The Importance of Green Spaces and Blue Places I think we could all agree that we live in some crazy times. The world seems to be in a place of disorder. Many people I know don’t even read the news anymore. Stories of societal fragmentation. War and threats of more war. Inflation and homelessness. A...Read More
Winter Salmon Fishing Specials, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC With the dawning of a new year comes the start of a new salmon fishing season. And the months of January through March offer some fantastic action for the kings of the Pacific Northwest, Chinook Salmon. Chinook salmon taken during this time of year are often between...Read More
May is the Month for Lingcod They may be scary looking, but they sure are tasty. In fact, if I had to choose between halibut or lingcod, I’d pick lingcod any day of the week. Problem is, I have always found them to be a little tricky to catch. So, when I do fish for...Read More
Adrenaline Rush, Salmon Fishing, Nanaimo B.C. The adrenaline rush for me usually starts the night before. After all these years, sleep still comes slowly as I lay awake contemplating where I’ll be going and what I’ll be using. Awakened by my alarm the next morning, I am greeted by a bright orange sunrise. Oh ya,...Read More
Win A Free Fishing Charter This year (2024) marks the 10th year Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours has been in business. To celebrate this milestone, Reel Time is giving away a free 4 hour fishing charter. Those who book a fishing charter from January through March 2024 will have their names put into...Read More
All Things Considered! Over the past two weeks, Reel Time has encountered large numbers of Chinook salmon in Nanaimo waters. Our four and six hour charters have been producing between 8 to 12 fish respectively. Average size of these fish is between 8 to 12 lbs with some fish coming in at the mid to...Read More
Gulf Island Charters from Nanaimo with Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours. Discover the rich history and diverse wildlife of the Gulf Islands aboard Reel Time Fishing Charters and Marine Tours. Our Gulf Island Charters start by taking in the natural beauty of the New Castle Channel, the bustling port of Nanaimo’s City Harbor...Read More
COVID-19 Precautions aboard Reel Time Fishing Charter & Marine Tours At Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours, our commitment to you is a service that is safe and enjoyable. As such, our Fishing Charters and Marine Scenic and Wildlife tours will include the following: Private Charters (groups no larger than six consisting of...Read More
COVID-19 STRESS BUSTERS: Story time with Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours. Story #4: The Salmon or the Barbeque? Four years ago, I received a phone call from a young lady inquiring about a Nanaimo fishing charter for her husband’s twenty-fifth birthday. “Excellent idea!” I said. “How much?” she inquired. “Three hundred and seventy-five...Read More
COVID-19 STRESS BUSTERS: Story Time from Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours Story #2: My Life’s Coming To An End! Shortly before starting my second year as a fishing guide in Ucluelet, I received a phone call from someone wanting to take their family fishing. This particular call came from a woman in Nanaimo...Read More
