Castle Point Charters - Vancouver Island
Port Hardy Fishing Charter Guide

Jim Henschke started his fishing career at the early age of 12 on the Comox Bar, in Courtenay, working for Crown Zellerback. He fished with live needlefish that he racked on the bar.

While fishing on the Comox Bar, Jim tested a new fishing lure for a friend, the now famous and widely used "Buzz Bomb" - you might have heard of it - fishing has never been the same since Rex's invention.

Jim fished with Crown Zellerback for 4 summers, then got a call from a fishing lodge in Campbell River called the Painters Lodge in 1968. Three years later it was time to move on!

Fishing the Campbell River in the 60's was a dream come true, and an unbelievable number of fish of all sizes were caught.

Expert Fishing Experience

In 1972, Jim started work for B.C. Hydro, and guided during June, July and August most years to come until 1982 when Jim moved to Port Hardy and guided off and on until 1991.

In 1991, Ken Jenkins, from Codfather Charters asked Jim if he would guide for him. Jim guided for Codfather Charters for 16 years every June, July and August.

Jim has many photographs of great salmon & halibut catches, and has been featured in B.C. Outdoors 3 times. Visit the photo gallery section to view some of the spectacular catches.

Jim guided the largest Spring Salmon (60lbs) in 2007 on the Northern Vancouver Island, as well as the largest Halibut (196lbs) in 2007.

Land Your Trophy Catch Today!

Anxious for some truely exciting fishing challenges? Jim is the top choice if you really want to bring in the best of Port Hardy fishing.

Make a reservation today or call us at 250-949-9294 and join us for an absolutely thrilling fishing adventure.