First-Timer Lands the Biggest Chinook of

Some days the ocean just gives. Sunday delivered our biggest Chinook of the season — and it went to Paul, a first-time angler on a 4-hour introductory trip aboard the Boston Whaler Montauk. Conditions were textbook. Air temp hit 22°C under bright sunshine and a few high clouds, with the wind barely stirring — a light southerly at 1 to 2 knots. The marine forecast called seas at 1 metre or less, and Discovery Passage was flat calm from Vancouver Island across to Quadra. Clean, comfortable, easy water for a beginner. We trolled hoochies behind flashers at 100 feet on the downriggers, working the back half of the ebb tide as it ran down toward the afternoon low. Water temp was a warm 17.9°C, fish were active, and the Last Quarter moon gave us a Good solunar rating with a strong afternoon feeding window. Then the rod buckled. Drag screaming, Paul hanging on, and up came a chrome-bright trophy Chinook — the biggest of our year. Over the 80cm slot, she was released to keep the run strong, exactly as DFO Area 13 conservation rules require. We also worked into some fresh Coho through the afternoon. The Montauk is nimble and perfect for one or two anglers who want an intimate, hands-on day with a local guide. Captain Trevor runs three trips daily (6am, 11am, 4pm) out of Coast Marina, with free parking at Tyee Plaza. Summer spots are filling fast. Book your trip today at **hidden content**