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    • May. 04, 2012 7:03PM
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    Panama: Donar's got Sonar!
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    The Abundancia is a 37' Strike captained by Donar.  Donar's abilities in enticing fish to bite and understanding how and what to do with a fish on the leader, led to his reputation as perhaps the best mate in West Coast Fishing Club's Panama operation.  This experience, the practice of discerning the shape of a fish as it rises from within the water column to engulf a bo... read more »

    • May. 03, 2012 7:17PM
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    Panama: Jose's found his Cuervo!
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    The Sula Sula is a species of bird endemic to the Pearl Islands.  It is also a yellow hulled, classically lined 40 foot Gamefisherman Captained by Jose Gongora.  The Sula Sula today caught two marlin, a black of 400 in the morning and a monstrosity of an 800 pound black marlin released in the afternoon by angler Joe Friederichs.  In the two days before this, the boat re... read more »

    • May. 02, 2012 12:10AM
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    See who joined the WCFC team!

    Elliott Stark is from Buda, Texas. He joins West Coast Fishing Club as General Manager and Director of Fishing and Conservation of its Panama operation. Elliott has a Master’s Degree in Marine Affairs and Policy and for the past four years has worked for The Billfish Foundation.  At TBF, Elliott wrote for a variety of scientific and sport fishing media; has been a regul... read more »

    • Apr. 04, 2012 9:42PM
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    April 2012 Digital Calendar
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    Download the April 2012 Digital Calendar today! http://westcoastfishingclub.com/the-club/annual-wallpaper-calendar/1505... read more »

    • Mar. 19, 2012 7:20PM
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    Panama Photos
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    With West Coast Fishing Club’s Panama operation about to have its one-year anniversary, we are celebrating with the addition of two new 40’ game boats. These new Gamefisherman boats have a proven reputation for comfort on the water. With the addition of the boats, we now have a total of six in the fleet, as well as the availability of our partner boats as required.... read more »

    • Mar. 15, 2012 10:24PM
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    Northern Salmon destination booking update 2012
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    West Coast Fishing Club Northern destinations almost booked for 2012. To date, West Coast Fishing Club has received the highest number of 2012 bookings for our northern properties that we have ever seen, over our 25-year history.  We are currently sitting within the 92% capacity range at all properties for the 2012 salmon-fishing season. The strong percentage o... read more »

    • Mar. 15, 2012 8:55PM
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    Addition of two 40' Gamefisherman to Panama
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    West Coast Fishing Club Panama : Purchase of 40' Gamefisherman West Coast Fishing Club Panama has recently added two 40’ Gamefisherman sports boats to their fleet. These boats were purchased to satisfy the offshore requirements of our Panama operations. The Gamefisherman crafts will provide guests a quality on-water experience, while also offering one of th... read more »

    • Jan. 09, 2012 6:06PM
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    Panama: The 3 Sailfish Boys!

    Here is Guest Blogger and WCFC Photographer Extraordinaire, Jessica Haydahl. Hello Everyone! Over the past two days I have been fortunate to be out fishing with the Kynoch family. These guys have been on fire with the Sailfish. In total over a two day period they have caught (and safely released) 13 sailfish!!! [a new West Coast Fishing Club record!] Yesterday was th... read more »

    • Sep. 07, 2011 12:41PM
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    Fishing For Kids 2011
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    August 28th, 2011 "So it Begins" Hello from the Clubhouse and the 2011 Fishing For Kids Tournament hosted by the West Coast Fishing Club with all proceeds going towards the BC Children's Hospital and the Canucks Autism Network (CAN). The event kicked off last night at the beautiful Rosewood Hotel Georgia in downtown Vancouver. Here's a shot of the "most livable c... read more »

  • Outpost Update ~ Aug 11 "BC TUNA!"
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    [gallery] Its an Outpost first! Inspired by OP guide Mike Panz and the guests (Bob and Kathryn) who we're willing to follow his lead...there ensued an odyssey of extraordinary proportions, creativity and in the end success... THE QUEST FOR BC ALBACORE TUNA Photos by JP Biron, David Beatty, Bob & Kathryn Stan and Justine Dart Are you ready for this...... read more »

    • Jul. 07, 2011 12:20PM
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    North Island Update: Release the Hounds!

