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Fishing in British Columbia => Fishing Reports => Members' Fishing Reports => Topic started by: CAPTAIN BONK on January 18, 2007, 01:05:41 AM

Title: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: CAPTAIN BONK on January 18, 2007, 01:05:41 AM
IM GONNA LEAVE THE WRITING PART TO THOMAS, BECAUSE WHAT I JUST WROTE 4 MY REPORT JUST GOT ALL EARASED SO IM JUST GONNA POST SOME PICTURES CUZ ITS LATE AND IM TIRED, BUT BOY WHAT A WICKED TRIP ! WE DIDNT GET INTO PORT ALBERNI UNTIL 3:45 TUESDAY MORNING BECAUSE OF ALL THE SNOW THAT WAS COMING DOWN !

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/CAPTAIN_BONK_2006/IMG_0020.jpg?t=1169109466)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/CAPTAIN_BONK_2006/IMG_0036.jpg?t=1169109758)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/CAPTAIN_BONK_2006/IMG_0019.jpg?t=1169109860)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/CAPTAIN_BONK_2006/IMG_0047.jpg?t=1169111671)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/CAPTAIN_BONK_2006/IMG_0016.jpg?t=1169109921)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/CAPTAIN_BONK_2006/IMG_0024.jpg?t=1169110968)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/CAPTAIN_BONK_2006/IMG_0032.jpg?t=1169111361)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/CAPTAIN_BONK_2006/IMG_0031.jpg?t=1169110401)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/CAPTAIN_BONK_2006/IMG_0027.jpg?t=1169110664)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/CAPTAIN_BONK_2006/IMG_0039.jpg?t=1169110716)

MY WEAPON OF CHOICE

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/CAPTAIN_BONK_2006/IMG_0043.jpg?t=1169111036)


GREAT TRIP IN ALL,PROBABLY GOING BACK UP IN 2 WEEKS!

A SPECIAL THANX TO NICK, WHO SHOWED US AROUND THE RIVER !
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: Fish Assassin on January 18, 2007, 01:37:25 AM
Man those pictures says it all. :)
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: firstlight on January 18, 2007, 01:40:05 AM
Looks like a great trip.
Thanks for the pics.
One day im gonna get there.
One day. ::) ;D
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: scruffy on January 18, 2007, 02:16:50 AM
nice fish  looks like you guys are having a blast
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: CAPTAIN BONK on January 18, 2007, 09:32:36 AM
Nice fish, Bonk how the leg feeling ??

^ KINDA OF 4 GOT ABOUT IT WHILE FISHING, 2 MUCH ACTION 2 THINK ABOUT MY LEG, THANK GOD I BROUGHT MY " SPECIAL " PILLS ALONG !  ;D
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: allwaysfishin on January 18, 2007, 09:57:33 AM
well..... what can i say... it was fricken cold.... the river was in absolutely in perfect shape and ... well the fish were cooperating as you can see. An incredible trip with an awesome guide, Nick from West Coast fishing charters was on top of his game and got us into enough fish to give me a perma grin for the whole trip. My prawn rig and boraxed steelhead roe were the ticket as far as gear goes.
anyhow.. i have found me a new nasty habit ;D.... definately going back in two weeks.
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: frenchy on January 18, 2007, 10:11:29 AM
sounds awesome guys...

I definitively need to go there.
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: testo84 on January 18, 2007, 10:33:32 AM
one trip to rules them all !
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: Kelso on January 18, 2007, 10:54:49 AM
Captain,

Nick is awesome huh? Awesome photos, looks just amazing. I'm going in a week or two for my second trip, hope I do as well.
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: BIG T on January 18, 2007, 11:30:57 AM
Very nice pictures,looks like you guys had a good blast over there ;)
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: CAPTAIN BONK on January 18, 2007, 12:16:20 PM
Captain,

Nick is awesome huh? Awesome photos, looks just amazing. I'm going in a week or two for my second trip, hope I do as well.

^ AWSOME GUY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ! IM PRETTY SURE WE'RE GOING BACK UP IN 2 WEEKS ! HOW HAS THE VEDDER BEEN  ?  :D
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: Nicole on January 18, 2007, 12:42:02 PM
GREAT PHOTOS MR BONK, THANK YOU! :)

Cheers,
Nicole
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: searun17 on January 18, 2007, 12:45:15 PM
Awsome guys im drooling profusely now,Bonk the vedder has started to pick up this week there has been some good reports of some good sized fish being caught as well.
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on January 18, 2007, 12:53:59 PM
OK thats it next year I am doing this for sure. Very jealous.
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: IronNoggin on January 18, 2007, 03:05:31 PM
Quite nice to meet the Captain and AlwaysFishin for a little "Planning Time" at the Hacienda!!  ;D

Great pix Gentz, and I was right pleased to hear you had such a great time with my Buddy Nick! He is Deadly eh?!

The BugMan and I hit in on the hoof the next day, and certainly she was crowded for a weekday! Managed to find a few by getting away from the masses, and wondering how you Ladz made out??

Back in a couple of weeks you say? Do give me another buzz, another, more extensive Planning Session might well be in order! And this time, give me a little advance warning, and I'll try to set up a little something special for your visit! ;)

Cheers,
Nog
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: allwaysfishin on January 18, 2007, 03:30:09 PM
sounds good Nog... we'll be in touch  ;)
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: kellya on January 18, 2007, 03:44:46 PM
Bird its been chilly there is snow on the ground but warmer temps and decent rain is forcasted. Blowin hard here on the otherside of the hump today 60kmh+. Prob raise river but maybe bring new fish
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: chris gadsden on January 18, 2007, 04:26:56 PM
Nicely done guys, glad the ankle held up but with fishing like that it is easy to forget the soreness.

