North Island Logdge Reports

Aug 7 - 11, 2006

The fishing exploded this trip. It was Langara in all her brilliance. The “bite” came on first thing in the morning, mid day, and again in early evening. Double, and triple “headers” were common. The fish were everywhere…on the service, ten feet, down to thirty feet. Guests fishing for halibut at 160’ were catching Chinook.

On Tuesday, herring moved in to island like we have not seen this year. Herring schools the size of a football field, were spread out from the Lighthouse to Cohoe Point. They moved in on the ebb, then out on the flood. It is awesome! The place is lit up!! Whales, eagles, sea birds, and all species of fish are going crazy on the herring.

The weather continues to be perfect for fishing as well. It’s been overcast, with mists and occasional showers with very manageable winds. Fish are hitting everything, with herring and spoons for those who have limit of Coho being presentation of choice.

May the fish gods continue to smile!!

Kevin McAughtrie
North Island Lodge Manager

Aug 4 - 7, 2006

Tyee catching continued on this trip. Twelve tyees in three days, making our seven-day total at 36 Chinook over 30 pounds. David H. Greenberg caught the largest Chinook that weighed in at 50lbs! David’s fish was caught at Cohoe Point, while most others were caught at Guina/Boulder. The Coho continue to hold at Guina, and between Chinook bites, lots of guests would go into schools for non-stop action.

Herring is very productive, but lots were switching to spoons when targeting Chinook.

Weather continues to be fishy; overcast, showers, and cool. Winds have been manageable. The birds, sharks, whales, and fish are all prolific, and actively feeding insuring non-stop action!

Kevin McAughtrie
North Island Lodge Manager

July 31 - Aug 4, 2006

Although the fishing initially appeared to be slow, by the end of the first afternoon of this trip, there were 6 Chinook over 30 pounds! Steve Laughlin topped up first day with a bright 41lb’er. Every day of the trip provided tyee’s, and by this morning, the grand total was 23 tyee’s!! The tyee count is starting to look a little more normal for Langara.

Boulder Point and Guinia Point were out producing everywhere else. A school of Coho moved into Guinia yesterday, just to add to the package. The ‘River’ is still producing lots of salmon although only a few big ones. Green/Clash have Coho and large Chinooks for those who wanted the long boat ride.

Lots of our guests were from California and Arizona, and they enjoyed the cool, moist temperatures we have been experiencing, along with a few gentle showers. There was very little wind to speak of, excellent fishing weather.

Everyone re-booked for next year, so we are looking forward to seeing our friends, again.

Kevin McAughtrie
North Island Lodge Manager

July 28 - 31, 2006

I returned from a break to join the “Jon P. Anderson” group, for their annual, exclusive, here at North Island! The North Island crew, and Jon’s guests, where very happy to see each other again!

The fishing was a little slower than what the “Anderson group” has been accustomed too, over the years. Having said that, the boys did work hard, and all were rewarded with lots of Chinook, Coho, and Halibut! There was allot of controversy over Jon catching the largest Salmon, a beautiful 36lb’er! Then there was Jim’s and David’s double header tyee show! Some of North Island’s other guest’s observed something different than what was reported from the boat, either way, it was a show!!

Some guests decided to fish the “River” in the tidal zone, for “cuttie’s” and other stuff, while on “the fly”. This was a huge success!! Mitchy, Mitch hosted this uniquie experience.

North Island looks forward to the “Anderson” group returning…can you stay all year?

Thanks again, you guys!!

Kevin McAughtrie
North Island Lodge Manager