New Guide Certification Guidelines

Thanks SG

Will have to call Quick Nav , Was there a big difference on the content of the 2 , I thought the Maritime Course was quite in depth , there were 5 or 6 guides in my class to boot , will let ya know what he tells me tomorrow , probabally just another money grab !![:0]..[:o)]..FD

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"The standards have now been fully developed and validated by industry representatives."
The quote above came from the go2 weblink. I would personally like a list of these "industry representatives" to make sure they are all valid...seems fair I think.
I bet if you got a list of all parties involved alot of you would be suprised.
just my 2 cents.

Just thought I'd jump in at this juncture and say that ALL</u> those involved in putting the TAG together are well respected members of the guiding, tackle, lodge, resort, tourism etc sectors and most of you will recognize there names as such....many of us know them personally.....to think that they are not looking out for us is wrong....do we really want a government agency mandating our industry without input from our sector....( although the recent TC experience has some wondering) having industry insiders working with T-C , DFO/RCMP Marine enforcement, tourism BC etc to make this process as user friendly as possible and having safer more legitimate sector to work in is a good thing....there will be bugs to work out no doubt but in the end the legitimate guides will prosper....
 
That's great then...
So if someone could please send me the list of industry representatives I might be able to take a look at it a decide for myself.
I for one was not consulted on any of the TAG program and neither was anyone from our region as far as I know.
It seems odd that most of us knew anything about this until it was already done.
Hey listen, I'm not saying I don't agree with the way this is going, I just want to make sure for my own business that this is something that I want to be part of.
I spent alot of time and money over the past few years trying to make sure I was as legit as I could possibly be and now we have something else that will no doubt cost us more money to be apart of.


www.coastwidesportsfishing.com

http://ca.video.yahoo.com/watch/4726988?fr=yvmtf
 
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quote:Originally posted by richmake

That's great then...
So if someone could please send me the list of industry representatives I might be able to take a look at it a decide for myself.
I for one was not consulted on any of the TAG program and neither was anyone from our region as far as I know.
It seems odd that most of us knew anything about this until it was already done.
Hey listen, I'm not saying I don't agree with the way this is going, I just want to make sure for my own business that this is something that I want to be part of.
I spent alot of time and money over the past few years trying to make sure I was as legit as I could possibly be and now we have something else that will no doubt cost us more money to be apart of.


www.coastwidesportsfishing.com

http://ca.video.yahoo.com/watch/4726988?fr=yvmtf
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...are you a current SFI member?? If you are current then I am sure as a member, you would have been canvassed and offered an opportunity to add your input. Secondly, this coarse will not cost you a single penny if you choose not to use it - in fact if you have already schooled yourself through the existing coarse opportunities from other businesses or recognized coarse(s) from outside of the Sport Fishing Industry, then myself personally would believe that you are good to go - for now. Remember that with time all things change...it always does.;)

Read, investigate, comprehend - ultimately understand...SFI is working for the good of your job.;):D

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SFI eh? I can't think of the last time the SFI did something for me directly. 99.99% of those people who purchase a charter DON'T use the SFI or use any of their marketing as factors in their decision.

SFI is working for the good of my job eh? That's a laugher if I ever heard one.

I don't see what being a member of a guides association or being a member of the SFI has to do with anything lending any kind of credibility to any business. If that's your perception, so be it...but as far as I'm concerned..saying that if you're a SFI member or guides association member and promoting your crew as having taken said course and being a member of an association will do something to enhance the industry or further secure your job is a really really large leap in logic in my opinion.

Let's keep this in perspective. The industry makes it's money by exploiting a resource..that in itself, makes any kind of conservation efforts or credentials put forth by the industry merely a self interested imperative for survival---no fish...no industry. Furthermore, creating some kind of marketing stuff such as a TAG is just a marketing "tool". The US folks have been on it for a long time, and all their associations and certifications haven't done diddley to preserve their jobs.

As far as I'm concerned, many SFI members lack a lot of credibility and I don't see them standing up there in the press or media chastising the DFO et all for their mismanagement practices. In fact, they're out there lobbying for shares and handouts just like everyone else...and they're no different or more righteous than any other business in the same industry or any other industry or association. They're just another HOG in the TROUGH. Just like you or I.

