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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Blood_Orange on May 11, 2016, 06:36:16 PM

Title: Tofino Charter Recommendations?
Post by: Blood_Orange on May 11, 2016, 06:36:16 PM

Hi all, I'm heading out to Tofino this summer and am planning on doing a salmon/halibut charter while there. Any outfits to recommend (or recommend to avoid)? They all seem similar price wise, just looking for a place with nice boats, good gear, and friendly guides. Thanks!

Title: Re: Tofino Charter Recommendations?
Post by: Rodney on May 11, 2016, 07:46:28 PM

Jeff at Braedy Mack Charters.

http://www.fishingtofino.ca

This is our trip with Jeff a few years ago.

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/blog/2013/05/22/fantastic-long-weekend-in-tofino/

Title: Re: Tofino Charter Recommendations?
Post by: spoiler on May 12, 2016, 07:33:11 AM

If you want to scoot down to Ucluelet for fishing look up Kenny Myers - Fishmyster Charters, he will get you on the fish!

Title: Re: Tofino Charter Recommendations?
Post by: Old Blue on May 12, 2016, 10:37:37 AM

Tofino Ospray.....Shawn's awesome to fish with and puts fish in the boat.  Great bed and breakfast/fishing packages too.

Title: Re: Tofino Charter Recommendations?
Post by: Wiseguy on May 12, 2016, 06:59:26 PM

X2 Ospray Charters. Shawn Hillier out of Tofino.

Title: Re: Tofino Charter Recommendations?
Post by: Blood_Orange on May 12, 2016, 09:26:35 PM

Thanks guys! I checked Braedy Mack but they're booked already for mid-July. Put an email in to Ospray tonight... fingers crossed they've got some room.

Geez I know it's their busy season but I didn't expect them to be so booked so soon ;) Any other suggestions are welcome in case Ospray is booked.

Title: Re: Tofino Charter Recommendations?
Post by: swimmingwiththefishes on May 12, 2016, 09:44:38 PM

Lochie at Tofino fishi guides does good work. He books up too but who knows...

Title: Re: Tofino Charter Recommendations?
Post by: Dogbreath on May 13, 2016, 08:03:11 PM

It's a shorter run to the offshore banks from Ukee if that matters-Tofu Town guides always downplay the run but if it's blowing you'll be pounding.

Title: Re: Tofino Charter Recommendations?
Post by: Blood_Orange on May 14, 2016, 12:14:46 PM

Thanks again for the suggestions. Phoned Kenny in Ucluelet but he was booked up. Didn't get a reply to my email to Ospray from a couple of days ago but I called them today and booked with Shawn Hillier. Should be awesome; hoping to land my first halibut!

Title: Re: Tofino Charter Recommendations?
Post by: Old Blue on May 15, 2016, 08:18:31 AM

Quote from: Blood_Orange on May 14, 2016, 12:14:46 PM

Thanks again for the suggestions. Phoned Kenny in Ucluelet but he was booked up. Didn't get a reply to my email to Ospray from a couple of days ago but I called them today and booked with Shawn Hillier. Should be awesome; hoping to land my first halibut!

Awesome, glad to hear.  I love his boat, it handles the water really well and is pretty fishy.

Title: Re: Tofino Charter Recommendations?
Post by: Old Blue on May 15, 2016, 09:58:28 AM

Check out his FB page of the bottom fishing he's been doing lately ;)

Title: Re: Tofino Charter Recommendations?
Post by: Wiseguy on May 15, 2016, 07:48:12 PM

Quote from: Blood_Orange on May 14, 2016, 12:14:46 PM

Thanks again for the suggestions. Phoned Kenny in Ucluelet but he was booked up. Didn't get a reply to my email to Ospray from a couple of days ago but I called them today and booked with Shawn Hillier. Should be awesome; hoping to land my first halibut!

Sweet.I have done a few trips with Shawn and they all have been fantastic. The man knows how to catch lots of fish! Good luck!