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by Martin Paish
"I can't believe it, I'm finally here."
I can still remember the first time I first glimpsed the Salmon Seeker in legendary Kano Inlet. Our floatplane swooped down through the rugged mountains and into the sheltered waters where the ship is moored. Even though it was over 10 years ago, and I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the Salmon Seeker many times since, that first sense of anticipation and excitement will remain with me forever, and is repeated each time I return.
Many anglers have a “bucket list” of their most sought after species and destinations. As a lifelong angler I have mine. When I think of Bonefish I think of Long Island, Sailfish is Quepos, Steelhead is the Skeena, and for salmon and halibut it’s got to be Kano Inlet. If only once, every salmon and halibut enthusiast should reward themselves with a visit to this special piece of coastal wilderness. |
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| What is it about the Salmon Seeker and its incredible Kano Inlet fishing grounds that make it so special? To me, it’s summed up in one phrase: “The most productive salmon and halibut fishing in the world – bar none.” |
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Halibut fishing and the MV Salmon Seeker in Kano Inlet, aerial view, see Gallery for larger photos
Being located right on the doorstep of what is without a doubt the greatest salmon migration route on the planet puts the Seeker's guests in a truly enviable position. No running 20 miles offshore. You’re right on “the highway.” Virtually every run of Chinook salmon destined for Central and Southern BC, Washington and Oregon passes by here on its way home. Double headers are pretty much an hourly event, double digit mornings are expected, and average size is over 20 lbs. There are a heck of a lot of fish here.
True wilderness is becoming a rare commodity and the Seeker is smack dab in the middle of one of the most remote coastlines anywhere. You just don’t see other boats out here. That, combined with the close proximity to the edge of the continental shelf, makes this THE place to be if you’re after a barn door halibut.
The lack of competition means that the big halibut have a chance to get bigger, and the rich productive deep waters of the edge of the shelf, enriched by abyssal upwelling mixing with coastal runoff, ensure the kind of food supply that generates truly gargantuan sizes. The lodge record is well over 300 lbs., and many fish over 200 lbs. are either landed or released each season. One hundred pounders are common. Grab the fighting belt and hang on. Any questions?
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What really sets the Seeker apart from other operations is her experienced, professional guide team. They’re included in the price for every angler. No need to pay for an “upgrade.” Even as an experienced angler there’s a lot to like about the guided experience.
I’ve found that my ability to appreciate my surroundings and truly focus on watching that rod tip is greatly enhanced by having a guide. I don’t have to worry about the weather, the tide change, or whether or not we’re in the right place. Guides can manage the big water of the Pacific safely and skillfully. And their ability to predict exactly where and when the peak bite is going to come on borders on the uncanny. Let’s face it, it’s a busy world out there and when I take the time to go on vacation I want to truly relax and enjoy the experience. Guides help you do that. |
If you’re a seasoned angler looking to experience the global peak of salmon and halibut fishing, or are simply wanting to try fishing in a truly wilderness environment, then the Salmon Seeker is an experience you should definitely try.
You’ve earned it, now go out and get it! |
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To see more about the MV Salmon Seeker see their website.
