The Outpost

August 19, 2010
Last day of the season at the Outpost!!!!! an interesting "nature morte" composition.... We had 6 tyees caught and 3 31, 33, 35lbs released!!!! Well done gentlemen!!! Mike Stuart caught and released an estimated 350lbs halibut..... Here is a ... Read More

August 18, 2010
Today was a different day on the water: big swells and a lot of fish.... 21 chinooks....6 tyees!!!! a 16lbs 2010 Lodge record...seen here Marty Volkmar kissing his prize possession.... only to see his record be surpassed by a 17 pounder caught by Gus Stam ... Read More

August 17, 2010
Today, with an unsettled forecast, we still managed to have a good day of fishing.... Some with salmon... Rene Gaudet and Scott Jacob with 3 chinook and 1 coho. Rene also released a 76" halibut estimated at 235lbs!!!! Bill Zielinski and Rick Brida ... Read More

August 16, 2010
"How many tyees???" is Whitney asking..... 3!!!!! Dave Place's 30 pounder.... Brian Bendig's 30 pounder with Victor Zayas 20 and 14... and Gus Stamm's 38 pounder!!! Way to go Gentlemen!!! It was windy this afternoon but we still managed ... Read More

August 15, 2010
Some fog, hardly any wind greeted us today. The spring fishery went well: Bruce Greenberg came in with a 20lbs chinook caught just around the corner from the Lodge. Dan Wolfus with a 24lbs and boatmate Ross MacDonald with a twin 24 pounder!!!! Cliff ... Read More

August 14, 2010
Well Folks, things are very simple here: lots of wind as in yesterday scenario, not a lot of fish!!! the winds are light today therefore the fishing is very good: Noordin Nanji and Kerry Hillier, Ross MacDonald and Mossadiq Umedaly,  Dan Burns ... Read More

August 13, 2010
Summer has finally arrived to the Outpost: but so did the dreaded Northwest winds!!!! Winds 20 to 30 knots greeted our newest group: the John Anderson Exclusive Group. Our valiant anglers retreated into the protected bays to do a practise afternoon of fis ... Read More

August 12, 2010
Today Ken Beatty, our manager left to take up managing duties at the Clubhouse. not without a hug to Kaili Clay, one of our servers, the floatplane had just taken off when the staff started acting very strangely.... Whitney pulling Kaili and ... Read More

August 11, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Yes Miss Aberg…     Myles Travis and his group of merry men pose for Linda and a group shot on the deck today. I’ve never seen this group come to attention and behave so quickly. With most guests li ... Read More

August 10, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: 24 hours at the OP,  “A Photo Essay” When pictures speaks a thousand words…I don't have to...     Winston’s subtle smile and his 34 lb tyee. It was the “Big Man ... Read More

August 09, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: I’m not sure on the protocol when bringing a group to the Outpost and proceeding to catch the biggest fish but Myles decided that was what he was going to do…     A 31 pound Chinook, the biggest tod ... Read More

August 08, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: We’ve switched off bait recently and according to Mike Panz this is the only thing that’s working…     Another great day on the water: 3 Halibut over 100 pounds were set free, 40 Chinook were ... Read More

August 07, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Today’s theme is “You never know”.   “You never know”…what you’re going to learn at the OP; For Steve it was the new hand sign for the West Coast…     Re ... Read More

August 06, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: I’m back at the OP and a special thanks to the staff for facilitating my time away with family and friends. It was wonderful to arrive back into our secluded little piece of paradise. I’ll be short and sweet tonigh ... Read More

August 04, 2010
Welcome to the Multistack/Trane traditional "Whisky Wednesday" at the Outpost!!! It has a special whisky menu.... special drink this year features the whisky "Anchor spanker".... seen here enjoying a glass of it are guests Mark Platt ... Read More

August 03, 2010
Along with high winds came some chums, above with a 10lbs one is Pat Flood. The high winds kept most of the fleet in the different protected bays around Port Louis. Back on the dock, after the morning session, Jan Gorski shows off a 25 pounder along w ... Read More

August 02, 2010
Today we welcomed one of our returning exclusive group, The Multistack/Trane group. After this week-end weather we were reminded this morning that we are on the west coat of Haida Gwaii: blistering winds around 20 to 30 knots!!!!. However our brave cre ... Read More

