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IronNoggin
04-10-2013, 11:45 AM
A Very Good Buddy of mine encountered a situation that precludes him from running his charter business this coming season. He has asked me to take over the helm for the 2013 Fishing Season, and of course I readily agreed.

So, for the upcoming season I will be running his newer 2510 Proline - a Very Well Appointed rig with all of the latest Bells & Whistles and designed explicitly for Safe & Fun Fishing Excursions off Vancouver Island's West Coast.

Here is a Link to the Company Website, Moonsnail Charters, once again based in Ucluelet where I know the waters so well: http://www.moonsnailcharters.ca/

This is shaping up to be a Great Season off our West Coast! Already predictions of Massive Returns to the Western US have begun to materialize, with higher than expected early catches being recorded in many systems. The mighty Columbia alone is expected to see nearly Seven Hundred Thousand Springs and Half a Million Coho return over the late summer and fall months ( http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/bill_monroe/index.ssf/2013/02/salmon.html ) and each and every one of those fish will be finning their way to our Most Excellent Feeding Grounds to fatten up for the final stages of their journey. Combined with the expected increase of local stocks, they will certainly be proving some Excellent Fishing Opportunities for those who wish to get in on the FUN! http://fishbcforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/lmao.gif

Halibut numbers are calculated to be much the same as last year, but we can expect to see an increase in size due to another year's worth of pounding on more weight!

All in all, the Opportunities for Action are looking STELLAR for 2013! I am Pleased to be able to help my Buddy out and hunt the grounds I have so much familiarity with!

Hope to see some of you out there getting in on the Excitement!!
Looking Forward!! http://fishbcforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/sailor.gif

Cheers,
Matt

Moe.JKU
04-10-2013, 12:00 PM
Very jealous, and I am sure that you will have a fun and busy year. Only promising things have been reported about the runs out there and in the Columbia. Hopefully i will be able to find some time out there if i can get away from work outside of hunting.

Philcott
04-10-2013, 12:42 PM
Looks like it'll be a good season for you Matt.

pnbrock
04-10-2013, 03:06 PM
Sounds good will be out there aswell this summer. I sure hope it's better than last year!!

kennyj
04-10-2013, 05:50 PM
Its a tough life you lead. I'm already looking forward to the fishing reports. Good luck out there.
kenny

PS How are the spoons coming along?

IronNoggin
04-10-2013, 06:07 PM
Its a tough life you lead.

SomeBody has to do it! :twisted:


How are the spoons coming along?

Getting there Kenny. I'll be posting... :wink:

Cheers,
Nog

ruger#1
04-10-2013, 07:51 PM
Dont be afraid to show us some pictures.

pronghorn
04-10-2013, 07:59 PM
Sounds great keep us posted

Whonnock Boy
04-11-2013, 12:15 AM
So you are a secondary interest (guide). Good to finally know that. Too bad you did not identify your "secondary" interest during the halibut discussion!!
Glad to see you're finally out of the closet though.
It's common knowledge, and has been for a long time.

IronNoggin
04-18-2013, 10:46 AM
Just an FYI:

The server that hosts the Moonsnail website has crashed. We are of course still around, but with the vast majority of the season already booked, I don't know if the site will be up again any time soon. There are but a few days left, but feel free to shoot me a pm if you're interested. Never know, just might be able to sneak you in... :wink:

Cheers,
Nog

IronNoggin
05-31-2013, 11:42 AM
Headed out to Ukee today. Servicing the boat, readying the gear, and starting the season off next week.
Already some great fish coming in, and getting better each passing day!
Suspect we will indeed see more than our fair share of Biggies this season! http://fishbcforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/sly.gif

Damn near completely booked now, but the odd spot scattered over the summer still left that I'd consider dragging another from here along for. http://fishbcforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/sailor.gif

For those already booked, Fasten Your Seatbelts! It's going to be a FUN Ride!! http://fishbcforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/lmao.gif

Cheers,
Nog

IronNoggin
06-04-2013, 12:33 PM
Just back from Ucluelet for a night. Spent the last couple getting the new-to-me ride ready to roll and she certainly is a SWEETHEART!
26 feet long, 10 feet wide, with 350 ponies on her stern! Very Well Appointed for The Hunt in our waters! http://fishbcforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/sly.gif

I'll be headed back tomorrow for an offshore run the day following. Already some damn nice fish wandering up the docks! But wanted to fire up a couple pictures of The Chariot for you to gaze upon...

http://gallery.fishbc.com/albums/album1071/Moonsnail_3.jpg

http://gallery.fishbc.com/albums/album1071/Moonsnail_1.jpg



http://gallery.fishbc.com/albums/album1071/Moonsnail_2.jpg

Tight Lines! http://fishbcforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/lmao.gif
Nog

kennyj
06-05-2013, 05:34 AM
Looks like you're in for a good season! Awesome fishing machine.
Have fun out there.
kenny