That's what I carry a 45 Caliber GLOCK for. Oh yeah you guys have laws against that sort of thing. The water is no place to mess around and it sounds like you guys were in definite danger of life and limb. Lodge a formal complaint and see where that goes. Bad publicity is a great thing when it comes to getting a reasoned response. Oh yeah I would have used the 45 to make noise. I did that once when we were saving two guys that flipped their boat while pulling anchor at the mouth of the Columbia River. One of them was about half dead and we needed help real quick. Three successive shots is the International Sign for distress. At least thats what I heard.[B)] Either way a few boats came and one had a UHF to call the Coast Guard. In the River most folks don't run the UHF radios.
Very near miss on the water today "Campbell River"
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GLG
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I'm amazed about how I feel about this close call after just a couple of days.
Nothing like a near miss to clear ones mind.
I have had conversations with my fishing partners and with the wives.
We all went out for supper last night and counted our blessing that it all turned out OK.
It would have been completely different if things had gone bad.
Being in the right or in the wrong does not matter to the families of anyone involved.
One thing I would like to say up front, I feel this is NOT an event that someone should lose their job.
If I was fired everytime I made a mistake I would never have been able to hold down a job.
I would also like to add that the quick action and boat control of this guide made it possible for all to be OK
I'm glad that I emailed the operations manager because it's the right thing to do.
He promptly called my house and spoke to my wife as soon as he received my email.
I was not at home at the time as I was long gone fishing for our third day out there.
He called again this morning after I returned home from dropping off my uncle at the airport.
We discussed the close call and I told him how I saw it from my point of view.
You can tell that he and his staff have taken this very seriously, as they should.
He told me what steps were being taken, some things about their boats and about their guide training.
He also told me what was being done in his industry to improve safety and performance.
I have invited him to join this forum and to discuss this and any other concerns we may have.
I hope we can take that opportunity to learn more about how to safely fish this area.
I would also like to point out that we should not judge this operation by this one incident.
They are our neighbors, friends, family and fellow fishermen.
GLG
Nothing like a near miss to clear ones mind.
I have had conversations with my fishing partners and with the wives.
We all went out for supper last night and counted our blessing that it all turned out OK.
It would have been completely different if things had gone bad.
Being in the right or in the wrong does not matter to the families of anyone involved.
One thing I would like to say up front, I feel this is NOT an event that someone should lose their job.
If I was fired everytime I made a mistake I would never have been able to hold down a job.
I would also like to add that the quick action and boat control of this guide made it possible for all to be OK
I'm glad that I emailed the operations manager because it's the right thing to do.
He promptly called my house and spoke to my wife as soon as he received my email.
I was not at home at the time as I was long gone fishing for our third day out there.
He called again this morning after I returned home from dropping off my uncle at the airport.
We discussed the close call and I told him how I saw it from my point of view.
You can tell that he and his staff have taken this very seriously, as they should.
He told me what steps were being taken, some things about their boats and about their guide training.
He also told me what was being done in his industry to improve safety and performance.
I have invited him to join this forum and to discuss this and any other concerns we may have.
I hope we can take that opportunity to learn more about how to safely fish this area.
I would also like to point out that we should not judge this operation by this one incident.
They are our neighbors, friends, family and fellow fishermen.
GLG
wolf
Well-Known Member
Good on you I know how scary that can be almost got hit in the fog by a boat offg of malcom fishing and this guy was full boar running inbetween boats saw him looking back at a boat he just missed then at the last second saw me, almost had to wipe after that one LOL.
The only thing is when I read your poast GLG thought someone had accually died maybe change it to damn close call or something.
With my recent fishing partner passing away didnt want someone else dieing.
Thanks Wolf
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The only thing is when I read your poast GLG thought someone had accually died maybe change it to damn close call or something.
With my recent fishing partner passing away didnt want someone else dieing.
Thanks Wolf
Blue Wolf Charters
www.bluewolfcharters.com
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Gill
Guest
You are a class act GLG,I salute you.
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dcg
Guest
I’ve had the opportunity to speak with GLG at length regarding this particular incident and have assured him that the entire guide staff have been involved in handling this incident. As a dock, we have hundreds if not thousands of fishing years and experience at our disposal. Some of our senior guides have twenty years of guiding themselves, and log 1000 + hours on the water each season. They’re especially concerned when something of this nature occurs because it reflects poorly on them. We’re fortunate to have many eyes (guides) on the water; and the expectation has been reinforced to regulate each other and work as a team. There is shared accountability amongst our guides to continue a safe workplace/environment for guests, guides, and the public.
Moving forward, we have been taking an active role in the development of a Guides Best Practices and Standards work group. The purpose of the best practices is to create a standard for saltwater sport fishing guides on the west coast; setting a bar for guides to exceed. Going through the process is allowing me to actively implement the guidelines into our expectations of our guides at the lodge, further raising the bar and being leaders in sports fishing. I can say that I’ve had a good response to the potential for further training and guide development.
We are currently up to date with all transport Canada requirements and participate actively in DFO cwt collection, filling out and returning log books, and sponsoring research scientists from fisheries and oceans. Many of our guides volunteer with salmon enhancement.
We’re all very fortunate that this near miss was just that and not something worse. The positive behind it all is that each guide has taken this to heart and will be working together to make this a safe and enjoyable season.
My regards go out to Glg and his guests on board that day.
Dave Gosnell
Marine Operations Manager
Painters Lodge and April Point Resort
Moving forward, we have been taking an active role in the development of a Guides Best Practices and Standards work group. The purpose of the best practices is to create a standard for saltwater sport fishing guides on the west coast; setting a bar for guides to exceed. Going through the process is allowing me to actively implement the guidelines into our expectations of our guides at the lodge, further raising the bar and being leaders in sports fishing. I can say that I’ve had a good response to the potential for further training and guide development.
We are currently up to date with all transport Canada requirements and participate actively in DFO cwt collection, filling out and returning log books, and sponsoring research scientists from fisheries and oceans. Many of our guides volunteer with salmon enhancement.
We’re all very fortunate that this near miss was just that and not something worse. The positive behind it all is that each guide has taken this to heart and will be working together to make this a safe and enjoyable season.
My regards go out to Glg and his guests on board that day.
Dave Gosnell
Marine Operations Manager
Painters Lodge and April Point Resort
Striper Sniper
Well-Known Member
Hey DCG, welcome to the Forum and thank you for responding. SS
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snowwhite
Guest
Very well said Dave Snowwhite
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salmon9
Guest
I think it takes a great organization to acknowledge any safety concerns, look for ways to improve and discuss it publically. Hats off to Painters/April Point for doing so.
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