After fishing years ago at GPSL- the thread that started it all

[Ken07AOVette]

I was talking to Tundra Monkey about his big trip in May, and absolutely lucked out, there were 2 spots available for myself and RKZSN!

Ocean fishing for Koho and Chinook and chum and pink and halibut and rock cod and ling cod and octopus and crabs and prawn and sharks and orca and dolphins and dog fish and sea monsters and yellow eye and gadxy, hjhghfkknvcr, jhvjju....

Sorry forgot to breathe.....:shark:

I'm excited!!! :sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout:

Jamie said he has a new deal this year, double or nothing arm wrestling for the bill! :fighting0030:

[HuyFishin]

i'm going to prince rupert in aug for fishing!!:sHa_shakeshout:

[Jack&7]

Awesome, Ken! Good for you...

I wish....someday!

[Jamie]

I was talking to Tundra Monkey about his big trip in May, and absolutely lucked out, there were 2 spots available for myself and RKZSN!

Ocean fishing for Koho and Chinook and chum and pink and halibut and rock cod and ling cod and octopus and crabs and prawn and sharks and orca and dolphins and dog fish and sea monsters and yellow eye and gadxy, hjhghfkknvcr, jhvjju....

Sorry forgot to breathe.....:shark:

I'm excited!!! :sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout:

Jamie said he has a new deal this year, double or nothing arm wrestling for the bill! :fighting0030:

Ken, it will be a honor have all you guys at our Lodge.
I promise you, tons of great food, millions of laughs, the best fleet of boats, the absolute best guides in all of Bc, Then to top it off, you are fishing the Legendary monsters of the Skeena and NASS rivers. It is a experiance you will never forget.
Bring your Fat pants and start working out your forearms!

Jamie

[Mike_W]

Sweet deal Ken I'm sure you will enjoy yourself!!

[KegRiver]

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Have a GREAT time Ken.

Wish I could go too. But I won't be going anywhere this year.
Gotta save money.

[BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES]

Ken you best watch out I meet up with ole Jamie there last year as he ordered some Emergency Tackle for his company there . Hes slimed down and is damn near as built as Iron Mike there .

Look forward to storys fellas .

[Zuludog]

Have fun Ken sounds like a blast!!!! :sHa_shakeshout:

[Jamie]

I wonder if we can make Ken this happy?

The pic below is the GOAL!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v718/JamieHunt/2012-08-06102733_zps5a86f501.jpg

Jamie

[Jamie]

Getting closer Ken!!!!!

Jamie

[Kodiak]

Make sure you give me a call when you get back, Karin and I are leaving June 4th for a 4 day trip !!

[mountain_man]

Have fun Ken. When you heading down?? I will be in Campbell River from the 1st to the 4th of May doing some fishing with my Dad for his 60th Birthday.

[Jamie]

Make sure you give me a call when you get back, Karin and I are leaving June 4th for a 4 day trip !!

Kodiak, this is going to be a very special trip for you guys.

We are looking forward to you guys coming out.

Jamie

[Ken07AOVette]

Have fun Ken. When you heading down?? I will be in Campbell River from the 1st to the 4th of May doing some fishing with my Dad for his 60th Birthday.

Will do, and End of the month, 27-29 :sHa_shakeshout:


Make sure you give me a call when you get back, Karin and I are leaving June 4th for a 4 day trip !!

For sure!

[Guitarplayingfish]

Your going to have a blast. Take lots of pictures, there are no better memories than salmon fishing on the ocean.

[MtnGiant]

Take lots a pics to post.

I dont hafta say have fun....cause its just a given you guys will.

I'm happy you won ma man.

Oh btw...did I say how jealous I am that your fishing BC??? :)

[Thunder Elk Hunter]

Hey Ken,

Jamie's right about your fat pants, you go for the food and stay for the fishing. You will have a blast.
We are going again in July this time not only the wife but the kids as well.

Last year the biggest we caught was 40lbs.

Ken hope you get a chance to join the Tyee club.

Good luck and good fishing.

TEH

[Kodiak]

Thanks Jamie, we're looking forward to it too ! :sHa_shakeshout:
Looks like the way things are unfolding it may be a bit premature for the cause but we were never known for doing things in order anyways...the cause will still be the same after all said and done .....:love0025:

Take care, leave a couple tyees for me you guys...

[SportHuntingHelp]

Have a great trip.

