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SwedishKalum River Lodge | Salmon & Steelhead Fishing | Canada
Tour code: CAN004
Overview
Accommodation
Species Information
Fishing the Skeena is considered by many to be the best Steelhead and Salmon fishing in the world. The Skeena watershed holds the world record for both Steelhead on the fly and with conventional tackle. Fly fishermen all over the world have come to the Skeena to test their skills against these magnificent fish.
Kalum River Lodge, which now has exclusive access points to both the upper and lower Kalum River but also you have access to fish the world famous Skeena river system for Steelhead, King, Coho, Pink and Chum Salmon. Combined with this you will also fish the delightful Kitimat River, which provides everyone the chance to do battle with monster Kings and tackle busting Chum Salmon.
Fly fishing for Steelhead on the Skeena is considered by many to be the best Steelhead fishing in the world, as this watershed holds the world record for both Steelhead on the fly and with conventional tackle. As well as having the worlds largest run of wild Steelhead, the Skeena also holds 2 world records for King Salmon. A 92lb and then a 99lb caught just recently.
At Kalum River Lodge three King Salmon have been landed over 60lbs in the last two fishing seasons. It is no wonder Fly fishermen all over the world have come to the Skeena to test their skills against these magnificent fish and tried to keep it a secret for so long.
The fishing season begins in April and finishes in early November. Spring runoff brings fresh runs of Steelhead into many of our northern rivers. Spring Steelhead average 10-14lbs with the occasional fish over 20lbs.
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Kalum River Lodge
Set in two acres of lawns and gardens surrounded by old growth forests is Kalum River Lodge. This is accommodation with a personalized service for up to 8 guests. All food is cooked on site, with guests enjoying evening meals with many fishing tails in the large family style dining room. The owners, Andrew and Deanna, and the Kalum River lodge Team really go out of their way to make the whole fishing experience from beginning to end a truly memorable one.
Kalum River Lodge has 2 twin bedded rooms with en-suite bathrooms with showers, 3 twin rooms plus 2 single rooms with 3 separate bathrooms with showers.
Each room has two single beds, electricity, heating plus storage space for clothes and fishing tackle.
Board: Full board
Rooms: Single, twin & doubles
Telephone: Chargeable
Internet: WiFi
Power: 110 Volts
Air Conditioning: Throughout
Meals: In dinning room
Equipment Hire: Incuded
Shop: Flies for sale
Cash Accepted: Canadian Dollars
Chum Salmon
Season: 20th July to 18 August
Peak: July and August
Weight: 10LB to 30LB
Average Weight: 15LB
Season: 20th July to 18 August
Peak: July and August
Weight: 10LB to 30LB
Average Weight: 15LB
Sockeye / Red Salmon
Season: 25th July to 1st September
Peak: August
Weight: 4LB to 10LB
Average Weight: 6LB
Season: 25th July to 1st September
Peak: August
Weight: 4LB to 10LB
Average Weight: 6LB
Pink Salmon (All Years)
Season: 25th July to 18th September
Peak: August
Weight: 2LB to 7LB
Average Weight: 5LB
Season: 25th July to 18th September
Peak: August
Weight: 2LB to 7LB
Average Weight: 5LB
Coho / Silver Salmon
Season: 1st Aug to 29th October
Peak: September
Weight: 10LB to 20LB
Average Weight: 14LB
Season: 1st Aug to 29th October
Peak: September
Weight: 10LB to 20LB
Average Weight: 14LB
King / Chinook Salmon
Season: 20th April to 1st June and 15th June to 15th August
Peak: May and July
Weight: 10LB to 96LB
Average Weight: 25LB
Season: 20th April to 1st June and 15th June to 15th August
Peak: May and July
Weight: 10LB to 96LB
Average Weight: 25LB
Steelhead
Season: 1st April to 15th May and 1st August to 29th October
Peak: September
Weight: 10LB to 30LB
Average Weight: 14LB
Season: 1st April to 15th May and 1st August to 29th October
Peak: September
Weight: 10LB to 30LB
Average Weight: 14LB
Suggested Itinerary
The below itinerary is only a suggested one, we have daily flights departing from the UK, therefore should you wish to extend your stay with either additional days in Vancouver or Terrace, the itinerary below can be tailored to suit.
DAY 1: (Sunday)
Depart London (Heathrow)
Arrive Vancouver
Depart Vancouver
Arrive Terrace
On arrival a Sportquest Holidays representative will be waiting to drive you the 30-minute transfer to Kalum River Lodge.
Overnight Accommodation: Kalum River Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B
DAY 2: (Monday) Fishing Day.
Each morning after breakfast you will depart with your guides to different river systems and sections, all dependent on the time of year, species available and preferred fishing methods.
Fishing is from bank, wading and drift fishing.
Overnight Accommodation: Kalum River Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B
DAY 3: (Tuesday) Fishing Day.
Each day subject to the time of year you will be fishing for the species of your choice.
The main rivers you will fish are the Skeena, Kitimat and the Kalum Rivers.
Overnight Accommodation: Kalum River Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B
DAY 4: (Wednesday) Fishing Day.
Access to the fishing areas is with a combination of four-wheel drives, trailer boats and jet boats, but due to the perfect location of our lodge you can be fishing within 5 to 45 minutes from setting out.
Overnight Accommodation: Kalum River Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B
DAY 5: (Thursday) Fishing Day.
Fishing is from bank, wading and drift fishing. Fishing both the Kitimat and the Kalum Rivers you will access the rivers all by drift boat as these waters forbid the use of motors.
Overnight Accommodation: Kalum River Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B
DAYS 6 & 7: (Friday to Saturday) Fishing Days.
Although you can fish all the rivers and for the different species with single-handed rods, we highly recommend that you use double-handed as these will give you far better control of the swing and fly presentation.
Overnight Accommodation: Kalum River Lodge (Twin Rooms) F/B
DAY 8: (Sunday)
After breakfast your guides will transfer you all back to Terrace airport for your return flight home.
Depart Terrace
Arrive Vancouver
Depart Vancouver
DAY 9: (Monday)
Arrive London (Heathrow)
Dates & Prices
Price Notes
What's Included & Excluded
Options
Tour Notes
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Nights | Fishing | Angler | Non-Angler | Availability |
| 25/09/2016 | 03/10/2016 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 02/10/2016 | 10/10/2016 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 02/04/2017 | 10/04/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 09/04/2017 | 17/04/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 16/04/2017 | 24/04/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 23/04/2017 | 01/05/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 30/04/2017 | 08/05/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 07/05/2017 | 15/05/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Sold Out |
| 14/05/2017 | 22/05/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Sold Out |
| 21/05/2017 | 29/05/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Sold Out |
| 28/05/2017 | 05/06/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Sold Out |
| 04/06/2017 | 12/06/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Sold Out |
| 11/06/2017 | 19/06/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Sold Out |
| 18/06/2017 | 26/06/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 25/06/2017 | 03/07/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 02/07/2017 | 10/07/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 09/07/2017 | 17/07/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 16/07/2017 | 24/07/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 23/07/2017 | 31/07/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 30/07/2017 | 07/08/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Sold Out |
| 06/08/2017 | 14/08/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Sold Out |
| 13/08/2017 | 21/08/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 20/08/2017 | 28/08/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Sold Out |
| 27/08/2017 | 04/09/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 03/09/2017 | 11/09/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 10/09/2017 | 18/09/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 17/09/2017 | 25/09/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 24/09/2017 | 02/10/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
| 01/10/2017 | 09/10/2017 | 9 | 8 | 6 | £4,711 | N/A | Book Now |
Prices are based on two adults sharing transfers, fishing and accommodation (unless otherwise stated) and are correct at the time of going to press. Subject to time of year or date and currency fluctuations, these prices may fluctuate slightly due to flight price increases or fuel surcharge.
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Included
- All international flights
- All internal flights
- Airport Transfers
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- 6 days fishing
- Fishing tackle
- All meals at Lodge
- Soft drinks
- Canadian taxes
Excluded
- Personal holiday insurance
- Tips for guides and all camp staff
- Fishing licence
- Canadian eTA
Flight upgrades
Additional nights either in Vancouver or Terrace
Add on Sturgeon fishing in Chilliwack
Visa
A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry. The Canadian Government announced that from 15th March 2016 certain visitors flying into Canada will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA).
If you do not normally require a visa to enter Canada (e.g. British Citizens), you will need to get an eTA.
The cost to apply for an eTA is $7 (CAD) per person, which is paid at the time of application.
Medical Requirements
No vaccinations currently required
Please Note
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press however please check these requirements for changes.
Departure tax
There is no departure tax from Canada
Flight Route & Flight Time
UK – Vancouver (approx 10hrs)Â Vancouver – Terrace (approx 2hrs)
Baggage Allowance
Your actual allowance is based on both which airline you are flying with and also what class of seat you are travelling in. Normally in economy it is 1 checked bag, Premium Economy 2 checked bags, Business / First 3 checked bags. In addition to your checked bags you are also allowed 1 cabin bag and either 1 laptop bag or ladies handbag. The actual size and weight limit for bags is dependent on the airline. We therefore recommend that once your flights are booked you check on the airlines website for the up to date allowances.
