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A Chinook look at a fishy tale North Shore resident Ryan Mitchell went on vacation with his family to the Canadian Princess Fishing Lodge and Marine Adventures, on the west coast of Vancouver Island in Ucluelet and now holds the resort record for the largest salmon of the season after catching a 13.15 kilogram beauty on the Claquot Princess at south bank. Ryan says the massive Chinook surprised him with its power and couldn’t believe that “when it wanted to run there wasn’t much I could do but hang on.” He did hold on, and reeled in the biggest catch of the season according to the lodge and paid out $100 in prize money to the 12 year old for his fishing prowess. There was a prediction that Ryan would catch either the first fish or the largest fish on the day trip, considering that last year he caught the largest fish of the trip as well. Ryan’s grandfather, Nonno Marchi started this family tradition of fishing at the Canadian Princess, located at 1943 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet, BC, nine years ago. “I will keep going on this trip for as long as I can. For a quick holiday and a fantastic family experience, this has become a tradition in our family,” says Nonno Marchi. The waters along this particular section of the Pacific Rim are along the edge of the iconic broken islands and has created an unforget-
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Left to right: Wes Mitchell and son, Ryan, Nonno Marchi and Uncle Jason. Ryan and crew are all smiles with the winning Chinook salmon Ryan caught on their all men annual fishing trip to Ucluelet on Vancouver Island.
tably rich environment filled with salmon, halibut and bottom fish and is known for its surfing, hiking and wildlife. This year the family group limited out on big Chinook salmon by 9:30 am. Uncle Jason actually got spooled whilst playing out a slightly smaller but still memorable 12.47kilogram Chinook salmon, the second biggest fish caught this season. Skipper Bruce was pleasantly surprised when five minutes later
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Nonno Marchi and his son simultaneously battled two large Chinook to the boat. Wes Mitchell, Ryan’s father, was rather disbelieving when skipper Bruce counted down from 20 then picked the correct rod when the fish smashed the Golden Boy lure right on cue as he said zero. The fishermen laughed at the unbelievable coincidence. Sometimes tall fish tales are actually true. Great memories were made
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again this year for Ryan, his father Wes, Uncle Jason, and Nonno Marchi. Ryan brings home the largest Chinook caught, bragging rights as well as a pocketful of cash to mark his annual family fishing trip. Great job Ryan! For more information or to book your vacation with Canadian Princess Fishing Lodge and Marine Adventures on Vancouver Island you can call toll free at 1-800-663-7090. Trina Budai
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