salmonslayer31
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Lets make this the offishal forum for HG. The good the bad and the ugly......
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Haida Gwaii Fishing Forum
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stones93
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For anyone who has fished in Haida Gwaii, I think this video I found would remind you of the magic that is there....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d12FuGXfMl4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d12FuGXfMl4
blackvelvet
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Ahhhh yes, the west coast of Haida Gwaii (formerly the Queen Charlotte islands).
A word to the wise, stay away. Once you go there you'll be ruined for wanting to fish anywhere else.(WCVI is a close 2nd)
Been there 13 times since the mid 90's. Halibut, lings, solid chrome chinook & coho, sea bass, yelloweye & bait balls 4+ miles across.
One of my best memories was landing a 36 lb chinook on a hand line. It made a tangled mess with another rod when it hit the herring, so we cut the line and instead of threading it back onto the rod I figured I'd give the fish a fighting chance and 5 minutes later, and just a couple very light tugs on the line, it swam right beside the boat and we were able to net it. I don't think that salmon ever knew it was hooked. My wife on the other hand knows that I'm hooked.
A word to the wise, stay away. Once you go there you'll be ruined for wanting to fish anywhere else.(WCVI is a close 2nd)
Been there 13 times since the mid 90's. Halibut, lings, solid chrome chinook & coho, sea bass, yelloweye & bait balls 4+ miles across.
One of my best memories was landing a 36 lb chinook on a hand line. It made a tangled mess with another rod when it hit the herring, so we cut the line and instead of threading it back onto the rod I figured I'd give the fish a fighting chance and 5 minutes later, and just a couple very light tugs on the line, it swam right beside the boat and we were able to net it. I don't think that salmon ever knew it was hooked. My wife on the other hand knows that I'm hooked.
Rum Buddies
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ah if it wasn't so expensive I'd love to go, one day I'll put it together. 
Cuba Libre
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Hey Bret--- welcome over to the "bright" side!!!!!! Read lots of your posts on the "other site"
Cheers
CL
Cheers
CL
Finished Business
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They cut it about 25mins to short! Incredible!
salmonslayer31
Member
I think he had the whale on his line!!!!
salmonslayer31
Member
Springs in the inlet....and starting to run at edenshaw.....
MyEscape
Active Member
Hello from Haida Gwaii. Finally after dreaming for years about one day having the opportunity to fish this historical / legendary area I will soon have lots of time to do so now that I am working here on Langara Island. I have been busy working with the team for just over 2 weeks prepping for a busy season and enjoying every moment this amazing place has to offer. I've heard many stories but truly cant wait to get out and do some old school fishing ....... Cheers ME
SerengetiGuide
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Left Rodgers? Everyone seems to leave that place...
stones93
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I'm jealous! I am counting the days till I get back there.....17!
Are you a guide? Which lodge are you working at? (if you don't mind me asking)
The Langara Haida Gwaii tourney was this week. Some nice Hali's as accidental by-catch shallow in front of lodges, and the biggest salmon was only 30.9lbs
Are you a guide? Which lodge are you working at? (if you don't mind me asking)
The Langara Haida Gwaii tourney was this week. Some nice Hali's as accidental by-catch shallow in front of lodges, and the biggest salmon was only 30.9lbs
MyEscape
Active Member
Yes I have moved on to greener pastures. I am not guiding up here I am part of the maintenance team responsible for everything including boats @ Langara Island Lodge. Words cannot express my total happiness in every way. They treat there staff so unbelievably well, food is the best, have the most incredible shop to work in with every tool known to man and the scenery is amazing. The one day off a week and the odd evenings to personally fish is a huge bonus as we have 5 staff boats !!! What more could I ask for ....
Okay yes FISH ON
Cheers ME
Okay yes FISH ON
Cheers ME
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