[Safety D]

sounds like a hella of place to fish !!!!!

[Jamie]

Guys, we really appreciate all the support.
I know all the staff is looking forward to seeing our past guests again and meeting all the new ones.

I don't know about you guys, but I am already having issues sleeping at night. Seems the sound of a screaming Islander pops into my head as I try to fall asleep.
I am just counting the days until we can all sit around on the deck and tell our war stories of the day we spent fishing some of the best water in all of the world.

Jamie

[Ken07AOVette]

Countdown has begun!

25, 24, 23, 22, 21........

Getting a little excited....:sHa_shakeshout:

[Jamie]

Countdown has begun!

25, 24, 23, 22, 21........

Getting a little excited....:sHa_shakeshout:

Ken, it's going to be fantastic hosting you guys.
We are putting the final touches on everything we can here from a management POV. Boots on the ground in Rupert a week before you get out.

Jamie

[OneGirlWolfPack]

Your going to have a blast. Take lots of pictures, there are no better memories than salmon fishing on the ocean.

So true!

Hope you guys have fun! Can't wait to see the pictures! :)

[Jamie]

So true!

Hope you guys have fun! Can't wait to see the pictures! :)

With us having more staff this year, I am thinking we will have way more pictures to share on line.

Jamie

[Ken07AOVette]

20! :sHa_shakeshout:

[Kodiak]

You're killin me buddy, if you need a park and ride, let me know
5555-9*6-0617
Can't figure it out, just pm me.
C

[Jamie]

Thats really nice of you Kodiak.

Great to see other members and guests of GPSL helping each other out.

Jamie

[Kodiak]

That's the least I can do for Ken, he's delivered a few things I've bought even to my work. Not to mention how he helps everyone he can !!

[keep6matt]

I was talking to Tundra Monkey about his big trip in May, and absolutely lucked out, there were 2 spots available for myself and RKZSN!

Ocean fishing for Koho and Chinook and chum and pink and halibut and rock cod and ling cod and octopus and crabs and prawn and sharks and orca and dolphins and dog fish and sea monsters and yellow eye and gadxy, hjhghfkknvcr, jhvjju....

Sorry forgot to breathe.....:shark:

I'm excited!!! :sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout:

Jamie said he has a new deal this year, double or nothing arm wrestling for the bill! :fighting0030:

Bahahaha thats hilarious!!! Ken you are worse than a kid at xmas waiting for Santa Claus, can't say I blame you, I would be tossing and turning every night, restless for the trip to commence, enjoy yourself, we are expecting great stories and lotsa pictures when you get back....so jealous.

[Jamie]

You know guys... When Ken and Tundra's groups are coming up, they will be our first guest's of the season. No 2 ways about it, this is a early season trip.
Where if the past is any measure, we should see quality over quantity.

However, Since it's our opening week, and one of guides is able to make it up a week earlier than what was originally planned, I don't mind giving a SMOKING hot deal in order to fill the second boat and have a further test of our systems.

I am extremely hesitant to throw out the number, but trust me it will never be repeated at any other time of year.

If you want to come and experience this for yourself, give me a call

I will be as straight forward with everyone as I was with Ken and Tundra. We will be in the process of opening the Lodge and trying some new meals and getting every ones feet underneath them. Our high standards obviously will still be in play, but we may not be as organized as I want. Think of this trip as a soft opening for the season. I am only looking to cover expenses, so get in touch ASAP.

Thanks
Jamie
403-813-2704

[Jamie]

Might have grabbed 3 more for the trip Ken. Looks like a full house.
I will let you know when things are 100%

For the rest of you, i have room for one more group of 3 or 2 before we start our season in June. If we dont have great Salmon fishing, we can allways go looking for Halis and all the other bottom fish.

The last week of May, i consider a Trophy trip. Its the week where in the past i have seen 50 pounders lost and actually had a fishing partner spooled by a monster. That fish had to be over 70 pounds. Perhaps we will get lucky this year and find one of that magnatude

Get in touch guys.

Jamie

[Agb Crash]

Just sent you a PM,
Questions.
2 confirmed 1 wife still needs to approve (LOL)
Ken looking forward to a mini tourney?????

Crash

[B_Type13X2]

Just sent you a PM,
Questions.
2 confirmed 1 wife still needs to approve (LOL)
Ken looking forward to a mini tourney?????