August 01, 2010
another great day of fishing at the Outpost: Steve C and Erwin with a brace of salmon.... Steve T and Barry with another brace of salmon.... but we also believe in diversity: Kelly and John with a brace of everything!!!! We have photographers (Steve ... Read More

July 31, 2010
Well Folks, the fog is still surrounding us.. . but the guests don't seem to mind why.....???? because the seas are calm, no wind and the fishing is very good: Here are a few pictures: Organized fishing picture..... Organized fishing picture... or ... Read More

July 30, 2010
today was a fish eats fish day.... A dense fog over the Island stopped all atempts by our heroic pilot, Pierre, the other one, to land at the Outpost.   So what did we do do you may ask????? Well, Ken our beloved Manager and head blogger o ... Read More

July 29, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: It was like a lineup at the border today, JP was 4 totes deep in a wait to the scale…     Anything to declare JP? Average wait times were up to  2.5 hours and will that be vacpak or seapak f ... Read More

July 28, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: What’s going on?     Don called it digging time…     Rightly so as he runs a construction company that started out in excavation. I’m not arg ... Read More

July 27, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Lets begin with a 1999 Pol Roger Champagne…     Where else do I start with so much going on? First Dino Renaerts of Fraiche restaurant in Vancouver led a group of guests this morning through the preparati ... Read More

July 26, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: The David Hawksworth and Friends culinary adventure kicked off today at the Outpost with some 30 Knott Nor-westerns. Fishing was difficult but the merry men in JP’s boat made the journey out into the abyss in search of s ... Read More

July 25, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: A picture speaks a1000 words so here are 5 pictures and I’ll spare myself the essay…     If weather permits we can find fish, today was a rough haul but was worth it. Congrats to Mike, Paul, Colin a ... Read More

July 24, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: A mixed bag today, those who went out all day and braved an adventure south of the lodge found some good fishing. So let’s start there…     Mike, Paul, Colin and Bill had some of the best f ... Read More

July 23, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Last night I noticed some lights down at the dock… further investigation indicated the guides were up to something…     Extension cords, lamps and a tote full of something, they were fishing&hellip ... Read More

July 22, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: A lot of biological curiosities today on the dock starting with a Bat fish, hauled up from 200+ feet snagged on a halibut hook…     Everything evolves with a purpose, I can’t imagine what role this ... Read More

July 21, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Another busy day starting with something very critical to all of our survival, a Chef’s birthday…     We Celebrated her “18th”....so much composure for someone so young. On the fishing f ... Read More

July 20, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Fishing continues to be strong with most boats coming in with a limit of Chinooks and some nice halibut. The wind started kicking up this afternoon to a strong NW so boats might be more confined in their fishing tomorrow. ... Read More

July 19, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Look at that water…     We haven’t had any sun this summer but LOOK…flat calm! We could have some stellar days ahead! Changeover at the OP had lots of surprises including a barge ... Read More

July 18, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Everyday is wildcard day here at the Outpost…     Each night at dinner Kaili or Rydell announces the wildcard fish for the next day…the winner receives a prize the following night. Above was Ray&rs ... Read More

July 17, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: MOST FISH OF THE YEAR! Today was the most productive day of the 2010 season with almost 60 Chinook caught and released amongst the 6 boats. Most guests have all the fish they want and are going fun fishing tomorrow. The weathe ... Read More

July 16, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Let’s start tonight with another appetizing oddity from the dock. These 2 small clear marble balls were found inside a halibut’s stomach today by McLovin (Guide Mark Reid)…     They were somew ... Read More

July 15, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: After yesterdays epic catches today seemed a little slower with a couple of bright spots starting with the father and son duo of John and Jason…     Jason caught the biggest Chinook of the day at ... Read More

July 14, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: “EPIC” is the only way to describe the fishing today. I fell in love with the Outpost in 2006 when I was invited up to guide for 10 days. During those days I saw more fish and bigger fish than I’d seen anywhe ... Read More

July 13, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Now that’s more like it, we have some limits hitting the dock today starting with team Panz…     A limit of springs and a couple of Coho for the lucky father and grandfather of guide Mike. Steve&hel ... Read More

July 12, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: When the tide washes up this much kelp you know it’s rough out there…     Pickles (the deer) didn’t mind, it gave him something to browse through…can you find him in this pi ... Read More

July 11, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: World Cup Sunday made its way to the Outpost as we streamed the game live as best we could through the internet…     Chef Michael whose roots go back to Spain was glued to the laptop computer on the pass ... Read More