Anyways, personally, if I were an consumer of the sportfishing hospitality business ...I'd educate myself and rather trust my $$$ and life with someone who knows his stuff with fishing and has years of boating experience in an area---as opposed to some guy who has a "brownie badge" called a TAG.

I've worked at a few lodges, fished around the coast a bit and gotten to know a few lodges, owners, guides and let me tell you...the guests know when they've been HAD by a lodge when they're put with a rent-a-guide. Those rent a guides are getting smoked at ratios of better than to 5 to 1 much of the time, and the guests usually end of complaining about those too----and book elsewhere the next time. They're the types of guys who you want to promote as having a 'TAG'.

Anyways, if someone has a badge called a "TAG" it tells me they are looking for some kind of edge on the competition and are trying to come up with some cockamamie marketing BS which only the inexperienced respond to.

Just my .02 and I know there is no shortage of people who will disagree with me..but I'm with the Richmake camp on this one.
 
I agree with a lot of what FM said above. A lot of the guides on here would feel better if the instructors names were spelled out, and how much money was handed out to SFI rumored to be 70,000 or so to put the course together. If everything is spelled out it stops some of the negative questions about motives. I would think that if it is free choice whether to use SFI as your course provider or use other providers, then its free enterprise. SFI sees a way to make some money and put some instructors to work. Was curious myself how they monitor the 500 on the water hours and what lodge boats or private boats are making money on this or are they donated? I guess lots of us just have questions that will at some point be spelled out and the issues will be resolved.I have guided a long time and never had a single guest say they were on the SFI web site or found about us threw them, not saying it would not happen, just never heard of it. Has any other guide on here picked up customers threw SFI? Just curious.
 
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I agree with a lot of what FM said above. A lot of the guides on here would feel better if the instructors names were spelled out, and how much money was handed out to SFI rumored to be 70,000 or so to put the course together. If everything is spelled out it stops some of the negative questions about motives. I would think that if it is free choice whether to use SFI as your course provider or use other providers, then its free enterprise. SFI sees a way to make some money and put some instructors to work. Was curious myself how they monitor the 500 on the water hours and what lodge boats or private boats are making money on this or are they donated? I guess lots of us just have questions that will at some point be spelled out and the issues will be resolved.I have guided a long time and never had a single guest say they were on the SFI web site or found about us threw them, not saying it would not happen, just never heard of it. Has any other guide on here picked up customers threw SFI? Just curious.
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Nope Never...
I'm still waiting for my list of industry representatives to be forwarded to me...
For the most part, I can agree on the fact that for the youth and first year people into this industry, something like the TAG is a good idea.

www.coastwidesportsfishing.com

http://ca.video.yahoo.com/watch/4726988?fr=yvmtf
 
quote:Originally posted by UNKNOWN

...unfortunately, many of you are wandering around with blinders on if you think that SFI does nothing for you as an angler, let alone as a guide/lodge, retail or wholesale business in BC. Perhaps if you did some research and investigated things you will find that SFI is fully ingrained into many processes in dealing with DFO, TC and many other government agencies. They are working for a greater benefit of all who enjoy angling, whether an individual or a business. They along with many, many other passionate individuals are working for you, on your behalf whether you agree or not. So many of you like to ***** and complain, but do absolutely nothing to help in the overall picture. Did you know that by simply attending a local SFAC meeting is enough to help - your input at the SFAC meetings can help dramatically in many cases...

At least SFI took the initiative to develop a program that is tailored and best suited for your industry. Even if you never use any part of what they do...it is still better than where it was headed. I am not a member of SFI, but I fully and completely support them and their direction. If you don't think they matter in our segment of that available fisheries, you are sadly mistaken and certainly do not understand or know anything of what they have accomplished for BC anglers.

;):D

- UNKNOWN -
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Well...we'll just agree to disagree then Unknown. I've fished with both Tom Bird and Owen Bird and met the men many times over...as recently as last year.

When I go to the SFI website--it's pretty obvious what my point it. I can tell you that they're not nearly as organized and influential as you make out.

