The Outpost Fishing Reports
OP Report: Fishing is on Fire! – July 19, 2019
July 19, 2019 | 2586 Views
Welcome to July
When we left you last, we had just finished off another amazing trip with Seth Fishman releasing a beautiful 34lber at Selvesson. Since then the fishing has been on fire at both the Head and down south. Returning guests have said this is the best start they have had in 20 years. Tian Head, Selvesson and the Lighthouse has produced some of the best fishing I have seen since my start here 8 seasons ago
Starting off July we welcomed back Bruce and Tony from Delta group.
Bruce And George enjoying some light conversation at the dinner table.
Bruce and George enjoying good company and some laughs.
Chef Hawksworth made a spectacular dinner on the Wednesday with a Lamb dish that was unbelievably amazing.
Leo and Chef Hawksworth.
We had a chance to go out with Willie Mitchell and do a little free diving and possible spear fishing. Willie was determined to get a Ling on the spear
As we said goodbye to Delta, we welcomed back former OP manager and long-time friend, Kenny B and family (and extended family) along with brother Chuck and father David, Ken brought along FIL Ian MacDonald for his first ever, salmon fishing experience.
The Beatty clan.
Chuckles.
Beatty Sr.
Yes Ken brought his father in law fishing. I set Ian up with the Butcher, and they wasted no time taking advantage of the perfect weather.
Ian on a fish.
Ian and friends with his nice chinook.
The weather was incredible for about a week straight, and all the guest were treated to some of the best fishing conditions of the season.
Dalan Garner caught this 31lber right in front of us at Selvesson.
Dalan Garner with a 31lb tyee!
Dalan’s tyee being released.
Shauna Flath with guide cutter
Shauna on a fish.
Shauna & Cutter.
Guide Clay and his guests trolled by us as the whales came through
Clay on a calm day.
I had the chance to fish with KB this trip again, and one afternoon we took Erin out for some fun at the Head.
Next up we welcomed back long-time guest and good friend Tony Adrian. Tony brought friend Dick Welton and reunited with guide Clay from their days on the Salmon Seeker.
Long-time guest, Tony Adrian.
Dinner time!
And with Tony, the request for the always loved kelp wrapped salt baked salmon.
Salt bake is back!
New to the OP, was Jeff Lewis and his group. After many trips to NIL, they decided to give Port Louis a try. Again the weather and the fishing didn’t disappoint with truly the nicest weather weekend of the season. Flat calm and sunny as we always say.
Jeff Lewis on a nice day.
New to The Outpost is the Lewis group. Welcome!
With the derby on Geoff Aldous started the trip with 30lber on day 1. Not to be out done, Damien Nicola caught and released a 33lber day 3 to take the largest salmon prize.
Damien Nicola and his beautiful 33 lb tyee.
And guide butcher with the release
Releasing Damien’s tyee.
Even I managed to get out for a fish. We caught this 31lb beast at the head
Personal tyee for lodge manager, Jordan Knight.
Jordan releasing his tyee.
Sending this tyee back on his way.
July has been flying by, with crazy fishing and epic weather.
Check back soon for another report from Port Louis.
Cheers,
Jordan Knight
Its great to see all those big salmon being released….on my last trip i kept a 8 lb chinook and released at least 3 20 lb chinooks….it feels good to let them go…..Still went home easily limiting out ….WCFC does a spectacular job all around making your trip a experience to remember
Thank you for joining us in our commitment to conservation. We hope to see you again soon, Chuck!
Tight Lines,
The West Coast Fishing Club
Jordan,Shauna and I could not have chosen a better place for our Haida Gwaii fishing experience.The Outpost gave us more than we hoped for thanks to your staff and Cutter.
Thanks for kind words, Harry and for choosing The Outpost as your 2019 fishing destination! We hope to welcome you again soon.
Tight Lines,
The West Coast Fishing Club