July 10, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: 3 BIG hali releases today and a special recognition to the following:   Trent Sterling 115 pound release Drew Elkins 150 pound release Brint Dietrich 200 pound release   Trent and Drew released their f ... Read More

July 09, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Rainy changeover brought new guests inside and new weather outside. The sun left us in place for rain and our “krud obsessed” group who played upwards of 100 games this weekend left vowing to buy pool tables and no ... Read More

July 08, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Endless summer at the Outpost with blue skies and most anglers choosing to fish for Halibut today, there were a number of twins caught and I personally think this size fish is perfect…       ... Read More

July 07, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: “FISH ON” at the Outpost…     Kevin tries to keep it together as Jay and Guide Ben watch while he’s spooled by a monster. Panz and Gary watch the action in the background. Another great ... Read More

July 06, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Everybody was catching something today…     Ingram not my little birds, you’re supposed to be catching MICE! Oh well cats will be cats and guides will be guides...     ... Read More

July 05, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Changeover morning and the weather breaks for the Nechako group. Alan takes advantage and brings home a 24 lb spring, the biggest of the morning…just before the derby cut off of 8:30am…     Doug&he ... Read More

July 04, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Sometimes the fishing slips…but for lunch we had fish and chips…     Somehow Fish & chips make everything better, believe me it’s that good! I got a nice on the water shot of Charles Met ... Read More

July 03, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Saturday was…well…a lot of rock and roll…     No…I don’t mean that kind of rock and roll I mean…     Most everyone was confined to “The Bay” an ... Read More

July 02, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Changeover at the OP as we said goodbye to our friends from Burnco…     I’ve got a lot of fun stuff for you tonight starting with something I’ve called a “Sea Cowboy” to qualify fo ... Read More

July 01, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Quadruple Tyee Thursday! Fishing continues to improve with 4 Tyee’s hitting the dock at lunch, the fishing was so good that the group is done fishing and in business meetings all afternoon (that’s actually ... Read More

June 30, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: As foretold fishing is picking up with fish being caught at all the local haunts. A number of Chinook coming to the dock today. All boats and most guests had their chances with some good sizes on the scale and broken ... Read More

June 29, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: A fishy day it was, or at least a great day to go fishing! The winds died down the sun came out and it felt like summer. There were a few firsts today including Randy’s first ever spring salmon…     ... Read More

June 28, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: I have no fishing update today as the new group in house was actually working all afternoon. Which makes this a great opportunity to make a confession…I was having some fun and threw you a red herring last Friday.   ... Read More

June 27, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Fishing has been difficult, there are a few bright spots everyday but bites have been few and you’ve got to capitalize on them when they come. Tristan amazingly came up with another Chinook today although missed that 30 ... Read More

June 26, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: It started as an overcast, rainy day here at the OP, it didn’t slow anyone down from heading out on the water and doing their best…       Ryan shows off his wet weather gear and a ... Read More

June 25, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Changeover today at the OP…     One guest mentioned that it was a beautiful flight over the island and gave me this shot…     A little cloud to negotiate but all went swimmingly. Boa ... Read More

June 24, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: The weather broke today and everyone to took a trip down to Hippa to spend the full day on the water. At lunch the boys rafted up together on anchor and had a floating picnic…     It looked li ... Read More

June 23, 2010
CHINOOK-ZILLA! June 23, 10 am, The Outpost, Port Louis. Outpost Chef Michael Caballo is an avid fisherman preferring a bamboo fly rod and dabbling for trout. That was until he experienced catching his first Chinook. It happened during start u ... Read More

June 23, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Folks the fishing was slow today, there’s no beating around the bush, it was tough out there! Aside from the 57.7 Michael released there was only one other Chinook to hit the dock and that was caught by Don, pic ... Read More

June 22, 2010
CAPTION CONTEST WINNER:           “Let’s go save our fish from the pirates! We’ll blast em if we have to! Who’s with us?”   Congratulations to Dave and Steve for this winning ... Read More

June 22, 2010
Dear Outpost Guests, I’m excited to announce that the 2010 fishing season is well underway in Port Louis, Haida Gwaii. The biggest Guest Salmon of the last 2 years was caught & released by Kelly Owerko; a 47+ lb ... Read More

June 22, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Moody Tuesday here at the OP…     The south-easterns are blowing and the air is thick with moisture. It’s lovely and flat in the bay (the eye of the storm) but put your nose out around the corner an ... Read More

