Your Captains
At Sunset Charters we know how much of a difference having a good guide makes for your fishing adventure.
From working hard putting fish on the line, and giving you the advice and assistance to get them in the boat, to being personable, professional, and safe, there is a lot that constitutes a good guide.
Many of the skills and attributes most valuable to a saltwater fishing guide take years to learn and hone, which is why we hand pick our guides, making sure they have the skills and experience necessary to truly make your fishing charter a trip of a lifetime!
Growing up in BC’s Lower Mainland, Dave has been chasing trout and salmon for as long as he can remember. As a youth, the number of lakes and rivers within a short bike ride helped fuel an early love of fishing, and by 12 years old he was deck handing on saltwater charters in Vancouver. From there he worked in Rivers Inlet, Tahsis Vancouver Island, and Haida Gwaii. In between Summer seasons guiding on the coast, Dave spent months chasing Trout through Patagonia, and wading the flats of Belize stalking Bonefish and Permit, and of course there has been some time spent in search of Winter Springs, Steelhead, Cutthroat, Rainbows, Dollies, Brookies, and anything else that might bite here in his home waters of BC. In 2011 Dave decided to take a leap and run his own fishing charter in Prince Rupert, an obvious choice of location for a serious saltwater enthusiast. His twenty years in the saltwater sportfishing industry has taught him a few things about ensuring a safe and enjoyable trip, and he may have learned a thing or two about putting fish in the boat as well!David Eng
