We Just wanted to thank the many people who dropped by the booth and said hello. As many of you know, the past owner of STS, Vic Carrao is battling cancer like many other Canadians, he was overwhelmed by the love and support received at the Show. Vic has started treatment and is doing well and will be guiding for the 2017/2018 season. Thank you for dropping by and making Vic’s weekend a very special one.

Vic and the STS team will be traveling to Edmonton next week and will be at the Edmonton Boat & Sportsman Show, if you live in Alberta and you plan on attending the show, please drop by and say hello.

BC Boat & Sportsman Show is this weekend March 3,4,5 in Abbotsford, doors open Friday at 12noon to 9:00pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 5:00pm. Our booth location is same as last year, booth #312 in building A, east wall near the Berkley/Penn Booth. Please come down and say hello and take advantage of our Show Specials. Next weekend we will be at the Edmonton Boat & Sportsman Show, drop down and check out our Edmonton Show Specials and save money on your next guided fishing adventure.

Spring Show Special

Fill the Boat for only $500 for 6 hours ( 4 anglers max) savings of $200

Fill the Boat for only $640.00 for 8 hours ( 4 anglers max ) savings of $210.00

Seminars for 2017

Fraser River Jet Boat Clinic

Come join us for a full day on the water Jet Boating the Fraser River from Mission to Yale. This seminar will mainly focus on navigation between Mission and Yale with some focus on shallow water jet boating and running canyon rapids. This is a one-day clinic with an optional second day Jet Boating in your own boat.

This course is suitable for Jet Boat owners looking to improve skills and knowledge, any boaters wanting to learn safe navigation of the Fraser River between Mission and Yale and new boaters looking to purchase there first jet boat.

Also included:

1. Jet boat safety,
2. Pro’s & cons of various hull designs and styles
3. Looking after your jet boat
4. Pumps and Engine Configuration
5. Anchoring techniques for salmon and sturgeon fishing.
6. Reading water

1-day seminar – Mission to Hells Gate – Saturday April 1 –seats available

1-day seminar – Mission to Hells Gate – Sunday April 2 –seats available

• Total cost is $195.00 per person,

Been a great week on the Fraser fishing for Sturgeon, ice flows have smelted and river is in great shape. Vedder River is producing some nice fish and smaller tributaries such as Stave, Alouette and Chehalis are all fishing pretty well.

Please see below for detailed report.

Fraser River Sturgeon – We have been out on the water all week and have done very well for Sturgeon, our largest fish caught this week was over 9ft , congrats to Patrick and Stephan who are visiting from Sweden. We have averaged 6-8 fish per day with this 9ft 3 being our largest, also some nice 7footers and a bunch of fish under 5 feet. Best bait has been salmon eggs but Lamprey and Dew Worms will also work well.

Our Spring Special is in effect, Fill The Boat for $500 for 6 hours or Fill The Boat for $650 for 8 hours.

Vedder River Steelhead – The Vedder River is on the rise has and is now dirty due to the heavy rainfall we are experiencing. Once the river drops again, it will be back into shape and we should see some great fishing. February is primetime for the Vedder River Steelhead run so this is the time to get out. While the river is dirty and quite high try fishing the Upper River above Tamahi Rapids. This will be the first place that starts to clear up. Once rain stops it will take a few days but be ready as there will be some great catches once this happens.

Wally Hall Junior Memorial Fishing Derby is happening right now until March 15th. Tickets are $20 each and can be bought at Fred’s Custom Tackle. All proceeds are donated to habitat restoration projects on the Chilliwack/Vedder River. Currently, the largest fish weighed in is 15.103lb.

BC Boat & Sportsman Show is only 2 ½ weeks away, if you would like to enter our FREE Draw for VIP Tickets, just go to our facebook page and share this report post. We have 5 tickets left to give away. Make sure you drop by our booth #312 and say hello. We will have a few ball caps to give away so be one of the first to our booth and just ask for one of our ball caps.

Fraser River Jet Boat Seminar – We still have some seats available for April 1 and April 2, this trip travels 240km from Mission to Hells Gate and back. It’s a full day on the water with long time Fraser River Guide and Jet Boat Pilot Vic Carrao. Vic has an extensive background on our local waters guiding and jet boating for over 35 years. Vic is one of the few pilots that have run through Hells Gate and has extensive knowledge of the Fraser River and Fraser Canyon region.

This seminar is for anyone who already has a jet boat or is thinking about purchasing one. Vic will show you how to navigate the Fraser River, run white water, surf a jet boat in big water, read shallow water, anchoring techniques, jet boat control and much much more.

Cost: $195 per person
Date(s): Saturday April 01, 2017 or Sunday April 02, 2017 (we sell out every year so book early to get a seat)
Registration: Register by emailing us at sts.

Spring Sturgeon Special – Spring Sturgeon 2 Night 2 Day Package

• 2 nights accommodations at Best Western Mission City Lodge
• 2 x 8 hours of guided Salmon, Trout or Sturgeon fishing with one of our professional fishing guides
• All Best Western packages now include full breakfast
• Catered Lunch for each day of guided fishing
• All fishing tackle, fully equipped jet boats and private guide exclusive to your group
• Private Dock for your safety and comfort

2 person – $850 p/p
3 person – $675 p/p ( sharing 2 rooms)
4 person – $575 p/p ( sharing 2 rooms)

Call or e-mail us to book one of these great package specials.

If the package your looking for is not above please call or email us for your personalized vacation package.

Vancouver Salmon Fishing – fishing has been good this past week, Howe Sound and Bowen Island are both producing some good results. Winter fishing is hit and miss at best so you really do need to work the water and fish multiple locations to find the fish. Our boats are out on the water daily and will find the fish if they are there to catch. Winter rates are still in effect.

​Have a great weekend.

Vic Carrao

STS Guiding Service

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