If your itinerary includes private light aircraft or helicopter flights we will advise you on your baggage and weight allowance.
Transfer Time
Terrace – Kalum River Lodge (approx 30 mins)
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Andrzej says:
Overall Rating:
Sportquest and Kalum River Lodge service was super excellent as was Air Canada.. Many thanks!
The fishing however was disappointing, too few species in the river at this time of year, the guides agreed. I caught 6 fish in a week, only one 10 lbs.
For first time Salmon anglers it is not a good time to go.
For die hard Steelhead anglers it is a perfect time.
Overall Rating:
Sportquest and Kalum River Lodge service was super excellent as was Air Canada.. Many thanks!
The fishing however was disappointing, too few species in the river at this time of year, the guides agreed. I caught 6 fish in a week, only one 10 lbs.
For first time Salmon anglers it is not a good time to go.
For die hard Steelhead anglers it is a perfect time.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Andrzej
Thank you for your customer feedback, I will try and catch up with you sometime this week and go through all the details.
Yes for first time anglers you would be far better off going in the summer months at peak season when we have lots of different salmon species running. I notice that you have all requested to return next year but in the summer, so this is something we can talk about when we get to speak.
You did well to get 6 fish as this is your first trip and first time as a salmon angler.
Again thank you for your custom and comments as we can not do any of this without customers like yourself.
Regards Peter
Andrzej
Thank you for your customer feedback, I will try and catch up with you sometime this week and go through all the details.
Yes for first time anglers you would be far better off going in the summer months at peak season when we have lots of different salmon species running. I notice that you have all requested to return next year but in the summer, so this is something we can talk about when we get to speak.
You did well to get 6 fish as this is your first trip and first time as a salmon angler.
Again thank you for your custom and comments as we can not do any of this without customers like yourself.
Regards Peter
Krzysztof says:
Overall Rating:
I really enjoyed my stay at the Kalum River Lodge.
Andrew & Deanna were excellent hosts.
They run a very organised, professional operation.
I was made to feel very welcome.
The accommodation and facilities were first class.
The guides were very patient, knowledgeable and helpful.
The fishing was challenging but rewarding.
Overall an enjoyable week.
I look forward to booking through Sportquest Holidays again in the future.
Overall Rating:
I really enjoyed my stay at the Kalum River Lodge.
Andrew & Deanna were excellent hosts.
They run a very organised, professional operation.
I was made to feel very welcome.
The accommodation and facilities were first class.
The guides were very patient, knowledgeable and helpful.
The fishing was challenging but rewarding.
Overall an enjoyable week.
I look forward to booking through Sportquest Holidays again in the future.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Krzysztof
Thank you for taking the time and your great customer feedback.
I look forward in catching up with you this week to talk through your holiday and also see if you have any nice pictures you would like to share.
Again thank you for booking with Sportquest holidays we love what we do, but we could never do it without you, so your custom is always very much appreciated.
Regards Peter
Krzysztof
Thank you for taking the time and your great customer feedback.
I look forward in catching up with you this week to talk through your holiday and also see if you have any nice pictures you would like to share.
Again thank you for booking with Sportquest holidays we love what we do, but we could never do it without you, so your custom is always very much appreciated.
Regards Peter
Marek says:
Overall Rating:
Deanna and Andrew, the guides and the whole team at Kalum Lodge were first class! Welcoming, very patient (as this was my first time fishing for salmon and steelhead),
Informative and made the whole holiday truly 'a trip of a lifetime' even though I lost three 'fish of a lifetime' the guides kept on reminding me.
My thanks to Sportquest, from start to finish excellent service.
Overall Rating:
Deanna and Andrew, the guides and the whole team at Kalum Lodge were first class! Welcoming, very patient (as this was my first time fishing for salmon and steelhead),
Informative and made the whole holiday truly 'a trip of a lifetime' even though I lost three 'fish of a lifetime' the guides kept on reminding me.
My thanks to Sportquest, from start to finish excellent service.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Marek
Thank you for such a nice review and comments about the lodge and staff, I will catch up with you later this week and talk to you more about your holiday experiences.
I hope you also have some great pictures that you would like to share.
I look forward in talking to you soon and also helping you organise another fishing adventure.
Kind Regards
Peter
Marek
Thank you for such a nice review and comments about the lodge and staff, I will catch up with you later this week and talk to you more about your holiday experiences.
I hope you also have some great pictures that you would like to share.
I look forward in talking to you soon and also helping you organise another fishing adventure.
Kind Regards
Peter
Tom says:
Overall Rating:
Great fishing!
Great location!
Great accommodation!
Perfect!
Overall Rating:
Great fishing!
Great location!
Great accommodation!
Perfect!
(Sportquest Holidays) says:
Tom quite a simple feedback but one we can not fault as it does not get much better than that.
As always it was great to chat to you on the telephone.
I look forward in planning and booking all your next year fishing trips. Plus hopefully we will get to fish together.
Tight Lines Peter
Tom quite a simple feedback but one we can not fault as it does not get much better than that.
As always it was great to chat to you on the telephone.
I look forward in planning and booking all your next year fishing trips. Plus hopefully we will get to fish together.
Tight Lines Peter
Peter says:
Overall Rating:
Had 4 out of 6 days good fishing. 2 out of 6 days impacted of high and dirty water, which caught the guides by surprise. So of the guides looked a bit lost due to the dirty water, while others went to other rivers and had a better results.
Still managed to catch plenty of fish and really enjoyed everyones company.
Would be better to have a shorter connection in Vancouver.
Overall Rating:
Had 4 out of 6 days good fishing. 2 out of 6 days impacted of high and dirty water, which caught the guides by surprise. So of the guides looked a bit lost due to the dirty water, while others went to other rivers and had a better results.
Still managed to catch plenty of fish and really enjoyed everyones company.
Would be better to have a shorter connection in Vancouver.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Peter
Thanks for the feedback and also your comments on the telephone, as it is always good to catch up with customers on thiner return.
Shame about the last 2 days fishing with dirty water. Its been a struggle this year due to low water so once some rain came it was bound to flash flood through. I will talk to Andrew about the guides and what happened, so thanks for talking to me about that.
In relation to the connection time, there is not much we can do about it. As we can not get you to the lode earlier as the other customers need time to leave and then everything to be fully cleaned before the new customers arrive. Its just down to the time needed and also the limit of flight options available from the airlines.
Thanks again for your feedback and I look forward arranging your next year travel plans again.
Regards Peter
Peter
Thanks for the feedback and also your comments on the telephone, as it is always good to catch up with customers on thiner return.
Shame about the last 2 days fishing with dirty water. Its been a struggle this year due to low water so once some rain came it was bound to flash flood through. I will talk to Andrew about the guides and what happened, so thanks for talking to me about that.
In relation to the connection time, there is not much we can do about it. As we can not get you to the lode earlier as the other customers need time to leave and then everything to be fully cleaned before the new customers arrive. Its just down to the time needed and also the limit of flight options available from the airlines.
Thanks again for your feedback and I look forward arranging your next year travel plans again.
Regards Peter
William says:
Overall Rating:
Best part of my holiday: hooking and playing Steelhead and Coho - they really battle!
Another amazing 2 weeks of fishing and can not wait to return next year.
Suggestions: Better information on fly lines, rods and flies.
Overall Rating:
Best part of my holiday: hooking and playing Steelhead and Coho - they really battle!
Another amazing 2 weeks of fishing and can not wait to return next year.
Suggestions: Better information on fly lines, rods and flies.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
William
As normal thank you for the feedback and taking the time to tap;k to me on the telephone.
I have today been looking through all your pictures and it looks like you and your brother had an amazing time, no wonder you are booked to return next year.
Thank you for pointing out the update required on the fly lines and flies. I have spoken to Andrew the owner and together we are working on this right now.
Tight Lines Peter
William
As normal thank you for the feedback and taking the time to tap;k to me on the telephone.
I have today been looking through all your pictures and it looks like you and your brother had an amazing time, no wonder you are booked to return next year.
Thank you for pointing out the update required on the fly lines and flies. I have spoken to Andrew the owner and together we are working on this right now.
Tight Lines Peter
James says:
Overall Rating:
The best part: The fact that the next cast on any day may be a fish of a life time, both me and my brother had an amazing time, Feels like a second home to us both.
Overall Rating:
The best part: The fact that the next cast on any day may be a fish of a life time, both me and my brother had an amazing time, Feels like a second home to us both.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
James
Thanks for the feedback and pictures, also the same comment that your brother made about the tackle list. All things being sorted as we speak.
I have booked you both on for 2 weeks again same time next year.
Thanks for your continued custom as it is very much appreciated.
Regards Peter
James
Thanks for the feedback and pictures, also the same comment that your brother made about the tackle list. All things being sorted as we speak.
I have booked you both on for 2 weeks again same time next year.
Thanks for your continued custom as it is very much appreciated.
Regards Peter
John says:
Overall Rating:
The Kalum River Lodge put huge effort into making their guests welcome; catering for individual needs be that dietary concerning food or direction and tuition with fishing for those "like me" that needed it.
The conditions for fishing were challenging, but Andrew and Deanna delivered an outstanding package.
The Sturgeon fishing was "awesome" to quote a favourite Canadian word.