Crash

tell the one that needs wife approval to just go... after the missing persons report is filed she'll be glad that he showed back up. and there are enough people here who would be willing to provide a fake alibi...

[Jamie]

Just sent you a PM,
Questions.
2 confirmed 1 wife still needs to approve (LOL)
Ken looking forward to a mini tourney?????

Crash

Ken and Tundra, just got off the phone with AGB.
Looks like it is going to happen!!!

What a great trip, loads of A/O members sitting on the deck talking about the fish they missed and other lies.

It's going to be great! What a way to kick off the season.

Jamie

[Ken07AOVette]

Woohoo!!
The more the merrier, can't wait to get there!
I am leaving the truck with my cousin in Leduc, but thanks for the offer.

19, 18, 17....:sHa_shakeshout:

I just can NOT wait to catch at least one huge salmon on my little lake trout rod, which of course Jamie says is cheating, but we have a deal. If he can throw me off the boat, I won't use my own line even once!

(he has to lift me over his head, and toss me in the water.) :)

[Jamie]

Woohoo!!
The more the merrier, can't wait to get there!
I am leaving the truck with my cousin in Leduc, but thanks for the offer.

19, 18, 17....:sHa_shakeshout:

I just can NOT wait to catch at least one huge salmon on my little lake trout rod, which of course Jamie says is cheating, but we have a deal. If he can throw me off the boat, I won't use my own line even once!

(he has to lift me over his head, and toss me in the water.) :)

Come on, you know i have a bad shoulder.
Dont blame me when one of these bad boys turns your rod into matchsticks.
And we use Islanders at the Lodge, how ever we do have some level winds for the fairer sex that comes with us.
Lololololol
Jamie

[Ken07AOVette]

Come on, you know i have a bad shoulder.
Dont blame me when one of these bad boys turns your rod into matchsticks.

Jamie

Hey now that I like! A one arm challenge!!!

That sounds great!

(but I am bringing my wetsuit just in case you have been working out) :)

[Victor L]

Hey

We are Two guys thinking on hitting the skeena or kalum river this june for fishing a couple of weeks but some say its To early To fish in june orters do not ?? We are looking for a guide for 1-4 days To , We want To river fish :) can u guys recomend us some lodges or guides?

[Jamie]

Hey

We are Two guys thinking on hitting the skeena or kalum river this june for fishing a couple of weeks but some say its To early To fish in june orters do not ?? We are looking for a guide for 1-4 days To , We want To river fish :) can u guys recomend us some lodges or guides?

Victor, thanks for asking.
Unfortunatly, we only do Ocean fishing. However I do have access to some great guides in the Terrace area if you wish. I know we can get you set up.

Go ahead and give me a call and I will get the ball rolling for you
403-813-2704

Jamie

[Jamie]

Ken and Tundra.. Lodge is FULL!!!
You guys all kinda know each other.. I know this is going to be a blast for everyone.

I am working on getting a Chef up the Lodge for that week. High end guy out of Calgary, runs a major G/C here in town.

That way you guys dont have to eat my cooking!
(Nore do I)

AGB is in with his buddys, Ken is bringing a friend, Tundra is driving ALLLLLL the way down with a buddy.
Thanks guys!

We still have room for 2 or 3 in the 3 days following this trip, if anyone else wants to cross off something on the bucket list, give me a call.

Thanks
Jamie
Jamie

[Victor L]

Hi jaime thank's for the fast replay !


If you could help us your our hero , its a lot of guides to choose on around terrace and We hope find some good ones :)

We are staying for 4 weeks so who know maybe We Will take a ocean tour Too ;) sry for the spelling im writing on My phone .

I can't phone you cuz im in Sweden right now but if you have a E mail i would love To take it!!

Tight lines
/ victor

[Jamie]

Hi jaime thank's for the fast replay !


If you could help us your our hero , its a lot of guides to choose on around terrace and We hope find some good ones :)

We are staying for 4 weeks so who know maybe We Will take a ocean tour Too ;) sry for the spelling im writing on My phone .

I can't phone you cuz im in Sweden right now but if you have a E mail i would love To take it!!

Tight lines
/ victor

Victor
greatpacificsalmonlodge@gmail.com
I need dates please.

I already talked with a guide who called tonight. We will get you out there.

Jamie

[Ken07AOVette]

16,15,14:sHa_shakeshout: :sHa_shakeshout: :sHa_shakeshout:

Holy hell 2 weeks to go!!!! :)

[Ken07AOVette]

13,12

Jamie the countdown is speeding up!!!