    It’s been a great week here at North Island. The Tyee’s , and number of releases, continue to grow. A cooler weather pattern hit us last week with a couple of days of strong S.E. winds reminding us we really are on the rugged west coast. Lots of soggy smiles as the guests still rolled in with good numbers after battling the conditions. Here’s Ken Franko and guide... read more »

    • Jun. 30, 2011 10:35AM
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    The Clubhouse Report: June 30, 2011

    Langara is now officially infested with Chinook salmon! You can walk out to Coho point on they're backs I swear! Ridiculous fishing, Chinooks averaging 20 lbs, one after another and looks like it is continuing today. Yesterday we had fish to 38 lbs, not heaps of tyee, but shaking 22 lbers like they were humpies. Fish are everywhere, Mac if you want to go that far,... read more »

    • Jun. 22, 2011 8:43AM
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    The Clubhouse Report: June 21, 2011

    Well summer solstice is upon us and I hear the gathering in full swing on a drizzly night here at the club. A quick check sees most of our guides in they're bunks, boy have times changed eh! The fellow lodges are all visiting, so maybe the Kory's, Chutters, Kuis will have an advantage in the morning! I expect to see a run on coffee and water in the morning. Fishing rema... read more »

    • Jun. 11, 2011 11:44AM
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    The Clubhouse Report: June 10, 2011

    Our first fifty was released today, 51 lbs, as June continues to be extremely productive fishing. The weather is sunny, calm winds, flat seas, and Chinook salmon everywhere! Len Brownlie grabbed a 51 lb Chinook, and promptly released it with Kory's help, out at a local monster pit, the REEF.  Kory set it up with a shallow downrigger in tight on the kelp, right on t... read more »

    • Jun. 02, 2011 12:56PM
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    The Clubhouse Report: June 1, 2011

    Opening Day is tomorrow and things are looking great up at Langara! The fish are biting and things are in shape as we await our first guests of the season. The local fishery looks good, fish are being hit in all locations, predominantly mid to high teens, with fish up to low thirties in the mix. Boulder and Coho Point seem to be the most consistent as usual, with t... read more »

    • May. 29, 2011 5:05PM
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    COPA AIRLINES and WCFC PANAMA
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    West Coast Fishing Club partners with Copa Airlines to offer seamless trips from Toronto to Panama VANCOUVER, BC: With the launch of Copa Airlines’ non-stop service from Toronto (YYZ) to Panama City (PTY) and with the unveiling of West Coast Fishing Club’s luxury floating hotel off the Las Perlas Islands, this exotic and alluring destination has never been more... read more »

  • WCFC Panama Fleet – UPDATE
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    The next generation of West Coast Fishing Club boats is en-route to Panama. Our 37’ Strike yachts were delayed as we put the finishing touches on the hulls. No expense was spared when we decided on our fleet. The boats were chosen to offer offshore capabilities with a full walk around, allowing for a variety of fishing techniques. Some of the highlighted features... read more »

    • Apr. 30, 2011 3:45AM
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    Panama sitting close to a dock in a bay
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    Panama Update: Action around the boat today included decals... The 35 foot Strike got dressed up and ready for action. Looking sharp boat III, lets have a look at your sides... Very nice. We made an attempt at the largest decal today... Things were going really well, however we missed a couple of words...we'll give it another go tomorrow. Other acti... read more »

  • Rosewood Hotel Georgia & Hawksworth Restaurant

    In an effort to offer the most exceptional fishing trips on the west coast, the West Coast Fishing Club team strive to create a seamless and authentic experience, from the moment guests land in Vancouver. Extending a west coast trip always proves popular and we are delighted to introduce the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, which opens in early July offering an enticing new acco... read more »

    • Apr. 04, 2011 8:55PM
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    Panama mish mash
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    Panama Update: Here's a hodge podge of shots from the last couple of days starting with the Panamanian way to serve beer...by the bucket... Balboa is a local beer...I have no idea why they serve it in Budwiser pails? Regardless of the brand Tobey wore a red flower for the occasion. We spent most of the day interviewing and meeting industry types. Below was Tobey's f... read more »