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Goodbye from Naden Harbour!

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It is that time of year; the local rivers swell with spawning salmon, the weather begins to turn, and autumn is in the air. Black bears no longer patrol the coastline – instead, they line estuaries and creeks, gorging themselves on exhausted fish while eagles soar above. Soon, the rain will start for earnest, dousing Haida Gwaii for days on end while salmon carcasses pile up on the riverbanks, nurturing the lush forests that are so central to the fabric of these magical islands.[/vc_column_text]

In the midst of this annual spectacle, Peregrine Lodge is also undergoing a transformation. As gulls circle on the wind, our staff is working tirelessly to rig-down the lodge and prepare for a new season. Boats are being pulled and winterized, tackle is being sorted, cleaned, and stored, and several exciting upgrades to our facilities are underway.  Only a few days ago, our freezers were overflowing with thousands of pounds of delicious seafood caught by our final group of guests – now, those freezers sit idle, serving as storage space until next year, when they will again be packed with fresh bounty from the sea.

2014 was a truly spectacular season, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you, our guests, for making it special. My family and I have been fishing in these waters for over 26 years, and to be able to share this magical place with you is a true honour. Every year seems more exciting than the last. We are continuously evolving and improving, and it is always a treat to be able to spoil both first-time guests and those who have been coming up for decades.

Whether you caught a monster 50+ pound salmon like Fred Burgess or Carter Berg, one of the many mid-40 pounders that were around this year, or perhaps that elusive first-ever tyee, we hope you got a taste of the raw thrill of fishing in Haida Gwaii. It is that thrill that keeps my family and I come back to this corner of British Columbia. It drives our guides, fuels our land staff, and makes the entire camp buzz. And once you get a taste of the excitement, it is hard to spit the hook. Fishing here is unlike anything else in the world. Again, thank you for letting us share the experience with you.

If you didn’t get a chance to visit us this season, don’t worry. We have a ton of exciting things planned for 2015, and early forecasts suggest the fishing will be excellent – now is the perfect time to stop dreaming and start planning the fishing adventure of a lifetime.  Already, we can’t wait to get back on the water and take you fishing.

So again, from myself, my family, and on behalf of all of the staff of Peregrine Lodge, thank you for an incredible season. You brought joy, friendship, and warmth to our lodge. Seeing you do battle with monster fish and hearing your screams of delight made all of our efforts worthwhile. We wish you all the best in the offseason, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Naden Harbour soon.

Tight lines, screamin reels, and silver smiles,

Georgia Husby

Owner

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