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British
Columbia Guided Sturgeon, Salmon, Steelhead & Trout
fishing trips
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BC
Sport Fishing Group Guides
Tony Nootebos |
Tony
is the owner of BC Sport Fishing Group Ltd and its subsidiaries
Fred's Fishing Adventures, Harrison Bay Guided Services,
BC Fly Fisher Guiding Company, and Kodiak Fishing Adventures.
Tony has been fishing the Fraser Valley for most of
his life. He grew up fishing with his brother John and
father Gerry, covering most lakes, rivers and streams
in region 2. Tony's 30 plus years of experience and
passion for fishing led him to the fishing industry,
and in 1996 he formed Harrison Bay Guided Services.
With his extensive knowledge of the Fraser River and
its many tributaries, business boomed and today Tony
has 24 fully insured and licensed fishing guides working
for him.
Tony
lives in Harrison Hot Springs with his wife Elan, two
boys Quinton and Nathan, and daughter Molly. When not
guiding, Tony can be found in his guide shop, on the
golf course, or fishing with the family. Let's go fishing!
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Fred Helmer |
Fred
was born in 1955, and has owned and operated Fred's Custom
Tackle since 1978. With the excellent staff at the tackle
shop Fred is able to concentrate and spend much of his
time on the water providing guests from around the world
a guided fishing trip second to none! His committed involvement
with conservation, tagging programs, and leadership roles
in a number of societies keep him very busy but are necessary
to ensure good management of our precious fisheries. Although
Fred has sold his shares in Fred's Fishing Adventures
and the BC Sport Fishing Group Ltd to long time partner
Tony Nootebos, Fred remains very active in the company
and along with Tony, promises to provide the best service
in the fishing charter business today! |
Dan Hartlen |
Danny
grew up living in Chilliwack, BC, and has been fishing
the Fraser River and its tributaries for over 40 years
and guiding for over 25 years with the BC Sport Fishing
Group team!
There are not many fishing spots in the Fraser Valley
that Dan does not know or has not experienced first hand.
He is always looking for the next "HOT SPOT!"
Dan's other hobbies include hockey, swimming, golfing,
and hiking, although most of his hikes are around water,
checking out new fishing locations. Dan's good humor and
constant pranks along with his great ability to find fish
consistently make for a great day on the water.
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Chad McAdie |
Chad
has been guiding full time for BCSFG for over 10 years.
He has guided over 1500 trips in his career, and is always
in-the-know of the best places to fish in the local river
systems.
During
his free time Chad loves to golf and has played at a
professional level since 1994. Chad also enjoys playing
rec. hockey, duck hunting, and spending time with his
two children Jaiden and Jude.
It
doesn't make a difference whether you consider yourself
an experienced angler or have never held a fishing rod,
Chad will wave his magic rod and make things happen.
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Anthony "Merr" Sprangers |
Merr,
grown up in Cloverdale and living in Chilliwack, has
been fishing since he was a little kid. He remembers
fishing with Tony and his Dad as a beginning of his
fishing career. Merr describes himself as optimistic
and patient and always ready to fish even under hard
conditions.
Merr has years of experience fishing the rivers of the
Fraser Valley, as well as the local and interior lakes.
He joined the BC Sport Fishing Group right in the beginning
when Tony formed the company in 1996.
The
fact that Merr enjoys helping you catch fish as much
as he enjoys catching them himself has helped him become
an exceptional guide. Merr loves to see the excitement
of the people on his boat when they are catching a fish.
He aims to please and isn't satisfied until his clients
are busy battling fish (preferably large ones that won't
fit in the boat).
We are sure that with Merr as your guide, you will experience
a great day on the water!
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Erik Skaaning |
Erik
grew up in the Fraser Valley and he learned how to fish
while spending a lot of his free time with his father
on the rivers and the lakes in the valley. In 1995 Erik
began guiding as fly fisherman for steelhead on some of
the most well known rivers in northern BC. Erik joined
the BC Sport Fishing Group team in 2002 to guide on our
local waters, offering guests from around the world a
first class experience.
He now spends most of his time sharing his knowledge on
the Upper Pitt and Lillooet Rivers. Weather you want to
learn how to catch Steelhead, Salmon or Trout on the fly,
he is up to the Challenge!! Erik prides himself on his
boat handling abilities and with his new custom jets led
he is able to take his guests further into these wilderness
settings, so they can really have a British Columbia experience
within a short drive of Vancouver.
When not fishing, you will find Erik bow hunting around
the province, or spending time with his wife Kelly, and
his twins Sage and Emma. We are proud to have Erik as
one of our premier angling guides! Let Erik show you why
he is among the elite fly guides in the Fraser Valley. |
Jordi Williams |
Jordi
was born and raised in British Columbia. Ever since he
can remember Jordi has been fishing BC's bountiful waters
for everything from Rainbow Trout to the mighty White
Sturgeon. Jordi and his wife Krisztina live only 10 minutes
from the famed fishing grounds of the Harrison and Fraser
River systems where they can often be found walking their
daughter Cassandra and throwing sticks for Netty their
golden retriever. Jordi's guiding accolades include 3
seasons with West Coast Resorts 'Redfern River Lodge'
nestled in the heart of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, specializing
in whitewater drift trips. In addition to this Jordi has
guided at the prestigious five-star 'Kau Tapen Lodge'
on the Rio Grande River in Tierra del Fuego, southern
Argentina for sea-run brown trout to 30lbs on the fly.