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Article |
Topics |
Date |
| 1. |
Vancouver Island's Esperanza Inlet |
Halibut, Salmon, Vancouver Island |
May 2012 |
| 2. |
Fly Purple Peril |
Flys |
May 2012 |
| 3. |
Trolling for trout |
Trolling, Trout |
Apr 2012 |
| 4. |
Fly Blue Note |
Flyfishing, Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 5. |
Fly Kalumlow |
Flyfishing, Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 6. |
Fly Skeena Scar |
Flyfishing, Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 7. |
Fly Polar Express |
Flyfishing, Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 8. |
Sturgeon fishing in Vancouver British Columbia |
Sturgeon |
Mar 2012 |
| 9. |
Strategies for Catching Sturgeon |
Sturgeon |
Mar 2012 |
| 10. |
Fly Copper Gammarus |
Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 11. |
Fly Alley Alevin |
Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 12. |
Fly Hilton Boss |
Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 13. |
A Guided Steelhead Trip on the River |
Steelhead |
Feb 2012 |
| 14. |
Fly Polar UV shrimp |
Flys |
Feb 2012 |
| 15. |
Egg-sukin Beaver Leech |
Flys |
Feb 2012 |
| 16. |
Fly Chardolas Bait |
Flys |
Feb 2012 |
| 17. |
Don't be afraid to try anything |
Steelhead |
Feb 2012 |
| 18. |
Best Fishing Story of 2011 Ryan Spannier |
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Feb 2012 |
| 19. |
Best Fishing Story of 2011 by Bob Waldhaus |
Steelhead |
Feb 2012 |
| 20. |
Best Fishing Story of 2011 David Sandquist |
Kids, Salmon |
Feb 2012 |
| 21. |
Fly Reeds Spey |
Flyfishing |
Feb 2012 |
| 22. |
Jet Boat Maintenance |
Boats |
Dec 2011 |
| 23. |
Smoked Salmon Recipe BBQ and Honey |
Recipes, Salmon |
Dec 2011 |
| 24. |
Poached Italian Cod |
Recipes |
Dec 2011 |
| 25. |
Fly Blue Charmer |
Flys |
Nov 2011 |
| 26. |
Fly Muddy Waters |
Flys |
Nov 2011 |
| 27. |
Fly - The Excursion Leech |
Flyfishing |
Nov 2011 |
| 28. |
Herb and Garlic Crusted Halibut with oven roasted ratatouille |
Halibut, Recipes |
Oct 2011 |
| 29. |
The Banner Season |
Fishing Area Outlook |
Jun 2011 |
| 30. |
voteforsalmon |
Conservaton, Salmon |
Apr 2011 |
| 31. |
Votesalmon |
Conservaton, Salmon |
Apr 2011 |
| 32. |
Rivers Inlet Hatchery Program |
Conservaton, Salmon |
Apr 2011 |
| 33. |
Mayday for Wild Salmon |
Conservaton, Salmon |
Mar 2011 |
| 34. |
Contest 2011 Fishing Story David Sandquist |
Flyfishing, Steelhead |
Feb 2011 |
| 35. |
Contest 2011 Fishing Story Honourary mention Ron Gibson |
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Feb 2011 |
| 36. |
Contest 2011 Fishing Story Bog Waldhaus |
Steelhead |
Feb 2011 |
| 37. |
Contest 2011 Fishing Story Brian Wong |
Salmon |
Feb 2011 |
| 38. |
Does Fish Cooking Techniques Matter |
Recipes |
Jan 2011 |
| 39. |
Mediterranean Fish Fillets |
Recipes |
Jan 2011 |
| 40. |
Virus Killing Fraser Sockeye |
Conservaton, Fish, Salmon |
Jan 2011 |
| 41. |
Halibut Fishery |
Conservaton, Hallibut |
Dec 2010 |
| 42. |
Salmon Virus watch |
Conservaton, Salmon |
Nov 2010 |
| 43. |
Disease Information |
Conservaton |
May 2010 |
| 44. |
Sea lice kept secret |
Conservaton |
May 2010 |
| 45. |
Catch the Dream |
Halibut, Salmon, Trolling |
May 2010 |
| 46. |
Oak Bay Marine Group Newsletter |
Salmon |
Mar 2010 |
| 47. |
Quesnel Lake |
Trout |
Jan 2010 |
| 48. |
Art of Curing and Smoking Fish |
Smoking |
Jan 2010 |
| 49. |
Bradley's Famous Hot Smoked Salmon |
Smoking |
Jan 2010 |
| 50. |
Salmon fishery action suit |
Salmon |
Nov 2009 |
| 51. |
Save B.C. Salmon |
Conservaton, Salmon |
Nov 2009 |
| 52. |
Winner of the Giver on the River Free Charter |
Fish |
Sep 2009 |
