I’ll pm you my number and get you all set up tons of good fishing to be hadIm switching things up & bringing the boat up to Rupert 3rd week of May for 4 days of fishing. Doing a trip with my son for some good father/son time. For xmas all he asked Santa for was to go jig up some rockfish & lings with his dad.. I looked at my wife when we read it & said, "I dont even have to ask to go on a trip with that boy". It got me a little choked up reading, that thats all he wanted for xmas. Im still the coolest guy in the world & Im not going to let that go to waste,
Looking forward to it & love the challenge of new fishing grounds. I have lots of goals for the trip, including deep dropping & prawning. All I can hope for is that the weather gods bless us.
Just picked up a boat a few months agoAnyone else on here do a lot of fishing out of Rupert or kitimat
Both those dates will work June will be the better of the two in terms of average size of fish but there should be lots of fish either date last April you didn’t need to go far to find good numbersMy dad is getting older and have been trying to make an early spring trip up to Rupert. Every year I always seem to have something at work that keeps me from going this year I can get away the last week of April has anyone have experience there at this time of year. I usually go the first week of July. I also might be able to get away the second week of June any thoughts.
I’d need to make this trip before it’s to late and he can’t fish like this anymore.
I finally bought a boat worthy of a salt water fishing trip and plan to make a trip over to Rupert at the end of May. The only problem is I have 0 saltwater fishing experience. Should I just head out and learn the hard way based on research or are there actually people out there willing to share some of their secrets? Is there any guides willing to take a small group of us out on my boat and show me the ropes? Yes I would pay for the experience.
I'm sure I can figure it all out as I know people who make every this trip every year. Getting everyones schedule lined up is the problem. I've decided to organize this trip either way. Any information would be valuable and appreciated.
I have most of the gear needed and now seek a little guidance. Where to fish, depths, lures and techniques, where to set crab traps/depths?
Thanks
Mark
Are there any other websites or forums that are good to follow?
This one and check Alberta outdoorsman forum are good reads. Well mostly this one the Alberta one gets a little off topic sometimes. Guys here are an amazing wealth of information.Are there any other websites or forums that are good to follow?
Last I’ve heard is some of the local guides are very unhappy with out of town people coming there to fish. Some locals have even gone as far as to vandalize vehicles parked down by the harbour. There was a few pictures posted on the Alberta outdoorsman forum of said vehicles and a few comments from a local. I personally can’t understand that mentality behind it not much better distancing than going out fishing. Hopefully it turns around soon so those that don’t live beside the salt can go back to some sort of normal life activity’s.Anyone been out in Rupert lately? Haven't gone yet due to the local response to sport fishers.........not welcome.
Maybe someone local on here has been out or has some insight on the current situation.
Take a breath! Most people understand that we are following the recommendations of medical professionals. If the residents of small communities have asked you to stay away, respect that. Stay home. We have been through recessions before and survived. Many businesses have already adapted to the new reality and are doing just fine.Not welcome in Rupert!
Many areas in BC that are not welcoming outsiders and has zero to do with this "Virus". Haters and selfish!!
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Our government is crippling the economy!!
WHAT IS GOING ON IS DEPLORABLE AND NOT REALISTIC!!
Take a breath! Most people understand that we are following the recommendations of medical professionals. If the residents of small communities have asked you to stay away, respect that. Stay home. We have been through recessions before and survived. Many businesses have already adapted to the new reality and are doing just fine.