Long Distance Release Newsletter #013

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Welcome 2024 Season!

The gang is all back and healthier than ever! Can hardly wait for you all to show up and chase some fun Steelies!


We had a bit of a late and cooler spring which helped keep some snow up high but it still looks like we are in for another low water year.


Every year I say this, I can't believe summer is almost over. Where did that go? The fall is almost here. Lets go fishing!


See some of you next week, ahhhh!


Cheers,

Whitey

Your 2024 Hosts

Dave "Whitey" Evans- The boss and main prick

Hello everyone, what a year! Missy and I just celebrated our 14th anniversary, proving she if the most patient woman on the planet!


We battled wind and cold fronts in Cuba with some of the BRL family, we chased and cursed permit in Belize, and we took a sailing course in the Gulf Islands of BC...I think we need a bigger boat! I lead two trips on the Firth River and now just trying to catch all the Steelhead in the river before you all get here!


See you soon,

Whitey

Pat Beahen - Guide/yard boss

Hello my Bulkley River Lodge Friends. Hope that you are all doing well and excited for this upcoming Bulkley season, I know that I am!


Off season has been great with travels to family as well as epic trips to Portugal, Cuba and Mexico.


Lots of Fishing stories and guiding around home and on the Dean. So many bears and fish this year!


I can’t wait to see you all and chase our favourite sea run fish! Bring your A game it’s going to be epic !


Cheers,

Patty

Shannon de Jong - Relief Chef

Hi everyone!


So excited to get into the Bulkley kitchen this season!

I had a great year with my family exploring Haida Gwaii, attending many sports activities, and cooking for a local catering company.


It’s going to be a great season!


See you soon,

Shannon

Megan Fraser - Lodge Support


Hi everyone!


I’m so excited to be back at the lodge!! Since packing up and saying goodbye last season I’ve been working in a small commercial kitchen, as well as Emily's zero waste store in Smithers. I can’t wait to see everybody again and meet the newcomers!


Megan

Jeff Harrop - Guide


Hey everyone,


That time of year has come again! You can taste the excitement in town and around the valley with good reason.


Look forward to seeing each and every one of you with a slippery one on.


Safe travels see you soon!


Jeff

Dave "Bunky" Hughes - Chef/Guide


See you all soon!

Bunky

Melissa "Missy" Moure - Lodge Manager/Guide


Hi everyone, sure excited to see you all again so soon!


The back healed over the winter and gave me the chance to have another adventurous year fishing in Cuba and Belize, learning to sail with my honey, and a pretty long stroll along the East Coast of Newfoundland. It's been a blast and so will this season.


All the best,

Missy

Kaleigh Ness - Lodge Support


Hey ya’ll, Kaleigh here! Can’t wait for the season this year.



I spent my year travelling, spending time with friends and family. Just finished another season cooking in a tree planting camp for the summer! 


Cheers, 

Kaleigh

Dawson Schwarz - Guide

Being introduced to fishing at a very young age, it feels like I’ve grown up on the water. Its my passion, it’s my hobby and I’m lucky enough to call it my job. Being born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, I have grown up fishing these pristine waters my whole life. From raging rivers to the open ocean and all the lakes and creeks in between I’m always on the chase for the next big bite.


Dawson

Kodi Schwarz - Guide



As long as I remember it seems like I’ve always had a fishing rod in my hand, chasing that bobber down or tight line grab!


I’m so blessed to have grown up in British Columbia, getting to explore all of the natural beauty it has to offer. My passion is showing people what this gorgeous area has to offer. They always say ”you never work a day in your life when you’re doing what you love."


Kodi

Tommy Thomson - Guide

Hi all, well it’s been a year full of challenges, adventure and pretty good living for me!

I’m currently guiding in the Haida Gwaii but as the air gets cooler up north, I start thinking about big days on the river, chasing incredible fish, Bunky’s cooking, and the magical place and people that is the Bulkley River Lodge. Looking forward to a great season!

Stoked,

Tommy Thomson

Anja Vesterback - Lodge Support

Hi everyone! My names Anja and I'm stoked to meet you all!


I made the move to the west coast from Ontario for a "vacation" ... 4 years ago! I spend my days in Revelstoke doing all the outdoor activities that make my mom worried. I balance the extreme sports with a wholesome love of crafting, especially crochet! I have a one-eyed dog named thunder (AKA thunder bunz, senior stinky, one-eyed Willy, Mr. Blind boy) who is looking forward to getting all the pets and attention! 


See you soon,

Anja

Rhonda Ward - Relief Chef


Hello everyone! This is the 3rd season out at the magical Bulkley River Lodge! Being recruited by Missy to do some relief cooking has been a life altering experience and I can’t tell you how much I enjoy being part of the BRL family. The guests and staff come together in such a unique way to create lasting memories. I can’t wait to see you all and hear about the wonderful day out on the river!


Rhonda


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Upscale casual restaurant serving internationally inspired comfort food, delicious cocktails & premium rums, bourbons & whiskies as well as a well-appointed wine list. Features the stunning artwork by local artist Leah Pipe.


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