Captain
Dan S
Member since August 2023
Campbell River, Canada
- Background
- TD Coastal Adventures was built on family, tradition, and community. My story started at five years old on the salt waters of Vancouver Island with my dad, brother, and uncle. I was barely tall enough to see over the wheel, but they let me drive the boat — and that’s when the sea got into my blood. Those early mornings, chasing salmon through wind and tide, gave me more than memories. They gave me purpose. Today, my boat carries the name of my late mom, The Barb, and my brother Tom — with 50 years of guiding experience — continues to share the wisdom that shaped the way I fish. Together, we bring a legacy on the water that’s second to none. For us, fishing isn’t just business — it’s family, tradition, and a way of life. We also believe in giving back to the coast that has given us so much. TD Coastal Adventures supports local causes, from hospice fundraisers to youth programs and community events. To us, being part of Vancouver Island means more than running charters — it means strengthening the people and the place we call home. Step aboard and you’ll fish the way these waters are famous for: single-action reels screaming, Tomic plugs flashing, anchovy and spoons custom-rigged from decades of know-how, and downriggers paired with hand-stuffed hootchies. It’s raw, it’s authentic, and it’s west coast fishing at its finest. This is more than fishing — it’s my life’s story, my family’s tradition.Step aboard, and let’s write your story on the tides of Campbell River.
- Techniques
- Campbell River is famous around the world for one thing — salmon fishing tradition. This is the Salmon Capital, where generations have run the tides chasing Chinook, Coho, Pinks, Chum, and the wild pulse of the Pacific. Add in the hard-hitting Lingcod that prowl our reefs, and you’ll see why anglers from everywhere come here to test their skill and fill their stories with saltwater legends. I carry that tradition forward every time I step on the water. Out here, fishing isn’t just a pastime — it’s a way of life, a test of grit, and the reason this town put its name on the map. On my boat, you’ll fish the way Campbell River is known for: single-action reels screaming, Tomic plugs flashing in the depths, and line-burning runs that make your heart pound. It’s raw, it’s authentic, and it’s what we’re famous for. I also rig downriggers with carefully stuffed hootchies, anchovy, and spoons — custom-presented on our lines from decades of catching salmon. Every lure and setup is chosen with one thing in mind: putting you on fish and giving you the thrill of a lifetime. With my lifetime on these waters, and together with my brother’s 50 years of guiding experience, we bring a legacy you can’t learn in a book. Step aboard and you’re not just booking a trip — you’re joining a story, a tradition, and an adventure that only Campbell River can deliver. This is west coast fishing at its finest — wild, legendary, and unforgettable. Captain Dan style. โ??
Hey, I'm Captain Dan S
Campbell River, Canada
- Background
- TD Coastal Adventures was built on family, tradition, and community. My story started at five years old on the salt waters of Vancouver Island with my dad, brother, and uncle. I was barely tall enough to see over the wheel, but they let me drive the boat — and that’s when the sea got into my blood. Those early mornings, chasing salmon through wind and tide, gave me more than memories. They gave me purpose. Today, my boat carries the name of my late mom, The Barb, and my brother Tom — with 50 years of guiding experience — continues to share the wisdom that shaped the way I fish. Together, we bring a legacy on the water that’s second to none. For us, fishing isn’t just business — it’s family, tradition, and a way of life. We also believe in giving back to the coast that has given us so much. TD Coastal Adventures supports local causes, from hospice fundraisers to youth programs and community events. To us, being part of Vancouver Island means more than running charters — it means strengthening the people and the place we call home. Step aboard and you’ll fish the way these waters are famous for: single-action reels screaming, Tomic plugs flashing, anchovy and spoons custom-rigged from decades of know-how, and downriggers paired with hand-stuffed hootchies. It’s raw, it’s authentic, and it’s west coast fishing at its finest. This is more than fishing — it’s my life’s story, my family’s tradition.Step aboard, and let’s write your story on the tides of Campbell River.
- Techniques
- Campbell River is famous around the world for one thing — salmon fishing tradition. This is the Salmon Capital, where generations have run the tides chasing Chinook, Coho, Pinks, Chum, and the wild pulse of the Pacific. Add in the hard-hitting Lingcod that prowl our reefs, and you’ll see why anglers from everywhere come here to test their skill and fill their stories with saltwater legends. I carry that tradition forward every time I step on the water. Out here, fishing isn’t just a pastime — it’s a way of life, a test of grit, and the reason this town put its name on the map. On my boat, you’ll fish the way Campbell River is known for: single-action reels screaming, Tomic plugs flashing in the depths, and line-burning runs that make your heart pound. It’s raw, it’s authentic, and it’s what we’re famous for. I also rig downriggers with carefully stuffed hootchies, anchovy, and spoons — custom-presented on our lines from decades of catching salmon. Every lure and setup is chosen with one thing in mind: putting you on fish and giving you the thrill of a lifetime. With my lifetime on these waters, and together with my brother’s 50 years of guiding experience, we bring a legacy you can’t learn in a book. Step aboard and you’re not just booking a trip — you’re joining a story, a tradition, and an adventure that only Campbell River can deliver. This is west coast fishing at its finest — wild, legendary, and unforgettable. Captain Dan style. โ??
Our Team
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Dan S.
Captain
Tom S.
Captain
My Charter Listing
Campbell River
• 23 ft
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4 persons