Jordi has a combined 25 + years of fishing experience
on our local waters and is in his 6th year guiding for
the BC Sport Fishing Group. We are positive you will have
an unforgettable time on the water with Jordi! |
Yves Bisson |
Yves
is now in his 5th year with the BC Sport Fishing Group
team. He lives in Rosedale, BC, with his wife Ruth and
three girls Lauren, Grace, and Lily.
Although Yves was born and raised in Alberta, he has always
had a passion for fishing, and since moving to British
Columbia has spent much of his spare time getting to know
the local waters. Yves favorite pastimes include golf,
(he is a 2 handicap), ice hockey, spending time with the
family, and of course fishing. In 2007 Yves purchased
a brand new 23 foot Wooldridge jet boat with a 496 Chevy
to take his fishing to the next level. You will enjoy
the ride!
Yves
is a great fisherman, but you will also enjoy his easy
going personality, good humor, and professional approach
to providing you with a sport fishing holiday of a life
time!
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Mike Neufeld |
Mike
grew up in Chilliwack and lives only about 5 minutes from
the river. He started fishing at a very young age with
his father. He became hooked and has been fishing every
chance he can get ever since!
Mike has already been guiding for the BC Sport Fishing
Group for 5 years and he will probably continue until
a ripe old age!
Mike is totally addicted to fishing and the adrenaline
rush of every fish caught. He is eager to help people
catch a fish and to watch their excitement when they land
a fish. Spending a days fishing with Mike will be an extraordinary
experience for you. |
Shane Marshall |
Shane
was born and raised in the Lower Mainland and today
he lives in Chilliwack with his family, his wife Colleen
and his two sons Christopher and Colton.
He started fishing when he was about 6 years old. Soon
he realized that fishing and spending time outdoors
is what he likes most so it was only fitting to become
a fishing guide to be able to do what he loves daily
and be able to share it with others. Shane had been
fishing in the Fraser Valley, Queen Charlotte Islands,
the West Coast as well as in Ontario, Quebec and the
USA.
Shan has a lot of experience in fishing for Sturgeon,
Salmon and Steelhead. He is thrilled about every fish
caught and tagged. Every day out on the River is exciting
for Shane and he enjoys spending his days sharing the
experience with clients.
Shane is in his 5th year with the BC Sport Fishing Group
team and he never stops keeping sharp on his fishing
skills!
Spending time with Shane and his enthusiastic nature,
love of sport fishing, and eagerness to get others into
fish are sure to provide you with an enjoyable day out
and keep you coming back for more!
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is a fish monger. The fishiest of the fishy, he loves
it, he can't get enough. He currently spends his summers
in the Queen Charlotte Islands, and the rest of the year
you will find him behind a desk at school trying to learn
as much as he can about fish!
He
is currently taking time off from being a full time
fishing guide, to working only weekends for BCSFG. He
wants a career to do with fish, but he wants to make
a difference and hopefully, will one day end up on the
"inside" helping the Ministry of Environment
to properly manage and allocate fish resources.
Paul's
years of experience have helped him to perfect his "fish
dance". This combination of guttural sounds emitted
from the throat and jerky leg and arm movements are
sure to help you find a fish on the end of your line!
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Tyler Buck |
Born
and raised in Chilliwack, Tyler at a young age followed
in his father's footsteps with a passion and desire to
fish. Growing up on the Fraser and its many tributaries
has provided him the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge
and to become a very proficient and experienced guide.
Now at age 28, Tyler has been a part of the fishing tackle
industry for 13 years, and has been guiding for the BC
Sport Fishing Group since 2000.
Tyler's love for fishing, professional work attitude,
extensive knowledge, and dedication to success make him
a great asset to our team. With his eagerness to please
and his good nature, we are sure you will enjoy your fishing
experience with Tyler. |
Frank Kozel |
Frank
has lived in the Fraser Valley most of his life and has
spent a big part of it sport fishing. Over the years Frank
has learned the art of fly fishing, spent time bait fishing,
spoon fishing, and has become obsessed with guiding for
our world class great White Sturgeon. Being a fishing
guide is a natural fit for Frank as he has been showing
and teaching friends and family how to fish for years.
Frank and his family: wife Kristi and son Trevan, live
in Harrison Hot Springs, just minutes from the local boat
launch.
Frank will be starting his fifth year with the BC Sport
Fishing Group and we are proud to have him. |
Jeff Sayewich |
Jeff
joined the BC Sport Fishing Group in 2007. Since then
he has gained even more fishing experience as a respectable
guide. Jeff had been fishing all his life and never thinks
about stopping. He'd rather earn his living by guiding
on a full time basis.
We describe Jeff as very patient and open minded. He will
be more than happy to take you out on a fishing trip to
show you why he loves fishing so much and to help you
experience an unforgettable day!
