2016 salmon fishing

[.264winmag]

The predictions for this year were for a 10+ year high. Although I haven't actually been out on the coast yet I keep tight tabs on what's going on. It's shaping up to be better than I've ever seen in my 20 years fishing the coast. The CR hatchery numbers are insane already, and local fish have yet to show for the most part. Inshore, offshore, east side, west side, there seems to be fish everywhere and good average size for this early. I will have the downriggers' zinging first couple days July, can't wait. If you have the chance to get out jump on it, the forecast for upcoming years is poor...

[fuzzybiscuit]

The predictions for this year were for a 10+ year high. Although I haven't actually been out on the coast yet I keep tight tabs on what's going on. It's shaping up to be better than I've ever seen in my 20 years fishing the coast. The CR hatchery numbers are insane already, and local fish have yet to show for the most part. Inshore, offshore, east side, west side, there seems to be fish everywhere and good average size for this early. I will have the downriggers' zinging first couple days July, can't wait. If you have the chance to get out jump on it, the forecast for upcoming years is poor...


CR hatchery...Campbell River? You must mean somewhere else since there isn't much in the Campbell system yet.

Fishing in Campbell River has been less than stellar this year so far, although it is early. I have several friends that still guide in CR and while there has been some fish around it hasn't been spectacular. Springs in May were hard to find and June hasn't got a lot better from the reports that I've been getting.

I do hope things are good in August as I have a week in Nootka booked. Either way, the salmon fishing will be better than here.:grin:

[.264winmag]

Columbia River (CR) is what I'm referring too. All 'Spring' Chinook runs on van isle are all but extinct unfortunately. Funny that the reports are poor out of Campbell R, the fishing in hardy, comox, Powell River, Nanaimo, Victoria, sooke, Barkley, Nootka, Esperanza, Kyuquot, and pretty much every where in between has been good-excellent for the last month. Generally I wouldn't get excited for springs until July 10th, but it's on already this year...

[.264winmag]

Forgot to mention that I'd say around 75% of the springs being caught are clipped hatchery fish, there are no clipped hatchery fish I know of these days in bc so I'm just guessing they're CR fish. %90 of heads I've sent in over the last 20 years hail from the CR system.
Tight lines, hope to see you out there or in my boat;)

[Whonnock Boy]

Imagine what the fishing would be like if we pumped some funding into the Fraser river, like they are the Columbia.

[.264winmag]

Imagine what the fishing would be like if we pumped some funding into the Fraser river, like they are the Columbia.

Judging by what the Conuma River hatchery accomplishes with little funding, I also would love to see the Fraser enhanced. Canada is in the stone ages regarding hatchery programs, bc hydro should be ashamed...

[tinhorse]

Alberni is great right now for sockeye. 800,000 fish expected but I bet it will be much much higher 1.2 million +..... Supposed to be a huge spring run also majority 4-5 year old fish. Should be good!

[.264winmag]

Alberni is great right now for sockeye. 800,000 fish expected but I bet it will be much much higher 1.2 million +..... Supposed to be a huge spring run also majority 4-5 year old fish. Should be good!
Miss having 4 of them little buggers on at once! Lots springs out Barkley right now too!

[pnbrock]

Where do you guide out of ?

[.264winmag]

Tahsis, Esperanza, Kyuquot and Nootka as a last resort;)

[Brew]

Unfortunately I have to miss my annual Kyuquot trip the end of June. Last year was insane up by brooks peninsula. Hope you guys all have a great season.

[fuzzybiscuit]

Tahsis, Esperanza, Kyuquot and Nootka as a last resort;)


We used to fish along the kelp at Spring Island out of Kyuquot Sound every year on Canada day weekend. The big crowds hadn't shown up yet so you pretty much had the place to yourself. Some years the big Springs were not there yet and fishing was so-so, but other years the action was non-stop with nothing but a few seals around. After a day or so even they didn't bother us.

[.264winmag]

We used to fish along the kelp at Spring Island out of Kyuquot Sound every year on Canada day weekend. The big crowds hadn't shown up yet so you pretty much had the place to yourself. Some years the big Springs were not there yet and fishing was so-so, but other years the action was non-stop with nothing but a few seals around. After a day or so even they didn't bother us.
Is a good fishin hole, I thought. Then I discovered Ferrier;)

[fuzzybiscuit]

Is a good fishin hole, I thought. Then I discovered Ferrier;)

I started fishing Ferrier 30 years ago when you were the only boat out there and it is probably my favorite spot on the WC of Vancouver Island. Fisheries have it so screwed up that it is now closed more than it is open though.

[.264winmag]

I started fishing Ferrier 30 years ago when you were the only boat out there and it is probably my favorite spot on the WC of Vancouver Island. Fisheries have it so screwed up that it is now closed more than it is open though.
Only been completely closed after July 15th one year iirc. The non-retention of over 77cm is a real bummer though, I hear ya, but at least you can still have some world class catch/release if you're blown off the outside. We let them all go by just so they can be bonked down inside Nootka and seined at the mouth of Conuma. With the large expected Robertson creek and Conuma runs this year there is talk of it going back to 1over 1under this year, was that way from Rosa to Steamer last year after July15, was phenomenal fishing...

[luckofthedraw]

Glad to hear. I thought I heard the other day the numbers don't look good. That was for the Fraser River though.

[.264winmag]

Glad to hear. I thought I heard the other day the numbers don't look good. That was for the Fraser River though.
Could be you heard about the poor sockeye run for the Fraser. It often gets mistaken for poor salmon runs in general.

[luckofthedraw]

Yes. Probably. Springs in the river will be good then?

[.264winmag]

Haven't heard either way for Fraser Springs, doesn't really affect where I target em...

[Piperdown]

Forgot to mention that I'd say around 75% of the springs being caught are clipped hatchery fish, there are no clipped hatchery fish I know of these days in bc so I'm just guessing they're CR fish. %90 of heads I've sent in over the last 20 years hail from the CR system.
Tight lines, hope to see you out there or in my boat;)

Obviously you don't live on the coast, Victoria, Sooke and Renfrew are the shits for springs. Only positive if you are fishing west of Sombrio there are some bigger fish this year.

[Piperdown]

Could be you heard about the poor sockeye run for the Fraser. It often gets mistaken for poor salmon runs in general.

Again do your research chinook runs in the Fraser are in deep trouple, unless you are indian, you have limited access!

[Leaseman]

I thought the last Fraser report was poor return of springs and sockeye this year??

[OOBuck]

Again do your research chinook runs in the Fraser are in deep trouple, unless you are indian, you have limited access!

The main reason they are in trouble is the f--kin nets get in the way!

[.264winmag]

Obviously you don't live on the coast, Victoria, Sooke and Renfrew are the shits for springs. Only positive if you are fishing west of Sombrio there are some bigger fish this year.
I guess we'll just have wait and see once I get back out there if all the reports I've recieved are bs...

[.264winmag]

I neve claimed any knowledge of the Fraser Chinooks did I? I keep tabs on runs that affect where I fish, not too many Fraser fish chilling out around Nootka Island to my knowledge. The main reason for good #ers is the CR hatchery system, and yes the fish are out there in good #ers especially for this early...

[OOBuck]

I guess we'll just have wait and see once I get back out there if all the reports I've recieved are bs...

Last year had some of the best fishing in 10 years off Southern Vancouver Island. That said as usual the federal government have no clue as to why
much like the Sockeye return a few years ago.

[.264winmag]

Last year had some of the best fishing in 10 years off Southern Vancouver Island. That said as usual the federal government have no clue as to why
much like the Sockeye return a few years ago.
This is true, IF the test/commercial fishery is coming up short, as was th case with that sockeye run. The difference this year is the test/commercial fishery shows record #ers. There are no guarantees in fishing, but I'm optimistic.

[.264winmag]

Some pics I recieved from last weeks fishing:
Nootka sound:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/Mobile%20Uploads/E2D232C7-1EE6-41AA-B89C-040CFDFFE2EC.png (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E2D232C7-1EE6-41AA-B89C-040CFDFFE2EC.png.html)
Barkley:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/Mobile%20Uploads/7CF9441A-0367-40DD-9EFE-28BAAD219168.png (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7CF9441A-0367-40DD-9EFE-28BAAD219168.png.html)
Hardy:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/Mobile%20Uploads/97514F25-CB03-4425-9FAD-D15AF65B0F45.png (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/97514F25-CB03-4425-9FAD-D15AF65B0F45.png.html)
Esperanza:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/Mobile%20Uploads/B5055377-C4ED-4F76-BE77-82D66B0C6B26.png (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B5055377-C4ED-4F76-BE77-82D66B0C6B26.png.html)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/Mobile%20Uploads/E4DAC296-FDDD-4FAE-AFB0-9137C454D4B4.png (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E4DAC296-FDDD-4FAE-AFB0-9137C454D4B4.png.html)
Pretty darn good for mid June and not just feeders...

[.264winmag]

250,000 local WCVI fish predicted, 800,000 CR fish. Should be able to talk a few into giving up out of 1million+ hungry freight trains...

[tubby]

Are you a guide in a Nootka? Most of the west coast and the inside has been piss poor so far this year, despite what your tackle store guide propaganda says. You should read some of the actual angler reports. Www.sportfishingbc.com
Yes, in a short while its gonna be a hammer show but to say that the CR returns on the west coast haven't shown up yet would be an understatement.

