Sunday, June 26, 1994 - North Shore News - 41 EL Big game on the hook for anglers TRAVEL TIPS THE GENTLE pursuit of salmon fishing is not going to be without interest this sum- mer for two very good rea- sons. One is that Americans will be here in force because Washington and Oregon sports fisheries are closed. The other is the chance of a fish war between commercial fish- ermen from these states plus Alaska and those from B.C. The fisheries south of the border will remain closed until salmon stocks have rebuilt. This means their fishermen, plus the large num- bers of Californians who used to drive into these states, may be inclined to cast their lines into B.C. waters. That is assuming the salmon make it this far, because talks on fishing quotas have broken down, and Alaska commercial fishermen say they are going to make a big hit on the salmon which swim by the Alaska Panhandle on their return journey from the Pacific to the Fraser and other rivers. A spokesman at Sewell’s Marina in West Vancouver said there was no doubt that more Washington fishermen were plan- it will “hang steady” al the cdge of whirlpools, a useful feature around Campbell River and Start Island. No boats needed at Nimmo Bay Resort, opposite Port MeNeilb a specialty resort which exclusively offers river heli-fishing and adven- tures by helivopter for LO guests. Three days costs $1,300. Hakai Beach Resort. which claims to be the most luxurious on the coast, has unguided as well as guided fishing this season. The resort offers more than fishing to its 40 guests, including tennis, golf and archery ranges and skeet shoot- ing. It is lucated on 214 acres with three shorelines, one a sandy beach. Four-day all-inclusive packages start at $1,995, Dolphins Resort in Campbell River has added a wilderness camp at Work Channel, on the mainland opposite the northern end of the Charlottes. It can take up to 10 anglers and rates for four days start at $2,650 including air from Vancouver. Ocean Falls Fishing Lodge has just been opened by Jim and Marlene Mullis, who converted a former bank building into a six- room fishing lodge. Trout fishing is available at a freshwater lake. Packages start at - $895 for three days and three nights, including meals and guided fishing. Ocean Falls, which nearly became a ghost town when the sole employer pulled out in 1970, has 70 full-time residents and about 300 in the summer. The school has reopened, power and telephones are working again, and a new dock has been built. Proto submitted NIMMO BAY'’S helicopter takes anglers to quiet lakes. This resort is located opposite Port Metyelll, and is a specialty resort which exclusively offers river hall-fishing and adventures by elicopter. The North Shore News wishes all its readers a Happy Canada Day and would like to advise of the following office hours and deadiine changes. WEEKEND HOURS Classified Advertising and General Office Canada Day, July 1 - 9 am - 4 pm Display and Real Estate Sales Closed oes ISSUE/DEADLINES which is based in the Queen mm Charlotte Islands, he said it was JINDS Display and Classified Display Advertising Classified Line Advertising | pretty well booked early inthe year &] [ABIRERHEaaaee : Issue Deadline Deadline before the U.S, closures were 5 : . . coiigsmamie, | tigictncane PP St, Maret 4m en’ he 3 a oF v ‘ ord a would fill up more quickly next ts ” : year as a result. SHOWTIME ; Wed., july ) Thurs., June 30,4 pm. Tue., July 5, noon Other B.C. sports fishing opera- tors are optimistic. Rick Bourne of Langara Fishing Lodge in the Charlottes says last year was the best ever, with the catch including a 235-Ib. halibut that had to be lifted out by helicopter, and this year looks like being a new record for both business and catches. The lodge was not fong reopened before a client landed a 55-pound salmon. Langara Lodge has added rooms and can now accommodate 60. A four-day all-inclusive package starts at $2,345. Peregrine Lodge, also in the Charlottes, is running its first ladies derby July 24 to 27 with a $10,000 first prize. The event will be hosted by TV actor Patrick Duffy. Peregrine sales manager Wolfgang Walter said they decided on the derby because so many women were taking up the sport. Oak Bay Marine Group has bought new 17-ft. catamarans, Fat Cats, designed by Vancouver’s Robert Allan, that apparently offer an unbelievably smooth ride and stable fishing platform. They are being supplied first to the Charlotte Princess. 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