Pippen
Well-Known Member
Hey Guys,
In light of the thread on Naden Lodge I thought I'd ask for some advice.
My Dad is looking to head out to the coast next summer from MB to do what he is calling a "fishing trip of a lifetime". There will be he and I as well as a friend from Comox of his that I have known for years and his 2 sons coming from Calgary. Haven't seen the father and sons for years and years so it is kind of a reunion of sorts as well but a trip my Dad has always wanted to do.
I threw out the options of either heading to Tofino/Ucluelet or even Port Hardy OR the idea of heading north up the coast to a lodge to be fully catered. Seeing as this is a special trip for all they have opted to make do the "lodge" thing and looking at various ideas. I think they also kind of want to be at a lodge for more of the "secluded" aspect rather than staying in a town.
I was thinking of the Haida Gwai and there are a few that come to mind that I have friends who have stayed at.
My Dad has fished on the ocean many years ago in Alaska (only about 1 or 2 days) and his friend and sons have fished a few times out of Hardy so I am thinking seasickness isn't something I will have to worry about, but you just never know until you get the guys out there.
I think there may be the need for guides for the father and his 2 sons but I also don't have an issue myself as to be self guided and show the old man what I have learned out here on the coast.
In saying that I have no issue with being guided either so as to take the pressure off and make it a great catered trip in all aspects.
Lodge amenities, food etc are all going to be a factor in determining where to go as well. My one concern is that I would almost like the option if the seas/wind/swell were bad that we could still be able to fish in somewhat protected waters. I would hate to have my Dad travel all this way only to be blown off the water which is also one of the reasons I am kind of steering away from the WCVI. I have fished over there for years and don't mind the "combat fishing" if the seas are a rockin' but would really hate to have that ruin a holiday my Dad has talked about for a number of years now.
I also know that there are LOTS of "hidden gems" in various locales including some of the floating lodges and OBMG has some places as well.
Anyone have any experiences or thoughts they may be able to share? I just got an e-mail from my Dad yesterday saying "so what is happening and do we know where we are going???"
I figured I should get my butt in gear and get this process moving.
Thanks guys for any insight/options or help you can provide.
In light of the thread on Naden Lodge I thought I'd ask for some advice.
My Dad is looking to head out to the coast next summer from MB to do what he is calling a "fishing trip of a lifetime". There will be he and I as well as a friend from Comox of his that I have known for years and his 2 sons coming from Calgary. Haven't seen the father and sons for years and years so it is kind of a reunion of sorts as well but a trip my Dad has always wanted to do.
I threw out the options of either heading to Tofino/Ucluelet or even Port Hardy OR the idea of heading north up the coast to a lodge to be fully catered. Seeing as this is a special trip for all they have opted to make do the "lodge" thing and looking at various ideas. I think they also kind of want to be at a lodge for more of the "secluded" aspect rather than staying in a town.
I was thinking of the Haida Gwai and there are a few that come to mind that I have friends who have stayed at.
- West Coast Fishing Club - http://westcoastfishingclub.com/ (a few friends have fished here and rave about it)
- Queen Charlotte Lodge (had buddies who stayed on the Driftwood and had a blast)
- Possibly Langara as through a contact I may be able to get a bit of a deal but that remains to be seen.
- Duncanby in Rivers Inlet
- Shearwater?
- Hakai?
My Dad has fished on the ocean many years ago in Alaska (only about 1 or 2 days) and his friend and sons have fished a few times out of Hardy so I am thinking seasickness isn't something I will have to worry about, but you just never know until you get the guys out there.
I think there may be the need for guides for the father and his 2 sons but I also don't have an issue myself as to be self guided and show the old man what I have learned out here on the coast.
In saying that I have no issue with being guided either so as to take the pressure off and make it a great catered trip in all aspects.Lodge amenities, food etc are all going to be a factor in determining where to go as well. My one concern is that I would almost like the option if the seas/wind/swell were bad that we could still be able to fish in somewhat protected waters. I would hate to have my Dad travel all this way only to be blown off the water which is also one of the reasons I am kind of steering away from the WCVI. I have fished over there for years and don't mind the "combat fishing" if the seas are a rockin' but would really hate to have that ruin a holiday my Dad has talked about for a number of years now.
I also know that there are LOTS of "hidden gems" in various locales including some of the floating lodges and OBMG has some places as well.
Anyone have any experiences or thoughts they may be able to share? I just got an e-mail from my Dad yesterday saying "so what is happening and do we know where we are going???"
I figured I should get my butt in gear and get this process moving.Thanks guys for any insight/options or help you can provide.