[.264winmag]

I guide out of Esperanza, my info is from the local guides not weekend warriors. Don't forget how early it is, the fact that spawners are getting caught, even if spotty, is a good sign. Typically my June chinooks are primarily feeders...

[bogman]

Lots of spring coming boys , I was in the Charlottes ( yes the Queen Charlotte islands) from June 7th to 11th and fishing was great. On the morning of the 10th my partner and I caught and released 36 springs from 6am till 11:30. I ran the lodge there for 8 years from 03 to 10 and never saw it that heavy fishing this early, good but not that good

[Piperdown]

Are you a guide in a Nootka? Most of the west coast and the inside has been piss poor so far this year, despite what your tackle store guide propaganda says. You should read some of the actual angler reports. Www.sportfishingbc.com (http://Www.sportfishingbc.com)
Yes, in a short while its gonna be a hammer show but to say that the CR returns on the west coast haven't shown up yet would be an understatement.

Yes folks and we have a winner, oh and don't forget to feed the seals day in and day out!

[.264winmag]

Lots of spring coming boys , I was in the Charlottes ( yes the Queen Charlotte islands) from June 7th to 11th and fishing was great. On the morning of the 10th my partner and I caught and released 36 springs from 6am till 11:30. I ran the lodge there for 8 years from 03 to 10 and never saw it that heavy fishing this early, good but not that good
Hell yeah brother, that's what I'm talking bout;)

[.264winmag]

Yes folks and we have a winner, oh and don't forget to feed the seals day in and day out!
Luck is an attitude...

[.264winmag]

Are you a guide in a Nootka? Most of the west coast and the inside has been piss poor so far this year, despite what your tackle store guide propaganda says. You should read some of the actual angler reports. Www.sportfishingbc.com (http://Www.sportfishingbc.com)
Yes, in a short while its gonna be a hammer show but to say that the CR returns on the west coast haven't shown up yet would be an understatement.
Was on that site a couple times, not interested in guys arguing over what color flasher works best or what wool is working while flossing the river...

[OOBuck]

Yes folks and we have a winner, oh and don't forget to feed the seals day in and day out!

Go hunting with an old boy that use to feed them 303 rounds out at Race Rocks he's go the vest to prove it! LOL

[tubby]

Lol..ya who wouldn't want actual angler first hand reports. Getting the guide/tackle shop bullshit reports is a lot more accurate as to what is really going on....

[tubby]

http://www.sportfishingbc.com/forum/index.php?threads/2016-nootka-sound-esperanza-inlet-fishing-reports.62755/page-5#post-792116

[tubby]

There is the first hand reports of your guiding area. Not popping off yet buddy but soon

[.264winmag]

Lol..ya who wouldn't want actual angler first hand reports. Getting the guide/tackle shop bullshit reports is a lot more accurate as to what is really going on....
Are the pictures I posted not showing up?;)

[.264winmag]

There is the first hand reports of your guiding area. Not popping off yet buddy but soon
There is always lots of room around em buddy

[835]

these threads drive me nuts..... aside from the back and forth... I used to be first hand info in this from March to end of September..... every day on the water... this is what we all talked about over beers n the pub... both numbers AND What color flasher is working lol.... Reminds me of days gone by. But the funny thing... when I gave it up, I didn't miss the competitive side of guiding.. the one upmanship of numbers etc. I gave up 30lb springs for 3lb trout... when id sit with the same people and talk fishing, they had no part of a good day with the flyrod.... Untill, the Ukee fishery went south ... then they all came and messed up my paradise! now they wanted to know my numbers........

Fishing is a real funny thing, this thread shows a perfect side of it....
Dad has been doing ok,,, not hot... 8lb feeder a few days ago out of Beacher... he knows a hell of a lot more than me now....
Forcasts, who knows.... 264, get out there and kill'em... cuz if you ever stop? it'll suck!

[.264winmag]

Just trying to get everyone out there is all. It looks and sounds good. Sorry for being positive and excited about wetting the lines. It's in the blood, my apologies...

[.264winmag]

835, I did manage a 20" pennask out a local high elevation lake may long. Fight on the fly was comparable to a big spring on heavy tackle.
Tight lines

[835]

Good!
Wife and I did well the other day on a 13km walk and wade on the Cowichan... 4# and a back pack!
was dead when we got to the truck!


I am really hoping your predictions are correct,,, I hope to regain some of my days taking the kid out this summer... but she is three so the conditions and timing need to be perfect

[fuzzybiscuit]

Yes folks and we have a winner, oh and don't forget to feed the seals day in and day out!


I hear that they like lead...

[OOBuck]

these threads drive me nuts..... aside from the back and forth... I used to be first hand info in this from March to end of September..... every day on the water... this is what we all talked about over beers n the pub... both numbers AND What color flasher is working lol.... Reminds me of days gone by. But the funny thing... when I gave it up, I didn't miss the competitive side of guiding..

You sure learn who your friends are real quick in the industry...

[.264winmag]

I know they like to drag flashers' into the kelp.
Found some cheap ones at Kenkraft to donate them bastids first thing in the mornin...
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/8A0E7A99-4DC0-45F9-B4C2-C36C858B54A7.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/8A0E7A99-4DC0-45F9-B4C2-C36C858B54A7.jpg.html)

[835]

Purple, double glow and a clear teaser! or glow if your going deep is my go to........ well,, when I go to! lol
kelp is a clear for me tho

[.264winmag]

There's two types of flashers in my opinion, those that rotate and those that don't. As long as it goes round n round I'll fish it;)
But I'm really feeling these two for the kelp!
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/993F4AD7-4DD8-4F84-9956-FB3D12D245FA.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/993F4AD7-4DD8-4F84-9956-FB3D12D245FA.jpg.html)
Haha

[Piperdown]

Come on all you sportsdraggers, you guys wear more bling than P Diddy :mrgreen: Come on over to the real world of fishing ... can you say MOOCHING :)

[.264winmag]

Goddamn moochers just screw up my passes at magic rock lmao

[Piperdown]

Goddamn moochers just screw up my passes at magic rock lmao

Nothing better than screwing a draggers pass ;-)

[835]

moocher = The granny driver in the tack! lol






lol,
ps: its something id like to learn one day,, but for now .. its more fun slinging it

[bogman]

Come on all you sportsdraggers, you guys wear more bling than P Diddy :mrgreen: Come on over to the real world of fishing ... can you say MOOCHING :)

I should have said that all of those 36 springs we caught that morning in the Charlottes were on "mooched" whole or cut plug herring

[.264winmag]

Nothing better than screwing a draggers pass ;-)
Sure there is, couple 15# cannonballs with 6 mooching rigs hung up on em, 20# test is no match for 200# power pro Bahahaha

[.264winmag]

I should have said that all of those 36 springs we caught that morning in the Charlottes were on "mooched" whole or cut plug herring
Yes it does work well when the fish are thick and you can keep it in front of em. Straight herring/teaser head off the rigger at a trot is my favourite, just you n the fish...

[.264winmag]

See the $ of bait these days! Almost puked handing over $9/pack for 'chovies! And that's the case deal, $10 for singles. Fishing herring be like flipping toonies overboard all day...

[Piperdown]

Yep a buck a stick, good thing fishing is cheap, 835 you should give it a go the most fun you can have chasing springs. It seems there are fewer and fewer of us every year.

[TreeStandMan]

See the $ of bait these days! Almost puked handing over $9/pack for 'chovies! And that's the case deal, $10 for singles. Fishing herring be like flipping toonies overboard all day...

I agree: bait has gotten too spendy, that's why I'm always on the lookout for Pilchards and keep my sabiki rig at the ready!

[.264winmag]

No doubt eh! I'm a try n jig some too

[wideopenthrottle]

are you allowed to use shiner perch as bait for bigger fish ? I am guessing they are ok to use as bait if you caught a few off the dock...would they be any good for salmon trolling or just for bottom fishing?

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fish_profile/images/shiner_perch.jpg

[835]

Yep a buck a stick, good thing fishing is cheap, 835 you should give it a go the most fun you can have chasing springs. It seems there are fewer and fewer of us every year.

I will one day, A good friend is a diehard cut pluger.... I just have never had the chance to have him show me.... life got in the way ...
I know it would be a blast... when we fish now we primarily use a dummy flasher and just eyeball the Chovie or spoon behind it and a couple feet up... we have fished traditional beside that to compare and it works out to be similar.... but you don't get to "feed the fish"

[.264winmag]

are you allowed to use shiner perch as bait for bigger fish ? I am guessing they are ok to use as bait if you caught a few off the dock...would they be any good for salmon trolling or just for bottom fishing?

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fish_profile/images/shiner_perch.jpg
I've seen em in salmon guys before, if you could get em to roll good I don't see why not? For butts I like tough salmon bellies...

[TreeStandMan]

For butts I like tough salmon bellies...
Agreed. I also mooch plug-cut Mackerel right off the bottom... They like those oily Mackerel.

[835]

Whittle the nose down with a knife and jammer in the teaser! lol....

[.264winmag]

Them mackerel work great too, soft though. Few years ago I hired the kids to jig em off the dock for me, 25 cents a piece first day they filled a garbage can just about bankrupted me lol. They were still happy at 5cents, saved a pile of fry too!

