Derek Schurdevin

Derek Schurdevin is owner/operator of Double Header Charters and has been fishing the waters of Nootka, Esperanza and Kyuquot sound for 13 years. Many outfits bring in different guides year to year and while they may know how to fish they cannot replace local knowledge. Knowledge that only comes from fishing one area season after season and knowing what will work and what won’t.  Let’s face it, you don’t want to be paying for a guide to learn the area on your dime. Derek’s combination of youthful enthusiasm and experience assures you an unforgettable fishing excursion. Derek prides himself on consistently putting clients into world class fishing for Salmon, Halibut and rock fish. Derek's attitude is that  "Fishing is as important as breathing and that is my attitude each and every day on the water" In fact the only thing Derek holds more important than catching fish is safety. Derek holds a Marine Emergency Duties certificate as well as a Pleasure Craft Operators Card. His boat is also coast guard approved and fully insured. If you have any more questions or just want to talk fishing don’t hesitate to give Derek a call.

The Boat

Bad Company "The fishing Machine" is a 22 ft Campion Explorer with a brand new Suzuki four stroke/Yamaha kicker to get you quietly and quickly out to the fishing grounds. It is equipped with 100% top of the line fishing/safety gear, electronics, navigation equipment and a flushing head (toilet).

Happy Customers

"Thanks for a great trip Derek. I’ll never forget the awesome fishing and the beautiful scenery." - Jeremy Testar/Seattle Washington 

"I have fished all over the world and I have never had more fun than I did in Tahsis. Thanks for making it so much fun for myself and my son. He has not stopped talking about his 42 pound salmon since we left."
- Dean Sage/ Gray Tennessee

"Thanks for taking such good care of us. Everything was perfect. From the great fishing ("we’ll be eating halibut for a year") to seeing our first whale, it was a thoroughly enjoyable trip." - Kennedy Family/ Kitchener Ont.

"Thanks Derek. Every year our group went to the Charlottes and I can honestly say I’m glad we were not able to book this year as we did just as well with you and the cost was less. We’ll be back next year."
- Bob Cross/Chico California

"Hi Derek. Just wanted to thank you for a wicked trip. I have never had salmon fishing like that where my arm was so tired I thought I might have to let go of the reel.  Next year I want to try halibut as well."
- Doug Mackay/Sidney BC.