Fishing the Abandoned Resort | Best Fishing Ever | Destination Adventure
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Published 2023-10-14
The Skeena river valley, between Terrace and Prince Rupert is so beautiful, I think it is possibly one of the most under rated drives in BC. Most folks are just commuting from one town to the next, but if you take the time to really absorb the environment around you, it is truly spectacular. Turning in Terrace will take you into the Nass Valley, another frequently visited location on Destination Adventure, but one that I will never grow tired of. The lava beds of the Nass are a sad piece of history, but have left behind some really spectacular views. Beautiful blue rivers and lakes, appear and disappear as the water works its way towards the ocean. This time of year, with the fall colours, it is hard to make it very far without having to stop to take in another beautiful landscape.
Once you get to the Cassiar highway, make sure you know your route because supplies are limited. There are only a few places to get fuel, and only one place for groceries. Passing such a large area, with no access to service and limited supplies, may scare some of the travelers to the Alaska Highway, but for me there is no better route. Plus, if you have a boat, the fishing is fantastic.
As a traveler and a fisherman, the opportunity to get into a species I don't have access to back home is a real treat, and for me Pike fishing is the best. I have only been able to try a few times to catch a pike, but a couple of those days have been the best fishing days ever for me. Pike are aggressive feeders, so if you can find the right location the fishing can be very productive. It is hard to fly fish for Pike, because they have such sharp teeth, you have to use a piece of cable at the end of your line. That, plus a heavy fly, makes casting a real challenge and I am certainly no pro at it. I swing that heavy fly back and forth, until finally i get enough momentum to lob it out there twenty or thirty feet, but thats all it takes. I was on the water for about three hours all toll, and much of the time was taken up with filming, but still managed to get into a dozen fish.
These fish can get really big, and that can be so exciting, but for me it is just exciting to have such a productive and successful day. Pike is actually very good to eat, but they can be a challenge to fillet because of the bones. If my freezer wasn't full of salmon, I would have kept a pike, but this time was just for fun, and was it ever fun.
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All Comments (21)
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Wow, amazing video work. Great editing and showing the amazing natural beauty of the area.
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Wake up every Saturday morning the last few years just to watch you Dustin!!! Your awesome and deserve much more credit than this shit YouTube algorithm gives you
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He wants fish to eat, catches nothing, wants to catch and release and catches one monster after another. That just feels like a life lesson somehow. Awesome video!
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Thank you Dustin for reminding us in the north just how stunningly beautiful this area is.
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Exhilarating and beautiful ariel shots. I grew up on the West Coast of Canada, North shore of Vancouver, BC. Like a lot us growing up there we would take the beauty around us for granted. Dustin takes it to a whole new level. Surpassing National Geographic. He is a camera man, screen writer, editor, producer, special effects supervisor, special tips advisor, comedian, actor, thrill seeker and a great mechanic. I think he is up for a academy award for best Canadian content documentary series. Your Canada's National treasure. You continue to wow us in everyone of your series. Congratulations Dustin. Todays video is one of my favorites. You take us away from the rest of the world and into your magical world. Thank you so much Dustin. This made my day. Cheers.
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Great Channel and content. True BC I'm in the caribou living fully off grid in an old log cabin built in 1970. Just me and my dogs Bears and moose
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This is beautiful!! As a former mountain hiker now disabled, I enjoy and dream vicariously through your vlogs.
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Another epic adventure! That water and fall colours are astounding, the peeing tree was very cool to see. Northern BC is stunning, and the fish are even pretty colours. Thank you for taking us along and already looking forward to the next one.
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I absolutely love your channel Dustin. I am an Aussie and have visited both Canada and Alaska. If I could live anywhere else in the world, other than Australia, it would be Canada for sure. 🇦🇺🇨🇦
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You put a lot work into your channel that I don’t think people understand. Placing all your drive by shots and drone follow footage is just amazing all by yourself
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Absolutely Dustin. This ol guy just about giggles when he sees your videos pop up. Your execution of filming, music and timelines are world class. Thankyou again for such a genuine ride of beauty and exuberance shown only by you. I really want to meet you one day. Dont know where or when. But truly is on my bucket list. Keep up this outstanding talent you have and i as many groan a bit realizing the walk backs and rewalk backs during the course of a day for you. Thankyou again so much. Its been a pleasure since the beginning watching. Cheers
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We're sooo happy for your fabulous day of fishing, Dustin!! You deserved every one of those pike! ❤
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It's like you're driving through a Bob Ross painting. Gorgeous scenery! I only wish I could make it up there in winter. I bet it's breathtaking.
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Hay Dustin every time I see your video it makes me want to pack up my stuff and get lost in the place you go! It’s amazing on how beautiful and peaceful the world can be. Keep up the amazing work 👍
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Thank you so much for doing what you do. The amount of time and effort that you put into taking us to places we would never get to see and enjoy is amazing. I consider you to be an explorer, and not an adventurer. Keep up the great work and keep on showing us places that get to appreciate because of your hard work.
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I love traveling with Dustin!!!! Don’t even have to leave my couch!! 🍿 😊😊😊
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You never stop to astound me. Your photography and commentary are so impressive. I love your channel 😊❤
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This new rig is so awesome!! I love that it was your dads truck and that its a retro camper. And my favourite part is the 12v cummins. Awesome build!!
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I can't say it enough - your drone footage is the absolute best, I love it! And I love you and your adventures! That was some great fishing too ............Great job once again 🥰
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I simply love hearing your choices of music, as well as the stunning scenery.Thanks Dustin
