Category: FAQs

Is there cell phone coverage?

Posted on June 17, 2015 by douganddeb - FAQs, Fishing FAQ's

We get asked a lot of questions here at Thunder 1 Adventures about our fishing charters. One of which is “Is there cell phone coverage?” This is a great question. Especially in this day in age as you need to check emails or keep in touch with your family and friends.

There is limited cell phone coverage depending where we fish. We do have continuous coverage by radio with the coast guard should an emergency arise.

We hope this won’t be an issue if you are thinking of visiting Prince Rupert for a fishing charter, whale watching tour or just to get away. If you have any other questions, you can see some answers to common questions here or you can always contact us.

How many fish can we keep?

Posted on June 3, 2015 by douganddeb - FAQs, Fishing FAQ's

Today we have another common question about our charters. It deals with the fishing component to our charters and it is “How many fish can we keep?”. This a common question because we know very well when going on a fishing charter, you want to eat some of the fish you catch.

The answer is that there are varying limits for both salmon and halibut. But in total you can bring home 8 salmon per person and two halibut per person. There are various other limits for cod and ground fish. Depending on the size of the salmon, 8 can be a very heathy number and provide you wish plenty of salmon dinners!

If you have any other questions regarding our Prince Rupert Fishing Charters, please contact us and we’ll happy to answer any questions. You can also see our answers to previous frequently asked questions.

How many rods do we fish at a time?

Posted on May 30, 2015 by douganddeb - FAQs, Fishing FAQ's

Over the last month we have been answering common questions we get asked about our Prince Rupert Fishing Charters. Many of the questions deal with the fishing component to our charters along with the unique liveaboard accommodations we provide on the Thunder 1. Today’s questions is about fishing and is “How many rods do we fish at a time?”.

This is a great question and the answer differs based on what fish we are catching. Salmon fishing we can troll three or four rods. Halibut fishing we can have each angler with a rod, so up to six.

We hope this gives you a better idea about our charters. If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to answer your question. You can also see if your question has been answered by reading our previous answers to frequently asked questions.

What kinds of salmon do we catch?

Posted on May 25, 2015 by douganddeb - FAQs, Fishing FAQ's

For the last month we’ve been answering some of the common and most frequently asked questions here on the blog. Today’s question is “What kinds of salmon do we catch?”. We get this question a lot because salmon fishing in Prince Rupert is very popular. Especially when it comes to our fishing charters.

All salmon species are present in the Prince Rupert area. The best sport fishing species are Chinook or Spring salmon and Coho. We target these primarily as they are the best fighters. We do get quite a few pink as well as the occasional sockeye and chum. Basically you name the kind of salmon, and we’ll most likely try and get you in an area where you can catch it.

If you have any more questions regarding our Prince Rupert fishing charters, please see all of our frequently asked questions. If your question hasn’t been answered, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

What is the best time of year to fish?

Posted on May 21, 2015 by douganddeb - FAQs, Fishing FAQ's

At Thunder 1 Adventures we get asked many questions when it comes to our fishing charters, whale watching and eco tours. Today’s question is “What is the best time of year to fish?”. This is a great question and indeed something you want to know before booking a fishing charter in Prince Rupert.

The waters off Prince Rupert are on the migratory path of salmon that are returning to the rivers to spawn. There are hundreds of spawning rivers in the Prince Rupert area, the most famous are the Nass River and the Skeena River. These mighty rivers and their tributaries are the spawning grounds of all species of salmon on the BC coast, Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Chum, and Pink Salmon. Chinook salmon returning to the Skeena are some of the largest in the world reaching over 70 lbs.

Our first runs of salmon begin in late May with the arrival of the Chinook, (Kings) as they head for the rivers. These returning fish continue through June and into late July. The Coho salmon arrive around the middle of June and peak early August with runs continuing into September. Halibut fishing is strong throughout the summer and into September. Much of your choice depends on the type of salmon you would like to catch. From late May through June and into July is definitely the time to hook a big Chinook. July through August is great action with the Coho feeding relentlessly before they make their journey to spawn. You may have to come back a couple of times to experience the different runs and we know you will enjoy each trip as much as the other.

Our trips book up early as we often have over 50% return guests. We recommend booking late fall and early spring for the coming season if you want to get a specific date.

Please contact us to find out when we have availability.

Is It Rough Where We Fish?

Posted on May 15, 2015 by douganddeb - FAQs, Fishing FAQ's

Many people get sea sick and we know how it can be a terrible experience being on a boat and not feeling well. This is why we get asked the question “Is it rough where we fish?” a lot. We can understand that you do not want to pay for a bad experience on the waters.

But you’ll be happy to hear that that answer is no, it is not rough where our Prince Rupert Fishing Charters take place. The waters of Chatham Sound where we fish are very protected. If the weather kicks up we can almost always find a calm place to fish as we have over 20 years experience fishing in and around Prince Rupert.