[Spy]

Them mackerel work great too, soft though. Few years ago I hired the kids to jig em off the dock for me, 25 cents a piece first day they filled a garbage can just about bankrupted me lol. They were still happy at 5cents, saved a pile of fry too!

Ha ha now that's funny :-) you short paid the kids lucky your boat was still floating lol

[.264winmag]

I took them out fishin one day too, good deal all around;)
Hasn't been many anchovy thieves around recently...

[835]

little tomics off the dock in ukee was a great way to drink beer and wipe out a few mackerel.... they just became crab food tho

[IronNoggin]

..... Supposed to be a huge spring run also majority 4-5 year old fish. Should be good!

Careful on that one...

DFO is basing their overzealous predictions on the results witnessed in Alaska's spring troll opening. There, they wrapped up 2 full months early, and went over quota. DNA & Tag analysis indicated a rather large number of WCVI springs in their catch. DFO decided to interpret that as the WCVI population of springs realizing a sudden, unexpected, and downright amazing increase. No thought was given of course to the possibility the Alaskans simply landed on the (up-to-now) meager WCVI population a little harder than normal...

Have a look at the brood stock years for this year's run. Tell me again how an escapement of barely over 13,000 can somehow magically transform into the predicted 100,000 they say will return to the Stamp... :shock:

Time will tell. Hope I am wrong, but given Past Performance all I see from here is the unleashing of the bag fleets Full Bore based completely upon FAR from reliable information... :roll:

And that ain't so cheery...
Nog

[.264winmag]

They were pretty stoked to catch halibut on bait they caught lol
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/E04C0DD0-BEC7-40D9-A1C4-908EB2E59C28.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/E04C0DD0-BEC7-40D9-A1C4-908EB2E59C28.jpg.html)

[Spy]

I took them out fishin one day too, good deal all around;)
Hasn't been many anchovy thieves around recently...
Good on you, that's awesome :-)

[lorneparker1]

Columbia River (CR) is what I'm referring too. All 'Spring' Chinook runs on van isle are all but extinct unfortunately. Funny that the reports are poor out of Campbell R, the fishing in
hardy, - GOOD
comox, - shit
Powell River,- shit
Nanaimo, -shit
Victoria, - shit
sooke, -shit
Barkley,-shit
Nootka,-shit
Esperanza,-shit
Kyuquot,-shit
and pretty much every where in between has been good-excellent for the last month. Generally I wouldn't get excited for springs until July 10th, but it's on already this year...

I know people who fish all the areas your mentioned, and I also fish quite a few of them, and while there have been good days, this is what the fishing is REALLY like right now. Run of the decade is the biggest joke of all time and just another way for WCVI guides to try and bring business!

Lorne

[.264winmag]

I know people who fish all the areas your mentioned, and I also fish quite a few of them, and while there have been good days, this is what the fishing is REALLY like right now. Run of the decade is the biggest joke of all time and just another way for WCVI guides to try and bring business!

Lorne
Don't go out then, more for me...

[.264winmag]

Worse case scenario it'll be an average year riding the coat tails of the Columbia River fish, 18#ers as many as you want...

[lorneparker1]

Worse case scenario it'll be an average year riding the coat tails of the Columbia River fish, 18#ers as many as you want...

I think you mean 10lb rats

[.264winmag]

Good attitude, you'll go far son...

[lorneparker1]

My attitude is fine. You cant "attitude" your way into the run of the decade unfortunately lol!

[.264winmag]

I guess we should all fish out of Hardy then, as that's the only place they'll be any springs this year. Snap out of er...

[tubby]

Usually when guides or resort owners post spam they include a website of the lodge or guides we should use

[.264winmag]

Usually when guides or resort owners post spam they include a website of the lodge or guides we should use
I'm pretty sure that 'fish on Jon' from your fishing report is your huckleberry. I've had it out with that pos before, won't do business there thanks.
As for some of the other reports, I do recognize some and if they're getting fish, even if spotty, than I believe there's fish around there buddy. Not sure what your experience fishing out there this time of year is but 3 20#ers and some 8-12s is a decent day in my books. Lil pepper had been sending me pics for weeks of decent springs from out there...

[.264winmag]

Still 'poor' out Esoeranza I guess?
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/5C088CE7-E6D4-47F6-BAEC-FA0573BEC313.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/5C088CE7-E6D4-47F6-BAEC-FA0573BEC313.jpg.html)

[.264winmag]

Yup, no good eats there.
Such a clown.
Maquinna dock if ya wanna chat.

[Sundance1972]

Couple friends just spent last weekend in Renfrew, not a single spring and everyone they talked to said they didn't have much luck either?
Hoping to have my boat ready soon (waiting to see if kicker can be fixed) and head out mid July. Be nice to get some more rain, get them moving a bit...

[Weatherby Fan]

Lots of spring coming boys , I was in the Charlottes ( yes the Queen Charlotte islands) from June 7th to 11th and fishing was great. On the morning of the 10th my partner and I caught and released 36 springs from 6am till 11:30. I ran the lodge there for 8 years from 03 to 10 and never saw it that heavy fishing this early, good but not that good

All those Springs hey bogman and you still didn't win any derby money ;-).............shoeshiner

[bogman]

All those Springs hey bogman and you still didn't win any derby money ;-).............shoeshiner

As I said up there for 8 years Don, the luckiest guys are usually the ones that know the least.

[.264winmag]

As I said up there for 8 years Don, the luckiest guys are usually the ones that know the least.
Seems that way for the biggest ones eh! Not so much #ers wise though;)

[Weatherby Fan]

As I said up there for 8 years Don, the luckiest guys are usually the ones that know the least.

you know what they say about those Norwegians Eddy..........first ten years is the hardest after that they start to learn a little ;-)

[TreeStandMan]

I for one am delighted to hear the the fishing in Kyuquot it is terrible. In my experience the fishing there is always terrible, and you should all stay away, always.

[.264winmag]

I for one am delighted to hear the the fishing in Kyuquot it is terrible. In my experience the fishing there is always terrible, and you should all stay away, always.
Yes it is as predicted the WORST in at least a decade, and they are not filtering down south at all;)

[835]

there is nothing wrong with 3lb coho on light gear..... or 3lb pinks..... last years pinks on my 8# was waaaaayyy more fun then a 20 and a flasher...

[.264winmag]

Thanks for the invite bro! whats your name and boat so I know who to ask for when I need hot tips for 8lbers on big bank? maybe you have the inside scoop on some 3 lb coho on light action gear to!
Rowdy
215 explorer 'Bad Company'
I prefer Lucky Lager;)
Cheers

[Weatherby Fan]

there is nothing wrong with 3lb coho on light gear..... or 3lb pinks..... last years pinks on my 8# was waaaaayyy more fun then a 20 and a flasher...


Heck I even caught a 8lb silverbrite Chum on a herring while freespooling for springs last week in the QCI !

[tinhorse]

All you around Port Alberni looking for scokeye, it is hot right now. Should just get better with the upcoming 2 week forecast as well. Fish moving through quickly but in big enough numbers that when you find the schools they are on! With a couple weeks of 20+ weather they should stack more and it will be crazy good. Numbers of 800,000 see m on the low side. Looks like well into the 1,000,000+ fish will be back.

[MB_Boy]

Thanks for the invite bro! whats your name and boat so I know who to ask for when I need hot tips for 8lbers on big bank?

I bonked a 9 and 10lber off the south end of Bowen last week....the shame.....the shame....hahaha. :p

"Hot Tip".....60' down....moon jelly flasher, 5.5ft leader....herring aid spoon. :cool:

[835]

I bonked a 9 and 10lber off the south end of Bowen last week....the shame.....the shame....hahaha. :p

. :cool:


they are the best eaters anyhow....

[fuzzybiscuit]

Rowdy
215 explorer 'Bad Company'
I prefer Lucky Lager;)
Cheers


Mmm....Ice cold Lucky's while mooching along the kelp at Ferrier...

It just doesn't get much better.

I'm there August 5th to 9th. If you see two old guys asleep in the front seats of a 17' Whaler with a 60 Enduro I'll be the young"ish" stud on the tiller. Give a shout out...especially if you have cold Lucky...:wink:

[.264winmag]

Mmm....Ice cold Lucky's while mooching along the kelp at Ferrier...

It just doesn't get much better.

I'm there August 5th to 9th. If you see two old guys asleep in the front seats of a 17' Whaler with a 60 Enduro I'll be the young"ish" stud on the tiller. Give a shout out...especially if you have cold Lucky...:wink:

Hope I see you out there. Have to see how the over/under rule goes inside though. I'll be on the near beer and most likely trying to rescue fallen soldiers from the guests from double headers on 8#ers:p
Just talked to another buddy who's been guiding steady up there, says its hit/miss but still some good days to be had. Nothing over 25# yet. They're waiting for me to get out there;)

[BlacktailStalker]

Hope I see you out there. Have to see how the over/under rule goes inside though. I'll be on the near beer and most likely trying to rescue fallen soldiers from the guests from double headers on 8#ers:p
Just talked to another buddy who's been guiding steady up there, says its hit/miss but still some good days to be had. Nothing over 25# yet. They're waiting for me to get out there;)


Heard of (seen) several over 25lb the last 10-12 days. All information is not equal ! Can't wait to go.