The Coast hotel was comfortable and we did dine there through our choice and it was expensive but ok.
The only gap in the holiday was perhaps for Sportquest in the documentation to make clear that Cascade were responsible for arranging transfer to/from Vancouver.
We did not have a pick up time and the hotel did not know about our transfer.
In the end Melanie gave me the contact and we spoke to Marc (Cascade) once we knew they were the organiser.
All in all the holiday was an amazing trip and one I would love to do again soon.
Overall Rating:
The Kalum River Lodge put huge effort into making their guests welcome; catering for individual needs be that dietary concerning food or direction and tuition with fishing for those "like me" that needed it.
The conditions for fishing were challenging, but Andrew and Deanna delivered an outstanding package.
The Sturgeon fishing was "awesome" to quote a favourite Canadian word.
The Coast hotel was comfortable and we did dine there through our choice and it was expensive but ok.
The only gap in the holiday was perhaps for Sportquest in the documentation to make clear that Cascade were responsible for arranging transfer to/from Vancouver.
We did not have a pick up time and the hotel did not know about our transfer.
In the end Melanie gave me the contact and we spoke to Marc (Cascade) once we knew they were the organiser.
All in all the holiday was an amazing trip and one I would love to do again soon.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
John
Thank you so much for your feedback and also taking the time to chat on the telephone. It was great listening to your stories about all the big fish as it sounds like you both had an amazing holiday. I can also see from the pictures you kindly sent through that the fishing was very enjoyable.
I am sorry that there was some confusion about who and when the transfers were talking place on the return, I am not sure what happened and why there was the concern as we have always used cascade to run the transfers. I will have to look in to this further.
I know you both would like to return next year, but understand that it classes with the family holiday thats already booked. Never mind we can always look at the following year as the lodges and fishing will still be there.
Once again, thank you for your custom as it is alway very much appreciated.
Regards Peter
John
Thank you so much for your feedback and also taking the time to chat on the telephone. It was great listening to your stories about all the big fish as it sounds like you both had an amazing holiday. I can also see from the pictures you kindly sent through that the fishing was very enjoyable.
I am sorry that there was some confusion about who and when the transfers were talking place on the return, I am not sure what happened and why there was the concern as we have always used cascade to run the transfers. I will have to look in to this further.
I know you both would like to return next year, but understand that it classes with the family holiday thats already booked. Never mind we can always look at the following year as the lodges and fishing will still be there.
Once again, thank you for your custom as it is alway very much appreciated.
Regards Peter
Robin says:
Overall Rating:
We had a great time fishing both Kalum River Lodge and Sturgeon fishing in Chilliwack, the staff and the fishing made for a great two centre holiday.
The only issue was flights as we had to pay $350 excess baggage on the flight to + back from Terrace, as they said that it was over their allowance. We were within British Airways limits, but not Westjet + the information we had did not highlight this.
Overall Rating:
We had a great time fishing both Kalum River Lodge and Sturgeon fishing in Chilliwack, the staff and the fishing made for a great two centre holiday.
The only issue was flights as we had to pay $350 excess baggage on the flight to + back from Terrace, as they said that it was over their allowance. We were within British Airways limits, but not Westjet + the information we had did not highlight this.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Robin
Thank you for your feedback I am so glad that you both had a great time and the fishing was as you wished for.
I am so sorry for the flights as I have no idea what they are doing. First the issue of one of you being down graded in class of seat to then charge you for excess baggage on the return.
The rules of the baggage is as the flights are booked as a through fare (E.G one ticket) the babe allowance should be as per the international allowance, so we have no idea what or why they charged you.
Please accept our apologies over this, but we do have no control over the airlines as they do seem to be law unto themselves.
Thank you for the excellent scores on everything apart from the flights as these score mean a lot to both me and all the staff.
Also thank you for your custom, it will be a pleasure in managing your next fishing adventure.
Regards Peter
Robin
Thank you for your feedback I am so glad that you both had a great time and the fishing was as you wished for.
I am so sorry for the flights as I have no idea what they are doing. First the issue of one of you being down graded in class of seat to then charge you for excess baggage on the return.
The rules of the baggage is as the flights are booked as a through fare (E.G one ticket) the babe allowance should be as per the international allowance, so we have no idea what or why they charged you.
Please accept our apologies over this, but we do have no control over the airlines as they do seem to be law unto themselves.
Thank you for the excellent scores on everything apart from the flights as these score mean a lot to both me and all the staff.
Also thank you for your custom, it will be a pleasure in managing your next fishing adventure.
Regards Peter
Daniel says:
Overall Rating:
Had an amazing holiday with my farther salmon fishing at Kalum River Lodge and then Sturgeon Fishing on the Frazer River on the return. The fishing, organisation and staff was all perfect.
The only issue was British Airways.
Booked Business Class flights + had to go out Premium Economy Class. Down to British Airways not Sportquest Holidays, otherwise all very good.
Would not fly with British Airways again - can you book Air Canada Business Class from Manchester?
Overall Rating:
Had an amazing holiday with my farther salmon fishing at Kalum River Lodge and then Sturgeon Fishing on the Frazer River on the return. The fishing, organisation and staff was all perfect.
The only issue was British Airways.
Booked Business Class flights + had to go out Premium Economy Class. Down to British Airways not Sportquest Holidays, otherwise all very good.
Would not fly with British Airways again - can you book Air Canada Business Class from Manchester?
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Daniel
Thanks for the customer feedback and also the amazing scores for both Sportquest and the lodge staff, it is very much appreciated. The score for the flights is totally understandable considering all the issues caused by British Airways.
When they over sell the plane then have to down grade customer who have purchased a higher class ticket is nothing short of disgusting. (We are trying to encourage ALL customers to check in online before arriving at the airport as this goes a very long way to prevent them getting down graded.
We are processing the claim against BA and we will keep you informed. In relation to alternative flights yes we can book Air Canada plus others, so once you and your father are ready, just let me know and I can sort out everything for you both again.
Tight Lines Peter
Daniel
Thanks for the customer feedback and also the amazing scores for both Sportquest and the lodge staff, it is very much appreciated. The score for the flights is totally understandable considering all the issues caused by British Airways.
When they over sell the plane then have to down grade customer who have purchased a higher class ticket is nothing short of disgusting. (We are trying to encourage ALL customers to check in online before arriving at the airport as this goes a very long way to prevent them getting down graded.
We are processing the claim against BA and we will keep you informed. In relation to alternative flights yes we can book Air Canada plus others, so once you and your father are ready, just let me know and I can sort out everything for you both again.
Tight Lines Peter
David says:
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Memorable moments: catching my first Sockeye Salmon. Watching a Bald eagle catch his breakfast then having to drag it to shore then 3 other Bald eagles chased him off. Also a Chum Salmon jumping at me and nearly hitting me twice! I hooked a Steelhead he went up and down the river then as I got him head up and ready to net, he looked at me and spat the hook out!
I saw a bear come crashing out of the woods and into the river to catch his dinner which he did! I did't have my camera with me (as cameras are a kiss of death).
I did not do any drift boat fishing I was about the only one. On Thursday the 4th August we were taken to the Kalum River and put among Joe Public who were Combat fishing. All my times I have been guided down on the Fraser River this has never happened. What done to it for us was 2 girls about 14 years old came along and in 30 mins had about 4 fish - we still stayed put - Glen was moaning on Thursday and Saturday that he could not get to a good spot on the Skeena River on Saturday as some guys must have got there about 6AM and stayed all day and killed every fish they caught.
These moments did not in anyway distract from the brilliant time that I had. This was just a dropped stitch in life's tapestry.
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Memorable moments: catching my first Sockeye Salmon. Watching a Bald eagle catch his breakfast then having to drag it to shore then 3 other Bald eagles chased him off. Also a Chum Salmon jumping at me and nearly hitting me twice! I hooked a Steelhead he went up and down the river then as I got him head up and ready to net, he looked at me and spat the hook out!
I saw a bear come crashing out of the woods and into the river to catch his dinner which he did! I did't have my camera with me (as cameras are a kiss of death).
I did not do any drift boat fishing I was about the only one. On Thursday the 4th August we were taken to the Kalum River and put among Joe Public who were Combat fishing. All my times I have been guided down on the Fraser River this has never happened. What done to it for us was 2 girls about 14 years old came along and in 30 mins had about 4 fish - we still stayed put - Glen was moaning on Thursday and Saturday that he could not get to a good spot on the Skeena River on Saturday as some guys must have got there about 6AM and stayed all day and killed every fish they caught.
These moments did not in anyway distract from the brilliant time that I had. This was just a dropped stitch in life's tapestry.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
David
Thank you so much for your customer feedback and great scores for everyone. It is always very much appreciated as is you rebooking for the 2018 season. I am sure Andrew and Deanna are already looking forward to you returning.
It was als a great pleasure in talking to you about the adventure, I would love to see some of your pictures if you had any available.
Regards Peter
David
Thank you so much for your customer feedback and great scores for everyone. It is always very much appreciated as is you rebooking for the 2018 season. I am sure Andrew and Deanna are already looking forward to you returning.
It was als a great pleasure in talking to you about the adventure, I would love to see some of your pictures if you had any available.
