| Is all the gear supplied? |
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| All fishing gear, tackle, and bait is provided with the price of the charter.( you may also bring your own favorite rods or reels as well) |
| Why should I go with Corey's fishing Charters and not the competition? |
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| With Corey's Fishing Charters you are in for a unique fishing or outdoor experience. You will fish from the "Silver Lady", a spacious, comfortable, and very seaworthy vessel. You will fish with Corey, a local guide with years of experience and a distinct knowledge of the Port Hardy and surrounding areas. Competitive rates. The best gear and boat for the money. |
| Is the departure time and return time flexible? |
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| Generally, we will leave the dock at 0600 hrs. and return at 1400 hrs. If you wish to leave earlier or return at a different time it can be arranged with prior notice. |
| Can you accommodate children? |
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| We can accommodate children of all ages. Children's lifejackets are on board. |
| Do you sell fishing licenses? |
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| No we don't, but you can purchase them at a number of locations in the Port Hardy area. |
| Can you arrange the packing and the shipping of the fish? |
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| Yes we can. We deal with Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish and they can vacuum pack, freeze, smoke, or just ship your fish anywhere you want, for the appropriate cost. |
| Do you clean or prepare the fish we catch? |
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| Yes we will. At the end of the day the fish will be cleaned and bagged for you. If you wish to have your fish processed beyond regular cleaning i.e.: smoked or canned or vacuum packed, we will send it to Hardy Buoys for additional cost. |
| How often does the weather cancel trips? |
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| We have yet to lose a days fishing because of Port Hardy weather. Some days it has been pretty rough, but generally there is some place to hide where the fish are biting. |
| Can you arrange accommodation and transportation to Port Hardy. |
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| There are a few flights per day in the summer from Vancouver to Port Hardy by Pacific Coastal Airlines( see links page). There are also many hotels and B&B's in Port Hardy and accommodation can be arranged if you wish. |
| Are reservations required? |
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| Reservations are not required but are recommended. In the summer months we are quite busy and if you want guaranteed bookings you will need to reserve your specific dates. |
| What are your deposit guidelines? |
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| A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking, and the remainder is due upon arrival in Port Hardy. A refund will be given if the trip is cancelled more than 8 weeks before departure time. |
| Are there washroom facilities on board the vessel? |
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| Yes there is a private head on board the Silver Lady. |
| Are half day trips available? |
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| Half day trips are available as walk on charters. We will not reserve a half day trip in advance. |
| Are we guaranteed to catch fish? |
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| If that were the case it would be called catching, not fishing. |
| When is the best time to come fishing for either salmon or halibut? |
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| When booking a trip for halibut you should watch the tides for the smallest difference between the high and low slack. If you book during and around this time you should have the most success. When fishing for salmon the tides are not as important as they are for bottom fish. The salmon start to show up in late May and will continue to be in the area until late September early October. |
| Can you arrange any other outdoor activities while I am in the Port Hardy area? |
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| Yes we can. Through the "Outdoor Experience" you can book a trip to do a number of activities, i.e.: kayaking, bear watching, land tours around Northern Vancouver Island, cultural tours, dive charters and many other things.(see links page) |
| Is there food/drinks on board? |
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| Yes. There will be beverages (non alcoholic, unless otherwise requested) and light snacks on board for all charters. |
| How many people can go fishing at a time? |
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| The vessel will hold up to five or six while wildlife viewing. When halibut or salmon fishing four people are the maximum. |