[.264winmag]

Heard of (seen) several over 25lb the last 10-12 days. All information is not equal ! Can't wait to go.
Few in the high 30's come out of Hardy I hear. 20# is the new 30# in my experience for quite a few years. But I'm a shitty fisherman...

[fuzzybiscuit]

Few in the high 30's come out of Hardy I hear. 20# is the new 30# in my experience for quite a few years. But I'm a shitty fisherman...

Back in the late 80's - early 90's the majority of the Springs you caught in Nootka were in the high 20's - mid 30's. You seldom ever saw one in the teens. For every one in the teens you got at least one over 40. We had many week-long trips with a half dozen or more Tyee's averaged each day.

The small fish may have also been there at that time but we only mooched hog herring back in those days. Either way, the fish have gotten smaller and now it takes quite a bit to break the 30# mark. Most hatchery runs get like that over time so it's not really any surprise.

[.264winmag]

Have seen pics from old timers up there, back when still allowed 4/day. Dock full of nothing under 30#, dozens of slabs. Tahsis dump would be full of freezer burnt springs this time of year, out with old in with the new. And we get mad at a seal for stealing them lol.
I just caught the tail end of decent average size starting in Kyuquot 95', first trip 44#. Never broke 50# yet, likely won't now!
Have to get up qci maybe...

[fuzzybiscuit]

Have seen pics from old timers up there, back when still allowed 4/day. Dock full of nothing under 30#, dozens of slabs. Tahsis dump would be full of freezer burnt springs this time of year, out with old in with the new. And we get mad at a seal for stealing them lol.
I just caught the tail end of decent average size starting in Kyuquot 95', first trip 44#. Never broke 50# yet, likely won't now!
Have to get up qci maybe...


Hundreds of Nootka Tyee over the years and I've only boated one 50. Probably a dozen between 45 and 47.

Rivers is where you need to go if you want a good chance at one over 50. I saw with my own eyes 3 that broke 70 pounds at Dawson's Landing one year. The fish cops used to have the float right next to Dawson's. They wouldn't bother walking over unless they saw one hanging that they thought would break 60. They said that they made the walk several times a day some years.

[.264winmag]

Did see a 55# come out the hospital inside ferrier maybe 6 years ago, late June/early July. Was some Chrome! Lucky Frenchmen, only fish he got that day lol. Always a chance I guess. Worked up smiths inlet for couple years, always thought that might be a good bet too?

[.264winmag]

Few nice springs being caught last couple days, one 40#er out Esperanza. Mostly teens and low 20's though. Hope to be on the water in 5 days!

[.264winmag]

50#er caught out Port McNeil!

[tubby]

Perch caught off a dock campbell river!!!!!!!!!!

[Weatherby Fan]

52lber caught off of Dundas Is last week.....

[.264winmag]

Perch caught off a dock campbell river!!!!!!!!!!
Dogfish caught in your boat, all season lol

[wideopenthrottle]

Perch caught off a dock campbell river!!!!!!!!!!

did a couple hours of perch fishing last summer with my daughter...we used them as bait ...traded 11 perch for 2 keeper rock cod after about 1 hour of fishing

[.264winmag]

Well finally got he boat out, fishing seems ok. pretty sloppy out but made it 4 miles offshore didn't get two rods down first hr. 3 double headers, went 8 for 12
in 2.5 hrs biggest 25#. 6 were hatchery, one hatch coho. 60-70 ft on the rubber. Didn't feel like tossing the pick out in 25-30 knots, maybe tomorrow.
They are out there...

[lorneparker1]

Well finally got he boat out, fishing seems ok. pretty sloppy out but made it 4 miles offshore didn't get two rods down first hr. 3 double headers, went 8 for 12
in 2.5 hrs biggest 25#. 6 were hatchery, one hatch coho. 60-70 ft on the rubber. Didn't feel like tossing the pick out in 25-30 knots, maybe tomorrow.
They are out there...

Pics?

Lorne

[Weatherby Fan]

Ok I'm off to the west side of the Charlottes fishing for 12 days tomorrow, I'll post pictures when I get back !

[lorneparker1]

Ok I'm off to the west side of the Charlottes fishing for 12 days tomorrow, I'll post pictures when I get back !


Good luck and have fun!

If there is fish in the ocean, they should be there! :)

Lorne

[.264winmag]

Yesterday
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More doubleheaders this morning, just low 20's. Not big but we're havin fun...
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Few chicken halibut but haven't found s good herd of good ones yet...

[j270wsm]

Went out tonight for my first time fishing the Skeena. Brother in law took me to a spot and showed me a few more just west of terrace. Hopefully I can catch my first salmon when I head out by Myself tomorrow.

[.264winmag]

Went out tonight for my first time fishing the Skeena. Brother in law took me to a spot and showed me a few more just west of terrace. Hopefully I can catch my first salmon when I head out by Myself tomorrow.
Good luck, I have some fond memories of the Skeena in the 80's. Steelhead in particular!...

[j270wsm]

No bites today. Hopefully something will take the bait tomorrow. If not we've got a charter for salmon in the am and halibut in the pm on Friday.

[BromBones]

Skeena has slowed down the last week or so, not many guys catching. Hopefully picks up again.

Taking the boat out tomorrow after work to go explore some new runs.

[j270wsm]

We tried east and west of town but no bites either way. Tomorrow is probably my last day to try and catch my first river run salmon so hopefully something goes right.

[.264winmag]

Had the dysfunctional family out yesterday, bit of a grind but we managed to land a few despite 4 days experience between the 4 of them. Few long distance releases and a couple swam away with the hooks lol.
Good times though.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/56C694A2-9213-4C2B-9C56-74B3C5525CF0.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/56C694A2-9213-4C2B-9C56-74B3C5525CF0.jpg.html)
Today was a right off, pounded our way out just to have a niece get sick and have to go inside. Dead inside ferrier...

[.264winmag]

For those that care, it won't be confirmed and posted until the 14th, but word is Pin rock, to Ferrier to Bajo will be closed. Not even open for undersize chinook. But from Beano to Monument, and from Pin to Rosa will be open for two any size over 45cm.

[luckofthedraw]

Great pic 264winmag

[guest]

Had the dysfunctional family out yesterday, bit of a grind but we managed to land a few despite 4 days experience between the 4 of them. Few long distance releases and a couple swam away with the hooks lol.
Good times though.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/56C694A2-9213-4C2B-9C56-74B3C5525CF0.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/56C694A2-9213-4C2B-9C56-74B3C5525CF0.jpg.html)
Today was a right off, pounded our way out just to have a niece get sick and have to go inside. Dead inside ferrier...

is that the bunch from ....... The Brown Family ..... Alaskan Bush People show !

Nice catch 264!

CT

[MB_Boy]

I sure hope some of those fish move south! :tongue:

My gal is over in Tofino with some friends....they went out with our good buddy and only had a ~20ish lb hali to show for it. Sounds like a tough day for most of the Tofino fleet.

I head over with the boys next week to take over at the house for Mancation....will be fishing Thurs/Fri/Sat. Can't wait as due to a bunch of other commitments this summer this will likely be my only foray to the WCVI...annual Kyuquot trek got cancelled as our hosts have my niece getting married and then 3 weeks later my nephew! :|

May try and get back over for a weekend to chase Tuna out of Tofino but that will be 100% weather/conditions dependent.

[.264winmag]

I sure hope some of those fish move south! :tongue:

My gal is over in Tofino with some friends....they went out with our good buddy and only had a ~20ish lb hali to show for it. Sounds like a tough day for most of the Tofino fleet.

I head over with the boys next week to take over at the house for Mancation....will be fishing Thurs/Fri/Sat. Can't wait as due to a bunch of other commitments this summer this will likely be my only foray to the WCVI...annual Kyuquot trek got cancelled as our hosts have my niece getting married and then 3 weeks later my nephew! :|

May try and get back over for a weekend to chase Tuna out of Tofino but that will be 100% weather/conditions dependent.

They're definitely on the move, new fish every tide.

[bang flop]

Fishing in hardy has been decent. Haven't had any clean up days but has been consistent.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/andrewpereboom/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160702_084215.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/andrewpereboom/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160702_084215.jpg.html)

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/andrewpereboom/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160612_080355.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/andrewpereboom/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160612_080355.jpg.html)
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[bang flop]

One fish I cleaned had what I think is BKD, bacterial kidney disease. Never seen anything like it. Fish was composted as I just wasn't sure...

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/andrewpereboom/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0516.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/andrewpereboom/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0516.jpg.html)

[bang flop]

Couple pics from the two days I spent out Quatsino side
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/andrewpereboom/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160707_105233.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/andrewpereboom/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160707_105233.jpg.html)

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[j270wsm]

Never caught anything on the skeena but we managed to get 12 salmon and 7 halibut yesterday on our chartered fishing trip. First salmon and halibut for me, my gf, our sons and my dad. watching my dad catch salmon and halibut with his 3 grandsons was awesome. Hopefully we can do it again next year.

[.264winmag]

Looks like you're getting them same purple backs Bang Flop! Beauties for the freezer.