[Jamie]

13,12

Jamie the countdown is speeding up!!!

Ken, I leave on Thursday night. I am hoping to do some test fishing Saturday night.
BTW you get Brand new towels and perhaps a new deck set to break in.
As well, some spanking new TFO rods need to be christened in.

See you in a bit!
Jamie

[Tundra Monkey]

Man I really gotta check the fishing section once in awhile :ashamed:

I am soooo looking forward to this :sHa_shakeshout:

Myself and Dcutter off of this site will be heading down.......just a lil' 24hr drive. All the greasy spoons and ballets on the way down better look out :lol:

I am truly looking forward putting some faces to the words I've laughed and cried with over the last few years :happy0180:

[Ken07AOVette]

11, 10

It's just around the corner now!

And new towels, deck sets and fishing rods to steal!!!! :sHa_shakeshout:

Woohoo!

[Ken07AOVette]

Remember Jamie, limes, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, ice and Malibu rum.:)

Quantity- 4 big limes, 1 cup sugar, 6 cups water, 6 tbsp scm per jug.

1 jug lasts only a few seconds.

Tools- measuring cup, strainer, 2 pitchers, tbsp.

I guarantee most guys will like these.

[Kodiak]

At least leave one new rod for me will ya, maybe a chair too.........

That sounds good, will it go with Bacardi as well ?

[Tundra Monkey]

Remember Jamie, limes, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, ice and Malibu rum.:)

Quantity- 4 big limes, 1 cup sugar, 6 cups water, 6 tbsp scm per jug.

1 jug lasts only a few seconds.

Tools- measuring cup, strainer, 2 pitchers, tbsp.

I guarantee most guys will like these.


Do I have to leave my "Man Card" up here to drink these :sHa_sarcasticlol:

We're leaving a week today for the trip :sHa_shakeshout:

[Ken07AOVette]

9,8,7....:sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout:

TM - Brazilian lemonade is a wonderful thing, very tart and refreshing, the evil about it, is the more rum you add the sweeter it gets, Malibu takes the edge off.

If you are a scotch and water kind of guy, this won't be the drink for you. Oldman said it is too sweet for him, but after 50 years of smoking and eating bacon fried pie dough, his taste buds are just a memory.

Everyone that has tried it here has loved it and asks for it. :)

[bagwan]

I hope those new deck chairs are extremely sturdy and HUGER size, Jamie. Big TESTER coming soon. Can't wait for the bragging and pictures.

[Agb Crash]

Ken, I leave on Thursday night. I am hoping to do some test fishing Saturday night.
BTW you get Brand new towels and perhaps a new deck set to break in.
As well, some spanking new TFO rods need to be christened in.

See you in a bit!
Jamie

So how was fishing? So good you cant even report arms too tired to type.

Crash

[Ken07AOVette]

6,5....

Ok little nerve and butterflies right there!!!

Wooooooooohooooooooooooo!

[Tundra Monkey]

9,8,7....:sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout:

TM - Brazilian lemonade is a wonderful thing, very tart and refreshing, the evil about it, is the more rum you add the sweeter it gets, Malibu takes the edge off.

If you are a scotch and water kind of guy, this won't be the drink for you. Oldman said it is too sweet for him, but after 50 years of smoking and eating bacon fried pie dough, his taste buds are just a memory.

Everyone that has tried it here has loved it and asks for it. :)

Me thinx a few of these and there may be a tattoo comparison going on.....carefull.....could get interesting :D

[Agb Crash]

Me thinx a few of these and there may be a tattoo comparison going on.....carefull.....could get interesting :D

Ewwwwww get that picture out of my mind, trampstamp on Big Ken!!!!

LOL

[Jamie]

So how was fishing? So good you cant even report arms too tired to type.

Crash

Crash, made it out for one tide on Sunday. 2 chinook. 25 and 20 pounds.
Then we made our way on the ferry over to the Charlottes for a meeting.
Hit the west side of the QCI and nailed a 30 pound TYEEEEEEEE!
Crazy story! Involved a Seal.
One other one at 22.
Worked all day for 2 in the boat and one more bite
Winds up today

Out on the east side right now .
Looking for Hali's
Just dropped Anchor.
Jamie

[Ken07AOVette]

Holy carp 4 days!!!!!

