Fishing has been good this past week, Tom, Thomas and Chad have all been out on the water having good success for both steelhead and sturgeon. I am in Edmonton attending the Edmonton Boat Show this coming weekend. If you live in the area, be sure to drop by and say hello. HCM will also been at the show with their new 28ft twin and a beautiful 20 ft jet boat.

Vedder Steelhead

Tom Pearce caught this fish yesterday on the Vedder River, nice fish.

Water conditions on the Vedder are perfect for steelhead fishing, fish are spread throughout the river with all areas producing fish. Our guides have a few honey holes that are producing fish daily, if you are looking for a trip out on the Vedder, the next few weeks should be good. Most of our fish are being caught using cured salmon eggs and shrimp, some anglers are doing well with jigs, spoons and artificial baits.

Sturgeon Fishing

Sturgeon fishing was good this past weekend, our group from Powell River managed to land 12 fish in two days, several larger fish over 6 ft which is great for this time of year. Water temperatures are still below 40 but it won’t be long before it starts to warm and fish become more active. Our next peak sturgeon fishery is mid April through to early June when sturgeon will be feeding on Ulichons, this fishery is very active with many double digit days.

Vancouver Salmon Fishing

Salmon fishing round Vancouver Harbour has been slow to fair, some of our associate guides have been on the water this past week with limited success. Winter Chinook fishing in Vancouver can be quite productive, it is also very unpredictable. Over the next few months we will have some great days and some stinkers, crab fishing is always good and the scenery is spectacular. If you have never experienced Vancouver’s Sky line form the water, it is well worth the time and money.

By mid May, weather and fishing improves greatly in Howe Sound and Gulf Islands. This is when we start running over to thrasher rock and a few of our other favorite fishing haunts. Ground fish, shell fish as well as salmon are available on this 8 to 10 hour trips. Our new 28ft twin HCM pilot house fishing machine should be on the water by late June just in time for this great fishery.

Fraser Canyon Tours

Hells Gate Tour dates have been released April 29 is our first trip of the season, if you would like to join us, we still have a few seats available. Other dates are available on our website at http://www.hellsgatejetboattours.com

Hope you have a great week,

Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions or concerns.

Vic Carrao

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We just finished up with the BC Boat & Sportsman Show and are getting ready to hit the road for 5 shows in Alberta. While I am gone Tom, Thomas and Chad will be on the water guiding and taking care of our groups & boats. I will still have access to phone and e-mail so if you are wanting to book a trip, no worries, we can you on the water.

Look’n good Tommy, wow are the steelhead ever big this year.

Vedder Steelhead

After the hard rain over the weekend the river is starting to clear up. Tom, Chad and Thomas were all out on the water today, Tom managed to land this beauty. If you havn’t noticed already, the steelhead this year are quite a bit larger than average years. Not sure why but it looks like we are either getting some older fish returning possibly 4 and 5 year olds or they had a great feeding session on their return migration.

Thomas with another wild Steelhead caught on the Vedder River.

Looks like the weather will be nice for the next few days so you might want to get out and enjoy before the next rainfall. Lots of fresh fish moving into the canal so the next few days should be excellent.

Fraser Sturgeon

Water conditions on the Fraser are excellent, water clarity is good, water temperatures are at 38 and climbing. Our boats will be on the water steady starting this weekend so if you are looking for a charter, give us a shout. We have some great deals on right now so great time to take advantage of our spring fishery. Sturgeon fishing will continue to improve as water temperatures increase, April /May will be our next peak fishing.

Our canyon trips will be starting in mid April, if you are looking for a trip of a lifetime, this trip is the one. Our canyon trips depart from Hope fishing 30 miles of river between Boston Bar and Yale. If you are interested, please call me for rates.

Vancouver Ocean Fishing for Salmon

Salmon fishing has been a bit slow this past week, a few of our associate guides were out and hooked into several keepers. Over the next few weeks we should see some improvements in Vancouver Harbour as well as south end of Bowen Island. Crab and prawn fishing has been good with limits on most days.

Beautiful Boat For Sale

We have just order our new Aluminum Hells Canyon Marine Pilot House Boat so our Grady White is For Sale. This Grady is in mint condition with every option Grady White has to offer. I have only owned this boat for 12 months and it has never been moored until I got it. You won’t find a Grady in better shape unless you buy new.

2003 Grady White 265 Express

2003 – twin 225 HP Yamaha 4 stroke Outboards with 600 hrs, mostly trolling hours.

2006 – Maclain Aluminum Trailer ( value$15,000)

This boat is loaded, full head, shower, kitchen, 3 sinks, deisel heater, radar, sonar, fish finder, two marine radios, new scotty down riggers, auto pilot, remote lights, hot water tank,

long range full tank, Microwave, on board charger, shore power, lots of storage, live well, fish station, 2 marine radios, windless anchor winch, stainless steel propellars, stainless rod holders, outriggers,

rear and front lights, front light is remote from driver seat, stereo also remote from drivers seat.

Priced for Quick Sale $75,000, I have $85k into this boat.

We just finished up with the Victoria Boat Show , this show is smaller than our local BC Fishing & Hunting Show but if you are looking for deals on Saltwater Fishing gear, this was the place to be. Island Outfitters is one of the top stores and guide outfitters in the Victoria area offering great service and some of the best deals on Tackle. If you are ever on the Island, look them up, their staff are top notch and offer what i feel is some of the best knowledge and service in the industry. Check them out at http://fishingvictoria.com/

While I was busy working indoors at the show, Tom was out on the water testing the new Penn Squall Lever Drag Reels. These reels are new for 2012 and offer the angler a great alternative to the heavier full metal jacket reels. The Penn Squall comes in a variety of sizes suitable for Salmon, Halibut and Sturgeon. The lightweight graphite coupled with a machined Aluminum Spool makes these reel extremely light weight yet durable and saltwater resistant. We will have them at the show this weekend, drop by Penn/ Berkley booth and check them out.

Speaking of guides being on the water while I am working shows, here is one of several steelhead that STS Guide Thomas Rutschmann landed over the weekend. WOW what a chromer , nice steelhead Thomas.

Here is another beautiful wild steelhead caught this past weekend.

Vedder Steelhead Report

The Vedder is in prime shape with lots of fish in the system. With each rainfall brings in a fresh push of fish. Over the next few weeks we should see some of the best fishing of the year. We are still offering one on one and small group instructional guide trips, e-mail us for information on these trips.

Fraser Sturgeon

Tom was out yesterday trying out a few of his favorite winter spots. Beautiful day on the water with sunshine, friends and they landed a few fish. As mentioned above Tom was trying out some new tackle so great day over all. Tom’s getting booked up for the 2012 season so if you are planning a trip and would like to request Tom, don’t wait until he is booked solid.

Here is a picture of Tom’s largest sturgeon, landed in October of 2010.

BC Boat & Sportsman Show this weekend

This weekend drop by the BC’s largest Boat & Sportsman Show at Tradex center in Abbotsford. STS will be there with a booth inside and our big twin engine boat will be parked out front.

Come say hello to our team of Guides, they will be at our booth all weekend. I will also be on Stage at the Fenwick Pro Fishing Panel which will be on the main stage once each day. Times will be posted at show and on banners in the Tradex building.

Hope to see you at the show.

Vic Carrao.

STS Guiding Service.