August 4th

August 4^th

RETURN TO FURY

I don’t know why we turn south away from Hakai as the world's best fishermen have beaten up their life savings to come fishing RIGHT HERE. 

We cruise past guide boats barely acknowledge their existence right at the point where we turn south to FURY. I guess I just feel guilty for not taking advantage of the opportunity.

We go on the VHF radio and call the “Lily D” to keep in touch, but no response. Bob on “Osprey” a (50 ft. DeFever) comes on and they are fishing in their not so little dinghy off Fury.  He cannot contain himself and tells us that he has just landed a large spring salmon. 

I am hardly jealous (sure) and I inform him that Fisheries has closed this area (just Kidding), but Bob is no dummy.  I can imagine the jaws on about 60 other fishermen in the immediate area all thinking they are going to jail. 

He calls my bluff and we have a good laugh on the air.  We are invited to tie alongside in Fury but Pen and I have been spoiled by our independence.  We thank him and put the hook down nearby and take Chevy for a beach visit.

Coming into Fury just behind us is a beautiful 65 ft. Fleming. (My favorite yacht.)  I can see her name is “VENTURE”.  On shore duty with Chevy I pass her stern to check out the Port of Registry and it is Fleming DL, I think it is Tony Fleming’s personal Yacht. 

Chevy and I get a wave out the window but it getting late to socialize; perhaps tomorrow I can justify a good morning chat.