[hal53]

Holy carp 4 days!!!!!

don't forget the Gravol, and have a great time Buddy...looking forward to the pics...

[The Fisherman Guy]

The Sea Bands wrist bands work best for me. No drugs, no side effects and no sickness. Put them on 30min to 1h before sailing and you should be good to go!

Most drug stores carry them, Shoppers, Rexall etc.

Have fun Ken!!

Looking forward to the pics and trip report upon your return!

[Serengeti Charters]

Go for the sea sickness patch. Just put behind ear and will be golden. Works for every guest I've had whereas everything else is hit or miss

[mach123]

Hey Ken, it is wrong time of the yr to go there, you should let me go so you don't waste your time, lol.................Have a great trip.........

[mach123]

Was up in port mcneil on last wednesday picking up a few bikes to haul back, was suppose to go fishing on thursday and the guy bailed, hmmmmm maybe next time.........

[Jamie]

Water is easy in Rupert.
But the patch is what we recommend.
Out fishing right now in front of QC city. Nothing happening, one small jack.
But the guys on board are a riot.
Tomorrow sees us exploring the west side a bit more if the weather allows for it.

See you guys soon

Jamie

[Ken07AOVette]

don't forget the Gravol, and have a great time Buddy...looking forward to the pics...

I'm hoping to have a great time, thanks Hal. I'm going to try and tough it out, never been affected before by any type of motion sickness, hope to be ok.

[Jamie]

Looks like we are stuck on the east side again today.
Huge winds and waves to 5 meters.
YIKES!!!!
Perhaps tomorrow we can get out.
Toured 3 different lodges yesterday.
Some good ideas, and some great reminders we are doing things right.

Jamie

[dcutter]

TM and I are hitting the road at 4 am Friday morning!!! Giggling like a School Girl!!!

[dcutter]

12 hours and Tundra Monkey and I hit the highway!!!

[Tundra Monkey]

A lil' snack of moose with the kidz and a snooze till my 3:00 shower :sHa_shakeshout:

Just gotta pack :sign0161:

[Ken07AOVette]

Drive safe buddy! Take your time, enjoy the scenery!

3,2 :sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout:

All packed, cameras charged, water bottles freezing nicely!

[Jamie]

Just got on the ferry to head back to Rupert. Rough fishing over here this year.
Tired, wind burnt and ready to see my own Lodge.
After touring a number of Lodges, I know we are doing things right.
Some new ideas though.
2013 is going to be EPIC!

Jamie

[omega50]

Will be following this thread very closely for the next while.

People will likely not remember all the details of the lodge, boat or the meals, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

[Ken07AOVette]

24 hours 5 minutes until I get on the road!

:shark: :fighting0030::sHa_shakeshout:

[Agb Crash]

Funeral for 1 of us (to attend), Wifes birthday party for the other. We will leave late saturday night 11-12 pm. Drive all night. Will be there Sunday. Can't wait.

[Ken07AOVette]

Sorry for your loss.

Drive safe Chris.

I got my license and stamp online, great deal, no driving or worrying.

[Kodiak]

Condolences as well AGB

Me too Ken, please keep us posted, can't believe the anxiety building....

A little worried, haven't been billed for our plane tickets on my visa yet ( online ) but have been for seat pref and have itinerary, etc.

11, 10, .......

Have fun you guys !!!!!!!!

Jamie, I'll call or email you next weekend to make sure you survived this adventure, lol

Cal.

[Lefty-Canuck]

I have never gotten sea sick but I always take precautions.....nothing ruins a day or a week of fishing faster than getting sick on a boat, watch several guys not return to the water because of it.

I use the behind the ear patch and it seems to help....I used this non drowsy stuff Bonine in Hawaii and I have never been so much in lalaland in all my life....it was for sure not nondrowsy.....

LC

[Sundancefisher]

I have never gotten sea sick but I always take precautions.....nothing ruins a day or a week of fishing faster than getting sick on a boat, watch several guys not return to the water because of it.

I use the behind the ear patch and it seems to help....I used this non drowsy stuff Bonine in Hawaii and I have never been so much in lalaland in all my life....it was for sure not nondrowsy.....

LC

I always recommend 12 hour gravol on my trips. I take one before our flight to Masset...then I am good regardless of the conditions that day for fishing. Take one in the morning and it is out of your system when you are finished for the day.