Regards Peter
Geoffrey says:
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Memorable moment: fishing Kitimat and catching lots of Salmon.
Need to know: up at 4:30AM , on river at 6AM.
More info on tackle + clothing for specific time of year, so as not to take too much unneeded luggage.
Travel rods to fit in suitcase saving £120 excess.
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Memorable moment: fishing Kitimat and catching lots of Salmon.
Need to know: up at 4:30AM , on river at 6AM.
More info on tackle + clothing for specific time of year, so as not to take too much unneeded luggage.
Travel rods to fit in suitcase saving £120 excess.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Geoffrey
It was nice to catch up with you on the return from your Salmon fishing adventure. Also we appreciate you taking the time to compl;ate the customer review. I have noted your comments in relation to info on Tackle and clothing. I will go through this with Andrew the owner.
In relation to travel rods, I can personally recommend the Scot Mckenzie travel rods as they are the ones I use. Fantastic rods and they fit inside your normal bags.
It will be good to have you back next year, so if you do consider the trip feel free to contact me personally and I will take good care of you again.
Tight Lines Peter
Geoffrey
It was nice to catch up with you on the return from your Salmon fishing adventure. Also we appreciate you taking the time to compl;ate the customer review. I have noted your comments in relation to info on Tackle and clothing. I will go through this with Andrew the owner.
In relation to travel rods, I can personally recommend the Scot Mckenzie travel rods as they are the ones I use. Fantastic rods and they fit inside your normal bags.
It will be good to have you back next year, so if you do consider the trip feel free to contact me personally and I will take good care of you again.
Tight Lines Peter
Peter says:
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What a great adventure both Salmon fishing and then Sturgeon fishing afterwards.
Very well organised
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What a great adventure both Salmon fishing and then Sturgeon fishing afterwards.
Very well organised
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Peter
It was a great talking to you on return of your fishing adventure in Canada. I am so happy that you both enjoyed the Salmon fishing first, before moving onto the Sturgeon fishing on the Frazer River.
I hope to have you both back travelling with us very soon.
Kind Regards Peter
Peter
It was a great talking to you on return of your fishing adventure in Canada. I am so happy that you both enjoyed the Salmon fishing first, before moving onto the Sturgeon fishing on the Frazer River.
I hope to have you both back travelling with us very soon.
Kind Regards Peter
John says:
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Fishing was great.
Opportunity to catch so many different fish.
I would advise all anglers to use Skagit lines.
I think travellers should be informed that the Kalum River is difficult to wade.
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Fishing was great.
Opportunity to catch so many different fish.
I would advise all anglers to use Skagit lines.
I think travellers should be informed that the Kalum River is difficult to wade.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
John
It was great to chat with you again even though you were fishing at the time. Thanks for the feedback and comments. I have noted all your points and we will endear to make sure we pass on this information to everyone.
So glad you both enjoyed the holiday and it will be great to have you both back with us next year.
Tight Lines Peter
John
It was great to chat with you again even though you were fishing at the time. Thanks for the feedback and comments. I have noted all your points and we will endear to make sure we pass on this information to everyone.
So glad you both enjoyed the holiday and it will be great to have you both back with us next year.
Tight Lines Peter
Dave says:
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The variety and quality of the fishing was outstanding, although I know it was a relatively quiet week compared to some on the Skeena system. It would still take me 20 years to catch that many in Scotland!
A good reason for going back next year, which I have already booked!
The professionalism of Andrew and Deanna in running and organising the lodge and the fishing was exemplary and the guiding excellent. Also if you are looking to book a fishing holiday do not look any further than Sportquest Holidays.
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The variety and quality of the fishing was outstanding, although I know it was a relatively quiet week compared to some on the Skeena system. It would still take me 20 years to catch that many in Scotland!
A good reason for going back next year, which I have already booked!
The professionalism of Andrew and Deanna in running and organising the lodge and the fishing was exemplary and the guiding excellent. Also if you are looking to book a fishing holiday do not look any further than Sportquest Holidays.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Dave
Thank you for your feedback and perfect scores all round. So nice when customers come back with glowing remarks and great reports. I knew you would like this trip and yes it's great that you will be going back. (Paperwork is all in the post) :)
I am sure next year you will find more huge King Salmon that will want to take the fly.
Thank you again for your custom and continued support it is always much appreciated by me and the staff.
Regards Peter
Dave
Thank you for your feedback and perfect scores all round. So nice when customers come back with glowing remarks and great reports. I knew you would like this trip and yes it's great that you will be going back. (Paperwork is all in the post) :)
I am sure next year you will find more huge King Salmon that will want to take the fly.
Thank you again for your custom and continued support it is always much appreciated by me and the staff.
Regards Peter
Paul says:
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As usual from Kalum River lodge the service, food, guides and banter was excellent.
Fishing was a bit more challenging than last year mainly due to heavy rain fall in the mountains upstream, having said that I still caught 28 fish and lost as many.
Should anyone stay an extra night (on the way out/back) at the Raddison in Vancouver there is a free shuttle provided by the hotel for guests staying there so no need to pay for a taxi, when you leave the airport head across the road to the multi story car park and to the right you will see a bus stop and a courtesy phone to use to call the hotel.
Also if you are staying the extra day in Vancouver the Canning factory museum at Steveston, Richmond Vancouver is well worth a visit.
Only issue we had the flight back was delayed for nearly 3hrs and we circled over oxford for 20mins and passport control took over an hour to clear. Other than that which I might add is out of the control of SportQuest it was well organised and a thoroughly enjoyable trip. We will defiantly be returning.
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As usual from Kalum River lodge the service, food, guides and banter was excellent.
Fishing was a bit more challenging than last year mainly due to heavy rain fall in the mountains upstream, having said that I still caught 28 fish and lost as many.
Should anyone stay an extra night (on the way out/back) at the Raddison in Vancouver there is a free shuttle provided by the hotel for guests staying there so no need to pay for a taxi, when you leave the airport head across the road to the multi story car park and to the right you will see a bus stop and a courtesy phone to use to call the hotel.
Also if you are staying the extra day in Vancouver the Canning factory museum at Steveston, Richmond Vancouver is well worth a visit.
Only issue we had the flight back was delayed for nearly 3hrs and we circled over oxford for 20mins and passport control took over an hour to clear. Other than that which I might add is out of the control of SportQuest it was well organised and a thoroughly enjoyable trip. We will defiantly be returning.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Paul
Thank you for the feedback it is very much appreciated, plus the travel tips is what future customers will find very beneficial.
Glad you both still had a good time even though mother nature tried to make the stakes a bit harder this year.
I will pass on our kind comments to the lodge and all the staff.
Regards Peter
Paul
Thank you for the feedback it is very much appreciated, plus the travel tips is what future customers will find very beneficial.
Glad you both still had a good time even though mother nature tried to make the stakes a bit harder this year.
I will pass on our kind comments to the lodge and all the staff.
Regards Peter
John says:
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Lodge was first rate a huge thank you to Andrew & Deanna
I really enjoyed the holiday and the company of the fellow Sportquest Travellers.
The fishing on the Skeena was slow due to the weather and I only managed 1 take in 2 days fishing, luckily this resulted in a fresh Steelhead around 10lb.
However we had lots of action on the Kalum, in 1 day landed 2 Kings (Chinooks) and lost a further 2 Kings.
On the Kitimat River I had in 3 days fishing, 11 Chum 24 Pinks and at least lost the same amount.
It is a real benefit of this trip that if one river is not fishing well there are other options to fish.
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Lodge was first rate a huge thank you to Andrew & Deanna
I really enjoyed the holiday and the company of the fellow Sportquest Travellers.
The fishing on the Skeena was slow due to the weather and I only managed 1 take in 2 days fishing, luckily this resulted in a fresh Steelhead around 10lb.
However we had lots of action on the Kalum, in 1 day landed 2 Kings (Chinooks) and lost a further 2 Kings.
On the Kitimat River I had in 3 days fishing, 11 Chum 24 Pinks and at least lost the same amount.
It is a real benefit of this trip that if one river is not fishing well there are other options to fish.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
John
Thank you for your feedback and comments which are always very much appreciated. Andrew & Deanna always take such good care of our customers.
As you mentioned a real benefit of this lodge is the access to several rivers, so if some are not fishing as well as they should you can be taken to others to make sure you keep catching.
Also thanks for the pictures I will added them to a report this week.
Look forward in catching up on the telephone.
Regards Peter
John
Thank you for your feedback and comments which are always very much appreciated. Andrew & Deanna always take such good care of our customers.
As you mentioned a real benefit of this lodge is the access to several rivers, so if some are not fishing as well as they should you can be taken to others to make sure you keep catching.
Also thanks for the pictures I will added them to a report this week.
Look forward in catching up on the telephone.
Regards Peter
Steve says:
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We both had a great time and the fishing was spot on.
The hospitality is great both Andrew & Deanna took such good care of us.
A couple of suggestions on the trip.
An option to opt for a better hotel in Vancouver would be good
I suggested to Andrew that an option to have a break day would be welcome to some.
6 days straight fishing for 8-9 hours a day plus travel gets hard by the end of the week.
If this was 3 days on 1 day off and three days back fishing it would be much better.
