the Skeena River.

KALUM RIVER: More anglers are heading out to try their luck fishing for Trout and Steelhead. Fishing has been reported as fair to good.  The water is coming up slowly but is still in good fishable shape.  Lots of Steelhead and Chinook are being caught now.

ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER:   The water is borderline fishable. Steelhead fishing is reported as good. Trout fishing is good also. Check out the Ron Wakita report below for a report of a nice Steelhead catch on April 25th.    Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters, Kitimat BC

Cast on link below to view New! flyer: http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/Instore_Flyer_Oct_2009.pdf

KITIMAT RIVER:  There were some very nice Steelhead caught on the Kitimat River this week  The Kitimat Hatchery and Lower Dike produced some very bright Steelhead especially on the tide.  The middle and upper Kitimat is still a little spotty but the ones that were caught were outstanding. 

 April 24 Ariel Kuppers and Jesse Houston were fly fishing the upper Kitimat River and Ariel landed this Steelhead and lost another.. Ariel was using his Sage VT2 Spey rod and a Ross CLA reel.  Ariel was fishing with a Chartreuse and White Intruder style Fly that he tied himself.  Congratulations Ariel! 

  April 25 I had the pleasure of drifting with my two sons Brandon and Corey.  It is always gratifying for me to fish with my sons.  We all take turns on the oars and whoever is on the oars when a fish is hooked earns the title of Captain for the rest of the trip.  I am happy to announce that I was on the oars when Brandon hooked and landed this beauty.  This earned me the title of "Captain Daddio" and the ability to remark "Who's your Daddy!" We were Hot Shotting with G.Loomis Hot Shot rods and a #35 Luhr Jensen Hot Shot.  Well done Brandon and "Good Job Team"! 

  April 27 Adam Brown reports: "Hey there, I'm sure glad I decided to try for steelhead this month. April truly is hot!! This is my third steelhead on my third trip out in April. Me and my friend Chayo went behind the Kitimat Hatchery. This was the only fish on but well worth the trip from Terrace!! Best looking and best fighting steelhead yet! I'd have preferred no adipose fin but hey people come halfway around the world for a photo like this!  God bless. Adam Brown"Congratulations Adam.  Very nice Steelhead and Thank You for sharing your photo and the details of your fishing trip to the Kitimat River. 

 April 28 I had the pleasure of fishing with Robert Tuttle and Bambang Widianto on the Kitimat River.  Robert is from New York and Bambang is from Indonesia and we were able to land one very nice Kitimat River Steelhead that was about 15lbs.  We also caught a Cutthroat Trout which I barbecued in my Driftboat for lunch.  Although the fishing was a little slow we had an excellent day on the Kitimat River.  I learned a bit about Indonesia and that it is 30 degrees there all year round.  It is no wonder that Bambang was so cold.  We left the barbecue in my Driftboat fired up to keep Bambang comfortable.  Congratulations Robert and it was fun and educational to fish with you guys.  Thanks for a great day! 

 Monavie Energy Drink April 30 I had the pleasure of Drifting with my good friends Dick from Smithers Home Hardware, Greg Egan and his 12 year old daughter Marissa.  Shortly into our drift Marissa caught and released a 16lb beautiful silver female Kitimat River Steelhead.  This was Marissa’s first Steelhead and I sensed a pretty special Dad and daughter moment. Greg and I nicknamed this Steelhead the "Monavie Energy Drink Steelhead".  Greg is a distributor for Monavie and Energy Drink may have been the lucky charm. Marisa is a very well mannered young lady who is going to be an excellent angler.  Congratulations to Marissa. Well done!Thank You to everyone for a Great trip and "Monavie Rocks". 