Get me a list of those names!
 
As long as you are TC certified and inspected with the 4 required courses, I would think it does not matter how you obtain it.

Either way only a fraction are going with compliance, I know many who until physicaly confronted with enforcement to provide documentation etc, are operting as per, like they have for the past 20 years. I can hardly blame them, as requirments are on the change frequently and fishing is not looking to be a very viable investment that will carry into the distant future.

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It has been interesting reading all the comments throughout this thread. I know a lot of you have been waiting for me to voice my opinion! :)

First, I hold the US equivalent to each and every certificate, license, or rating mentioned in the thread, and then some; to include, a PADI Divemaster and a Commercial Instrument multi-engine pilots rating (latest rating in a BV234). I also am a School trained aviation safety officer, Hazardous Cargo (including nuclear transport) and the list goes on. I guess I never really decided “what I want to be when I grew up”. I am very familiar with the frustrations, time, and expense everyone is referring to, which most of mine are just filed away!

So, to you true “Professionals” I applaud you! It is a sign of pride and professionalism in your industry and chosen trade!

There is a "lot" of difference in driving a car, a tractor & trailer, an aircraft, or a boat for personal reasons versus for hire! As in, do you know you can buy an airplane and fly it under certain conditions, without a license? People are paying us for a service which "they" believe we are certified and qualified to perform. Most of the general public assumes these qualifications. When is the last time anyone asked a commercial pilot to see his license or ratings? I have never been or ever was asked!

The interesting thing about all this… I can only remember a few times over the years, I was ever asked to show or prove any of these certifications? I remember having to produce my driver’s license, tractor & trailer permit, sport fishing licenses, and my dive license (just to rent tanks and get air). That’s about it, except while never having to produce my pilots license, I have been asked to provide a copy of my flight records and current medical physicals! All pilot licenses are verified through the FAA!

When applying for my marine insurance, the company asked if I was USCG certified, I answered yes, and they never asked for any documentation to prove it. However, I am sure they most have preformed a background check to verify? BTW, you might want to check your insurance policies, as I had to get a waiver to be insured above the 50th parallel and to go outside the Strait of Juan de Fuca! A lot of insurance companies do not insure off the WCVI and above the 50th parallel!

For those asking for SFI information – google it and go to their website, it’s there. There are some very familiar names on their membership lists and some are impressive names, whether you want to admit it or not. I really don’t understand some of the comments, especially from the non-members? I do understand the concern over “cost” of membership, even though from what I understand, the basic membership is “free”! That’s pretty expensive? It is only another organization to help voice opinions and concerns concerning your industry.

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Dave and myself and most others probably agree accidents will and can occur at the un-guided lodges far more realistically than that of the guided sorts.
On another subject...the one I can't believe is how we all have a PCOC but an unregistered washington vessel with no boating experience can just come right over and jump right in...no questions asked. Nothing against Washington boaters as a whole just wondering when the rules should apply to everyone
Talk about accidents waiting to happen and if you think it doesn't...I witnessed a horrible one a few years ago late summer in Nootka.
Safety was no where in site when they allowed exempt user groups that are most certainly higher risk!
Knowledge and experience of weather and an area is what is most important.
Policies are put in place all the time but if doesn't make sence economically for the government...look out.
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Chad, I could not agree with you more! I assure you, NOT all Washington vessels are unregistered or unqualified, but there are way too many unqualified operators and boats from the States. The US and Canada, as other countries have agreements which basically state if you are qualified in one you can legally operate in the other. Yes there are restrictions, but most don’t apply to the normal individuals. But, the problem is… nothing is being checked or enforced! I do want to emphasize “most” individuals towing a boat to VI, from both countries, should NOT be allowed to launch any boat without “proof” of sort of certification or at least a safety check!

I guess that will never happen or be enforced, until a lot more people die. Most really don’t know what they are doing and it is an accident waiting to happen!

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quote:Originally posted by UNKNOWN
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Well...we'll just agree to disagree then Unknown. I've fished with both Tom Bird and Owen Bird and met the men many times over...as recently as last year.

When I go to the SFI website--it's pretty obvious what my point it. I can tell you that they're not nearly as organized and influential as you make out.

