QCI fishing trip

[Kris]

Well I just booked a 4 day trip up to the QCI. I have never done the "lodge" thing before, and have always self guided in my own boat. I booked for the middle of August, and have never fished the QCI before.

Any tips on how to pack or what to bring? I booked for my two brothers and dad,...kind of a birthday trip for my bros and dad. Now I will have to buy my wife something of comparable cost

 

[Hoochiebob]

If you are flying up,there will be a 25 lb luggage limit.Mine weighed in at 18lbs and there were clothes I never wore!
Bring clothes you can layer while you're fishing but dont go overboard-the floater suits provided are quite warm on their own.Warm socks are a must.
Other than that,toothbrush,sunglasses,sunscreen and cameras.Bathing suit if there is a hot tub.The lodge will supply everything else.
Consider a nice set of casual clothes for lounging after that awful day of Q.C.I. fishing.
Took my first lodge excursion up there three weeks ago and absolutely loved it! I'm sure you will too!
Hooch

 

[Bent-Rail]

You will hhave a god time that, for sure.

Hoochiebob which lodge were you at?

 

[Dogbreath]

A warm toque, light wool gloves, a light wool scarf help especially when running out in the AM.

Maybe sunscreen in August to help with the reflection, camera of course and I like a small pair of binoculars to spy out whatever.

Comfortable slippers or crocs to wear after being in rubber boots all day are a help.

 

[OneWay]

One pair of jeans and shorts is usually enough and a pair of light cotton pants for travel. A good thermal moisture-wicking undershirt (Blue Johns are fab) and a pair or two of light cotton-mix turtle necks, cotton socks to wear inside wool socks - a fresh pair for each day, and foot powder (your room-mate will appreciate your using it after 10 hours in rubber boots...offer it to him too). Polar fleece and scarf for morning. Swim suit. Sunscreen (spf 30) for sure in August..***.put it on just before heading out especially around neck and top of chest and bring a tube out in boat!!!!*** Polarized sunglasses. Four to six long- acting cold tablets and same # of aspirin.

If you have your own favourite reel with fresh line (30-pound test) bring it along...by August, some of the lodge reels (even Islanders) have seen far too many fish and use. Some self-closing plastic bags to hold dry kleenex and things like spare memory cards, batteries etc for camera (charge your batteries well before going).

Take loads of pictures, at least half with your flash on even on sunny days and turn camera vertical, get close and really fill the frame. I usually take six to eight pics of each fish held in different poses and definitely flash on if backlit. If you can afford it, get a fully waterproof Pentax or Olympus point and shoot.

The lodge will give you a baseball cap and license holder.

 

[Striper Sniper]

Hey Kris, a wad of $100 bills for the guides, some 60 or so Tylenol 3's for the morning after and some warm layering weather proof clothing..... oh yeah, don't forget the camera.......... SS

 

[Kris]

Thanks guys it should be pretty awsome...There will be 4 of us in the boat (5 with the guide) and I was wondering what the average tip you guys give is per day..I know it matters allot on the guide and not the fish,..but would $100/day be to little or to much???

 

[scott craven]

$400 for a four day trip would be a pretty nice tip...
if he's good and gets you into the fish, that's more than fair.

 

[Striper Sniper]

Hey Kris, I have only fished one on one and the "tip du jour" was usually $100 for a good time, not based on how the fish were biting... I would think that if there were four guest on board that something more than $100 would be in order,these guides work their hearts out for you....SS

 

[OneWay]

Don't forget to tip the cleaning and serving staff too. Guide should get $100 per person on board.

 

[JJF]

I'm going up to Marabell this sunday for 5 days - back thursday. And man am I stoked. Just got off the phone and heard fishing is good right now. Cohos coming in too. Word is not to take your limit too early in your trip.

 

[Time]

quote:Originally posted by OneWay

Don't forget to tip the cleaning and serving staff too. Guide should get $100 per person on board.

Doesn't anybody draw a pay cheque anymore?
Not trying to sound cheap, but 100.00 per person aboard sounds a bit generous, but then 100.00 per day sounds generous too.

 

[Hoochiebob]

I was at The West Coast Fishing Club on Langara.They really do treat you like a best friend.
Might take a while to work up the money to do it again though.
Thoroughly enjoyable even though the fishing was hit and miss.

 

[yo mama]

A lodge a worked at mentioned in it's litriture a starting point for tips at $40 dollars per day per person. I would base it on the guides effort and attitude more that anything. The worst is punishing a guide for poor fishing when there are no fish around and he worked his butt off. Anyone can fill the boat up there when the bite is on.

As for things to take, sunglasses are a must, lots of layers, and any medication that you might possibly need a occasion. As for limits, if your looking to get fish to take home, grab them as soon as you can and leave one slot open for a hawg. I see too many people wait till the last minute to have the bite go south and them regreting the ones they threw back earlier in the trip.

 

[Kris]

Thanks a bunch guys/gals....should be a good time!!! In July I am flying to Minnisota to do some "work",..and have lined a a guide for some bass fishing as well...This should be a pretty good summer on the water.