  Please see another version of this fish pic as the Photo of the Week at the top of this report 

May 1 "Alex the Great" is a nickname I coined for a Fly angler, Alessandro Cirotto from Italy.  We had a good day of Fly fishing on the Kitimat given the conditions and the lower numbers of Steelhead in the upper Kitimat River this week.  Alessandro hooked 3 Steelhead and landed 2 beauties.  They were 15 and 17lbs and absolutely gorgeous Steelhead.  In fact, they could have been twins.  Alessandro was using a combo fly that I put together on a previous trip.  My favorite fly for the Kitimat River with a Spey rod is Pink Rabbit strip pattern with a trailing hook.  When I lost the last one I had brought with me, I comboed a Pink Krystal bullet head fly tied by Ron Materi with a tube fly tied by Ken Moreau of Ken's flies.  The tube fly with the Krystal bullet comboed with the tube fly created the same articulating action of the Rabbit strip fly and it hooked a Steelhead right away.  Alessandro hooked 3 Steelhead on this fly and a new fly pattern (combo) has been added to my Steelhead Fly box.  Congratulations to Alessandro.   SUMMARY: I have a feeling that the Steelhead in the upper Kitimat River should improve with the rise in the river level from the rain we received.  The rise in the river level will cause Steelhead to move up from the lower Kitimat and entice more to migrate into the lower Kitimat.  Time will tell.  Stay tuned. DOUGLAS CHANNEL:    Bottom fishing and Crabbing is still the main focus of Saltwater boaters although we received a couple of reports that the Killer whales were in Sue Channel chasing some Herring and some Feeder Chinook.  The Killer whales are a marvel to observe in the water but they have a negative effect on the fishing.  When the Killer whales are around it is better to put the rods away and take out the cameras.  They are truly an incredible Wonder of Nature to watch. As we move into May, adult Chinook should start to migrate into the outer waters of the Douglas Channel.  The King of Salmon to many anglers are the Trophy fish to target.  We are anticipating a good return of Chinook to the Douglas Channel and Kitimat River this season.  I can hardly wait and neither can Todd Haynes of Nautical West Fishing Adventures.  I just spoke to Todd about doing some prescient trips for Chinook.  Stay tuned for some photos. 

 Special Report for April 25: I reported in last week`s Fishing Report that Calvin Higano alias "The Gypsy Steelheader from the Big City" was on "the drive for 5".  "The drive for 5" was an endeavor for Calvin to catch and release at least one Steelhead on 5 different rivers in the North West during his fishing trip,  On Sunday, April 25th Calvin accomplished his mission by releasing a Steelhead on the lower Copper River. This is quite the accomplishment especially considering Calvin only fished a couple of these rivers only one day.  Well Done Calvin!  Congratulations! It was a lot of fun fishing with Calvin and a Big Thank You for the recipe for the "magic prawn bait". 

  Gibbs hand towel

Special Report for April 26: I had the pleasure of fishing with my good friends Calvin Higano and Noel Gyger on the Kalum River.  With the river level higher than our previous trip last week, Noel was able to take us to more of his favorite holes on the upper Kalum.  Noel has an unbelievable knowledge of the Kalum River and Calvin and I listened intently to the Fishing stories which inspired the names of all the different fishing holes.  We managed to land one Steelhead and lose what we thought may have been a Chinook.  Even though we didn't catch lots of fish, we shared a wonderful morning of good friends, great fish stories and love of fishing.  Thanks for an awesome morning of fishing guys! Thank You to everyone who provided photos and info for this fishing report. Tight Lines!  Good Health!  Good Fishing! SincerelyRon Wakita P.S We have dates available for Drift boat trips, Jet boat trips and Salt water trips.  Please contact Noel noel@noelgyger.ca to book! 

Fishing Report from:  Gill McKean of Westcoast Fishing Adventures, Terrace BC 

 Hello Noel, fishing has been fantastic!  We have been very busy the whole month. Last week was a little cold, water was low and clear fishing was tough but as they say when the going gets tough the tough get going!! We got all our guests hooked up to some fine steelhead even some first

timers.  Experience pays off when the fish get smart.

We still have openings for Chinook season don’t delay.  Please contact Noel to book!

Hope you can find a place for this photo!