Get me a list of those names!
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FM, as I am an outsider looking in - you’re a little hard on an organization you appear to know little about, aren’t you? I don’t understand this comment at all, “The US folks have been on it for a long time, and all their associations and certifications haven't done diddley to preserve their jobs.” YOU, should try to get a “Guide” license here in Washington, if you don’t think they have strong associations and certification programs! Even if you did take and get all the required certifications, you would NOT be able to get a license from Washington, due to all the lobbying of those associations you are referring to!

Fm, just so you know, I am now taking my 2 cents and putting it in my grandkids “piggy bank” where it belongs, as the “Professionals” debating this issue on this thread, really don’t need it! [:0]
 
This moratorium on issuing charter licenses may not be a bad idea. Some of you more experienced guys must agree the water is getting pretty murky now a day with all the charter companies out there. I beleive we have come full circle in fishing. We have went from over fishing by commercial fishermen to over fishing by sport fishing and by sport fishing I mean Lodges and Charters. Now by no means am I saying to not allow charters no way but we definitely could back off a little.

I think the most popular spot on here to fish anyways ( Sooke ) is a good example. We all sit on here and wonder why Sookamlbe River is not the fishery it should be when we have all these fish running the outside. Well the reason is quite simple,, they don't have a chance to make it down.. Look at the lodges and charters running the outside right now,, its crazy !!!

The moratorium,,, yah lets do it...

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quote:Originally posted by Charlie

It has been interesting reading all the comments throughout this thread. I know a lot of you have been waiting for me to voice my opinion! :)

First, I hold the US equivalent to each and every certificate, license, or rating mentioned in the thread, and then some; to include, a PADI Divemaster and a Commercial Instrument multi-engine pilots rating (latest rating in a BV234). I also am a School trained aviation safety officer, Hazardous Cargo (including nuclear transport) and the list goes on. I guess I never really decided “what I want to be when I grew up”. I am very familiar with the frustrations, time, and expense everyone is referring to, which most of mine are just filed away!

So, to you true “Professionals” I applaud you! It is a sign of pride and professionalism in your industry and chosen trade!

There is a "lot" of difference in driving a car, a tractor & trailer, an aircraft, or a boat for personal reasons versus for hire! As in, do you know you can buy an airplane and fly it under certain conditions, without a license? People are paying us for a service which "they" believe we are certified and qualified to perform. Most of the general public assumes these qualifications. When is the last time anyone asked a commercial pilot to see his license or ratings? I have never been or ever was asked!

The interesting thing about all this… I can only remember a few times over the years, I was ever asked to show or prove any of these certifications? I remember having to produce my driver’s license, tractor & trailer permit, sport fishing licenses, and my dive license (just to rent tanks and get air). That’s about it, except while never having to produce my pilots license, I have been asked to provide a copy of my flight records and current medical physicals! All pilot licenses are verified through the FAA!

When applying for my marine insurance, the company asked if I was USCG certified, I answered yes, and they never asked for any documentation to prove it. However, I am sure they most have preformed a background check to verify? BTW, you might want to check your insurance policies, as I had to get a waiver to be insured above the 50th parallel and to go outside the Strait of Juan de Fuca! A lot of insurance companies do not insure off the WCVI and above the 50th parallel!

For those asking for SFI information – google it and go to their website, it’s there. There are some very familiar names on their membership lists and some are impressive names, whether you want to admit it or not. I really don’t understand some of the comments, especially from the non-members? I do understand the concern over “cost” of membership, even though from what I understand, the basic membership is “free”! That’s pretty expensive? It is only another organization to help voice opinions and concerns concerning your industry.

