Well, here we are again! ( Lite Tackle Trip Bottom Fishing)  When Garibaldi Charters called and invited us out for the Coho Fishing trip on the D&D we jumped at the chance!  Arriving at 5:30 to check-in at the office, then to the D&D where in a short time we were out on the ocean fishing for Coho salmon. There were 10 fishing and 2 crew members.  The fishing was good today.  It was no time at all before someone had a fish on!  Anglers are required to release all native Coho's and we released a lot of them.  My two sons Nick & Luke each released 4 native Coho.  There were 16 keepers (adipose fin clipped Coho's).  We dressed warm with lots of layers and by mid morning we had shed most of our layers. The only thing we forgot was to pack a good lunch.  Captain "Bob" likes to have a full quota of fish on board when he comes in.  We stayed out until after 1pm (that's why I said pack a good lunch & bring something to drink). Tammy, the bait girl did a great job helping us, netting our fish & cleaning them and seemed like a member of family by the end of the trip.

  If you were on this trip with us please check out this page Coho trip 7 15 03 I tried to get everybodys picture on it.

Thanks again Garibaldi Charters for another memorable experience!!!
Jerry, Nick & Luke Reneau

Checking in at the office in downtown Garibaldi. 5:30AM July 15th,2003

Nick & Luke on board the D&D, Garabaldi Charters 35 ft. salmon fishing charter boat.
Above right Captain "Bob" instructs the passengers on the safety features of the D&D.

Heading out across the bar, we went out between 4 and 5 miles.
Above right - Nick & Luke with lines in the water waiting for their first BITE!

It wasn't long!  Luke battling a healthy 10lb Coho!