TheSookesOfHazzard
09-06-2014, 04:04 PM
Hey everyone!
I just moved to Calgary from Victoria, BC. I guided for two years out west in both the Haida Gwaii and on the island itself, and have been around boats and fishing my whole life (worked in a marine shop for 7 years). Had my own boat out there two and regularly went out for Salmon, Halibut, etc.
That said, I know next to nothing about fresh water fishing - though we had lots of that out there too, I concentrated on the salt. I would be extremely gracious if somebody here might invite me along on an expedition; will cover my share of expenses. I assume with winter approaching the opportunities will diminish, but I am available any weekend over the next while to take a stab at it!
In the meantime I will study this forum to learn about all the great fishing opportunities in Alberta and the techniques necessary for success, but we all know that hands-on is the quickest and most effective way to learn! I also brought lots of fresh frozen fish in my move and don't mind sharing with my next teacher!
Tight lines all - looking forward to this new experience! Feel free to PM me or comment on this thread if you are down to wet a line with a prairie newbie!
P.S. Sooke is a municipality outside Victoria and a popular fishing destination, hence the name - is also the name of my boat.
I just moved to Calgary from Victoria, BC. I guided for two years out west in both the Haida Gwaii and on the island itself, and have been around boats and fishing my whole life (worked in a marine shop for 7 years). Had my own boat out there two and regularly went out for Salmon, Halibut, etc.
That said, I know next to nothing about fresh water fishing - though we had lots of that out there too, I concentrated on the salt. I would be extremely gracious if somebody here might invite me along on an expedition; will cover my share of expenses. I assume with winter approaching the opportunities will diminish, but I am available any weekend over the next while to take a stab at it!
In the meantime I will study this forum to learn about all the great fishing opportunities in Alberta and the techniques necessary for success, but we all know that hands-on is the quickest and most effective way to learn! I also brought lots of fresh frozen fish in my move and don't mind sharing with my next teacher!
Tight lines all - looking forward to this new experience! Feel free to PM me or comment on this thread if you are down to wet a line with a prairie newbie!
P.S. Sooke is a municipality outside Victoria and a popular fishing destination, hence the name - is also the name of my boat.