quote:Originally posted by richmake

Dave and myself and most others probably agree accidents will and can occur at the un-guided lodges far more realistically than that of the guided sorts.
On another subject...the one I can't believe is how we all have a PCOC but an unregistered washington vessel with no boating experience can just come right over and jump right in...no questions asked. Nothing against Washington boaters as a whole just wondering when the rules should apply to everyone
Talk about accidents waiting to happen and if you think it doesn't...I witnessed a horrible one a few years ago late summer in Nootka.
Safety was no where in site when they allowed exempt user groups that are most certainly higher risk!
Knowledge and experience of weather and an area is what is most important.
Policies are put in place all the time but if doesn't make sence economically for the government...look out.
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Chad, I could not agree with you more! I assure you, NOT all Washington vessels are unregistered or unqualified, but there are way too many unqualified operators and boats from the States. The US and Canada, as other countries have agreements which basically state if you are qualified in one you can legally operate in the other. Yes there are restrictions, but most don’t apply to the normal individuals. But, the problem is… nothing is being checked or enforced! I do want to emphasize “most” individuals towing a boat to VI, from both countries, should NOT be allowed to launch any boat without “proof” of sort of certification or at least a safety check!

I guess that will never happen or be enforced, until a lot more people die. Most really don’t know what they are doing and it is an accident waiting to happen!

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quote:Originally posted by UNKNOWN
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Well...we'll just agree to disagree then Unknown. I've fished with both Tom Bird and Owen Bird and met the men many times over...as recently as last year.

When I go to the SFI website--it's pretty obvious what my point it. I can tell you that they're not nearly as organized and influential as you make out.

Get me a list of those names!
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FM, as I am an outsider looking in - you’re a little hard on an organization you appear to know little about, aren’t you? I don’t understand this comment at all, “The US folks have been on it for a long time, and all their associations and certifications haven't done diddley to preserve their jobs.” YOU, should try to get a “Guide” license here in Washington, if you don’t think they have strong associations and certification programs! Even if you did take and get all the required certifications, you would NOT be able to get a license from Washington, due to all the lobbying of those associations you are referring to!

Fm, just so you know, I am now taking my 2 cents and putting it in my grandkids “piggy bank” where it belongs, as the “Professionals” debating this issue on this thread, really don’t need it! [:0]
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Charlie, you totally ignored my posts.

Anyways, Washington State is a superb example of what we don't want to happen in the industry and the resource in BC. Anyways, a lot of those lodges on those pages of "SFI members" are simply HOGS in the trough. Generally speaking, based on the size of the industry here in BC, the safety record is highly commendable. I could care less what "prestige" those lodges have...ultimately what those lodges have is deep pockets and good fishing. That's what they started out on and good fishing is all they get by on...period.

Anyways, most of the guiding pools at any of those lodges on those pages are locked in, and you're not getting in...and of the lodges which have had accidents....it's because they were mickey mouse situations--and arbitrarily standing up and saying there's a major problem when there isn't is a bunch of malarky. Now people want to take those accidents and try to make a name for themselves. Those certifications and the TAG course are quite simply tools to further promote and preserve what they have...not to mention open up a "cheapo" labour pool for the purposes of profit.

Anyways, you can be certified with all the certificates you want, but it doesn't change anything if you lack good judgement. That's all it is.

Ever seen the commercial with the guy who has an MBA? The other guy in that commercial says.... "You have an MBA..oh...let me do that for you"..insinuating that he doesn't know what he's doing.

Ultimately, if you take the total results of "Enhancement" Activities invested by those members of the SFI, it doesn't NEARLY replace what they exploit and have exploited.

Anyways, what people are asking for on this thread...are the specific names of the Sport Fishing Institute members--and the person from those member organizations. Yet, no one can seem to produce these names.

A media relations company had to produce the release which opened this thread---and that alone says politics.

The SFI is a rather interesting case as well.....and what no one on this board has said yet is that it almost didn't survive but a few years ago.

Suddenly, with the industry suffering severe decline from hard times, unprecedented bankruptcies and lodges not paying their bills, presto....some marketing sing song comes up.

If this were really about safety or adding value for the customer, no publicity would be required---and they parade some economic figures...they would go quietly about their business rather than trying to "promote sport fishing as distinct in BC from other destinations who do not have the same standard of training". Hold on a sec...notice those key words...promoting sport fishing....they said promoting sport fishing...not promoting safety---government regulations already promote safety...so as far as I'm concerned...I'm going to call this a mechanism for businesses to market themselves...and pass off costs to prospective employees as opposed to anything else.