Sincerely,

Gill McKean

Fishing is our addiction - Guiding is our passion - Adventure is in our blood Fishing Report from:  Tracey Hittel of Steelhead Heaven, Kitimat/Terrace BC 

Hi Noel, the last weeks have been a roller coaster ride for our Steelhead anglers. Low water conditions have kept the Steelhead in the sea as the Kitimat and Skeena Rivers are at a trickle. Nonetheless the guys are hardcore and attached are some of the latest pic's. Pic's of repeat client, Hunter the American Tennis Pro and his partner Mark the bomber, as well a close-up of a pink fly with a Steelhead on the end of it. I caught this guy at the take-out this morning as I did a juggle for the guides, thanks for the fly Yassy, lucky 13!

The Steelhead are hiding in the deep log piles and trying to stay clear of the Bald Eagles and in fact one was not so lucky as he was pitched from the river and became the meal for an Eagle to enjoy.

Things may be looking better as the Killer Whales were in the Kitimat Arm this past weekend as well anglers spotting the odd Chinook running the fast rapids. Water temperature is fine at 42f-45f.

I expect the next bump in river level will produce those early Chinooks as well enjoy our peak Steelhead run for the Kitimat, Kalum and Skeena Rivers.

Our Saltwater charters start this May for Pacific Salmon and Halibut as we venture to the West Coast of BC targeting the Salmon's annual migration home.

Please contact Noel Gyger to book your next   trip of a lifetime!  

This weeks guests are from, USA, England and Japan.  Sincerely,  Tracey Hittel. Fishing Report from:  J & E Tackle Shop, Prince Rupert BC  

 Hi Noel, There is starting to be more and more anglers showing up all the time to the Prince Rupert area. This is not surprising as word of the Chinook Season is starting to get underway. There has been Chinooks 10 to 35lbs being caught in all the local areas including Porcher Island, Stevens Island, Melville and the Prince Rupert Harbour.  This is an exciting time for anglers as it has been a long winter and we are all looking forward to getting back on the water.  Bottom fishing has also been rewarding for those who love to jig and mooch. BOOK your charter date now! P.S. New for J & E’s Tackle – Crony's Fish Batter $5.99pk  Below is some of the gear that will assist "you" to catch more fish:

Prawn Traps on Sale for $39.95   Combo Rod and Reel on SALE now! 

Penn Fishing Reels www.purefishing.com

 Ace Line Hauler $569.00  Line Boss $12.49  300' Rope w/snap $19.99

Click here to view the New! Instore Flyer 

 Captain Jeff Carlson BC STYLE Fishing Charters To book your charter for Salmon, Halibut and Bottom Fish onboard the Trish-Anne please contact Jeff Carlson of BC STYLE Fishing Charters www.bcstylefishingcharters.com 

 Noel please tell the folks I will be running 2 boats this year.  This boat is a 2359 Trophy Bayliner

Prince Rupert Weather: http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cabc0236

Prince Rupert Tide Charts:http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showFrameset&zone=18&language=english&region=1&stnnum=9354

www.bcstylefishingcharters.com Tight Lines and see you on the water.

Jeff Carlson - owner

Fishing Report from:  Fish Tales Tackle Shop, Terrace BC Hello Noel, the Tackle Shop is getting busier and busier and everybody is into the spring steelhead and trout fishing...and dreaming of that first Chinook.  More and more ocean boaters stopping by for supplies before heading out to Prince Rupert or Kitimat. Soon the main tourism season will be upon us.  Hopefully we will have another good run of Salmon in the Kitimat and Skeena Rivers.  The Skeena is coloured up but we are so lucky here as we have many more rivers close by to fish that won't be dirty.  Actually we need this rising water to bring in the fresh runs.  Until next time.Cheers!Jason Munday

Fish Tales would like to take the opportunity to WELCOME Simms into our store. We now carry a solid Simms product line and growing. Fish Tales invites everyone to come in and check out our store display of this top quality product. Comfort is key for a great day on the river!!

Happy Fishing to all from Fish Tales Fly & Tackle Shop!!

Instore flyer coming soon... Out of town orders are always welcome. Come in for a coffee anytime. Cheers!Jason Munday

Fishing Report from:  Cory Koenig of Webflyz, Smithers BC

 My daughter is now making FLY earrings for that FLY woman in your FLY life! These and any custom fly earrings are available upon request. Not bad for 9 years old, 'EH!! www.webflyz.com or 1-888-WEBFLYZ! Hello everyone!