On the day off there may be a masters fishing class, massage ( I had one on the last night because I asked for it) yoga for stiff men, quad bike trip, shooting, other trip options or just a pure day of rest.
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We both had a great time and the fishing was spot on.
The hospitality is great both Andrew & Deanna took such good care of us.
A couple of suggestions on the trip.
An option to opt for a better hotel in Vancouver would be good
I suggested to Andrew that an option to have a break day would be welcome to some.
6 days straight fishing for 8-9 hours a day plus travel gets hard by the end of the week.
If this was 3 days on 1 day off and three days back fishing it would be much better.
On the day off there may be a masters fishing class, massage ( I had one on the last night because I asked for it) yoga for stiff men, quad bike trip, shooting, other trip options or just a pure day of rest.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Steve
Thanks for the customer feedback and for taking the time to talk to me on the telephone.
As discussed, I am glad you both had a great time and caught all that you wished for, even though you still have a score to settle with a big King that straightened your hook :)
In relation to your suggestions:
Hotels in Vancouver, we can book any hotels you wish for. We try to pick an average hotel to give a compromise between standards and cost. We understand that everyone has different tastes and requirements, so sorry if we did not make it clear that you could pick any hotel you wished for in Vancouver.
For the rest days, yes this is a great idea, however with the current lodge we only have enough spaces each week really for anglers. So we need to charge for everyday as a fishing day to fill our commitments. However with the additional new lodge that will open next season. We will then have the flexibility to take bookings for just solid fishing weeks, or for people who wish to mix things up a little, having free time to explore the delights of Terrace.
It was a pleasure in managing your bookings and I look forward ing dealing with you again soon.
Regards
Peter
Steve
Thanks for the customer feedback and for taking the time to talk to me on the telephone.
As discussed, I am glad you both had a great time and caught all that you wished for, even though you still have a score to settle with a big King that straightened your hook :)
In relation to your suggestions:
Hotels in Vancouver, we can book any hotels you wish for. We try to pick an average hotel to give a compromise between standards and cost. We understand that everyone has different tastes and requirements, so sorry if we did not make it clear that you could pick any hotel you wished for in Vancouver.
For the rest days, yes this is a great idea, however with the current lodge we only have enough spaces each week really for anglers. So we need to charge for everyday as a fishing day to fill our commitments. However with the additional new lodge that will open next season. We will then have the flexibility to take bookings for just solid fishing weeks, or for people who wish to mix things up a little, having free time to explore the delights of Terrace.
It was a pleasure in managing your bookings and I look forward ing dealing with you again soon.
Regards
Peter
Mathew says:
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Thanks for another great fishing adventure.
Watching a 50lb Chinook strip my fly line and bend my hook straight will live with me forever.
The food, as always, was out of this world.
Thanks again and I look forward to seeing and fishing with you soon.
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Thanks for another great fishing adventure.
Watching a 50lb Chinook strip my fly line and bend my hook straight will live with me forever.
The food, as always, was out of this world.
Thanks again and I look forward to seeing and fishing with you soon.
Paul (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Thanks for the feedback shame about the big one but a good excuse to return.
Thanks for the feedback shame about the big one but a good excuse to return.
Matt says:
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The most fun you can have with your clothes on!! Fantastic week with awesome fishing, company, food and friends.
One off a grand slam.
Can’t wait to come back
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The most fun you can have with your clothes on!! Fantastic week with awesome fishing, company, food and friends.
One off a grand slam.
Can’t wait to come back
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Thank you for the feedback, do not know what to say to that :)
Thank you for the feedback, do not know what to say to that :)
David says:
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The whole package was superb from the moment I arrived, I felt comfortable and at home.
The hosts are excellent at their jobs. Andrew and Peirrot’s guiding was attentive and aimed at giving you the best experience.
Had one of the best fishing experiences ever.
Thank you
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The whole package was superb from the moment I arrived, I felt comfortable and at home.
The hosts are excellent at their jobs. Andrew and Peirrot’s guiding was attentive and aimed at giving you the best experience.
Had one of the best fishing experiences ever.
Thank you
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
David it was great having you both, Thank you for the kind words lets hope to see you again soon.
David it was great having you both, Thank you for the kind words lets hope to see you again soon.
John says:
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For a five star fishing experience come and fish and enjoy the hospitality of Deanna and Andrew.
This has been a truly exceptional days of fantastic fishing.
Andrew is a very experienced professional guide and host.
A memorable and great fishing experience.
Deanna's hospitality and fantastic cooking ended each day very pleasantly.
Thank you for the best fishing experience
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For a five star fishing experience come and fish and enjoy the hospitality of Deanna and Andrew.
This has been a truly exceptional days of fantastic fishing.
Andrew is a very experienced professional guide and host.
A memorable and great fishing experience.
Deanna's hospitality and fantastic cooking ended each day very pleasantly.
Thank you for the best fishing experience
Mel (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Wow such kind words thank you for the feedback.
Tight lines
Wow such kind words thank you for the feedback.
Tight lines
Andy says:
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I didn't really know what to expect from my holiday, with people I didn't know and who didn't know me, wow! I can honestly say it was the best holiday I've ever had, the friendliness and warmth of all the people there made me feel very comfortable from day 1, the professionalism of the guides gave me great confidence, and their advice and help to a novice like me helped me to catch some fantastic fish, and the food was beautiful, no wonder those guys can't wait to sit down for dinner every evening!
I was already missing all of you by the time I got to Vancouver, but I'll definitely be coming back, I'm going to book at the same time as Sid and Jim. Speak to you soon, take care and thanks for a fabulous experience.
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I didn't really know what to expect from my holiday, with people I didn't know and who didn't know me, wow! I can honestly say it was the best holiday I've ever had, the friendliness and warmth of all the people there made me feel very comfortable from day 1, the professionalism of the guides gave me great confidence, and their advice and help to a novice like me helped me to catch some fantastic fish, and the food was beautiful, no wonder those guys can't wait to sit down for dinner every evening!
I was already missing all of you by the time I got to Vancouver, but I'll definitely be coming back, I'm going to book at the same time as Sid and Jim. Speak to you soon, take care and thanks for a fabulous experience.
Mel (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Thank you for the destination review, it is very much appreciated.
Kind regards
Thank you for the destination review, it is very much appreciated.
Kind regards
John says:
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I had a great time fishing in a such a gorgeous part of the world.
Caught some nice fish and felt welcome each day.
A special thanks to the expert guides for their guidance and help in making this a trip to remember. Deanna's attention to our food needs was nothing short of exceptional.
Overall an outstanding trip. Thanks again for everything.
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I had a great time fishing in a such a gorgeous part of the world.
Caught some nice fish and felt welcome each day.
A special thanks to the expert guides for their guidance and help in making this a trip to remember. Deanna's attention to our food needs was nothing short of exceptional.
Overall an outstanding trip. Thanks again for everything.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
The guiding is first class swell as Deanna's legendary cooking.
Thanks for the feedback
The guiding is first class swell as Deanna's legendary cooking.
Thanks for the feedback
John says:
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Everyone on the trip including myself had a great time with lots of fish. I have never caught so many salmon in a week and did not even think that was possible.
The lodge, guides and all the staff made the whole trip a very memorable one.
The only constructive criticism and tips for other travellers would be. The pre trip information for first time travellers could be a little clearer in what to take and not to take. The licencing that you have to complete online before travelling I found a bit confusing so a bit more detail in that would be helpful.
Apart from that I have a great time and I am already looking to rebook for next year.
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Everyone on the trip including myself had a great time with lots of fish. I have never caught so many salmon in a week and did not even think that was possible.
The lodge, guides and all the staff made the whole trip a very memorable one.
The only constructive criticism and tips for other travellers would be. The pre trip information for first time travellers could be a little clearer in what to take and not to take. The licencing that you have to complete online before travelling I found a bit confusing so a bit more detail in that would be helpful.
Apart from that I have a great time and I am already looking to rebook for next year.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Hi John thanks for the feedback and also the time on the phone, I appreciate as always people giving us their views and tips on how we can improve any of the holiday experience. As you know its something I am passionate about is making sure that the total service / package received from Sportquest Holidays is 100% as this is what everyone says is the difference between us and our competition.
I will sit down with Mike and give the pre trip info a overhaul and take the points you made onboard.
I will also get you paperwork sorted for the return trip next year, as I am sure with prior experience this time you will be doubly prepared this time.
Tight Lines Peter
Hi John thanks for the feedback and also the time on the phone, I appreciate as always people giving us their views and tips on how we can improve any of the holiday experience. As you know its something I am passionate about is making sure that the total service / package received from Sportquest Holidays is 100% as this is what everyone says is the difference between us and our competition.
I will sit down with Mike and give the pre trip info a overhaul and take the points you made onboard.
I will also get you paperwork sorted for the return trip next year, as I am sure with prior experience this time you will be doubly prepared this time.
Tight Lines Peter
Albert says:
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My recent trip with Sportquest to Kalum Lodge was a lifetime experience fulfilled.
I found the accommodation was very good and I have to say that the food was brilliant, which together created a good atmosphere at the lodge.
The scenery was magnificent with the snow capped mountains, tree lined river scene.