June 21, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Changeover has us saying goodbye to…     Breton, Kelly, Tim, Peter, Mike, Steve, Connie, Marcus, Steve, Dan, Rick, Shara, Brian and Cam. Thanks and safe travels. We’ve got a mixed group in house now ... Read More

June 20, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Sandwiches! Our chefs are making everything from scratch this year using local products made naturally. As an example lets look at the sandwiches you’ll be taking out on the boats this summer.   It starts with the ... Read More

June 20, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Monster Hali at the OP! Here are a couple of shots of Dan’s 276.6 lb fish from June 19th. It took over an hour on the rod to get the great beast to the surface…         It’s hard t ... Read More

June 20, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: MONSTER CHINOOK at the OP! We had our first entry into the SSC challenge this morning…     A near miss for the overall lead, here’s the story as told by Stephen Swenson written by me: &nbs ... Read More

June 20, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Last night’s meet and greet night took an interesting turn to the Basket Ball court where a challenge was thrown down and a game erupted…     Canada vs the USA: Kelly passes to fellow Cannuck teamma ... Read More

June 19, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Tyee Saturday! It was Stephen whose experience as a returning WCFC guest earned him the biggest fish of the day. It weighed in at 33 lbs…     That’s the look of a man who knows what he’s doing ... Read More

June 18, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Changeover today at the Outpost we said goodbye to our friends from Kimberly Homes…     Johnny, Joe, Steve, Ray, Jamie, Tom, Bob, Jason, Dave, Charlie, Gary, Mike, Garry and Clem, have a safe tri ... Read More

June 18, 2010
OUTPOST CAPTION COMPETITION: Every once in a while I come across a photo I don’t know what to do with. Here is one from the last  trip and I’m asking for caption entries…the winner judged by myself and the inside staff ... Read More

June 17, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Once upon a time there was a very thirsty young man named Charlie. The exertion from fishing all day made him particularly thirsty and it seemed that no matter how much he drank he still felt parched. He worried that there would ... Read More

June 16, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: What is this man so happy about?     A 38 pound Chinook, the biggest of his life by 7.5lbs and years of effort…that’s what! The biggest of the trip and the biggest of the season here at the ... Read More

June 15, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: some of the faces around the dock today starting with dockhands Whitney and Brent as they eagerly await the return of the anglers…     First in this morning was a picture perfect 35 lb take home ... Read More

June 15, 2010
OUTPOST MIDNIGHT UPDATE: It’s happened already! Astonishingly a guest has won a KRUD match! KIMBERLY HOMES WINS! Beating the Outpost staff handily and taking gold and silver in tonight’s KRUD grudge match! It was sharpshooter Tom ... Read More

June 14, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Over a dozen nice Chinook today at the Outpost. Bait seems to be the preferred option with the largest fish almost breaking the Tyee threshold. It was Dave on his first morning out that brought in the 29 lb fish…   ... Read More

June 13, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: The morning bite produces again this time with Cody strolling off the boat with the day’s biggest fish…     Guides JP and Mark watching him go by knowing that “Maverick” has done it agai ... Read More

June 12, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Gale force is no way to start the season but it’s the hand we’ve been dealt and everyone slogged through it today with mixed results. Here’s a shot of JP after his morning shift…making it ... Read More

June 11, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Day one here at the Outpost and its wet! We were hoping for a sunny start but alas there’s nothing we can do about the weather. The guests arrived today and braved the wind and rain to bring home a few rewards. It was ro ... Read More

June 10, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: I was going to have a complete photo blackout tonight as excitement builds for the first guests but…photos drive my writing so…here are just a few. The new reno is complete and Ronne and Bryan pulled it off witho ... Read More

June 09, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: A peek inside and out today starting with winds that were gusting over 30 knots, not ideal for Ronne and Bryan who were busy trying to nail down a roof. Here’s a shot of the trees bending to the will of the Nort ... Read More

June 08, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Just a few photos of the day as things start to come together and we’re just 3 days away from our first guests.   Pierre from VIH showed up today for a helicopter safety briefing, it’s the first 212 to hit t ... Read More

June 07, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: It’s always fun to meet new friends, I’ve got one who comes to visit at least 3-4 times a day…     He or she is an excellent bug catcher even though he/she is clearly some kind of ... Read More

