Once in a lifetime trip with Curtis. There is no one else that can compare because we felt like we’d known him forever with his easy-going attitude and dedication to making the trip perfect. It was truly was out of this world. He has a job to do but it’s not a job it’s his passion, comfort and safety on the boat is always his paramount concern. Curtis is incredibly modest and does not show his ego amongst everyone else in the fishing grounds following us and watching our every move he just says this must be where the fish are. If I ever have the chance to go back it will be on this boat with his Captain because there are memories made that we will all cherish for the rest of our lives.

We started from Island West marina in Ucluelet on Capt. Curtis’s Overtime charter. The boat is strong, sturdy and feels very safe. The cabin is very warm and dry if it happens to rain. Curtis is a knowledgeable captain who told me he has fished these waters for years. We had our two children aboard. Curtis immediately got them involved by teaching them to catch squid by themselves. Big bonus, they also caught salmon on the same poles they used fishing for squid. We got limits of Salmon and also went halibut fishing. We anchored up and had some lunch. Not much of a wait and we had fish on! We got four nice halibut and a surprise ling cod. We processed 165 pounds of fish for one day of fishing! Curtis said it’s not always this good but judging from the boats around us, we were catching while they were fishing. It pays to go with experience. Bravo to Overtime Charters! Kid friendly family fun with a knowledgeable seasoned captain! No regrets. He really works hard to make it as enjoyable, safe and successful as possible. Great job!

We had a great time with Curtis! He was friendly, funny and was focused on giving us a great experience. There was not a lot of fish being caught on the day we went out so he amazingly offered to take us out again the next day. We got to catch quite a bit more the next day. You can tell that he loves what he is doing and is having fun and it shows. Great experience. He also knows the waters and is persistent in finding the right area so that his customers can catch fish!

I just recently went on my first fishing trip with Curtis Chaplin of Overtime Charters and had a blast! Curtis has many, many years of experience fishing the Ucluelet area and it shows.
He knows where to go and how to catch the fish. He absolutely went the extra mile to make sure we left with a ton of fish!
If you’re new to fishing, Curtis will show you how. If you’re experienced, he’ll set you up. I enjoyed the many stories Curtis shared. He is very friendly and very welcoming.
You will also be very hard pressed to find a charter with a nicer fishing boat.
Highly recommend.

We have thoroughly enjoyed all of our highly successful fishing adventures with Curtis!  He is so knowledgeable about where to find the fish and what gear is most effective.  His clear instructions and support as you bring in a hooked fish are such that you can feel comfortable that the fish will be in the boat.  In each of the four occasions fishing with Curtis, we have limited out on Coho and Spring salmon - and got our share of halibut. 
Curtis’s boat is of such a size as to be safe and comfortable no matter the water.  Of course, he is cautious about deciding where to fish given the water conditions.
So, if you are looking for expert guidance in catching salmon and halibut, Curtis and Overdrive is an excellent choice.  Overdrive Charters demonstrates Curtis’s fishing style: locate the fish, use the right gear, support each guest to bring in the fish, and, do all the cleaning/filleting of the catch in preparation for packaging.  A class operation to be enjoyed!