By Mary L. Peachin
May 12, 2002
In the early hours of the morning, the anglers gather in the south terminal of Vancouver International Airport. Many boast T-shirts from other fishing destinations, and a few lovingly grasp new rod cases.
Though many are exhausted by jet lag or late-night pre-fishing partying, their excitement permeates the small building. Those arriving on inbound flights from fishing camps line up at baggage claim, eager for their trophies: personally caught cases of fresh, smoked or canned salmon. Once theyve claimed their fish, they share stories with the outgoing anglers who are headed to the Queen Charlottes, Vancouver Island and Princess Royal Island, or inland to the Kootenays, Kamloops and Chilcotin regions of British Columbia.