June 06, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: FROGMAN INVASION today at the Outpost! Just like the story of Papillion 3 brave souls escaped Langara Island and swam to freedom at the Outpost (or so we thought). At first we weren’t sure what was approaching our dock&h ... Read More

June 05, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Here she is in the evening light…   With less than a week before the first guests arrive the staff are busy with final preparations, here’s a quick overview starting with Chef Michael who has been busy ... Read More

June 04, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: A quick look behind the scenes today. Starting in the kitchen where Tobey was busy creating something wonderful from scratch…     We didn’t test the end results tonight but I’m crossing my finge ... Read More

June 03, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Fish porn at the OP!       The fish are HERE! If you’re scheduled to be one of the first in this season…LUCKY YOU. The staff are working hard during the day and after dinner its ... Read More

June 02, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Another busy day comes to an end at the Outpost and another first for the season…we’ve got a contribution from Whitney “the Wizz” Magliocchi, our new fast talkin, jive walkin’ dockhan ... Read More

June 01, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Caretaker Pete relived of duties, season setup, first fish and much, much more! The start up team is exhausted after two days of grueling work; unloading and set up, myself included so tonight to start the daily reports for the ... Read More

May 25, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: After a long journey Todd McIntyre has North Island Lodge in place in Haida Gwaii. The Outpost start-up crew (including myself) are leaving Saturday for Port Louis and the fuel barge with all our summer supplies left on Tuesday ... Read More

May 17, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: As I write this report North Island Lodge is casting the last lines from its Vancouver home underneath the Knight St. Bridge and heading up North for the season. Fearless captain Todd McIntyre is aboard, his office (whi ... Read More

May 10, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Whitney Magliocchi brings her fish kissing talents from the Clubhouse to the Outpost this summer…     As you can see she's passionate about her fish. In her words: “After spending the winter working ... Read More

May 03, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Staff introductions this week start with a new member of the team, Brent Davidson.     Brent will be on the dock this summer with Whitney Magliocchi (who we’ll introduce next week). That’s ri ... Read More

April 26, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: This week the 2010 CHINOOK SALMON OUTLOOK.   Predicting salmon returns is a fuzzy art at best and seemingly based more on opinion than fact. We do know that the factors determining salmon abundance are many and incredibly ... Read More

April 19, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: I’ll start this week by looking at the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax). The BC government advertising the Tax as:   “Harmonized Sales Tax: Creating Jobs, Lowering Prices Leading economists from across th ... Read More

April 12, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: I’ll start this week with winter OP pictures from Caretaker Pete who is into his 8th Herculean month of solitude in Port Louis. Pete does happily receive visitors from time to time, this is a picture of the herrin ... Read More

April 05, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: I’ll start this week with a little good news on the plight of Pacific North West Chinook Salmon. Abby Haight of The Oregonian writes:   “Spring chinook salmon forecast for the Columbia River is strongest in 7 ... Read More

March 29, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: SHORT & SWEET, this week I’m happy to announce the return of guide Mike Panz and dockhand Milan Wejr to the 2010 outpost team. This will be Mike Panz’s second year at the OP…     Mike was a ... Read More

March 22, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: Brian Grange gave me a sneak peek of the architectural rendering of the new lodge in Panama…it looks fabulous! He’s promising to release a couple of images soon. So stay tuned and its full steam ahead for the newest ... Read More

March 15, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: THE BLOG IS BACK… I’ll be posting again ever Monday until the start of the season where I’ll be posting daily. I can’t tell you how exciting it was to be in Vancouver during the Olympics. The ci ... Read More

February 07, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE FROM NEW ZEALAND...AT LONG LAST. I've been off the grid for the last couple of weeks and posting and uploading have been imposible. So here's the short story; fishing in NZ is amazing, in fact the best trout fishing in the world but also is ... Read More

January 18, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: I’m very happy to announce that Chef Michael Diamond has decided to return for his 3rd season at the Outpost.     Michael and Doug did a fabulous job last year and Michael is beginning to put together the ... Read More

January 11, 2010
OUTPOST UPDATE: THE SALES TEAM has been very busy and as of this morning the three lodges are 80% booked. We’re well ahead of last year and predicting 100% occupancy this fishing season. If you haven’t booked yet…n ... Read More

January 04, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR. Its back to work for most of the world today so I thought it a perfect time to share a couple of my favorite fishy distractions on the web. If you can't be fishing you might as well be thinking about it. As a fly fisherman by trade this online ... Read More