M.V. Salmon Seeker, Kano Inlet - Queen Charlotte Islands

Don Gandrud, Gentleman Angler

The exceptional fishing here at the Salmon Seeker continues. The weather conditions have been near perfect for almost three weeks and this, more than anything, has allowed our guides to provide our guests with the ultimate fishing experience.

Our most recent group of guests wrapped up their mini tourney on Monday with a strong finish. The Coho are definitely increasing in weight, almost on a daily basis, due to the presence of an abundance of feed. Currently, we are going through some excellent halibut tides where the range is less than one foot. This will permit the bait to reach the bottom with very little drift or angle to the lines. Ideal for the big barn doors to swallow that jig and give you the fight of your life.

I’m glad that I waited until the end of the day to finish my report as today we are proud to inform you that guest Don Gandrud from Minnesota caught and released a halibut weighing approximately 200 lbs! We all recognize the fact that large halibut are females—so important to the survival of the species—and this gesture of Don’s will contribute to our continued good fishing. The catch was fully documented on still photos and video.

Don is joined by Don Hooge and Frank Pauls in the Masterfisherman awards ceremony—the both brought in halibut over 100 lbs.. Well Done!

Fishing on the whole was excellent with over 30 Chinook weighed in. The largest, and our trip leader to date, was a 33 lb. white Chinook. The season is indeed coming to an end but fishing continues to be strong.

Good Fishing.

Captain Ed McDonald
MV Salmon Seeker
Queen Charlotte Islands