Shown is a pic of a late May King Salmon that weighed 30lbs on the scale. While trolling the mouth of the river this hog was up for a tussle. The fish came to the surface then went crazy taking three runs to the bottom of the ocean some 100ft down. I was worried that the line would snap or get caught under the boat or get wrapped on the downrigger cable. To say the least pandemonium broke out. The thing about Saltwater Salmon fishing is that you all have to work as a team when the rod goes off. These feeding Chinooks are so aggressive on the attack and so fresh you’re not sure what will happen. In fact odds are against you as soon as a hook-up happens. Luckily we landed this brute, but not until it bent the nets hoop support so badly it almost eluded us, in fact I had to put the rod down to help bring the netted fish in. It was a high five after the dust settled.

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While doing some early back-trolling we were drawn away from the fishing as 20 or more seals were in a feeding frenzy diving and chasing causing the seagulls to circle above there sleek heads waiting for a piece of discarded fin fish. We thought at first that the seals were feeding on fresh Chinooks running the river, only to find in horror that these seals were feeding on Steelhead after spring spawn.

The Steelhead at times came to the surface trying to elude the chase and tusks of razors in hope of reaching the sea to rejuvenate and return once again two or more years later as a healthy and energetic Steelhead. I also had to attach a pic of my 2yr old son standing beside this Chinook, as you can see he looks a tad bit leery as he is towered over by the King of Salmon.

Also the past weekend was the local saltwater derby and Team Kitimat Adventures came 2nd with the largest Halibut weighing in at 63lbs. We ventured out some 40 miles to Hartley Bay to the Halibut grounds as well watched as the Killer Whales feeded on fresh Chinooks. Talking to a local native he told us that this year the Salmon run is very good.

June Bookings for Chinooks and Halibut are still available for the fresh and saltwater, so book your dates.

Tracey John Hittel
Kitimat BC Canada
250 632-9880
250 639-4277

thittel@uniserve.com

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