21 Results for month: 02/2015

TYEE TALES – Harry Hemphill

The Fish That ALMOST Made It! Well, tonight looked like my night! We had been fishing for a little over an hour, passing the time with idle conversation, my eyes focused on my rod tip, the reddish sun was just dipping below the western horizon. Roy Grant, my friend and guide (mostly friend) had made a couple of passes along the Tyee Spit shoreline in ... More

TYEE TALES – Bud Adams and Bill Herkes

Bud and Bill are long-time Tyee fishing guides...from the 40s and 50s , Interview with Bill Herkes and Bud Adams 45 Minutes , Interview with Bill Herkes and Bud Adams 20 Minutes *This audio file is courtesy of The Museum at Campbell River from a program called "History on the Run" More

TYEE TALES – Lois Herkes

Sometimes not following the rules can cost you a trophy. It was 1971 and my son was a first year guide at Painter’s Lodge. When an Uncle came to visit, my son offered to take him out in a rowboat and show him about Tyee fishing, well low and behold they landed a 30lb. fish. That evening he asked if I would like to go out along with his nine-year-... More

TYEE TALES – Debra Idiens

Excitement From The Shore. My "fish tale" doesn't really involve a fish but a tale of woes bringing cherished memories. Last season (2001) was the first year I fished very few tides because of an injury, but it was by far the most fun I have ever had with regard to the Tyee Club. I sat back, at first, frustrated because I could not participate on the ... More

TYEE TALES – Jeremy Morrow

It only took one tide for me to catch Tyee Fever! Hi Reid, Just wanted to send another quick note of thanks. You have given me a huge gift by inviting me to participate in the incredible tradition of rowing for Tyee. I have been struck with what can only be described as 'Tyee Fever', suffering (actually enjoying:)) Tyee dreams and now am ... More

TYEE TALES – Don McPhee

Don’s First Fish – A Slightly Tongue in Cheek Tale of Tyee Fishing As told by Brian Isfeld In early spring 1992 I was in Tyee Marine looking for some “worms”, whence I first met Ted Milbrandt, “The Professor, as he is fondly known to some. One thing led to another and he became the owner of my old 1956 Elto outboard, a little 2 cylinder 5 hp ... More

TYEE TALES – Mike Kauertz

Mike Kauertz Story 2014 After a few seasons, that I sadly missed, I finally got back to Campbell River and Tyee fishing on August 17th (2014). I had already been out for 2 tides and was sitting at the clubhouse August 21st around 9am, polishing a few spoons that I had never fished. I spotted 2 boats out fishing at the (South) corner; Randy and Peter. I ... More

TYEE TALES – Gordy Killoran

Gordy Killoran was my friend. A Tribute by Brian Isfeld Gord had only two passions in life, foremost was his family, and then there was fishing. Intensely independent, and so very proud of his family, Gord took his fishing seriously. I remember the first time I went with him in his rowboat... Gord had said prior to this that "fishing is a ... More

TYEE TALES – Mike Rankin

The Secret Ingredient Rat A Tat Tat ... One eye slowly cracked open. Rat A Tat Tat ... Who'd dare wake me up this early after a graveyard shift? I wrestled briefly with my sheets before the start of a vehicle engine signaled my release and return to some much needed sleep. The next afternoon saw a repeat of the previous, the same impatient knock at ... More

TYEE TALES – Mike Rippengale

Audio interview with long time Tyee guide and weighmaster Interview with Mike Rippengale *This audio file is courtesy of The Museum at Campbell River from a program called "History on the Run" More