Anyways, I don't give a fling flang jang if they bring in this course as mandatory or not, but it could very well be one of the things which will eventually slit their throats.

Sad to say it, but I'm all for that..there's a lot of lodges on this coast getting by off other people's backs...not their own.
 
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NO... "YOU" are 100% missing the point!

You want names... I'll give you names. You want anymore names find them youself! I am sure these people won't mind me posting, as it is a matter of public record, but since "YOU" are "NOT" a "Professional Guide", maybe you should take your 2 cents and put it in your piggy bank (or where the sun dosen't shine) where it belongs. Here, does this make you happy!

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Rob Alcock (President)
Delta Tackle

Syd Pallister
(Past President)
Gibbs Fishing Tackle

John McCulloch
(Vice President)
Langara Fishing Adventures

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(Chair-Fisheries Committee)

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Fax: (604) 677-5584
Email: fishing@wildpacificcharters.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: West Coast Sport Fishing Adventures
Region: The Islands
Address: 5150 Darnely Rd.
Port Alberni BC V9Y 8H9 Canada
Phone: (250) 724-4204
Email: fishmyster@shaw.ca
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Vertigo Link Charters
Region: Northern BC
Address: Box 1142
Prince Rupert BC V8J 4H6 Canada
Phone: (250) 627-1853
Email: vlgofish@citytel.net
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Van Isle Fishing and Marine Adventures
Region: The Islands
Address: 4249 BRIARDALE RD
Courtenay BC V9N 9R6 Canada
Phone: (250) 338-1935
Fax: (250) 897-5615
Email: zawis@shaw.ca
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Tides and Tales Sportfishing Adventures
Region: The Islands
Address: Box 5014
Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0 Canada
Phone: (250) 949-0641
Fax: (250) 949-9268
Toll Free Number: (877) 694-3474
Email: tides@island.net
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Silverback Fishing Adventures
Region: Northern BC
Address: PO Box 22003
Prince Rupert BC V8J 4P8 Canada
Phone: (250) 628-3357
Fax: (250) 628-3357
Toll Free Number: (800) 668-8955
Email: silverbk@citytel.net
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Shallow Water Ventures
Region: The Islands
Address: PO Box 885
Tofino BC V0R 2Z0 Canada
Phone: (250) 725-1259
Fax: (250) 725-1289
Toll Free Number: (877) 725-1264
Email: info@jensensbay.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: IWL Fishing Charters
Region: The Islands
Address: 1448 Simon Road
Victoria BC V8X 3H1 Canada
Phone: (250) 477-1447
Fax: (250) 477-1447
Email: paul@iwlfishingcharters.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Jay's Fly & Tackle Clayoquot Ventures
Region: Northern BC
Address: Box 632
Tofino BC V0R 2Z0 Canada
Phone: (250) 725-2700
Fax: (250) 725-2313
Toll Free Number: (888) 534-7244
Email: jay@tofinofishing.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Klahanie Fishing Adventures
Region: Vancouver Coast and Mountains
Address: 5373 Peach Road
Chilliwack BC V2R 4P7 Canada
Phone: (604) 799-1418
Email: klahaniefishing@shaw.ca
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: M&M Salmon Fishing Charters Ltd.
Region: Vancouver Coast and Mountains
Address: 1500 Charland Ave.
Coquitlam BC V3K3L5 Canada
Phone: (604) 937-3962
Fax: (604) 937-7650
Toll Free Number: (888) 476-5344
Email: info@mmcharter.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Mickey Fin Charters
Region: Vancouver Coast and Mountains
Address: 10137 - 127th Street
Surrey BC V3V 5J5 Canada
Phone: (604) 582-0810
Fax: (604) 582-0812
Email: mickeyfin@telus.net
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Murphy Sportfishing
Region: The Islands
Address: 5560 Cherry Creek Road
Port Alberni BC V9Y 7Z2 Canada
Phone: (250) 723-2772
Fax: (250) 723-0553
Toll Free Number: (877) 218-6600
Email: murphy@island.net
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Reel Obsession Sportfishing
Region: The Islands
Address: 3139 Carran Road
Victoria BC V9C 2K5 Canada
Phone: (250) 391-6691
Fax: (250) 391-6691
Toll Free Number: (888) 855-7335
Email: adrian@reelobsession.ca
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Salmon Eye Charters
Region: The Islands
Address: 3290 Welch Rd
Qualicum BC V9K1Z4 Canada
Phone: (250) 757-8335
Toll Free Number: (877) 777-4344
Email: info@salmoneye.net