Thanks for the report and pictures.
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: Big Steel on January 18, 2007, 04:29:00 PM
Great job, great pics!!  Awesome!! ;)
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: Hook Set on January 18, 2007, 04:34:32 PM
Very nice fish and great pics. Congrats
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: Brothersage on January 18, 2007, 04:57:26 PM
IF THIS DOESN'T GIVE YOU THE STEELHEAD ITCH I DON'T KNOW WHAT WILL! GREAT PICS ( CONGRATS )!
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: DionJL on January 18, 2007, 05:01:44 PM
Nice fish, Great pictures, Beautiful hat!!! LOL
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: CAPTAIN BONK on January 18, 2007, 05:12:27 PM
Nice fish, Great pictures, Beautiful hat!!! LOL


^ I WON IT AT THE FWR STEELHEAD DERBY, U KNOW THE ONE THAT U WERE 2 HUNG OVER TO ATTEND TO !  :D
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: DionJL on January 18, 2007, 05:17:55 PM
Still managed to hook a steelie that day. Did you??? :D
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: CAPTAIN BONK on January 18, 2007, 05:21:08 PM
^ MY DAY ENDED SHORT, ABOUT 45 MIN IN !

PS. IM COMING BY TO TRADE IN MY HAT FOR A NICE BLACK FITTED ONE THAT U GUYS GAVE MARTY THE SEA PRO REP ! THANX !
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: Clipper on January 18, 2007, 05:48:40 PM
nice going guys good pics :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: DionJL on January 18, 2007, 05:49:13 PM
Get the black Trucker hat. Unless thats the one your speaking of.
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: THE_ROE_SLINGER on January 18, 2007, 06:15:12 PM
WOW beautiful fish!!!! thanks for sharing! That makes me want to get out more!
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: kellya on January 18, 2007, 06:23:49 PM
yea birdman 40mm forcasted in next 24hrs thats a good chunk of skywater :-\
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: Trout Slayer on January 18, 2007, 08:17:43 PM
^ MY DAY ENDED SHORT, ABOUT 45 MIN IN !

PS. IM COMING BY TO TRADE IN MY HAT FOR A NICE BLACK FITTED ONE THAT U GUYS GAVE MARTY THE SEA PRO REP ! THANX !
Marty was reppin that hat today when he stopped by the shop too. ;D
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: CAPTAIN BONK on January 18, 2007, 08:33:08 PM
U CAN'T EVEN COMPARE THE STAMP TO THE VEDDER, THE VEDDER IS A JOKE !
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: Big Steel on January 18, 2007, 08:39:16 PM
U CAN'T EVEN COMPARE THE STAMP TO THE VEDDER, THE VEDDER IS A JOKE !
Kinda like the Flamers right now?? ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: kellya on January 18, 2007, 08:45:09 PM
takes water decent but thats alot plus melt off maybe nog can help out becuase if you got questions on that system hes got answers
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: CAPTAIN BONK on January 18, 2007, 09:09:05 PM
NOG HAS STORIES, AND LOTS OF THEM !
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: allwaysfishin on January 19, 2007, 10:26:07 AM
we are booked for another epic adventure in 2 weeks......... i can't wait ;D
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: CAPTAIN BONK on January 19, 2007, 12:19:10 PM
TIME TO PICK UP SOME MORE SHRIMP RINGS  ;)
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: phatwop on January 19, 2007, 02:22:11 PM
great photos.....miss that place. i see my old buddy nick h took you guys out! he's lookin a bit old for a mid 30's guy in that shot!
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: CAPTAIN BONK on January 19, 2007, 02:52:04 PM
^ LOL, WE'RE BACK UP TO SEE HIM IN 2 WEEKS  ;D
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: Kelso on January 19, 2007, 03:02:09 PM
Captain,

Nick is awesome huh? Awesome photos, looks just amazing. I'm going in a week or two for my second trip, hope I do as well.

^ AWSOME GUY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ! IM PRETTY SURE WE'RE GOING BACK UP IN 2 WEEKS ! HOW HAS THE VEDDER BEEN  ?  :D

The Vedder has been slow compared to your trip but I'm heading out Sat or Sun or both. Gonna book with Nick soon. Did you meet Bladen as well ? Great guys, know how to get you into some fish that's for sure.
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: CAPTAIN BONK on January 19, 2007, 03:07:03 PM
Did you meet Bladen as well ? Great guys, know how to get you into some fish that's for sure. 
 
 
^ OH YES, B IS QUITE THE CHARACTER !
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: allwaysfishin on January 19, 2007, 05:39:30 PM
yes... that's a bummer.... should i get my people to lean on your boss.... hehehe  ;D
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: dead head on January 19, 2007, 06:12:47 PM
Sure nice fish guys. Must of been a great trip By the way how much does a trip like that cost with the guide and all?
Title: Re: VAN ISLAND TRIP
Post by: allwaysfishin on January 20, 2007, 09:30:37 AM
well for us mainlanders, the ferry cost us 58.00 each way. small truck and 2 people.
accomodations.... anywhere from 17 a night to 60 plus a night.
guided day would probably run 400 plus for the day
gas for round trip
food
beer
ect....
ect... ect...
so round it out to a 500.00  to 800.00 trip each