Cory Koenig is taking custom fly orders for any species now at www.webflyz.com

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>>CHECK OUT THIS>> "Steelhead Proof" <<video posted by a friend fishing the Kalum with some friends! << Look for awesome flies, the best discussions, and everything you need to know about SPEY fishing with Webflyz B.C.'s latest partner, Dana Sturn, founder of Spey Pages SPEY CLAVE!!! Webflyz B.C. is also sponsoring flies for 25 year founder of Fins and Skins Media group, along with Hosting Fins and Skins http://www.finsandskins.com/index.php and Fishing the Flats http://www.fishingtheflats.com/index.php?module=newser&func=display&topicnum=&nid=106&writer=0 television shows Henry Waszczuk! COMING IN JUNE on FOX SPORTS and JULY on TSN!!!.  Look for beautiful salt and fresh water species being caught by Henry with Webflyz B.C.flies!!!  Currently, I am pushing lodge, internet and local orders out the door for anglers all over the place. In between orders I am stock piling Rainbow Alley Gummy minnows, Fry Flies, STEELHEAD flies, Coho Jigs, and BIG trophy trout flies for Lodges on Great Slave Lake and the YUKON! 

 A view of Hudson Bay Mountain!!! 

I casted a few flies at Lake Kathlyn Sunday for cutthroat, landing 2 when the water was very cold, both on wooly buggers.

Check out GUMMY MINNOWS and LEECHES for great success, especially for sea-run trout!  

Babine Lake still has ice on it, but many an angler are awaiting the seasonal CHAR and RAINBOW fishery this MAY/JUNE! There are many small lakes around Tukkii Lodge and the Nilkitkwa road, the entire Babine Lake road leading up to Babine Lake are filled with an abundance of cutthroat and rainbows. We have many fishing opportunities in the Bulkley Valley, time to take advantage!  Check EBay for even better prices on excess stock of flies by WEBFLYZ B.C. ... Need CHAR, BULLTROUT, or PIKE catching flies? How about TOUGH CHINOOK INTRUDERS, or saltwater specialties!?!! Then look at webflyz.com or give me a call 1-250-877-2021 or, ...if you are in need of lures or anything else for ice-fishing, contact Steve Hidber at Oscar's Source for Sports http://www.oscarssports.com/ Anticipation is definitely on spring fishing in the Terrace/Kitimat area for steelhead. Many new anglers/customers are asking about this years steelhead fishing in our beautiful province! 

No time to tie flies? Any flies can be custom made for your specific fishing situation by me! 

Contact Cory at WEBFLYZ B.C. www.webflyz.com  for spring flies and more. 

Check fresh blog write ups >>HERE<< or... if you are planning a trip to hotter destinations like Belize, Mexico, Bahamas for BIG FISH SPECIES check out WEBFLYZ B.C.'s website for select boxed flies that are being fished at the moment!! Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Roosterfish and local Steelhead are being sought after at the moment! From Steelhead to Jack Crevale, Salmon to Marlin, I am proud to say that I can make great fish Catchers you need!

Check your 2009-2011 Freshwater fishing Regulations synopsis for all details concerning B.C. Lakes and upcoming spring/summer steelhead/salmon fishing in our "SKEENA" Region 6. Good luck everyone. Yours sincerely, Cory Koenig PRODUCT PROFILE Gibbs-Delta www.gibbsfishing.com

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Nets Landing Many Nets including the famous “catch & release net"Spinners Sil-Vex; Wedding Band; Willow Leaf SpoonTrolling Lures Clendon Stewart; FST; Gator; Gypsy Spoon; Hockey Stick; Ruby Lake; Stewart Spoon; Super Diamond Spoon; Wonder SpoonWobblers Croc; Ironhead; Kit_A_Mat; Koho; One eyed Wiggler; Ruby Eyed Wiggler; Ruby Set; Toronto Wobbler Note: the above tackle are all "trade marked" "TM" Gibbs Delta Dealers in the Northwest: City Centre Hardware and Sporting Goods in Kitimat, Oscars Source for Sports in Smithers and Fish Tales Tackle Shop in Terrace FISHING REGULATIONS WEBSITES:2009-2011 BC tidal waters and non-tidal (Federal) Salmon fishing information:www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 2009-2011 Freshwater (Provincial) Fishing Regulations Synopsis:www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 (Note: regs good for two years)

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. 

