Chinook and Coho Double Up

We found a weather window between the southeast storms today and made the most of it. Captain Jason ran the 27' Boston Whaler Conquest out for a midday half-day charter, and the feeders were stacked and hungry. Conditions were fair and fishable. Air temp around 9°C, a light SSE breeze at just 4 knots, broken clouds and 10 km visibility. Seas stayed at 1 metre or less through the trip — comfortable water, especially out of the heated cabin between drops. The new moon had the solunar rating pegged at Excellent, and the major feeding window from 10 AM to noon lined up perfectly with our start. We worked the Hump in Discovery Passage, trolling hoochies behind flashers at 220 feet on the downriggers. Tiger Prawn was the hot color. The bite ran right through the flood tide push, with Seymour Narrows slack before flood at 12:24 PM. Chrome bright winter Chinook, mostly 12 to 16 lbs, with the best fish of the day going 16 pounds. The day belonged to Michael and his six-year-old son Wally, out from Calgary for Wally's first winter Chinook. First-timers to Campbell River, and they left with the kind of grins you can't fake. Twelve fish released, three kept — a cooler and a memory. November is winter feeder season and the fish are biting. Spots filling fast for the coming weeks. Book your trip today at **hidden content**

A crisp, clear fall morning on Discovery Passage and the Narrows came through. RYOMA traveled all the way from Japan for his first Campbell River salmon experience, and Captain Bruce put him on a chrome bright chum right in the morning window. Conditions were about as good as fall gets. Air temp around 10°C, light W wind at just 6 knots, clear sky, and clean 10km visibility with the sun lifting over the mountains. Environment Canada had seas at 1 metre or less, so the 17' Boston Whaler Montauk sat comfortably on the water. We timed the trip around the morning, getting our fishing in before the NW winds built for the evening. We trolled hoochies behind flashers down 80 to 120 feet, working the current seams off Seymour Narrows. Best action came as the tide eased toward the 11:07 AM slack before flood, which lined up with the Good solunar feeding window from 9:20 to 11:20 AM. The chum hit hard and fought well. The Montauk is nimble and built for exactly this kind of fishing, slipping into specific spots and running a classic open-boat experience, perfect for one or two anglers. Captain Bruce brings a wealth of local knowledge and a calm, patient hand, which makes him ideal for first timers. October is prime for chum and feeder Chinook around Campbell River, and the morning bite has been reliable. Spots are filling fast for October. Book your trip at **hidden content**

Fall fishing out of Campbell River is quietly one of the best-kept secrets, and today proved it. Christopher made the trip from Brandon for his very first salmon charter, and Captain Bruce put him right on the fish aboard the 17' Boston Whaler Montauk. Conditions were close to perfect. Air at 15°C, broken clouds, and 10km of visibility with the fog long burned off. Wind barely registered and the water sat flat calm at 1 metre or less — rewarding conditions for a first-timer learning the ropes. We ran the afternoon flood through Seymour Narrows, working the back eddies as the current eased toward the 2:00 PM slack. That's prime time, and it showed. Trolling hoochies behind flashers down between 100 and 180 feet, the rod loaded up and the drag went singing. The best fish came in chrome bright at 13 lbs — a solid reward for a kid on his first cast. Three in the box, three released. Water temp read 14.6°C, keeping the fish active and willing. The Last Quarter moon gave us a Good solunar day, and the evening feeding window lined up with the softening tide. The Montauk is nimble, intimate, and ideal for one or two anglers who want the classic open-boat experience with a veteran guide. We depart Coast Marina A Dock with free parking at Tyee Plaza. Spots are filling fast for October. Book your trip today at **hidden content**