| 53. |
Oven bbq salmon |
Recipes, Salmon |
Aug 2009 |
| 54. |
Poached Italian Cod |
Recipes |
Aug 2009 |
| 55. |
Salmon Creole |
Recipes, Salmon |
Aug 2009 |
| 56. |
Australia Fishing |
Salmon |
Aug 2009 |
| 57. |
Horseradish and Dill Butter Salmon Steaks |
Recipes, Salmon |
Jul 2009 |
| 58. |
Navigating a boat purchase |
Boats |
Jul 2009 |
| 59. |
Salmon with a Homemade Grain Mustard Crust |
Recipes, Salmon |
Jul 2009 |
| 60. |
Halibut with Fennel Broth |
Halibut, Recipes |
Jul 2009 |
| 61. |
Cedar Plank Salmon |
Recipes, Salmon |
Jun 2009 |
| 62. |
Islander Winner 2009 |
Tackle |
Jun 2009 |
| 63. |
Just Get In the Water |
Technique |
Jun 2009 |
| 64. |
Saltwater Night Fishing for Salmon |
Salmon, Technique |
Jun 2009 |
| 65. |
Steelhead & Salmon Warfare |
Salmon, Steelhead |
Jun 2009 |
| 66. |
Deep Running Giant Salmon |
Salmon |
May 2009 |
| 67. |
Salmon Scampi |
Recipes |
Apr 2009 |
| 68. |
Dandelion Stuffed Chaunigan Trout |
Recipes, Trout |
Apr 2009 |
| 69. |
Living Rivers - Georgia Basin and Vancouver Island |
Conservaton |
Apr 2009 |
| 70. |
Salmon steak recipe |
Recipes, Salmon |
Mar 2009 |
| 71. |
Chaunigan Trout Recipe |
Recipes, Trout |
Mar 2009 |
| 72. |
Best catch of 2008 |
Flyfishing, Kids, Salmon, Steelhead, Trout |
Feb 2009 |
| 73. |
The Great Chilko Bear Adventure |
Bears |
Feb 2009 |
| 74. |
Seasonal Outlook for 2010 |
Salmon, Seasons, Steelhead, Sturgeon, Trout |
Jan 2009 |
| 75. |
A Fishing Trip with REEL OBSESSIONS Vancouver Island. |
Salmon, Trolling |
Jan 2009 |
| 76. |
Carp fishing from a different angle |
Carp |
Sep 2008 |
| 77. |
Fish British Columbia With a Timeshare |
Accommodation |
Apr 2008 |
| 78. |
Hurt by aquaculture industry |
Salmon |
Nov 2007 |
| 79. |
BC wild salmon endangered by failure to contain sea lice from salmon farms |
Conservaton |
Sep 2007 |
| 80. |
Go Fish |
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Aug 2007 |
| 81. |
Studies show harmful impact of BC coast salmon farms on wild Pacific salmon |
Salmon |
Aug 2007 |
| 82. |
Lynn's Fishing Adventure |
Sturgeon, Trout |
Jul 2007 |
| 83. |
Chilliwack River Action Committee |
Conservaton |
Apr 2007 |
| 84. |
Indian Candy Recipe |
Recipes, Salmon, Smoking |
Mar 2007 |
| 85. |
Fishing Articles and archived fishing posts |
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Mar 2007 |
| 86. |
Curing Eggs |
Salmon |
Mar 2007 |
| 87. |
Fishing for Chum Salmon |
Salmon |
Mar 2007 |
| 88. |
Salmon Eating - After They Change Colour |
Salmon |
Mar 2007 |
| 89. |
A guides Perspective - The Fraser River |
Salmon, Seasons, Sturgeon, Trout |
Aug 2005 |
| 90. |
Smoked Salmon Recipe |
Recipes, Salmon, Smoking |
Dec 2004 |
| 91. |
Fishing in Harrison Hot Springs |
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Aug 2004 |
| 92. |
Jet vs. Outboard |
Boats |
Aug 2004 |
| 93. |
Helpful Hints, Tips and Tricks |
Tackle |
Mar 2004 |
| 94. |
Uncle Wes - Farewell Old Friend |
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Dec 2003 |
| 95. |
Cow Paddy Pond |
Trout |
Oct 2003 |
| 96. |
12 Seasons of Fishing the Kitimat |
Flyfishing, Salmon, Seasons, Trout |
Apr 2003 |
| 97. |
Sara, Guardian of the Lake |
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Jul 2002 |
| 98. |
Portrait of a Mountain Man |
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May 2002 |
| 99. |
Carving the Salmon Pie |
Salmon |
May 2001 |
| 100. |
Spoon Fishing Lakes From The Bank |
Tackle, Trout |
Mar 2001 |
| 101. |
Vedder River Fishing “Fall options” |
Salmon, Seasons |
Mar 2001 |
| 102. |
Slippery Spotted Owls |
Salmon |
Jul 1998 |
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