[.264winmag]

Had the last couple days off, weather was the pits for a couple anyhow. Word is Ferrier has turned on, and offshore continues to be good when the boys get out there.
Not many comments from the peanut gallery on here, guess they realize I'm not full of it;)
Good luck everyone, the fish are out there...

[Piperdown]

Well 264 here is a comment from the peanut gallery, Sooke, Victoria and Renfrew are the absolute shits. Good to see you getting some but the size are small, seems to be the way it is going!

[.264winmag]

Well 264 here is a comment from the peanut gallery, Sooke, Victoria and Renfrew are the absolute shits. Good to see you getting some but the size are small, seems to be the way it is going!
Some say that here still, but we keep getting em;). Nothing wrong with 20#ers these days, been a decent fish for years. It's still early, I've seen many years where the local wcvi fish don't show until the 15th. As for the fish headed south to CR etc., if they are out here they are all the way along the coast. Might be just small pockets but they're there.

[fuzzybiscuit]

Campbell River is still hit or miss. The guys I know that guide all say the same story. One tide you will get a couple fish but the for the next few trips not a bite. Far from fantastic and all would agree that the fishing was a lot better by this time last year.

We're still set for Nootka on August 5th with a private float cabin booked. No matter how good the salmon fishing is I can guarantee you it will be better than up here! Lol.

[.264winmag]

Campbell River is still hit or miss. The guys I know that guide all say the same story. One tide you will get a couple fish but the for the next few trips not a bite. Far from fantastic and all would agree that the fishing was a lot better by this time last year.

We're still set for Nootka on August 5th with a private float cabin booked. No matter how good the salmon fishing is I can guarantee you it will be better than up here! Lol.

I understand last year was above average in the straight? I moved to the Island in 95', never seen the eastside better than the westside lol

[Piperdown]

Some say that here still, but we keep getting em;). Nothing wrong with 20#ers these days, been a decent fish for years. It's still early, I've seen many years where the local wcvi fish don't show until the 15th. As for the fish headed south to CR etc., if they are out here they are all the way along the coast. Might be just small pockets but they're there.

264 I live on the island I can fish all year and have been doing so for 30 years, this is the slowest year i have seen, as for August seeing as you do not live and fish Renfrew August has sucked for the last 10 years. All the local runs are in deep do do and we are not doing anything to fix it,and the pyuites will be beating the drums early next year to close everything down. I do not see a rosy picture here. Good to see you are getting some fish but i do miss the good ole days. The only thing that has a postitve twist this year is that we are seeing more quality fish than the last few years, our group has 2 over 40 and probably at least a dozen in the mid to high 30"s.

[fuzzybiscuit]

264 I live on the island I can fish all year and have been doing so for 30 years, this is the slowest year i have seen, as for August seeing as you do not live and fish Renfrew August has sucked for the last 10 years. All the local runs are in deep do do and we are not doing anything to fix it,and the pyuites will be beating the drums early next year to close everything down. I do not see a rosy picture here. Good to see you are getting some fish but i do miss the good ole days. The only thing that has a postitve twist this year is that we are seeing more quality fish than the last few years, our group has 2 over 40 and probably at least a dozen in the mid to high 30"s.

Wow, big fish for early in the season. Congrats.

I grew up on the Island and I've fished Nootka for over 25 years, although not the last couple years due to moving to Northern Alberta and it being harder to get back each summer. The overall size of the Springs have been getting smaller and smaller over the years. If a guy wants one over 30 your best bet is to fish outside or close to outside waters. Those fish are probably destined for somewhere else. Still a few good fish coming from inside waters but it's not like it used to be.

[j270wsm]

Can't remember the name of the island we were fishing by on Friday( 20 miles west of Prince Rupert). Our guide owns 3 boats, 2 limited out on salmon( 16 & 8 ) and we got 12( released 1 small spring and hooked 6-7 more but never landed them). This wasn't first time fishing Prince Rupert but our guide said fishing has been ok the last few weeks. Not a ton of big fish but lots of 12-16lbs.

[dougan]

Sorry I was busy skunking! You should check all the guides and lodges facebook pages in the nootka/esperenza for how well they are doing! Critter reported a few nice fish aught at bajo this weekend, but that is about the most ive heard. a friend just came back from a 4 day stint and averaged 2-6 springs a day and fished everywhere. But don't stop there, check Tofino, ucuelet, bamfield,renfrew sooke. Ths fishing is BRUTAL is there the odd guy catching fish,? sure. but its DISMAL and to say anything other then that is complete nonsense. I'll be up in nootka Monday-thrusday. July 18-21. Ill be happy to report when I get back. Hoping some fish move in.ive heard the fish around critter are absolutely full of squid so bites are very short cause fish are full! ?

[bigredchev]

I'm heading out this Friday for a week at bamfield. we wil see...

[.264winmag]

Had a couple days off for my wedding reception, weather was the pits anyway and yes not much was happening cause of the weather. Took the wife's Aunt and her friends ole' man out to Ferrier in the afternoon. Hooked 4 landed 4 in 4hrs. Pretty slow but healthy little nootka bullets starting to show up. Was his first Salmon so that was cool, and she's just a killer hardly ever loses a spring.

[.264winmag]

I'm heading out this Friday for a week at bamfield. we wil see...

Good luck. Got a couple guys from Sooke/Victoria today, hope we find a couple!

[Piperdown]

Wow, big fish for early in the season. Congrats.

I grew up on the Island and I've fished Nootka for over 25 years, although not the last couple years due to moving to Northern Alberta and it being harder to get back each summer. The overall size of the Springs have been getting smaller and smaller over the years. If a guy wants one over 30 your best bet is to fish outside or close to outside waters. Those fish are probably destined for somewhere else. Still a few good fish coming from inside waters but it's not like it used to be.

The last couple of years the average size for Renfrew was around 14 lbs, shit we never seen fish on the beach that size in the summer, the odd little one but the average was a solid 25 lbs. Stopped by the beach on the way back from hally fishing today, 1 fish hit, sealed. Hally is strong, 65,65,60 and 45 by 11:30 am. Going to spin some headless herring along the beach tomorrow, fingers crossed will post how it goes tomorrow. If i don't post tomorrow I am already drunk drowning in my state of depression :shock:

[.264winmag]

First Salmon ever:
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Killer:
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http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/BD8120CF-02F9-48F5-84A3-03DE55F1E687.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/BD8120CF-02F9-48F5-84A3-03DE55F1E687.jpg.html)
Made it 4 miles out this morning, caught couple small ones took two waves over the side pulled the pin for Ferrier. Went 8 for 12 or something there.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/EA0C0533-5869-4469-A23A-495871E1349A.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/EA0C0533-5869-4469-A23A-495871E1349A.jpg.html)
Rogers guide fell out the boat today, one client aboard couldn't operate a boat to get him. Coast guard found him 3 hrs later in good shape. Was out far enough to be sitting in the warm water in shorts. Play safe out there!

[fuzzybiscuit]

The last couple of years the average size for Renfrew was around 14 lbs, shit we never seen fish on the beach that size in the summer, the odd little one but the average was a solid 25 lbs. Stopped by the beach on the way back from hally fishing today, 1 fish hit, sealed. Hally is strong, 65,65,60 and 45 by 11:30 am. Going to spin some headless herring along the beach tomorrow, fingers crossed will post how it goes tomorrow. If i don't post tomorrow I am already drunk drowning in my state of depression :shock:

I would gladly give up a few days work north of Fort Mac to be in your shoes. Lol.

I used to spend 30 plus days each year fishing different areas of the West Coast. Now I'm lucky if I get out for one trip. Actually, one trip a year would be a good year when looking at the last few.

Both kids will be done University in 10 years and I guess I could pull the plug then and go back to doing all the fishing I want.

[lorneparker1]

First Salmon ever:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/B617583B-051A-449D-9B6C-266546C80259.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/B617583B-051A-449D-9B6C-266546C80259.jpg.html)
Killer:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/D607580A-CD1F-450F-B7EE-04E47108EC38.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/D607580A-CD1F-450F-B7EE-04E47108EC38.jpg.html)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/BD8120CF-02F9-48F5-84A3-03DE55F1E687.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/BD8120CF-02F9-48F5-84A3-03DE55F1E687.jpg.html)
Made it 4 miles out this morning, caught couple small ones took two waves over the side pulled the pin for Ferrier. Went 8 for 12 or something there.


http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/EA0C0533-5869-4469-A23A-495871E1349A.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/EA0C0533-5869-4469-A23A-495871E1349A.jpg.html)
Rogers guide fell out the boat today, one client aboard couldn't operate a boat to get him. Coast guard found him 3 hrs later in good shape. Was out far enough to be sitting in the warm water in shorts. Play safe out there!

Nice fish! Where are you fishing out of? Guess I'm going to have to follow you around since you are the only one catching anything! lol

Lorne

[.264winmag]

Esperanza, Ferrier point but its closed on the 15th by the sounds of it. My buddy hammered em 12 miles offshore yesterday, birds, bait, humpbacks and springs everywhere. I'm not the only one getting em...

[lorneparker1]

Esperanza, Ferrier point but its closed on the 15th by the sounds of it. My buddy hammered em 12 miles offshore yesterday, birds, bait, humpbacks and springs everywhere. I'm not the only one getting em...


Well I'm there next Monday for 4 days. Hoping the weather cooperates. 21 ft white double eagle podded. IF you see me out there, say hello!

