Chrome Chinook off Cape Mudge - Returnin

Another solid day in the Tyee waters. On today's 4-hour introductory trip, Captain Bruce ran the 17-foot Boston Whaler Montauk out to Cape Mudge, the southern tip of Quadra Island, and put Samson on a chrome bright Chinook. Conditions were forgiving summer grey. Air temp held at 16°C with a light rain that never bothered the bite. Wind was near flat early, just a whisper from the east, and the marine forecast kept seas at 1 metre or less through Discovery Passage. Comfortable, easy water for a single angler. We trolled Tomic plugs at 80 to 120 feet, following the bait through the Cape Mudge tide lines. Water temp was a warm 17.4°C, which had the fish up and feeding. The timing helped too. The afternoon slack window lined up with the major solunar feeding period under a waxing crescent moon, and the solunar rating for the day read Good. Samson, a returning guest from Vancouver, came tight on a clean summer feeder in the 12 to 14 pound range, exactly the kind of chrome fish these waters are known for. Landed inside the slot and into the box. The Montauk is a nimble, classic open boat, perfect for one or two anglers who want to work specific spots with a veteran guide. We depart Coast Marina A Dock with free parking at the south end of Tyee Plaza. Three trips daily at 6 AM, 11 AM, and 4 PM. Summer Chinook are here and the water is warm. Spots are filling fast for July and August. Book at **hidden content**