I really enjoyed the fishing and want to express my thanks to all the guides who all looked after us well making sure they put us on fish, which resulted in me catching my largest salmon to date.
This experience is one that I will never forget and could only be put down to a combination of reasons I have expressed. A big thank you to everyone involved.
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My recent trip with Sportquest to Kalum Lodge was a lifetime experience fulfilled.
I found the accommodation was very good and I have to say that the food was brilliant, which together created a good atmosphere at the lodge.
The scenery was magnificent with the snow capped mountains, tree lined river scene.
I really enjoyed the fishing and want to express my thanks to all the guides who all looked after us well making sure they put us on fish, which resulted in me catching my largest salmon to date.
This experience is one that I will never forget and could only be put down to a combination of reasons I have expressed. A big thank you to everyone involved.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Albert.
Thanks for your feedback and chat on the phone, it was good to hear that you had a great time and congratulations on your record Salmon.
We do appreciate your business as we understand that you do have a choice when booking and are glad that you choose Sportquest Holidays.
See you on the river bank soon.
Regards Peter
Albert.
Thanks for your feedback and chat on the phone, it was good to hear that you had a great time and congratulations on your record Salmon.
We do appreciate your business as we understand that you do have a choice when booking and are glad that you choose Sportquest Holidays.
See you on the river bank soon.
Regards Peter
Burns says:
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It was an unforgettable fishing experience I have never seen and caught so many different species of salmon, the scenery was stunning and the guides and hospitality at the lodge were excellent.
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It was an unforgettable fishing experience I have never seen and caught so many different species of salmon, the scenery was stunning and the guides and hospitality at the lodge were excellent.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Paul, thanks for the feedback as it is much appreciated, plus also for taking the time to talk to me on the phone after your trip.
I am happy that you both enjoyed the holiday, it is certainly a great place and Andrew and his team look after everyone very well.
Just like to say again thanks for your custom as it is much appreciated and look forward in booking the next trip up with you both.
Paul, thanks for the feedback as it is much appreciated, plus also for taking the time to talk to me on the phone after your trip.
I am happy that you both enjoyed the holiday, it is certainly a great place and Andrew and his team look after everyone very well.
Just like to say again thanks for your custom as it is much appreciated and look forward in booking the next trip up with you both.
Tom says:
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Peter/Mel/Mike,
We had a fantastic holiday and everything ran like clockwork as usual thanks to Mel and the team at sportsquest in summary world class fishing if not the best, in a superb and faultlessly run lodge – what more could one ask for !
We had tonnes of fish – 191 between the 2 of us for the week hooked and played and 56 landed. Not bad given we spent 3 full days purely chasing Steelheads and had a half day off.
I’ll be going back next year, maybe a week or so later and will speak with Mark and Ron to see if they want to come. Maybe we can sort out the arrangements in a week or two.
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Peter/Mel/Mike,
We had a fantastic holiday and everything ran like clockwork as usual thanks to Mel and the team at sportsquest in summary world class fishing if not the best, in a superb and faultlessly run lodge – what more could one ask for !
We had tonnes of fish – 191 between the 2 of us for the week hooked and played and 56 landed. Not bad given we spent 3 full days purely chasing Steelheads and had a half day off.
I’ll be going back next year, maybe a week or so later and will speak with Mark and Ron to see if they want to come. Maybe we can sort out the arrangements in a week or two.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Hey so glad you liked it or should I say loved it. I said you would not believe just how good the fishing was and how much you would enjoy fighting those Chum Salmon.
Just give me a call when you are free and we can look at sorting out dates for the return trip next year.
Pleasure as always Regards Peter
Hey so glad you liked it or should I say loved it. I said you would not believe just how good the fishing was and how much you would enjoy fighting those Chum Salmon.
Just give me a call when you are free and we can look at sorting out dates for the return trip next year.
Pleasure as always Regards Peter
John says:
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Another memorable week at The Kalum River Lodge. Great fishing and a great lodge. Very many thanks to Deanna and Andrew for looking after us so well and to Andrew, Pierrot and Glen for the expert guiding.
A brief fishing report from my perspective as requested:
A memorable week, what I really like is the variety of fishing on offer from the 40 metre wide Kitimat to the 400 metre wide Lower Skeena. Plus a challenging day on the fast flowing Kalum and then the runs on the Upper Skeena.
Fishing wise I landed 55 fish, (24 Pink, 15 Chum, 9 Sockeye, 3 Dolly Varden, 2 Coho, 1 Chinook and 1 Steelhead). I had brief encounters (some not so brief) with at least the same number of fish again that did not make the bank.
My fishing highlights were:
A 25lb Chum on the first day.
The first 5 fish on the second day being 5 different species.
Seeing Tim completely made up landing a steelhead lunchtime on the last day after 2 years of trying and then catching a 12lb Steelhead myself to complete a week grand slam.
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Another memorable week at The Kalum River Lodge. Great fishing and a great lodge. Very many thanks to Deanna and Andrew for looking after us so well and to Andrew, Pierrot and Glen for the expert guiding.
A brief fishing report from my perspective as requested:
A memorable week, what I really like is the variety of fishing on offer from the 40 metre wide Kitimat to the 400 metre wide Lower Skeena. Plus a challenging day on the fast flowing Kalum and then the runs on the Upper Skeena.
Fishing wise I landed 55 fish, (24 Pink, 15 Chum, 9 Sockeye, 3 Dolly Varden, 2 Coho, 1 Chinook and 1 Steelhead). I had brief encounters (some not so brief) with at least the same number of fish again that did not make the bank.
My fishing highlights were:
A 25lb Chum on the first day.
The first 5 fish on the second day being 5 different species.
Seeing Tim completely made up landing a steelhead lunchtime on the last day after 2 years of trying and then catching a 12lb Steelhead myself to complete a week grand slam.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
John it was a pleasure to have you as always. So glad Steelhead John got a few more fish. I bet you are already looking forward to your return trip in just over 1 months time (Prime Steelhead time)
Give me a call when you are free as it will be great to have a chat.
Thanks for your continued business
Regards Peter
John it was a pleasure to have you as always. So glad Steelhead John got a few more fish. I bet you are already looking forward to your return trip in just over 1 months time (Prime Steelhead time)
Give me a call when you are free as it will be great to have a chat.
Thanks for your continued business
Regards Peter
Timothy says:
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I thought the holiday was superb as in 2014. The lodge had a friendly family atmosphere and the local guides were excellent. I caught 51 fish for the week with the highlight being the very last day. The combination of the run of fresh, sea-liced Sockeye Salmon, The large Coho Salmon and achieving my ambition of catching two Steelhead made for the best days fishing of my life.
I would recommend this trip to anyone.
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I thought the holiday was superb as in 2014. The lodge had a friendly family atmosphere and the local guides were excellent. I caught 51 fish for the week with the highlight being the very last day. The combination of the run of fresh, sea-liced Sockeye Salmon, The large Coho Salmon and achieving my ambition of catching two Steelhead made for the best days fishing of my life.
I would recommend this trip to anyone.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Tim it was such great news to hear that you finally got what you wanted some Steelhead action. Even when I spoke to John he said one of the highlights of his trip was being there when you caught those 2 fish as they meant so much to you.
Again thank you for your custom and I am sure we will get you on to the fish next year but in Norway this time.
Again thanks a lot Regards Peter
Tim it was such great news to hear that you finally got what you wanted some Steelhead action. Even when I spoke to John he said one of the highlights of his trip was being there when you caught those 2 fish as they meant so much to you.
Again thank you for your custom and I am sure we will get you on to the fish next year but in Norway this time.
Again thanks a lot Regards Peter
Cyril says:
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Hi Peter,Just quick email firstly to thank you for supplying me a first class fishing experience. my Holiday to Kalum Lodge ,was excellent.
Great Lodge second to none immaculate very professional home from home.
Great Food to die for and Andrew and Wife brilliant team.
Great Fishing shame about barbless hooks , I lost three very large fish of a lifetime ,but rules are rules.
Guides all of them brilliant and learnt a lot.
Scenery to die for.
I only have one criticism we had dinner after fishing we chatted about the day and had a great social evening,but it was not discussed in detail all our options and detail of the different waters were we could fish for the next day.
I felt I missed the chance of fishing a different water ,I found out to late to choose .
If you want to catch fish Kalum Lodge is the place
If you want a fishing holiday of a lifetime Kalum Lodge
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Hi Peter,Just quick email firstly to thank you for supplying me a first class fishing experience. my Holiday to Kalum Lodge ,was excellent.
Great Lodge second to none immaculate very professional home from home.
Great Food to die for and Andrew and Wife brilliant team.
Great Fishing shame about barbless hooks , I lost three very large fish of a lifetime ,but rules are rules.
Guides all of them brilliant and learnt a lot.
Scenery to die for.
I only have one criticism we had dinner after fishing we chatted about the day and had a great social evening,but it was not discussed in detail all our options and detail of the different waters were we could fish for the next day.
I felt I missed the chance of fishing a different water ,I found out to late to choose .
If you want to catch fish Kalum Lodge is the place
If you want a fishing holiday of a lifetime Kalum Lodge
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Thanks for your feedback and I look forward chatting on the phone to you.