Good luck and thanks for the reports! Gives a guy some hope.

Lorne

[.264winmag]

Well I'm there next Monday for 4 days. Hoping the weather cooperates. 21 ft white double eagle podded. IF you see me out there, say hello!

Good luck and thanks for the reports! Gives a guy some hope.

Lorne

Bring lots of Anchovy:)
Good luck.
215 explorer, blue top, 'Bad Company'

Cheers

[MB_Boy]

Hey 264.....you know any more details about the guide that went overboard out of Kyuquot?

http://www.cheknews.ca/fishing-guide-rescued-falling-overboard-near-kyuquot-channel-196288/

[.264winmag]

Hey 264.....you know any more details about the guide that went overboard out of Kyuquot?

http://www.cheknews.ca/fishing-guide-rescued-falling-overboard-near-kyuquot-channel-196288/

I understand he was dealing with the anchor after halibut fishing, was unaware he had a life jacket on? Was told he was only in his t-shirt and ginch when found to help tread water. Didn't think he had a chance to last 3 hrs out there, luckily was in some warm water currents. When the rescue boat reached the coordinates that they'd been given it was fogged right in. They stopped the boat and a little while later it cleared up and spotted him right away. One lucky SOB.

[Whonnock Boy]

Yikes.... This is why a pre-trip orientation with the guests is important. Lucky for sure.


Hey 264.....you know any more details about the guide that went overboard out of Kyuquot?

http://www.cheknews.ca/fishing-guide-rescued-falling-overboard-near-kyuquot-channel-196288/


I understand he was dealing with the anchor after halibut fishing, was unaware he had a life jacket on? Didn't think he had a chance to last 3 hrs out there, luckily was in some warm water currents. When the rescue boat reached the coordinates that they'd been given it was fogged right in. They stopped the boat and a little while later it cleared up and spotted him right away. One lucky SOB.

[Piperdown]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/83a2snu8qsqby00/hally%20July%2011.jpg?dl=0, there ya go 264 :), 65,65,60,45

[.264winmag]

Beauties Piper! Barely legal;) Just chickens for us today.

50 fathom edge is absolutely stuffed with Chinook, we never got anything big maybe 20# but a 31,32,36# come in from 2 miles offshore. We landed prolly 30, were catching em trolling the reefs 4 miles out for cod with rusty old cod riggin. There's some pile of fish on the way south...

[Piperdown]

Hope so but i think they will all be heading to rivers above us!

[.264winmag]

Hope so but i think they will all be heading to rivers above us!
All Yankee fish I'd say with almost half clipped, par for the course for many years riding their hatchery coat tails....

[.264winmag]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/steveo.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/steveo.jpg.html)

Thousands of them runts out there...

[Knute]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/83a2snu8qsqby00/hally%20July%2011.jpg?dl=0, there ya go 264 :), 65,65,60,45

Nice 'buts..is the guy on the boat in the witness protection program? :)

[Piperdown]

Nice 'buts..is the guy on the boat in the witness protection program? :)

lol yes he is wanted for many things 8-)

[charlie_horse]

Heading out to hardy next Friday (22nd) lines in on the 23rd. Anyone know how the fishing is going or where they are? Sutil, slingsby? Cape caution?

[lorneparker1]

New regs are out for nootka. I am happy with them. still lots of fishable areas, and no size limit from beno in is nice! Starting to get pumped for next week.!

[.264winmag]

New regs are out for nootka. I am happy with them. still lots of fishable areas, and no size limit from beno in is nice! Starting to get pumped for next week.!
I think it makes sense, give the best fishin hole up to have no size limit the rest of the way. I'll take that on the windy days!

[.264winmag]

Last fish of the year from Ferrer:
http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j369/dawnandbillnoye/Dougspring_zps74no1ukb.jpg (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/dawnandbillnoye/media/Dougspring_zps74no1ukb.jpg.html)

Weather looks horrilble the next couple days, hopefully some local fish poke their heads inside!

[lorneparker1]

I think it makes sense, give the best fishin hole up to have no size limit the rest of the way. I'll take that on the windy days!

roger. lots of room outside bajo to still put a beating on them as well

[.264winmag]

Still no fish inside, any day now. Got a few teeners' out at 4 mile again but lost quite a few in the 30 knot winds. Prolly the same tomorrow, hope to make it to 50 fathom but unlikely...

[.264winmag]

If anyone has a chance to get out to the 50 fathom edge off esperanza I highly recommend it. Blowing a gale again but we still dominated em today...

[lorneparker1]

If anyone has a chance to get out to the 50 fathom edge off esperanza I highly recommend it. Blowing a gale again but we still dominated em today...

Where do you think those fish head once past there? in towards the reef and into nootka? or stay at the 5o fathom all the way down?

Lorne

[.264winmag]

Where do you think those fish head once past there? in towards the reef and into nootka? or stay at the 5o fathom all the way down?

Lorne

50fathom or Bajo at best...
Boys at 4 mile off esperanza had a good day as well!
We landed a couple dozen in 3 hrs this am

[.264winmag]

Had my partner and his future bride out:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/AF887C5B-36ED-463E-B65F-B0E134FF63F5.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/AF887C5B-36ED-463E-B65F-B0E134FF63F5.jpg.html)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/B914CB61-D165-4E78-8BCD-36C595BF33CB.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/B914CB61-D165-4E78-8BCD-36C595BF33CB.jpg.html)
Did some food fishing on the seafood isle today:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/E5D45876-CA30-4214-9894-DB9CBFFB2101.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/E5D45876-CA30-4214-9894-DB9CBFFB2101.jpg.html)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/C814C036-3B14-4A1B-855F-8579FAC3F2D8.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/C814C036-3B14-4A1B-855F-8579FAC3F2D8.jpg.html)
Seen a few nice springs on the dock, I tried everything can't catch a decent one for my life...

[lorneparker1]

Had my partner and his future bride out:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/AF887C5B-36ED-463E-B65F-B0E134FF63F5.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/AF887C5B-36ED-463E-B65F-B0E134FF63F5.jpg.html)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/B914CB61-D165-4E78-8BCD-36C595BF33CB.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/B914CB61-D165-4E78-8BCD-36C595BF33CB.jpg.html)
Did some food fishing on the seafood isle today:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/E5D45876-CA30-4214-9894-DB9CBFFB2101.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/E5D45876-CA30-4214-9894-DB9CBFFB2101.jpg.html)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/C814C036-3B14-4A1B-855F-8579FAC3F2D8.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/C814C036-3B14-4A1B-855F-8579FAC3F2D8.jpg.html)
Seen a few nice springs on the dock, I tried everything can't catch a decent one for my life...


Nice! Leaving tomorrow! hopefully the seas are less shittier then in that pic! lol

[.264winmag]

Nice! Leaving tomorrow! hopefully the seas are less shittier then in that pic! lol
Calling for decent wind next few days, can't get much worse than the gale lol

[Glenny]

Doesn't look like the mout of the Fraser will be opening up anytime soon. Oh and some nice catches upstairs ^ updare. Congrats, happy days. :-)

[MB_Boy]

Just back from Tofino...and we definitely got into them! Full coolers and full licenses.

We were up at a few spots off Flores and had great fishing, the water was a bit 'sporty' just south of Estevan on Thursday but had great seas on Fri/Sat.

Bait produced okay but the bulk of our fish came on a couple different hoochies.

[lorneparker1]

first day in nootka. fished one tack at camel, san carlos and hoiss on the way up for nada. heard so chatter of the odd fish coming in though. headed off shore and hammered on the bottom fish. limit of lings, snaps and rockfish. NO HALI :( any how dropped the gear for salmon just a bit west of the red bouy and it was hammer time for mid to high teen springs. Good start!

[.264winmag]

Just back from Tofino...and we definitely got into them! Full coolers and full licenses.

We were up at a few spots off Flores and had great fishing, the water was a bit 'sporty' just south of Estevan on Thursday but had great seas on Fri/Sat.

Bait produced okay but the bulk of our fish came on a couple different hoochies.

Right on!
Hootch been good up until last couple days, some bigger fish toady and they wanted the chovie.

[lorneparker1]

first day in nootka. fished one tack at camel, san carlos and hoiss on the way up for nada. heard so chatter of the odd fish coming in though. headed off shore and hammered on the bottom fish. limit of lings, snaps and rockfish. NO HALI :( any how dropped the gear for salmon just a bit west of the red bouy and it was hammer time for mid to high teen springs. Good start!

all salmon caught on hoochies. wouldn't touch an anchovie..?

[.264winmag]

first day in nootka. fished one tack at camel, san carlos and hoiss on the way up for nada. heard so chatter of the odd fish coming in though. headed off shore and hammered on the bottom fish. limit of lings, snaps and rockfish. NO HALI :( any how dropped the gear for salmon just a bit west of the red bouy and it was hammer time for mid to high teen springs. Good start!

Beauty, average fish was low 20's today at 6 mile. Maybe they'll keep growing;)

[.264winmag]

all salmon caught on hoochies. wouldn't touch an anchovie..?

wrong roll lol

[Whonnock Boy]

Spoke with a friend today that frequents Nootka. His friend just got back today, and for 3 and a half days, not even a bite, with very few fish at the dock. Doesn't sound too promising.


first day in nootka.