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: North Coast Tugboat Adventures
Region: Northern BC
Address: P.O. Box 1142
Prince Rupert BC V8J4H6 Canada
Phone: 1-800-810-8933
Email: info@findbigfish.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Andy's Fishing
Region: Vancouver Coast and Mountains
Address: 5568 Blackburn Rd.
Chilliwack BC V2R4P1 Canada
Phone: (604) 309-2940
Email: andysfishing@shaw.ca
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Aquatic Ventures
Region: Vancouver Coast and Mountains
Address: 103-1508 Mariners Walk
Vancouver BC V6J4X5 Canada
Phone: (778) 882-3474
Email: info@fishchartervancouver.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Biggar Fish Charters
Region: The Islands
Address: 120 4th St
Tofino BC V0R2Z0 Canada
Phone: 1-800-307-0277
Email: biggarfish@shaw.ca
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Chinook Charters
Region: The Islands
Address: Box 501
Tofino BC V0R2Z0 Canada
Phone: (250) 725-3431
Email: chinookcharters@seaviewcable.net
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Island Magic Charters
Region: The Islands
Address: 8056 Westcoast Rd
Sooke BC V0S1N0 Canada
Phone: (250) 818-1673
Email: bhpearson@shaw.ca
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Jeremy Maynard Guiding
Region: The Islands
Address: 127 South Thulin St
Campbell River BC V9W2J8 Canada
Phone: (250) 203-1602
Email: jmaynard@mail.island.net
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Lori J Fishing Charters
Region: Vancouver Coast and Mountains
Address: P.O. Box 93519 Nelson Park
Vancouver BC V6E4L7 Canada
Phone: 1-866-612-7226
Email: info@lorijfishing.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Reel Canadian Sportfishing
Region: Vancouver Coast and Mountains
Address: P.O. Box 31702
Pitt Meadows BC V3Y1M7 Canada
Phone: (604) 460-8660
Email: norm@agonicmarine.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Reel Fishing Adventures
Region: Northern BC
Address: Box 309
Sicamous BC V0E2V0 Canada
Phone: (250) 309-1361
Email: info@reelfishingadventures.net
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Rope'n And Reel'n
Region: The Islands
Address: 125 Granville St.
Saltspring Island BC V8K1N9 Canada
Phone: (250) 537-9509
Email: hal@ropenandreeln.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Smiley Seas Fishing Charters
Region: The Islands
Address: P.O. Box 493 Ocean West380 Main Street
Tofino BC V0N3L0 Canada
Phone: (250) 969-4333
Email: smileyseas@telus.net
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Valley Fishing Guides Ltd.
Region: Vancouver Coast and Mountains
Address: P.O. Box 515
Garibaldi Highlands BC V0N1T0 Canada
Phone: (604) 938-4458
Email: contact@valleyfishing.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Mid Island Fishing Charters
Region: The Islands
Address: 632 Erickson Road
Campbell River BC V9W5N9 Canada
Phone: (250) 923-2236
Email: info@midislandfishing.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Royal Pacific Charters
Region: The Islands
Address: 550-2950 Douglas Street
Victoria BC V8T4N4 Canada
Phone: (250) 883-4229
Fax: (250) 372-7716
Toll Free Number: 1-888-648-7632
Email: davidcarlos@shaw.ca
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Blackfeather Fishing Charters
Region: Northern BC
Address: 343 7th Ave East
Prince Rupert BC V8J2H9 Canada
Phone: (250) 627-6461
Email: info@blackfeathercharters.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Thunder 1 Adventures Inc
Region: Northern BC
Address: PO Box 1060
Prince Rupert BC BC V8J4H6 Canada
Phone: (250) 703-6904
Email: doug.deb@thunder1.ca
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Graham Island Sportfishing
Region: Northern BC
Address: 1009-170 W 1st St.
North Vancouver BC V7M3P2 Canada
Phone: (604) 983-3174
Toll Free Number: 1-888-534-7472
Email: james@grahamislandsportfishing.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Ultimate Sportfishing
Region: Vancouver Coast and Mountains
Address: 6032 181a. St
Cloverdale BC V3S4M2 Canada
Phone: (604) 576-7668
Toll Free Number: 1-888-443-3474
Email: randy@bcfishingguides.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Albion Charters
Region: The Islands
Address: po box 598
Ucluelet BC V0R3A0 Canada
Phone: (250) 726-8761
Email: murray@albioncharters.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: Get Hooked Adventures
Region: The Islands
Address: 1216 DALLAS RD
VICTORIA BC V8V1C2 Canada
Phone: (250) 474-2447
Email: info@gethookedadventures.ca
Business Type: Charters & Guides