 Noel, Thanks for the link to your web site, great stuff. I see you have a lot of great photos, here is one of me, taken on the 21st of April this year near Dundas Island. I have no measurements for you but I could not lift it. The photo speaks for itself. What fun eh! Love your site and I will continue to watch all your news. Thanks Mike Warren, Houston,B.C 

 Hi Noel....Just wanted to pass on this photo of my good friend Tommy Gibaldi with this male Hatchery Steelhead that was caught just below the Hatchery on Friday. He was fishing with egg balls and we had spay fishermen from Smithers with a guide fishing around us and this was the only fish caught that afternoon. I appreciate your weekly report and look forward to it every Sunday. Thanks Noel and hope to see you this summer. Maybe we could get together and do some fishing this year.  Regards Kevin

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

Fiberglass fish reproductions This 42 x 23.5 inch Steelhead was estimated to weigh 30-pounds. There are many sizes and positions available, and pretty much any species. Call Carey Braun anytime at 250-639-3769 and he will be happy to build one for you. Yes, that’s Carey in the photo. Place your order NOW

WIN a FREE one day DRIFT BOAT FISHING TRIP down the Kitimat River for three people by signing-up your friends, family and fishing partners for my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT. This trip is supplied by Reliable Guide and Charters and is for the 2010 season. The LUCKY WINNER will be drawn on April 30, 2010. Cast to this link to open a form showing how to enter names. Send the completed form via e-mail or postal mail. When I receive it I will reply confirming your name is entered into the draw - GOOD LUCK________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MARKETPLACE Contact me anytime to post your items.  There is no charge for a posting.  Here is the latest posting:

New! May 2/10 This property is a ten minute drive from the Terrace/Kitimat Airport part way between Terrace and Kitimat. Near Mount Layton Hot springs, within 45 minutes of internationally acclaimed Shames Mountain, 15 minutes from 18 Holes at the Skeena Valley Golf Club, and central in all directions from world class salmon fishing, mountain biking, hiking or kayaking. This property features over 400 feet of sandy beachfront. While approximately 25 acres is left forested, the balance has been leveled and prepared for your dream home, or potential development. This property is home to local wildlife, including Moose, Deer, and perhaps the occasional Spirit Bear, plus countless smaller mammals and birds. This property is truly a one of a kind natural treasure. Properties of this quality rarely come available, act now! Contact Noel for more info.Rick McDaniel Re/Max of Terrace 

 

With over 3200 feet of river front, panoramic mountain views, beautiful natural spring on the property, mobile home and guest cabin, barn, stable, workshop, gardens, a 5 1/2 acre area that was formerly a vegetable growing plot that supplied the local area and has been fallow for several years now. May be organically certifiable. Pick your fishing spot along the riverfront, with several different good looking options available. Clear views of the Seven Sisters range, plus mountains to the East, West and South as well. Located 76 KM East of Terrace this is literally a piece of Paradise on Earth. The balance of the property carries up the ridge toward the majestic peaks on the South side of Highway 16. Perfect as a small farm or build your dream home. Contact Noel for more info, maps and more photo's.Rick McDaniel Re/Max of Terrace  

Unique waterfront property, 20+ acres on Skeena River, 7 km east of Terrace"I was very happy with the response I got posting my property on Noel Gyger's Market place, I had an offer in four days!" Natalie Chimko, Kitimat BC Contact me anytime to post your FOR SALE river or ocean front property.   Retirement folks from around the world are looking for this type of investment where they can fish the rest of their lives and still be close to home!  There is NO charge for a posting.  My FISHING   REPORT AND WEBSITE has world wide reach. View current postings Buy, sell, trade or swap your item or items by posting them here today

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Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada

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