Saltwater Charter Fishing
with
SILVER SUN CHARTERS
The waters around Prince Rupert B.C. teem with fish all summer long!
A typical saltwater fishing charter trip begins shortly after daybreak at the picturesque Rushbrook Floats, minutes from downtown Prince Rupert. Your group will board the 'Slay Belle', a 21 foot fully equiped Trophy fishing machine powered by a 150 horsepower Mercury blue water outboard. The early morning run to the fishing grounds will take about forty-five minutes to an hour. Chatham Sound is surrounded by a ring of islands from the south and west. They offer good protection from the ocean and it is around these islands that we fish. The journey is a scenic adventure in itself, as we wind our way between the cedar covered islands on our way to the hot spots. If you want crabs on your charter we will take a few minutes to set traps on the way out, so we can collect the tasty crustations on our return in the afternoon.
The Slay Belle is fully equiped with state of the art GPS and sonar to locate the good fishing spots quickly. Marine VHF radio will keep us in touch with other boats and the shore. The next few hours will be used to target our main species, either halibut or salmon, depending on the season and your preference. You will enjoy fishing with new, top quality gear. The afternoon is often spent challenging secondary targets, such as tasty rockfish or cod. Whales, seals and sea lions, as well as a wide variety of sea birds are frequently seen through out the day. On a clear day one can see the mountains of Alaska from the fishing grounds. In the late afternoon we will return to the docks where your catch will be cleaned and filleted for you.
JUNE
In Prince Rupert, June is the month of huge chinook salmon, also known as King Salmon or Tyee. The summer's longer days bring these leviathons back to the rivers of their birth. Before they enter the freshwater they feed heavily on herring, packing on maximum poundage to sustain themselves through the rigors of the upcoming spawn. Herring, fat with their own roe, is the prey of choice, and the big Chinhook mill around gorging themselves on the abundant resource. These monsters often go over 40 pounds, and some over 70 are caught each year, really big fish, over 100 pounds lurk the depths. Each person is allowed to retain two adult chinhook per day. If you want a chance to hook a giant trophy tyee, June and EARLY July is the time to book your charters! Book early, as prime time dates are limited and are filled quickly.
Halibut and rockfish abound in the early summer, and crabbing is great. Many halibut are available in the 15 to 50 lb. range, and huge ones often top 200lbs! Monsters, over 500lbs have been landed in the waters off Prince Rupert. Each person's daily quota of halibut is two, and each person may possess three halibut, after fishing for two or more days. June is an excellent time to book a charter for groundfish. One may retain up to eight pacific cod per day. Let me know if you would like to set crab traps on your charter, crabs are very plentiful, and provide excellent tablefare.
In June one can view as many as fifty bald eagles right from the docks at Rushbrook Floats.
JULY
July is the month that five species of salmon are available. Join us for the continuing trophy chinook fishing, exciting coho action, or book a trip specializing in great tasting groundfish. Pink and chum salmon will show later in the month. With this many fish in the water it is an excellent time to book your charter. Over twenty species of pacific rockfish lurk the depths, so you are sure to take home some of the finest tasting fish in the sea (I guarantee it!). Rockfish limits are liberal in the northern regions, with a daily limit of five rockfish per person, and a possesion quota of ten per person.
This area is so remote you may fish for hours without another boat in sight. Beautiful uninhabited islands dot the sea, their giant old growth Cedars reaching almost 200 ft into the sky. Halibut are available all summer, and July is a great time to hook into sea bass, red snapper, ling cod, and pacific rockfish. By mid July the waters are teaming with coho, pink, sockeye, chinook and chum salmon returning to the area to feast on baitfish before their return to freshwater. Each person has a daily quota of four salmon per day, two of which may be adult chinook. Each person may possess eight salmon, after fishing two or more days, four of which may be adult chinook. Whales are common, feeding on the abundant resurces. Book in late July for a chance at some of the hottest Coho action around. Book early to obtain the best dates, these prime-time trips are in high demand.
AUGUST
This is the time to book for a coho salmon expedition. Coho are world class fighters and can be taken with a variety of methods, fast trolling bait, spoons, or bucktail flies, but my all time favorite is mooching. This is the ultimate thrill, as one can use light to medium tackle to fully enjoy the acrobatics of these wonderful salmon. Coho of 10 to 18 lbs will pace a fast trolled fly, then turn and grab it, heading off in a line stripping run, often leaping and cartwheeling many times during the battle. Single action reels and long limber rods are used to enjoy the battle to the utmost. Often we hook into as many as 20 salmon a day. Can it get any better than this? Yes! Late August will bring the first of the hook nosed, hard fighting northern coho, sometimes exceeding the 20 pound mark! August is the busiest month at Silver Sun Charters, book early to avoid disappointment. It is the best month to view whales that have come to the area to reap the bountiful harvest of herring, krill and salmon.