In his spare time, you will find Jeff fishing around BC
where he continues improving his fishing skills. Jeff
lives in Mission with his wife Linda. |
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Eric
grew up in the Lover Mainland and now lives in Chilliwack.
He started fishing in the salt water when he was about
4 years old. Growing up he learned more about the different
fishing techniques and started to fish fresh water.
Eric joined our team in 2006. During the summers he guides
in the Queen Charlotte Islands, the rest of the year he
guides for the BC Sportfishing Group on a part time basis
where he can show off his fly fishing skills. The rest
of the year Eric is a firefighter for the Richmond Fire
Department.
Eric loves being out on the water and meeting new people
from all over the world. The more challenging the water
conditions are the more Eric loves to fish. One of his
most memorable fishing experiences was when he was swimming
for Tony's sturgeon rod in the Fraser. He will never forget
the look on Tony's face.
We are proud to have Eric in our team and are sure that
you will spend an unforgettable day on the water. |
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Pat
grew up in Chilliwack and still lives in the heart of
the Fraser Valley. In his teenager years his Dad started
to take Pat fishing. He still remembers the good old days
when he went fishing at Nicola Lake with his Dad. During
the past 20 years Pat has gained experience fishing and
guiding in different places all around beautiful British
Columbia. He guides in the Queen Charlotte Islands in
the summer months.
Pat joined the BC Sport Fishing Team in 2006 and is guiding
for us during fall where he can teach our clients how
to catch a fish and give them the opportunity to enjoy
a beautiful day on the water. His funny and easy going
nature loaded with a lot of patience makes Pat a very
pleasant fishing guide. |
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John
has been guiding with Harrison Bay Guided Services for
the past 8 years and has countless hours of fishing experience
in the Fraser Valley. John started fishing at an early
age and it has become a way of life for him in recent
years. John also loves to bike ride, play hockey, golf,
and spend time with his wife Hailey and two boys Jordon
and Nickolas. John is a very keen angler and offers clients
a great learning and enjoyable experience with great results.
Come and enjoy a Harrison Bay experience today!! |
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Wayne comes by his love for fishing naturally. His love
for the outdoors and fishing led him to the ownership
of Cascade Supply and Marine in Chilliwack, BC. After
buying boat after boat from Cascade and getting to know
and trust Wayne, we offered him the opportunity to guide
for us.
Wayne's relaxed yet confident approach to guiding make
for a fishing experience you will remember. Keep up the
great work Wayne! |
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We
know Josh as a very easy going and passionate fishing
guide. He recently became a guide for the BC Sport Fishing
Group which was one of his goals!
When he was a child, he was taken out to fish almost every
weekend by a family friend. Thanks to this friend, Josh
developed and improved his fishing skills with every fish
hooked. When he was older and had enough money saved,
he bought himself a boat so he was able to take every
opportunity to fish.
Josh and his family, wife Cara, son Isaac, along with
the newest member of the family a beautiful daughter and
live in Abbotsford. Josh spends as much time as he can
with his family and loves taking them out to fish or to
explore beautiful British Columbia.
Josh is an exceptional angling guide and will show you
our many fishing spots in the Fraser Valley. You should
not miss the opportunity to fish with the dedicated Josh
Reimer. |
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Shane
has been fishing since he's been able to hold a fishing
rod. His love
of the great outdoors was instilled in him as a child
as his family went on
many British Columbia adventures.The sport grew and grew
as the
competition grew with his closest friends. As an adult,
this has led to a
addictive passion for angling. The combination of Shane's
outgoing
personality and knowledge of the sport make him a top
notch guide whose
passion is evident in everything he does on the river.
"I am very happy to
belong to an established, professional and well rounded
company like
BCSFG". |
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Matt
grew up in the Lower Mainland and now lives in Langley
with his family. He has been married for 10 years and
has two boys, William and Jeffrey. Matt loves to spend
his spare time fishing and hunting as well as taking his
family on day trips with his jet boat.
Matt joined the BC Sport Fishing Group in August 2008.
He has been fishing the waters of beautiful British Columbia
for as long as he can remember. He also gained a lot of
guiding and fishing experiences while fishing in the Queen
Charlotte Islands, in Mexico, all over the West Coast
of Canada as well as fly fishing in Alaska. With Matt
we have another exceptional guide on board who loves fly
fishing, bar fishing, and sturgeon fishing in the Fraser
Canyon.
Matt's expert knowledge and calm personality make clients
feel relaxed and at ease as they strive to catch 'the
big one'. |
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Darrell
joined our team in the fall of 2008. He has been fishing
alongside Fred Helmer and several of our guides for many
years, and finally made the commitment to becoming a guide.
Darrell resides in Abbotsford and works full-time as a
Sales Manager for Kal-Tire. You can catch him out on the
water almost every day after work and on weekends. If
he isn't on the water, then it's probably Elk and Moose
season and you will find him up North looking to fill
his freezer!
Darrell is a great outdoorsman and fisherman. He will
tell you like it is, and when he's done doing so (or at
least mid-story), you'll probably find a fish on the end
of your line, or you'll be too busy laughing to notice
the bite! |
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