[Jamie]

Tundra and Dcutter made the Lodge today.
Great dinner, lots of work still going on and both just jumped at the chance to help.
Lodge is starting to take shape.

Great guys both of them. Rest of the group in Sunday night.

I have been up since 5 am.. Heading to bed.

Jamie

[dcutter]

What an unbelievable day. Ken absolutely Dominated a 42. plus pounder and TM doubled up on a pair of 25 pounders.Everyone put fish in the boat today. What an absolutely fantastic lodge you are running here Jamie. The Lodge is gorgeous and the food fantastic!

[MtnGiant]

Suweet...good for you boys!!! :sHa_shakeshout:

I'll try hard to keep my jealously in check.

[Jamie]

Loads of story's and killer pics going to happen in this thread.
Stay tuned, I will let the Victims tell their own Versions.
What a great way to open the season!

Jamie

[Jamie]

All A/O members are on the road with fish frozen. Great 3 days with a good amount of fish caught and a monster that was long line released.

3 Tyeeeeeeee caught and a boat load of memory's for all involved.

This was a special trip, filled with special people. (Some more special than others) Though each of them thanked us profusely, it is us that owe each of you a thank you. It's guys like you all that make this a special place.

As a owner, when you say goodbye to such a group, you really do feel honored to have hosted them. And you remember why you got into this BIZ.

Thanks guys for a great 3 days. Only issue I have is that you couldn't stay for another trip. But that's something we will tackle next year.

Jamie

[Bound2Fish]

Cant wait for the pictures and stories.

[BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES]

Keep Rippin lips boys .

[marlin1]

looking forward to some pics

[Ken07AOVette]

I got home at 02:30, drove 17 hours yesterday and 4 the day before, after fishing.

I have about 2400 pictures to go through, after I get some chores done :love0025: and some work too, but will start a new thread in general.

Very short abbreviated version of the trip- go. Don't think about it, just book off some time and call Jamie.

Pics to follow.

[The Fisherman Guy]

I got home at 02:30, drove 17 hours yesterday and 4 the day before, after fishing.

I have about 2400 pictures to go through, after I get some chores done :love0025: and some work too, but will start a new thread in general.

Very short abbreviated version of the trip- go. Don't think about it, just book off some time and call Jamie.

Pics to follow.

Come on man! The suspense is killing me! You are part of the Tyee club now, I just gotta see what a 40lb+ Chinook looks like in your hands!!

Great to hear you had an awesome trip Ken.

[dcutter]

Team NWT made it safe and sound Jamie! Fish made it without a hitch, and I am marinading a package as we speak. I only hope my Missus and Offspring decide they really don't like fresh fish. I have been telling them how horrible it is for you and how it will grow your ear hairs. Hopefully that keeps them on chicken for the next few months :)

I had an absolute blast. Loads of fish and loads of good times. Thanks for everything Jamie!

[diamonddave]

Come on with the pics boys, I've come to expect better from you guys. This is more than a little disheartening....

[recce43]

No pics it didn't happen

[dcutter]

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[Jamie]

Cutter
I saw the text you sent Shea.
I almost peed myself. Shaved his lawn.
Lolololololololol
You are one funny guy.
Enjoy the fish and be in touch about the charity ride.
Anything we can do to support our armed forces is a great thing.

Enjoy the fish
Post some pics buddy

Jamie

[Tundra Monkey]

Wow what a drive......25 or so hours in a truck with Cutter :budo:

Tons of fish, laughs and incredible memories for sure!!

It was an incredible time Jamie. Thank you very much. :shake2:

Thank you Cat for all of your help in organizing this......we thought of ya out there Bro :shake2:

A special thank you to Boat Builder....pure class Sir :sLo_BigBearHug:

I'll give Cutter a call and see if he'll put up my pics for me.....apparently he has game :happy0034:

[mooseknuckle]

WOW!! I wanna go just for the crab legs!! I imagine that was kens portion.

[dcutter]

Full credit on the lawn shaving goes to TM. I gave him the password to my phone and he went crazy!

[Ken07AOVette]

putting together pics now...

[dcutter]

OK TM - First round of my jobs are finished. Before I hit round 2 I will post some pics for you! :)

[dcutter]

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[MtnGiant]

OMG!!!!!!
Now the jealousy has kicked in.