Shame you lost a few good fish but as you say rules are rules, however the good thing is there are alway plenty more fish of a lifetime in the river waiting to eat your fly again.
I look forward in assisting you again on another great Salmon fishing trip.
Thanks for your feedback and I look forward chatting on the phone to you.
Shame you lost a few good fish but as you say rules are rules, however the good thing is there are alway plenty more fish of a lifetime in the river waiting to eat your fly again.
I look forward in assisting you again on another great Salmon fishing trip.
Jim and Billy says:
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Nearest things too heaven with out being there and if this is heaven I have no problems about ever going there.
Just rebooked to return again for our third trip as we can not get enough
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Nearest things too heaven with out being there and if this is heaven I have no problems about ever going there.
Just rebooked to return again for our third trip as we can not get enough
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Jim & Billy
It was a pleasure to talk to you again about your trip. I know both us Andrew and Deanna love having you guys over. You are always a pleasure to deal with.
I look forward to more pictures and will put some on our website once we receive them.
I have already rebooked your weeks for next year.
Thank you for your continued support and custom kind regards Peter
Jim & Billy
It was a pleasure to talk to you again about your trip. I know both us Andrew and Deanna love having you guys over. You are always a pleasure to deal with.
I look forward to more pictures and will put some on our website once we receive them.
I have already rebooked your weeks for next year.
Thank you for your continued support and custom kind regards Peter
Hayes says:
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Was a trip to remember. A1 lounge, Meals and guides. Andrew and Deanne make you feel at home. Seen a monster steelhead lost. Guide said it was the biggest one he had ever seen.
Robert Hayes
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Was a trip to remember. A1 lounge, Meals and guides. Andrew and Deanne make you feel at home. Seen a monster steelhead lost. Guide said it was the biggest one he had ever seen.
Robert Hayes
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
HI Robert, it was great talking to you on the phone as it is also a special place for me. I personally can not wait to go back, I think its fair to say that I have both King and Steelhead fever :)
Look forward in getting you back out there twice next year buddy.
Thanks for choosing to travel with Sportquest Holidays.
Kind Regards Peter
HI Robert, it was great talking to you on the phone as it is also a special place for me. I personally can not wait to go back, I think its fair to say that I have both King and Steelhead fever :)
Look forward in getting you back out there twice next year buddy.
Thanks for choosing to travel with Sportquest Holidays.
Kind Regards Peter
Tony says:
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Just a note to thank you for a very enjoyable trip.
The hospitality shown to us all by Andrew and Deanne was exceptional. The patience and knowledge of the guiding again was excellent and informative. As a beginner I learnt more about spay casting and salmon fishing than, as an occasional fly fisherman, I had in the last ten years.
The group led by Peter and Tracy was very friendly and made me feel most welcome.
This was my first trip with Sportquest and it will not be my last.
A big thank you to all concerned.
Kind regards
Tony
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Just a note to thank you for a very enjoyable trip.
The hospitality shown to us all by Andrew and Deanne was exceptional. The patience and knowledge of the guiding again was excellent and informative. As a beginner I learnt more about spay casting and salmon fishing than, as an occasional fly fisherman, I had in the last ten years.
The group led by Peter and Tracy was very friendly and made me feel most welcome.
This was my first trip with Sportquest and it will not be my last.
A big thank you to all concerned.
Kind regards
Tony
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Tony
Thank you for all our kind words about both the lodge, guides and our services. It was also a pleasure in having you with us as spending time with likeminded people sharing a passion is always a pleasure.
I loved having you with us on the first day of fishing as I still can remember you catching your first salmon before any of us had even stepped in to the water.
I will be collating all the pictures and distributing out to everyone soon.
I look forward in managing any future bookings for yourself in the future. We have lots of fly fishing holidays to tempt you
Tight Lines Peter
Tony
Thank you for all our kind words about both the lodge, guides and our services. It was also a pleasure in having you with us as spending time with likeminded people sharing a passion is always a pleasure.
I loved having you with us on the first day of fishing as I still can remember you catching your first salmon before any of us had even stepped in to the water.
I will be collating all the pictures and distributing out to everyone soon.
I look forward in managing any future bookings for yourself in the future. We have lots of fly fishing holidays to tempt you
Tight Lines Peter
Ken says:
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The first day I thought I had died and gone to fishing heaven !!!!!!
By the second day I knew I had
Regards Ken
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The first day I thought I had died and gone to fishing heaven !!!!!!
By the second day I knew I had
Regards Ken
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Hi Ken
If I remember correctly each day heaven just got better and better. I can still hear the little squeaks as the fish walked you down the river each time :)
Look forward in having you along for the ride again soon for some fishing holidays.
Kind Regards Peter
Hi Ken
If I remember correctly each day heaven just got better and better. I can still hear the little squeaks as the fish walked you down the river each time :)
Look forward in having you along for the ride again soon for some fishing holidays.
Kind Regards Peter
Resort Manager says:
Dear Ken,
I remember your big smile when you returned to the lodge each day and the tales of the big fish that were hooked but sadly got away.
Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you again sometime - you have some unfinished business with some large fish!!
With kind regards
Deanna
Dear Ken,
I remember your big smile when you returned to the lodge each day and the tales of the big fish that were hooked but sadly got away.
Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you again sometime - you have some unfinished business with some large fish!!
With kind regards
Deanna
Nigel says:
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Nigel & Shelagh had a fabulous holiday, excellent accommodation, really good company, food Wonderful and looked after exceptionally well.
It was everything we expected plus a bit more
Many thanks
Nigel & Shelagh
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Nigel & Shelagh had a fabulous holiday, excellent accommodation, really good company, food Wonderful and looked after exceptionally well.
It was everything we expected plus a bit more
Many thanks
Nigel & Shelagh
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Nigel & Shelagh
Or should I say the duke and duchess :)
It was a please having you both on the trip, your spirit and love for life was a real pleasure to have on a group trip.
I trust you caught all the fish you wished for?
Love to have you both with us on another trip again soon, what sort of fly fishing holiday do you both fancy next I wonder
Kind Regards Peter
Nigel & Shelagh
Or should I say the duke and duchess :)
It was a please having you both on the trip, your spirit and love for life was a real pleasure to have on a group trip.
I trust you caught all the fish you wished for?
Love to have you both with us on another trip again soon, what sort of fly fishing holiday do you both fancy next I wonder
Kind Regards Peter
Resort Manager says:
Dear Nigel and Shelagh,
We are very pleased to hear that you had a super holiday. It was a pleasure having you at the lodge. Both Deanna and I really enjoyed our time with you.
Hopefully we will see you again for another week of great fishing and relaxing in the Honeymoon Suite.
Best wishes
Andrew and Deanna
Dear Nigel and Shelagh,
We are very pleased to hear that you had a super holiday. It was a pleasure having you at the lodge. Both Deanna and I really enjoyed our time with you.
Hopefully we will see you again for another week of great fishing and relaxing in the Honeymoon Suite.
Best wishes
Andrew and Deanna
JOHN says:
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HAD A GREAT TIME, EVERYTHING GOOD AND LOOK FORWARD TO SORTING OUT ANOTHER ONE IN DUE COURSE.
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HAD A GREAT TIME, EVERYTHING GOOD AND LOOK FORWARD TO SORTING OUT ANOTHER ONE IN DUE COURSE.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
John
Thanks for joining us on the trip, your company was entertaining as always. I am glad that you and everyone else had a great time, it was also good to see that you finally got to land some of the bigger fish that you had been hooking all week. It seemed at one point that the biggest fish in the river wanted to make a dive for your flies so they could give you a good run all over the river. Hey but thats part of the fun of fishing.
I look forward in having you along on another fly fishing trip soon.
Kind Regards Peter
John
Thanks for joining us on the trip, your company was entertaining as always. I am glad that you and everyone else had a great time, it was also good to see that you finally got to land some of the bigger fish that you had been hooking all week. It seemed at one point that the biggest fish in the river wanted to make a dive for your flies so they could give you a good run all over the river. Hey but thats part of the fun of fishing.
I look forward in having you along on another fly fishing trip soon.
Kind Regards Peter
John says:
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Great trip. Good company, well organised and a lot of fun. The Lodge was clean and comfortable and the food was spot on.
I struggled with the fishing on the first day but after working on the techniques with the help of the knowledgable guides I ended up catching my share of some fantastic fish..
I rarely see my backing but on this trip I had to repair the knot connecting it to the fly line as it had been ripped through the rod rings so many times.
The usual set up was a double handed rod and heavy sink tips. I stuck with a 10ft single handed 8 weight and a Teeny T 300 line. I'm glad I did, it may have been harder work but it was a lot of fun as the week progressed.
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Great trip. Good company, well organised and a lot of fun. The Lodge was clean and comfortable and the food was spot on.
I struggled with the fishing on the first day but after working on the techniques with the help of the knowledgable guides I ended up catching my share of some fantastic fish..
I rarely see my backing but on this trip I had to repair the knot connecting it to the fly line as it had been ripped through the rod rings so many times.
The usual set up was a double handed rod and heavy sink tips. I stuck with a 10ft single handed 8 weight and a Teeny T 300 line. I'm glad I did, it may have been harder work but it was a lot of fun as the week progressed.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
John
Thank you for taking the time to complete your feed back form, plus your comments during the trip and via e-mail. All these points help us to maintain and constantly improve the customer service we provide to everyone.
