Full Melt Charters Customer Reviews

Name: Full Melt Charters
Brand: Full Melt Charters
Rating: 4.9375 (16 reviews)

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Wayne and Captain Chris consistently deliver outstanding salmon and crab fishing results, with customers regularly landing multiple salmon and filling crab pots. Their expertise with downriggers, local knowledge of salmon stocks, and ability to adjust techniques based on conditions keeps anglers hooked up throughout the day. The Van Herring is perfectly equipped for the fishing, and their professional boat handling skills shine even when conditions get rough on the return trip. Customers love how Wayne makes fishing accessible and educational for everyone aboard. He's exceptionally patient with young anglers, letting kids reel in fish, net catches, and pull up crab traps while answering endless questions with genuine enthusiasm. Wayne even teaches fish filleting techniques and shares insights about the local area. Many families return for repeat trips, and experienced anglers appreciate learning new techniques from his extensive local knowledge.

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Melvyn Mel Falk

July 26, 2026

Trip - Vancouver Island Salmon on the Move on July 26, 2026

Captain x Chris took my daughter-in-law salmon fishing in the Sooke area. She had never fished or even caught a fish before. After limiting out on coho she is hooked on fishing.

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Lawrence Levin

May 27, 2026

Trip - Vancouver Island Salmon on the Move on May 27, 2026

Had a great morning with Wayne. My son and 2 grandsons had wonderful time. The 5 beautiful crab we added to our catch was the perfect ending. We'll be back soon.

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Cael A

May 17, 2026

Trip - on May 17, 2026

We started the day by dropping a few crab traps, then spent most of our time jigging for halibut before wrapping things up by trolling for salmon. The fishing was fantastic. We landed two monster halibut and, despite it being a bit early in the season, managed to catch a nice-sized salmon as well. Captain Wayne was outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable, clearly very experienced, and patiently answered all of our many questions throughout the trip. On top of that, he's just an all-around great guy to spend the day with on the water. We had an absolute blast and can't recommend Full Melt Charters highly enough. The only downside? Now my girlfriend keeps asking why we don't own a boat! Thanks a lot, Wayne. We'll definitely be back!

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Kerri R

December 13, 2025

Trip - on December 13, 2025

Although we fish regularly at home, this was our first time targeting halibut, and Full Melt Charters made it an unforgettable experience. From the initial booking and communication through the end of the trip, everything was seamless, and we felt well prepared every step of the way. We met Captain Wayne and Chris at the Crab Shack before heading out for the day. Chris was our guide, and he immediately made us feel comfortable. He took the time to get a sense of our experience level, answered all of our questions, and ensured we were ready for the adventure ahead. We started the day catching dogfish, which was surprisingly fun, before moving on to sablefish, cod, and eventually the mighty halibut. The fishing was fantastic, and we had an incredible time on the water. We truly enjoyed every minute of the trip and are already looking forward to coming back. Thank you, Wayne and Chris, for providing such a great experience!

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Brittany Wiebe

September 2, 2025

Trip - Vancouver Island Salmon on the Move on September 2, 2025

Chris was a great captain. He was patient with our boys (8&5) and everyone had giant smiles when they returned! Ended up catching 3 salmon and 13 crab (kept 5 of them) yum!

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Scott Colquhoun

July 20, 2025

Trip - Drop Deep for Vancouver Island Halibut on July 20, 2025

Captian Chris was outstanding! Knowledgable, funny, and knew where to get the fish. Great communication throughout the booking process, super accommodating. Would definitely recommend, and will absolutely be booking again! Thanks again for the memorable day!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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Jim Marinow

July 5, 2025

Trip - Vancouver Island Salmon on the Move on July 5, 2025

Chris and Wayne made for a great experience.

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Alexis B

March 30, 2025

Trip - on March 30, 2025

This was my second trip with Captain Wayne, and I’m already planning the next! We took the afternoon charter—dropped crab traps, then went trolling. I really appreciated how he and Victoria kept us informed the whole time, explaining their decisions, switching baits, and even sharing updates from nearby boats. It felt like being part of a tight-knit fishing community. Captain Wayne was fantastic with our 10-year-old. He let him reel in fish, net the smaller ones, and even pull up the crab traps. Every question—of which there were many—was met with a thoughtful answer and a smile. We headed home with four beautiful fish and a nice haul of crab. Captain Wayne even taught our son how to filet the catch and feed the harbor seals. Highly recommend. Thanks again, Captain Wayne and Victoria—see you soon!

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Daniel Rounds

October 7, 2024

Trip - Vancouver Island Salmon on the Move on October 7, 2024

Fantastic day. Hooked 11, landed 10, kept 5, and will have lots of salmon to share with friends and family back home. Wayne and Victoria were great guides, knowledgeable, friendly, informative, and super helpful. We had so much fun. I’m gonna bring our kids back for a family outing.

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Marc de Maleingreau

August 17, 2024

Trip - Vancouver Island Salmon on the Move on August 17, 2024

What a great time my son and I had with Captain Wayne . His boat was perfectly fit for the fishing and we had a lot of fun . Thanks Captain Wayne . We caught a lot of fish and it was nicely cleaned ny captain Wayne . We ll come back for sure

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Steve Weldon

August 5, 2024

Trip - Vancouver Island Salmon on the Move on August 5, 2024

Had a great trip and picked up some good tips and techniques using downriggers.

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Jake S

March 11, 2024

Trip - on March 11, 2024

We had a fantastic day fishing with Wayne. He was patient with us beginners and made sure we all caught some fish. Would definitely book with him again.

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Customer Testimonials for Full Melt Charters in Vancouver Island

Read through our latest guest reviews to see why anglers choose Full Melt Charters for their Sooke fishing adventures. Our clients consistently highlight the professional service and local expertise provided by Wayne Sarak, emphasizing his ability to locate productive grounds for both salmon and halibut. These testimonials reflect our commitment to maintaining a high-standard charter boat environment where safety, equipment quality, and guest satisfaction are the top priorities. Whether it is a first-time family outing or a dedicated trip for seasoned pros, our history of positive feedback demonstrates a consistent track record of successful days on the water.

Why Anglers Trust Our Guided Fishing Experience

Building trust through transparency is at the core of our business, and these reviews showcase the expert fishing guide services that set us apart. Guests often mention the personalized instruction provided during our offshore trolling sessions, which helps everyone on board feel confident regardless of their prior experience level. By reading these firsthand accounts of saltwater angling success, you can get a clear sense of the reliability and dedication we bring to every departure. After seeing what our past guests have to say about their catches and their time on the vessel, we invite you to book your own date and experience the best of Vancouver Island fishing.