Company Name: BC Sportfishing Group
Region: Vancouver Coast and Mountains
Address: 100 Esplanade Avenue
Harrison Hot Springs BC V0M1K0 Canada
Phone: (604) 796-3345
Toll Free Number: 1-877-796-3345
Email: info@bcsportfishinggroup.com
Business Type: Charters & Guides

You want more names? Go here!
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb/applications/process/angling_guide.html#Guides

Hmmm... I don't see either "YOUR" name or "MINE" on anywhere on these lists, so why are we even posting? As stated before just maybe "YOU" and "I" should take "OUR" 2 cents elsewhere? And, let the "Professionals" handle this, since it is "Their" industary and this debate should be between "Them"! To the point... I am not going to answer or post anything else on this issue! If you are anyone else wants "MY" 2 cents, you can PM me!
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LMAO!

ROFLMAO!!!

With that post you just cooked yourself.

:D:D:D
 
quote:Originally posted by fishin_magician

quote:Originally posted by Charlie

NO... "YOU" are 100% missing the point!
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LMAO!

ROFLMAO!!!

With that post you just cooked yourself.

:D:D:D
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Cooked myself?? I Don’t think so? :D:D
Looks to me like a lot of “Charters and Guides” got a free plug, while no personal information was posted concerning any private individual! Sounds more like your “well done”, maybe even “burnt”! :D

Modified just for "profisher"! :D
Sorry, just couldn’t resist one more post! :D:D
 
Charlie, you just gave them a 2nd free plug...stop it. :D
 
well i havent been following the site since mid summer...i came onto the site tonight to look if somebody had started a topic about all the rain we are having and what effect it will have on our salmon stocks in 4 years....but anyhow this subject caught my eye and i read the first 5 pages and that was enough...first thing that came to mind when i heard about this course was MONEY GRAB...i dont think anyone can truly argue with this...please correct this rumor if this is not true...$600 to take this course...sooke harbour marina put this course ....profisher would know how many people were there...im just gonna say..suppose there were 12 people taking this course...well thats 7200...for a couple nights of a guy putting on a course?? thats alot of money....i think it was trevor that said earlier in the topic about how about a transport canada guy getting on your boat and making sure you can park a 26 ft boat on a windy day around boats etc...and also he could certify that you know how to safely fuel your boat and explain to him how you would use your safetly equipment and make sure you have your life ring or throw rope in a ready to use location....also if you know how to safely anchor...I would much rather pay the wage of the TC officer for a day (no more that $300) and at the end of the day have my yellow sticker and be certified a guide by TRANSPORT CANADA.....not some company i could have started had i had the right ties....the government is losing its marbles...i wish i could do something about it...we should not be wasting our time on this subject...instead we should be focusing on awareness programs for highschool kids in how to preserve whats left in our ocean and rivers and ways we can protect and possibly kick start an incline in a decreasing salmon population. listening to the rain outside poor down outside rite now...i think of what few spring eggs are in our local rivers getting washed out...i would sure sleep better knowing that there was a hatchery on all rivers so that we would know there would be a return coming every year...Ryan
 
Well I hope you take it BP as i know there will be more enforcement for next year and you being in the business should be prepared just a heads up..

Wolf
 
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