[.264winmag]

Spoke with a friend today that frequents Nootka. His friend just got back today, and for 3 and a half days, not even a bite, with very few fish at the dock. Doesn't sound too promising.
Local fish are not in the inlet, offshore is on fire...

[lorneparker1]

Local fish are not in the inlet, offshore is on fire...

this!

and you are probably right on roll! lol im not much of a chovie guy but I try!. looks like calm seas again tomorrow so will be back at it

[Weatherby Fan]

Just back from 12 days at Hippa Is on the west side of the Queen Charlotte Islands, Salmon fishing was poor at best, Springs were mostly in the 10- 12lb range, biggest one I caught was 24, lots of 8-12lb Coho's showing up, lots of 5-6lb pinks being caught, bottom fishing was excellent, several halibut in the 45-52" range, the lodge bought me an Islander MR2LA reel for helping out......what a nice reel to use !
The last few days we had NW 35kt winds so fishing was challenging for most guests but things were picking up if you didn't mind the weather.

[Whonnock Boy]

Perfect. Thanks for that. I will let him know.

Local fish are not in the inlet, offshore is on fire...

[QUOTE=lorneparker1;1799871]this!
/QUOTE]

[fuzzybiscuit]

wrong roll lol

Do you use a wire attached to your teaser head? I started about 20 years ago and never looked back.

[.264winmag]

Do you use a wire attached to your teaser head? I started about 20 years ago and never looked back.
Nah, just sidewalk salt to stiffen, I run 10 per pack chovie so pretty easy to get tight fast roll. I go through em so fast and swap em out when jellyfish slimed that they don't get a chance to soften up and start helicoptering.

[fuzzybiscuit]

Nah, just sidewalk salt to stiffen, I run 10 per pack chovie so pretty easy to get tight fast roll. I go through em so fast and swap em out when jellyfish slimed that they don't get a chance to soften up and start helicoptering.


Sidewalk salt? The stuff you buy from the hardware store to melt snow?

I've always used coarse pickling salt but it would get expensive if you were fishing all summer/every day.

[Onesock]

Hows the fishin out of telegraph cove? Anyone know?

[bang flop]

Hardy Chinook fishing was poor over the past weekend. Lots of coho, including hatchery marks. Pinks showing up and they are size large.

A few springs have been coming in but you have to go the distance. Local to hardy chinook fishing was tough.

[bogman]

Just back from 12 days at Hippa Is on the west side of the Queen Charlotte Islands, Salmon fishing was poor at best, Springs were mostly in the 10- 12lb range, biggest one I caught was 24, lots of 8-12lb Coho's showing up, lots of 5-6lb pinks being caught, bottom fishing was excellent, several halibut in the 45-52" range, the lodge bought me an Islander MR2LA reel for helping out......what a nice reel to use !
The last few days we had NW 35kt winds so fishing was challenging for most guests but things were picking up if you didn't mind the weather.

I was watching the weather Don, it looked like you were going to have an adventure. Nice present with that reel , I bought Tracey the same one.:tongue:

[Weatherby Fan]

I never thought the reel would matter but they sure are nice, what an awesome drag system on those reels

[bogman]

Get the upgraded handles and you'll really like it.

[.264winmag]

Sidewalk salt? The stuff you buy from the hardware store to melt snow?

I've always used coarse pickling salt but it would get expensive if you were fishing all summer/every day.

Yes and yes!

[.264winmag]

Stupid Coho moved in today, 1 out of 20ish was clipped. Burned through 4 packs bait for a few decent springs up to 25#, few teeners. They just keep cruising by. Fished 6 mile...

[lorneparker1]

Fishing offshore for us was a bit slower. Was NOT calm.. lol. finished up our lings and went salmon fishing. started around the red can and headed out to japan. picked up 2 10-12lb rats right away which were released then NOTHING for 2 hours. the jelly fish were insane sliming your gear every 2 mins it seemed. any way around the 50 fathom we got into a nice low 20, and another.high teen. by then the seas were extra shitty and we started our pound into howling SE. Stopped at Beno on the way.in for the tide change and it was good! picked up our other 2 springs (both in low 20's and scrappy) in short order. last day today going to find a flattie hopefully

[835]

264,
Why did you go sidewalk salt? just cost?

[bogman]

Hows the fishin out of telegraph cove? Anyone know?

Slow if you follow the sheep, Ok if you fish DEEP in the right places.

[lorneparker1]

fished hali for 6 hours today for a full skunk. I am the worst hali Fisherman ever! caught everything but! Rockfish, lings, giant dog fish. a 50ish lb skate. lol
tried salmon for one tack around the red can. farmed a a decent one and headed back. 3 days offshore and im pooped!

[.264winmag]

264,
Why did you go sidewalk salt? just cost?
yap I'm cheep

[.264winmag]

Some full coolers for some great people:
http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j369/dawnandbillnoye/13718796_10154264731080505_7093306581371627708_n_z psct8o2rh3.jpg (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/dawnandbillnoye/media/13718796_10154264731080505_7093306581371627708_n_z psct8o2rh3.jpg.html)
http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j369/dawnandbillnoye/13718574_10154262181675505_4752450009107034316_n_z psrxh2yg70.jpg (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/dawnandbillnoye/media/13718574_10154262181675505_4752450009107034316_n_z psrxh2yg70.jpg.html)
http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j369/dawnandbillnoye/13781854_10154266693365505_3737365936182909058_n_z psa3kn3ebq.jpg (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/dawnandbillnoye/media/13781854_10154266693365505_3737365936182909058_n_z psa3kn3ebq.jpg.html)
Also spread the ashes of one of their family that used to come slay, at Ferrer Point where I will also go someday...

[.264winmag]

I never thought the reel would matter but they sure are nice, what an awesome drag system on those reels
Keep the wd40 handy if you plan on doing any serious westcoast fishing. Once that cork gets wet, everyday for me, that's the WORST drag on the market. Quick spray with some wd inside there and she smoothens out. Nice when they are working proper though...

[Weatherby Fan]

Keep the wd40 handy if you plan on doing any serious westcoast fishing. Once that cork gets wet, everyday for me, that's the WORST drag on the market. Quick spray with some wd inside there and she smoothens out. Nice when they are working proper though...

Thanks for the heads up

[Weatherby Fan]

Here's a few pictures from my last trip to the Lodge on the west side of the Charlottes, just a note this is a do it yourself lodge, no guides

Jim with a 52" - 65lb halibut we picked up the last morning before flying out, he was ecstatic !

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j466/WeatherbyFan65/IMG_5306_zpsx6ohifio.png (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/WeatherbyFan65/media/IMG_5306_zpsx6ohifio.png.html)


Cary and I with a 3 hour morning fishing, not to shabby !
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j466/WeatherbyFan65/IMG_5307_zpsh5mycp91.png (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/WeatherbyFan65/media/IMG_5307_zpsh5mycp91.png.html)


Myself and Stu with a good morning for Coho's
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j466/WeatherbyFan65/IMG_5308_zpscwqqiy1i.png (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/WeatherbyFan65/media/IMG_5308_zpscwqqiy1i.png.html)

My gal Karen with her 11lb Coho, even with all the crappy weather and she still goes out fishing, rough as can be and it doesn't bother her....bonus !

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j466/WeatherbyFan65/IMG_5309_zpswvcsit3a.png (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/WeatherbyFan65/media/IMG_5309_zpswvcsit3a.png.html)

[.264winmag]

Nice ones WF, good times and good chewin.
Cheers

[.264winmag]

Couple boat pics:
http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j369/dawnandbillnoye/sarahspring_zpsufrymys7.jpg (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/dawnandbillnoye/media/sarahspring_zpsufrymys7.jpg.html)
http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j369/dawnandbillnoye/alspring_zpsvw6xcwit.jpg (http://s1082.photobucket.com/user/dawnandbillnoye/media/alspring_zpsvw6xcwit.jpg.html)

[lorneparker1]

Just got home from our nootka trip. Fished from 7 till 10 this morning and it was ON! left a spot open on our license since Tuesday trying to catch a hog but it wasn't to be. Lots of fish nice fish though!. Great trip!

[.264winmag]

waiting for pics from guests, fishing is still on fire offshore but not much local fish inside esperanza/nootka yet. Made it out to 50 fathom today, took 2.5 hrs but went 12 for 20 in 2.5hrs. 2 springs were pure white, ime that's a sign of some good sized fish soon. 4-6 mile is still stuffed with very healthy coho, some days its tough to get a clipped one other days you get 6 or more.

[.264winmag]

had a new guest today, 11 years old lost 3 slabs in a row than three straight to the boat in the teens. First salmon ever, not bad for a rookie in gale force winds. That's why I do what I do...

[r_haines]

off topic but has anyone seen any fish in the campbell river yet has the run started ?

[.264winmag]

off topic but has anyone seen any fish in the campbell river yet has the run started ?
Nah sorry bro this a thread for real fisherman.
JFWY cant say fer sure...

[tinhorse]

Yes pinks are starting. So far not a ton but each week from now it will get substantially better.

[Phila]

Winter Harbour Report

Just back from Winter Harbour. Fishing was generally pretty good with most boats landing at least one Chinook over a couple of days. Three boats in our group, all limited on (large) Cohos, 2 out of three limited on Hali's, one limited on Chinooks, mixed success on rockfish (bycatch) and pretty good overall on ling COD.

