Steelhead Backroads Fall Bootcamp
Chase one of the most sought-after fish in the world
Sept – Oct
Steelhead, Coho, Trout
Skating dry flies, swinging sink tips, spey casting, fly fishing
Join us for an exclusive opportunity with only four guests per week on a remote world class steelhead river. The riverside accommodations are twenty by sixteen wall tents, fully outfitted for your week of steelhead bootcamp action. Be prepared to take in nature in its rawest form while immersing yourself in a river full of steelhead.
Cost for this remote steelhead experience is $7,500 USD per angler.
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What to bring
To ensure you are comfortable and prepared for your fishing adventure, we have compiled a list of things you should bring along. This is a complete list for both steelhead backroads camp and lodge adventures.
- A quality fly vest or waist pack suitable to pack daily fishing/rain gear.
- A quality waterproof 50+ liter backpack, containing all your clothing and fishing gear. Not to exceed 50 pounds.
- A lightweight rain jacket
- Travel pillow for camp
- Clothing designed for “layering”.
- Lightweight warm underwear and thermal socks for under waders. 6) A pair of lightweight chest waders suitable for active wear (we prefer Gore-tex).
- A pair of felt soled wading boots in good condition. Gravel guards necessary.
- Headlamp
- A multi use tool (including pocket knife) such as leatherman or similar pliers for releasing fish.
- An 8/9 weight 12’6 13’6 length rod/reel spooled with 30lb backing, running line 30 lb slick shooter, Skagit Line & Dry Line for Steelhead, perhaps a lighter rod such as a 5/6 weight for trout.
- Spare rod.
- One sinking shooting head
- Polarized sunglasses.
- A good selection of flies, broadly assorted by color (blue, purple, pink and black being the favorites), intruder style, wet and dry (always bring at least 1 large dry fly such as a bomber). Guide will also provide tippet/leaders as well as some guide flys.
- Gloves, one pair for hiking, one pair for fishing.
- A pair of lightweight hiking boots or shoes (slip ons recommended)
- A towel and toiletries for a week.
- Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, etc) for one week – can be purchased upon arrival
- Favorite hat preferably rain proof.
- A USB External flash drive to take our photos home with you.
"My husband, daughter, and I were lucky enough to go on a charter with Gill on the Kitimat River. Never having gone river fishing we were made to feel completely at ease and had the best time. This was bucket list fishing. Would highly recommend this outfitter to anyone and everyone. Thank you for an amazing day, filled with so much fun and laughter. We will definitely be booking again in the future. Cheers!”
"I have been fishing with Westcoast Fishing Adventures and Gill McKean for over 10 years. There is no one I prefer to fish with in Northern British Columbia than Gill McKean. No one will work harder to put you on quality fish than Gill. Why go with second best?"
"5 stars. Gill and Westcoast fishing adventures are your go to guides for any fishing experience in northern B. C. I have had many great trips for Steelhead and Salmon and Trout and learned many good fishing techniques. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quality guided trip.”
"Very attentive hosts and guides. Put me and the others in my group on many fresh chrome steelhead on the Kitimat Spring 2022. A very nice experience and the second time we have been there with them in Terrace BC. Looking forward to going back this coming summer for summer steelhead on the Skeena itself perhaps or later for another year."
"Very knowledgeable experts on all aspects of fishing including spey casting. Also very hospitable hosts. A memorable time on the river! We just used them as our guides in filming a recent episode of APTN's Moosemeat and Marmalade to be aired sometime in 2022”
"Great father and son fishing experience. Even though the rivers were overblown and in bad shape we were able to find lots of fish every day. Our guide Jake was fun to hang out with on the river, and had tons of local fishing knowledge to share. We are definitely planning to come back and do it again next year.”
"My husband and I had the best trip. Gill and Mandi are great hosts. Anyone looking for a knowledgeable and experienced guide, Gill Mckean is your man!”
