Charter Operator
Full Melt Charters
Member since May 2023
Sooke, Canada
- Background
- Captain Wayne is a generational fisherman, extremely familiar with local fishing techniques and honey-holes. He is constantly researching the movements of salmon and halibut in the area, always updating maps and communicating noted changes with fellow fisherman. Wayne is committed to widening his understanding of salmon and halibut lifecycles and habits, and is always looking to deepen his understanding of local waters. Wayne has a history of outdoor leadership, having lead all-age, long term canoe trips for over 10 years. Wayne is uniquely able to exude infectious feelings of confidence and positivity while fishing, encouraging celebration and excitement while on board. Wayne is fantastic with children of all ages, and is able to get kids safely involved in fishing activities if they desire. Wayne volunteers at a local Salmon hatchery, and is avidly familiar with salmon lifecycles, habits, feeding preferences, and migratory movements. Wayne is always keen to spread this knowledge to his customers, and will implement his research in an effort to catch more, bigger fish. Chris was born and raised on Vancouver Island and has been an avid fisherman for decades. He has fished on several commercial salmon trollers and has spent countless hours on the ocean, from the southern end of Vancouver Island to the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, fishing for salmon and halibut. After spending years hiking in local and remote areas of Vancouver Island, he is continually working to expand his abundance of knowledge pertaining to the local flora and fauna. Chris has a deep affection for nature and is a volunteer for the local fish hatchery, working towards the respectful stewardship of local salmon populations. Chris is energized by sharing his enthusiasm for fishing with all ages and looks forward to seeing you have a great adventure on board! Captain Wayne and Captain Chris are both certified Charter Captains as per Skilled Trades BC guidelines, and both carry the following official credentials: - MED A 3 now called SDV-BS (small domestic vessel basic safety course) - ROC-M radio (Marine restricted radio) - Wilderness First Aid - Marine Basic First Aid - CPR Level C - SVOP (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency course) - Sport Fishing Institute of BC Registered Certified Tidal Angling Guide . - Fully insured vessel, and as a captain, for liability and damages. - Boat is fully certified by Transport Canada to ensure it's sea worthiness, stability and safety, and receives consistent maintenance. - Boat is fully equipped with all safety and live saving gear recommended by Transport Canada.
- Techniques
- Trolling, and jigging
Hey, we're Full Melt Charters
Sooke, Canada
- Background
- Captain Wayne is a generational fisherman, extremely familiar with local fishing techniques and honey-holes. He is constantly researching the movements of salmon and halibut in the area, always updating maps and communicating noted changes with fellow fisherman. Wayne is committed to widening his understanding of salmon and halibut lifecycles and habits, and is always looking to deepen his understanding of local waters. Wayne has a history of outdoor leadership, having lead all-age, long term canoe trips for over 10 years. Wayne is uniquely able to exude infectious feelings of confidence and positivity while fishing, encouraging celebration and excitement while on board. Wayne is fantastic with children of all ages, and is able to get kids safely involved in fishing activities if they desire. Wayne volunteers at a local Salmon hatchery, and is avidly familiar with salmon lifecycles, habits, feeding preferences, and migratory movements. Wayne is always keen to spread this knowledge to his customers, and will implement his research in an effort to catch more, bigger fish. Chris was born and raised on Vancouver Island and has been an avid fisherman for decades. He has fished on several commercial salmon trollers and has spent countless hours on the ocean, from the southern end of Vancouver Island to the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, fishing for salmon and halibut. After spending years hiking in local and remote areas of Vancouver Island, he is continually working to expand his abundance of knowledge pertaining to the local flora and fauna. Chris has a deep affection for nature and is a volunteer for the local fish hatchery, working towards the respectful stewardship of local salmon populations. Chris is energized by sharing his enthusiasm for fishing with all ages and looks forward to seeing you have a great adventure on board! Captain Wayne and Captain Chris are both certified Charter Captains as per Skilled Trades BC guidelines, and both carry the following official credentials: - MED A 3 now called SDV-BS (small domestic vessel basic safety course) - ROC-M radio (Marine restricted radio) - Wilderness First Aid - Marine Basic First Aid - CPR Level C - SVOP (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency course) - Sport Fishing Institute of BC Registered Certified Tidal Angling Guide . - Fully insured vessel, and as a captain, for liability and damages. - Boat is fully certified by Transport Canada to ensure it's sea worthiness, stability and safety, and receives consistent maintenance. - Boat is fully equipped with all safety and live saving gear recommended by Transport Canada.
- Techniques
- Trolling, and jigging
Our Team
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Chris W.
Captain
Wayne S.
Captain
My Charter Listing
Angler's choice
Sooke
• 24 ft
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5 personen
Last booking: 6 days ago
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