Great pics guys and adventure

[Ken07AOVette]

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[Ken07AOVette]

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[Ken07AOVette]

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[Ken07AOVette]

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[MtnGiant]

Oh I wanna cry...I miss BC

Great pics all around.

I have no other words...I'm all choked up

[Ryry4]

Wow. Great pics!!

Tundra Monkey hasn't got any prettier than last time I saw him. :love0025:

Was this trip a little less of a "climate shock" than the last one. Did you break a record for smallest fish with that one in the picture?

[Jamie]

Wow. Great pics!!

Tundra Monkey hasn't got any prettier than last time I saw him. :love0025:

Was this trip a little less of a "climate shock" than the last one. Did you break a record for smallest fish with that one in the picture?

Actually, the small ones are Coho. Extremely early, but great table fare for tag fillers. It's about 2 weeks early.

Great picS guys, please keep them coming.

Jamie

[dcutter]

Fist batch is on the smoker! As soon as I figure out how to get from phone to photobucket to AO I will be providing proof :)

Overnight cure with brown sugar, kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. hour 1 into a 2 hour smoke over maple, then an apricot/bourbon glaze for the final 30 minutes. I just hope the bourbon lasts another hour. I would hate to have to go and buy more!

First attempt:
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[Alberta Bigbore]

Nice pics Ken!!

[MtnGiant]

Looks like a fantastic trip and fun times.

Did you guys do any Sturgeon fishing???....after all....that was sposed to be the reason for the contest LOL :)

btw.....not hard to figure out who Ken is.....maybe your handle should be MtnGiant....or in this case OceanGiant :)

[The Fisherman Guy]

Very cool!

Looks like an awesome trip, great food, friends and fishing.

Outstanding. :sHa_shakeshout:

[hal53]

nice to grab some Cohos this early, looks like a great trip!!!!

[catnthehat]

Looks like a fantastic trip and fun times.

Did you guys do any Sturgeon fishing???....after all....that was sposed to be the reason for the contest LOL :)



Uh, wrong contest!!:)
Cat

[marlin1]

nice fish Ken , great pics too , looks like a good trip

[BobLoblaw]

Fantastic stuff, you guys; I'll bet it was a blast!
You got some great pics there, Ken; nice to see something besides grip&grin shots.
That one salmon is a hawg. I mean, it even looks big when Ken holds it...:)

[Ken07AOVette]

Fist batch is on the smoker! As soon as I figure out how to get from phone to photobucket to AO I will be providing proof :)

Overnight cure with brown sugar, kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. hour 1 into a 2 hour smoke over maple, then an apricot/bourbon glaze for the final 30 minutes. I just hope the bourbon lasts another hour. I would hate to have to go and buy more!

First attempt:
http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt276/irwinbob/2013-06-01124907_zpsf426e91e.jpg (http://s619.photobucket.com/user/irwinbob/media/2013-06-01124907_zpsf426e91e.jpg.html)

Buddy those look awesome!

[KegRiver]

Fantastic!!

Looks like you all had great weather and awesome fishing.

I so wish I could have gone with you all. But alas not this year.

I did get to do a bit of fishing while I was in Prince George last week and I took a new Canadian fishing yesterday. But I do miss the salt water fishing.
Maybe next year.

If not, maybe I can organize a trip north. That's another trip I've been wanting to make for a while. It's a lot more doable for me.

Anyway. I'm happy for you guys. And thanks Jamie, you are the best!
I'll never forget how you tried to help us last year. The offer alone made our trip much more memorable.

I want to see at least one whale and catch at least one Salmon before I move on to other things.

[Ken07AOVette]

Next trip is gearing up!

Still room for 3 June 20-22

[Ken07AOVette]

This was the trip that started all the fishing insanity.

Now 7 years later, after going back the following year I remember everything about the very first trip.

Less than a week before I go again, and I still watch the video's from the very first trip.

Great memories.

[Jim Blake]

This was the trip that started all the fishing insanity.

Now 7 years later, after going back the following year I remember everything about the very first trip.

Less than a week before I go again, and I still watch the video's from the very first trip.

Great memories.

Hope you have a great trip this year! Looks like you are a DIY salt water guy now. I can't find this Lodge on a current google.

[Ken07AOVette]

Hope you have a great trip this year! Looks like you are a DIY salt water guy now. I can't find this Lodge on a current google.

GPSL is only on T-shirts now unfortunately.

Thanks Jim, reports are amazing right now!