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    Thank You | QCL Crew

    September 10, 2024 Tayler Fuerst0

    Working remotely is the adventure of a lifetime.

    Through the interview process and the months before departure, the anticipation and excitement builds. From the moment staff arrive at the South Terminal, to stepping onto the boat that will bring them to the red roofs and lush surroundings, the thrill of starting their next adventure runs through their veins. As everyone has the opportunity to meet and get settled, learn the ins and outs of their role, it settles in. This is real – The summer of a lifetime.

    Staff life here is just as important as the guest experience, with fishing adventures, water sports and weekly events such as paint nights, beach clean ups and a variety of excursions to see the beauty that is Haida Gwaii. But it’s truly the friendships made along the way that make all the little things, the big things.

    We always look for those who share our passion for delivering first class service, and the team that arrives at QCL every year to provide you, our guests, with the QCL Experience shares in this paradigm. Working off the grid for nearly four months is not for anyone, but those who accomplish it can look back on their time at QCL with fond memories.

    No matter what role they’re in, each one of the QCL team plays an integral role in providing the platinum standard service we are known for. From Operations, ensuring you safely arrive and depart on the Helicopter, and maintaining our incredible infrastructure, to the Marine Mechanic team ensuring your boats are serviced and ready for your fishing adventure; the Back of House team, full of chef’s creating unique and memorable dishes for your meals, to the Front of House team providing daily housekeeping, limo service, and incredible service in our number of dining venues; the Dock team maintaining boats and preparing you for your day of fishing, to the Fishing Guides who are trained to keep you safe and guide you through the thrill of the catch.

    From the warm welcome upon your arrival, to the disappointment when you have to leave, our staff love having you here to experience the magic that is QCL. It wouldn’t be possible without them, so here we are to say a huge thank you to our 2024 QCL Team. On behalf of the entire management team,, thank you for believing in what we do and providing all QCL guests with their adventure of a lifetime.

     

     

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    The Fishing Grounds | Bottom Fishing

    July 31, 2023 Tayler Fuerst0

    While we are known for our access to some of the most sought-after salmon fishing grounds in the world, what QCL offers doesn’t stop there. Our fishing grounds are also home to rich bottom fish populations, offering our guests a multitude of fishing adventures all within one day.

    In order to grasp the appeal to our bottom fishing grounds, you need to first know what makes bottom fishing “good”.

    When targeting bottom fish – Halibut, Lingcod and Rockfish for example – anglers use topographical charts of the ocean floor to predict where fish are likely to live. These charts illustrate plateaus, troughs, and pinnacles (underwater mountains); which are what we refer to as structures. These structures are prime living locations for a variety of the bottom fish we target at QCL.

    Our Fishing Grounds sit on the edge of an underwater shelf. At the edge of the shelf, depths drop rapidly from roughly 350ft to depths that plummet well below 700ft. This creates a concentration of bottom fish that venture onto the shelf for easier access to food sources and in turn, allow us the opportunity to fish these large numbers of fish. Additionally, this shelf allows for plentiful fishing without needing to travel extended distances or out into the open ocean; often the case when searching for good structure. Our grounds offer the ability to catch bottom fish from as close as the shoreline to a few miles offshore. Due to this, we often see Halibut and Lingcod being a bycatch when targeting salmon in shallow waters close to shore.

    The structure of our fishing grounds also creates the unique ability to specifically target different bottom fish. For example, Lingcod are often found living amongst large rock formations and pinnacles, but Halibut are known to frequent large sand plateaus where they can easily camouflage themselves. Both locations offer ample opportunity to cross paths with both species but on our grounds, there are areas which support both types of bottom structure which results in precise targeting of each species.

    An added benefit of our fishing grounds is that we have seen a steady increase in food sources such as herring and squid. They congregate around the underwater landmarks that Halibut, Lingcod and others are often found. Where there’s food, there’s always something around to eat it!

    Behind each angler is a knowledge and passion for the sport they are partaking in, and we hope that with this knowledge your passion is ignited for your upcoming trip to QCL.

     

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