SEPTEMBER
That's right, the coho get even bigger! These are the hard fighting, hook nosed giants of their species. These brutes are here while they chase down herring smolts to fatten up before entering the mighty river systems for their spawning run. Halibut, crab and groundfish are still available to provide a break from the salmon action. Most of the groundfish possess nice white flesh, highly prized as gourmet meals, or even sushi. Some of the other wildlife you may encounter while fishing are: Eagles, seals, whales, sea lions, porpoise and a variety of sea birds. Often bears can be seen foraging along the unihabited shorelines. I will do everthing I can to ensure you have a fun and memorable trip.
Its good to fish with friends.
Rates for 2007
On the 21ft. Trophy, the "SLAY BELLE"
10 hour day 1-3 persons $900.00
10 hour day 4 persons $1100.00
Book two consecutive days for 1-3 persons for $1700.00.
Two days for 4 people $2100.00. Save $100.00!
Crabbing, fishing, sight seeing or whale watching tours
6 hours max., up to 4 people $700.00
Prices include cleaning of your catch. Frozen sea ice can be purchased to pack your catch in after your charter.
Note: If the price of fuel (gas) is over $1.20 a liter, on the day of your charter, a fuel surchage of 5% will apply to all charters booked after May 1.
Guaranteed results!
Contact me @ 1 (250) 570-9505 to book your fishing adventure.
Charters depart from the picturesque Rushbrook Foats or Atlin Terminal. Parking is available in the video monitored lots. Frozen, shaved, commercial packing ice can be purchased to transport your catch in after your charter.
Please confirm departure time 24 hrs. in advance.
1(250-570-9505)
Todd Rickard
PO Box 1976, Vanderhoof B.C.
V0J 3A0, Canada.
A deposit equivalent to 50% of your charter rate is due at the time of making your booking in order to guarantee your reservation. I will accept a personal cheque for pre-paid charters. Payment in CASH will be required on the morning of your charter, or with less than fifteen days advance payment.
Deposit is fully refundable with 30 days advance notice. Cancellations with less than 30 days notice will forfiet the deposit.
Should your guide need to cancel, or shorten a charter due to unsafe conditions, a fee adjustment will be made.
The Guarantee
If, for any reason, your party dosen't catch fish on a charter I will book another date for you in the same season, no charge. Simple, no fuss.
I have never not caught fish on a charter, and I don't believe it will happen. Prince Rupert has some of the finest fishing in the world.
Top Quality Fishing Gear
We will use sporting, single action mooching (large fly-reel style) reels, with limber 10½' rods for salmon, and stout 6 - 7' halibut rods with level wind reels loaded with the newer, braided Power Pro- type lines for bottom fishing. All gear is new and in top condition.
All the gear and quality bait you need to make your fishing trip the experience of a lifetime is included.
You Need to Bring....
Pack a lunch, bring your saltwater fishing licence, a camera w/ extra batteries and whatever clothing you may require for rain or shine, and sit back to enjoy fishing like you've only heard about.
The Boat
Join me on the 'Slay Belle' a 21' fully equipped Trophy fishing machine!
Clean, well maintained and ready to fish! This vessel is loaded with all the gear to make your outing a pleasure.
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150 hp Mercury Blue Water and a 10 hp auxilliary Trolling motor.
Color Map GPS fishfinder/sonar - Lowrance LMS 337C-DF w/ MMC map chip.
Marine VHF Two Way Radio (ship to shore)
Sirius Satellite Radio (music and sports)
Electronic Scotty Downriggers.
Coolers w/ice and live-wells to keep your catch in top condition.
Full walk-around cabin for un-interupted fish fighting action!
Porta-Potty
Life vests and all the rods, reels and bait for a day of fishing action are included!
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CRABBING
Crabbing is available all summer. Let me know ahead of time if you want to crab on your fishing charter so I can have bait and traps ready. Crabbing is also available as a specialty trip. The taste of crab fresh from the sea is unequaled! Each person may keep six dungeness crabs per day, with a possesion limit of twelve, after fishing for two or more days. As well, one may also harvest six red rock crabs per day.
Contact me: www.bigsplashlures@msn.com
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