I loved the comment about catching your share of the fish :) as from now on we can only refer to you as Steelhead John, being the group leader with this species.
You fished hard and worked well all week so you deserved every fish that you caught.
As requested I will look at getting you added to the trip again next year as I am sure that the unfinished business you have involves some huge Kings on the Kalum River, as that day with Ken was a real day to remember.
Talk soon kind regards Peter
John
Thank you for taking the time to complete your feed back form, plus your comments during the trip and via e-mail. All these points help us to maintain and constantly improve the customer service we provide to everyone.
I loved the comment about catching your share of the fish :) as from now on we can only refer to you as Steelhead John, being the group leader with this species.
You fished hard and worked well all week so you deserved every fish that you caught.
As requested I will look at getting you added to the trip again next year as I am sure that the unfinished business you have involves some huge Kings on the Kalum River, as that day with Ken was a real day to remember.
Talk soon kind regards Peter
Resort Manager says:
It is good to hear such positive guest feedback.
All of us at the Kalum River Lodge really enjoyed your hosted week.
It was good to see everyone catching some super fish and for a few lucky anglers some nice early season Steelhead.
We look forward to next year's hosted trip and judging from the feedback, several of this years group will be back again for some more great fishing.
Best regards
Andrew
It is good to hear such positive guest feedback.
All of us at the Kalum River Lodge really enjoyed your hosted week.
It was good to see everyone catching some super fish and for a few lucky anglers some nice early season Steelhead.
We look forward to next year's hosted trip and judging from the feedback, several of this years group will be back again for some more great fishing.
Best regards
Andrew
Andrew says:
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Great lodge, food, hosting and guiding thanks Sportquest
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Great lodge, food, hosting and guiding thanks Sportquest
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Andrew, thanks for booking with us and we are glad you both had a great time, both Andrew and his partner do an amazing job in looking after all our guests. Hope to see you again soon, regards Peter
Andrew, thanks for booking with us and we are glad you both had a great time, both Andrew and his partner do an amazing job in looking after all our guests. Hope to see you again soon, regards Peter
Richard says:
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Travelled in September and enjoyed the trip from start to finish, fishing was hard do to low water.
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Travelled in September and enjoyed the trip from start to finish, fishing was hard do to low water.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Richard, thanks for your kind comments, it is so nice to hear that you enjoyed the trip even though the fishing conditions were not good. We look forward in having you back with us soon, regards Peter
Richard, thanks for your kind comments, it is so nice to hear that you enjoyed the trip even though the fishing conditions were not good. We look forward in having you back with us soon, regards Peter
Robin says:
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Travelled part of a group of three rods.
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Travelled part of a group of three rods.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Hi Robin thanks for filling in the feedback form, we hope to see you back someday soon. Regards Peter
Hi Robin thanks for filling in the feedback form, we hope to see you back someday soon. Regards Peter
David says:
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This is a particularly difficult trip to rate or comment scrupulously fair on.The 'hype' on the Skeena and Kalum Rivers is so broadly broadcast, one expects the trip to compare perhaps even with Bristol Bay and/or Villa Maria. Whilst I do not doubt the presence/existence of the leviathan Steelheads and Salmon having seen numerous photographs of them over the years we did not see anything of size other than the few Chinook approaching and having reached the end of their time. The carcasses on the River banks were adequate testament to the numbers of fish in the Skeena system.
The scenery was spectacular and the Rivers majestic - however with the lowest water recorded for many years and the highest temperatures it was fairly clear that fly-fishing would be extremely difficult. The fish (all species?) were almost glued to the bottom and fishing hard for up to 8 hours a day for three of our days - without a touch - proved to be particularly discouraging. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and helpful but could do little to put us on to fish that simply were not moving or there in abundance.
Andrew and Deanna were exemplary hosts and did their utmost to make us feel at home.
The food was first class and we were well looked after. As stated in the beginning of this piece of feedback, I have found it very difficult to write in a way that would give a true reflection of the Kalum Lodge Adventure. I have, for example rated the fishing as 'adequate' whilst in effect it was poor - accepting perhaps that this was attributable to the poor weather during our stay.
I trust this 'report' will be read in the spirit in which it is intended.
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This is a particularly difficult trip to rate or comment scrupulously fair on.The 'hype' on the Skeena and Kalum Rivers is so broadly broadcast, one expects the trip to compare perhaps even with Bristol Bay and/or Villa Maria. Whilst I do not doubt the presence/existence of the leviathan Steelheads and Salmon having seen numerous photographs of them over the years we did not see anything of size other than the few Chinook approaching and having reached the end of their time. The carcasses on the River banks were adequate testament to the numbers of fish in the Skeena system.
The scenery was spectacular and the Rivers majestic - however with the lowest water recorded for many years and the highest temperatures it was fairly clear that fly-fishing would be extremely difficult. The fish (all species?) were almost glued to the bottom and fishing hard for up to 8 hours a day for three of our days - without a touch - proved to be particularly discouraging. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and helpful but could do little to put us on to fish that simply were not moving or there in abundance.
Andrew and Deanna were exemplary hosts and did their utmost to make us feel at home.
The food was first class and we were well looked after. As stated in the beginning of this piece of feedback, I have found it very difficult to write in a way that would give a true reflection of the Kalum Lodge Adventure. I have, for example rated the fishing as 'adequate' whilst in effect it was poor - accepting perhaps that this was attributable to the poor weather during our stay.
I trust this 'report' will be read in the spirit in which it is intended.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
David, thanks for a very fair report, there is nothing more annoying than very bad weather conditions for fishing, you go in peak times and then as you quite rightly said with the lowest water levels and high temperatures for many many years means that you have a huge challenge to try and catch anything. You quite correctly pointed out the fishing on these rivers is world famous and it would be great to have you all back another year so you can see the rivers true potential. Although we can not control the weather I do like all customers to have a good time so I will sort you out all a deal on your next trip. Kind Regards Peter
David, thanks for a very fair report, there is nothing more annoying than very bad weather conditions for fishing, you go in peak times and then as you quite rightly said with the lowest water levels and high temperatures for many many years means that you have a huge challenge to try and catch anything. You quite correctly pointed out the fishing on these rivers is world famous and it would be great to have you all back another year so you can see the rivers true potential. Although we can not control the weather I do like all customers to have a good time so I will sort you out all a deal on your next trip. Kind Regards Peter
David says:
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Andrew and Deana are great. Weather was bad low water for the time of year. But that is the game so they say. We fished one spot for two days. They say the fish move so we needn't. In the nicest way, Andrew is a bit crazy. We got on well and will keep in touch with them and still have in finished business with the Steelheads!
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Andrew and Deana are great. Weather was bad low water for the time of year. But that is the game so they say. We fished one spot for two days. They say the fish move so we needn't. In the nicest way, Andrew is a bit crazy. We got on well and will keep in touch with them and still have in finished business with the Steelheads!
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
David, thanks for travelling with us again and thanks for the feedback. I am so sorry that the water levels for the three of you were so so low. As you know the river was not in the right conditions for fishing, this did not just effect our lodge but the whole watershed. As you said you have unfinished business so we need to get you boys back out there again soon.
David, thanks for travelling with us again and thanks for the feedback. I am so sorry that the water levels for the three of you were so so low. As you know the river was not in the right conditions for fishing, this did not just effect our lodge but the whole watershed. As you said you have unfinished business so we need to get you boys back out there again soon.
Robert says:
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Everything was fantastic, loved the fishing only had one mess up on the way back. I had to pay for my transfer from lodge to airport (Taxi) apart from that you have to check this place out.
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Everything was fantastic, loved the fishing only had one mess up on the way back. I had to pay for my transfer from lodge to airport (Taxi) apart from that you have to check this place out.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Robert, glad you enjoyed the trip the fishing is great when the water levels are normal. I am sorry about the transfer, we have sent you a cheque to reimburse you for this. Have no idea why that happened as it has never happened before. Some miss communication between the taxi and the lodge I think. However glad it all got sorted and it did not distract from the total trip. See you again soon regards Peter
Robert, glad you enjoyed the trip the fishing is great when the water levels are normal. I am sorry about the transfer, we have sent you a cheque to reimburse you for this. Have no idea why that happened as it has never happened before. Some miss communication between the taxi and the lodge I think. However glad it all got sorted and it did not distract from the total trip. See you again soon regards Peter
David says:
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10 out 10 I had a great trip so a huge thank you to you and all your staff, plus Andrew at the lodge as they were amazing hosts providing top class fishing and food. Love to come back someday.
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10 out 10 I had a great trip so a huge thank you to you and all your staff, plus Andrew at the lodge as they were amazing hosts providing top class fishing and food. Love to come back someday.
Peter (Sportquest Holidays) says:
Hi David, thanks for all the great feedback I will surely pass on these comments to our lodge and staff, its so nice for us and them as everyone does work hard to make sure you receive the holiday of a lifetime. Regards Peter
Hi David, thanks for all the great feedback I will surely pass on these comments to our lodge and staff, its so nice for us and them as everyone does work hard to make sure you receive the holiday of a lifetime. Regards Peter
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