Be sure to check the rest of our answers to common questions including those on fishing and our accommodations.

Do we fish off the big boat or do we fish in little boats?

Posted on May 10, 2015 by douganddeb - FAQs, Fishing FAQ's

Lately we’ve been answering common questions on our blog. We’ve already answered a few of those questions in regards to our liveaboard accommodation. Starting today we’re going to answer common questions when it comes to the Prince Rupert Fishing Charter experience we provide.

Today’s question is “Do we fish off the big boat or do we fish in little boats?” This is a great question. The answer is all fishing is done off the big boat which is the MV Thunder 1. It’s a classic west coast fishing boat and it will only enhance your charter experience. We troll for salmon and anchor for halibut and cod. Lots of room to stretch out or even pop inside for a nap or a snack.

Are there showers on board?

Posted on May 4, 2015 by douganddeb - Accommodation FAQ's, FAQs

We’ve been doing our best to answer common questions here on our blog. Many of them are regarding the live aboard component to our Prince Rupert Fishing Charters. This is what makes our charters really unique. Instead of coming into a lodge each evening after the day is done, we set up anchor in a quiet location. This means you can enjoy fishing first thing in the morning as well as some fine cooking from Deb.

Today we have another question regarding accommodation and it is “Are there showers on board?” The answer is yes of course! Separate shower for the guests, lots of hot water for an evening or morning shower to get you feeling fresh in the morning or after a great day on the waters.

If you have any questions right now, they might have already been answered through our blog FAQ’s. if they haven’t been answered yet, please contact us and we’ll be sure to answer them.

Are all our meals included?

Posted on May 1, 2015 by douganddeb - Accommodation FAQ's, FAQs

For the last few weeks we have been answering common question on our blog to help you get a better idea of what to expect on our Prince Rupert Fishing Charters. Many of the questions we get are related to on the accommodations on board the Thunder 1. Today’s question deals with dining aboard the Thunder 1.

Since you would be living aboard the Thunder 1 for the duration of the charter, you will need to eat at some point. So to answer the question “Are all meals included?”, the answer is yes, all meals are included along with soft drinks in our Prince Rupert fishing charter costs. Deb is an awesome chef specializing in fresh seafood dishes. Crab, salmon and halibut are all on the menu. We want you to enjoy the fishing but also the food aboard the Thunder 1. You can see some of the feedback about Deb’s cooking in our guestbook.

If you have any other questions regarding accommodations, check here where it might be answered already. All of our frequently asked questions are being answered here. If we haven’t answered your question, please contact us and we’ll be glad to help.

Is it rough where we anchor?

Posted on April 26, 2015 by douganddeb - Accommodation FAQ's, FAQs

At Thunder 1 Adventures we get asked a lot of questions when it comes to our live aboard fishing charters in Prince Rupert. This offers you a very unique experience because you live aboard the Thunder 1 during your charter. Since this is a such a unique experience many of the common questions we get asked a lot deal with accommodations. Click here to see other questions and answers in regards to accommodations.

Since you live aboard the Thunder 1 during the charter, we set anchor during the evenings. Today’s question is “Is it rough where we anchor?”

Not at all. The places we anchor are very calm. We have chosen these areas thanks to our years of experience operating charters in and around Prince Rupert.

Most evenings you cannot tell you are on a boat. We often feed the eagles in the evening and can do a little fishing off the side.

Do we have our own washroom?

Posted on April 22, 2015 by douganddeb - Accommodation FAQ's, FAQs

At Thunder 1 Adventures we get asked a lot of questions and we felt the need to answer them on our website. Many of the questions are regarding accommodations when living aboard our fishing charter about the MV Thunder 1. We think this a very unique experience and one that makes us different from our competitors. So it’s no wonder that many of the common questions we get asked deal with how the live aboard experience works.

Last weeks question was “How many bedrooms are on board?”

Today’s question is “Do we have our own washroom?” Yes, the guests share their own washroom and shower. The crew has a separate washroom and shower in the rear. Please browse through our photo galleries to view more pictures of the boat so you can get a better idea of what your accommodations are like.

We’ll be adding more frequently asked questions to the blog so check back for more. If you need a question answered, please contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you.

How many bedrooms are there on board?

Posted on April 18, 2015 by douganddeb - Accommodation FAQ's, FAQs

At Thunder 1 Adventures we get asked a lot of questions when it comes to our Prince Rupert Fishing Charters. Our live aboard fishing charters provides a very unique experience in that you live aboard the Thunder 1 during your charter. So it’s no wonder that many of the common questions we get asked deal with how the live aboard experience works.

Today’s question is “How many bedrooms are there on board?” There are two bedrooms, 4 bunks in one, and two in the other. All bedding towels and pillows are provided by us. If you would like to see pictures of the accommodations, please browse through our photo galleries.