In our group size wise, springs were 16-18 lbs, biggest was 24 lbs. Biggest Hali was about 40, mostly unders. Biggest ling COD was 38. All weighed except for Hali. No pix yet.

Weatherwise, generally light winds made sea conditions pretty navigable. We were fortunate. Except for cohos nearly all fishing was on the surf line and offshore. Cohos are everywhere, big, and aggressive. Lots of 10 pounders to be had. Clipped Cohos in short supply, but clipped and unclipped can be retained if caught in Area 27. Non retention of wild Coho in Area 127.

Bait, hoochies, spoons all worked for salmon. Bait and plastics for Hali's.

Fishing starts to fade here soon after August 1. Those who have been there will know how nasty the weather can be, so be cautious if you are headed to WH. Good luck.

[Weatherby Fan]

Winter Harbour Report

Just back from Winter Harbour. Fishing was generally pretty good with most boats landing at least one Chinook over a couple of days. Three boats in our group, all limited on (large) Cohos, 2 out of three limited on Hali's, one limited on Chinooks, mixed success on rockfish (bycatch) and pretty good overall on ling COD.

In our group size wise, springs were 16-18 lbs, biggest was 24 lbs. Biggest Hali was about 40, mostly unders. Biggest ling COD was 38. All weighed except for Hali. No pix yet.

Weatherwise, generally light winds made sea conditions pretty navigable. We were fortunate. Except for cohos nearly all fishing was on the surf line and offshore. Cohos are everywhere, big, and aggressive. Lots of 10 pounders to be had. Clipped Cohos in short supply, but clipped and unclipped can be retained if caught in Area 27. Non retention of wild Coho in Area 127.

Bait, hoochies, spoons all worked for salmon. Bait and plastics for Hali's.

Fishing starts to fade here soon after August 1. Those who have been there will know how nasty the weather can be, so be cautious if you are headed to WH. Good luck.

A friend of mine just got back from Winter Harbour and said the 4 of them limited out and had a great trip, but was saying overall pretty slow for Springs from the guys he talked to.

[.264winmag]

I don't understand the slow chinook reports from winter harbour, they come by there before I get a chance at em? I've limited out every day offshore since early July. I know we have some bait hanging around but...

[MB_Boy]

I don't understand the slow chinook reports from winter harbour, they come by there before I get a chance at em? I've limited out every day offshore since early July. I know we have some bait hanging around but...

Have buddies there right now and they said it's been pretty darn good with springs up to 32.

[lorneparker1]

I don't understand the slow chinook reports from winter harbour, they come by there before I get a chance at em? I've limited out every day offshore since early July. I know we have some bait hanging around but...


Have also heard of some good fishing in WH in the last week. I just got back from Port hardy and it was hammertime on HOG springs.

[Whonnock Boy]

I'll tell you guys how WH is in a week and a half. Heading up on the 8th.

[IronNoggin]

I'll tell you guys how WH is in a week and a half. Heading up on the 8th.

Timing should be about perfect :grin:

Area G Troll will be launching that same date I believe. Target 15,000 pieces. Springs of course.
Most that I have chatted with (including myself) will likely start off somewhere around the highway off Kyuquot.
If it ain't to our satisfaction there, we'll be working our way up around the Cape & towards WH.

Looking forward to jumping back on the War Wagon again! :twisted:

See y'all out there...

Cheers,
Nog

[fuzzybiscuit]

One week and I'll be at the south end of Nootka babysitting the old timers. I can't wait! And the best part...no cell coverage! Work will just have to figure things out on its own.

[charlie_horse]

Absolute hammer time out of hardy, nothing huge all about low to mid 20's had 8 to the boat and lost 5 more by 11.

[.264winmag]

Absolute hammer time out of hardy, nothing huge all about low to mid 20's had 8 to the boat and lost 5 more by 11.

Nice, sounds like some more en route!

[.264winmag]

Gale force again, pounded out to 50 fathom doubleheader right away. Smashed a few until the native trawlers showed up and pushed me off em LOL. It's filthy with springs out there, no size yet but wtf they eat good. Managed 4 hatch coho at 6 mile and 20/50# hali. Couple guys first salmon and hali ever, they did extremely well considering I was only sport boat 15 miles out...

[.264winmag]

Today:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/AE84BD83-C457-45DC-9E0B-F9BC18982724.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/AE84BD83-C457-45DC-9E0B-F9BC18982724.jpg.html)
Yesterday with another boat tagging along, family reunion trip:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/61AB5F21-D13E-4574-80AD-CD3C122E794A.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/61AB5F21-D13E-4574-80AD-CD3C122E794A.jpg.html)
New little 12 year old deckhand, got him his first salmon and hali hooked for life lol:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/jayke.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/jayke.jpg.html)
3 generations doubleheader:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/AB6B8D85-3364-4322-8FDC-875AB5D7C76D.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/AB6B8D85-3364-4322-8FDC-875AB5D7C76D.jpg.html)
Doubleheader from group prior:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/Doubleheader2/fishin/B6289C50-E2AA-43B5-ADE0-273CDCD2D5CE.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/Doubleheader2/media/fishin/B6289C50-E2AA-43B5-ADE0-273CDCD2D5CE.jpg.html)

[.264winmag]

i see some tyees hitting the docks all along the coast. WTF is mine ffs

[.264winmag]

[QUOTE=IronNoggin;1802530]Timing should be about perfect :grin:

Area G Troll will be launching that same date I believe. Target 15,000 pieces. Springs of course.
Most that I have chatted with (including myself) will likely start off somewhere around the highway off Kyuquot.
If it ain't to our satisfaction there, we'll be working our way up around the Cape & towards WH.

Looking forward to jumping back on the War Wagon again! :twisted:

I'll do my best to clean as many off before you get out here lol. Shouldn't have any problem loading up. Stay off my tac :p

[IronNoggin]

I'll do my best to clean as many off before you get out here lol. Shouldn't have any problem loading up. Stay off my tac :p

You do what you gotta do...

And in this case, methinks Might is Right... as in Who's Tack? LOL! :lol:

Cheers,
Nog

[.264winmag]

could get interesting if I decide to throw my pick down on that outside corner 8-)

[IronNoggin]

... Area G Troll will be launching that same date I believe...

Change in plans. Area G will go two days earlier than predicted (6th).
See ya out there... ;)

Cheers,
Nog

[.264winmag]

I only needed 2 springs today so stopped at 4 mile for em. Hear the native boyz whining the fish had moved on prolly with the hard NW. One guy went straight off the outside corner and hit em all the way to 70 fathom, rest the fleet went east and struggled. Seen them coming in Gillam channel this afternoon, calling for 45 tomorrow. I got chased off the pick at noon. Still no local fish yet, never seen em this late to show up!
I`ll definitely see you a mile outside the `T`:p

[bang flop]

Still no local fish yet, never seen em this late to show up!:p

Largest WCVI Chinook run in years my a$$! Big salmon runs arrive early and run late... there is a BIG problem with WCVI Chinook forecast.

Conuma and Robertson fish should be filling inside anglers boxes by now if this is a glory year...

Positive note... coho seem to be doing ok...

[.264winmag]

Largest WCVI Chinook run in years my a$$! Big salmon runs arrive early and run late... there is a BIG problem with WCVI Chinook forecast.

Conuma and Robertson fish should be filling inside anglers boxes by now if this is a glory year...

Positive note... coho seem to be doing ok...

Ya there`s something wrong with the Conuma chinook run, or it`s gonna get some busy here any day! I wonder how many are stacked up at Ferrer. As for the Coho there seems to be plenty around, but how many are actually American fish too! I still would say this is the best offshore chinook fishing in July I`ve ever seen. Have to wait and see how long it continues though...
Glad I have today off, nw 30 Knots already and no fish inside with ferrer closed can you see BORING...

[Weatherby Fan]

Between my buddy and I we fished 12 days in June and then I did 12 days in July out of Nesto inlet, June was very good Chinook fishing, but July is the worst I've seen it in 10 years of sports fishing out of there, the Lodge mgr/FishMaster has been there 16 year and says it's the worst she's ever seen.

Im going to assume that lul will hit VI anytime, just my observation but I could be wrong, and hope I'm wrong

[.264winmag]

The southern fish have so much water to travel it can be tough to find em even if they are heading by in good numbers. Commercial trollers were getting em out to 70 fathom yesterday, not sure about that far north off the coast but out esperanza that far out is not a real popular spot for sporties lol.

[MB_Boy]

Who knows what the f**k the fish are doing.....it's been a weird year since we started targeting feeders locally in Feb/March. :-?:-?

Local Vancouver waters.....the Bell Buoy area was on fire in the early part of April which is QUITE strange.

Around the time the south Bowen fishery (the hump) should turn on it was pretty much non-existent this year.

Hole in the Wall outside Horseshoe Bay was the hot place in May.

The May/June fishery at Thrasher certainly did not materialize like it normally does but now in late July things seem to be half decent over there.

Doom and gloom up and down the coast.....but a guide buddy in Kyuquot has been doing well through the early part of the season til about 2 weeks ago when we last spoke.

Tofino was apparently deadsville in early July but we showed up around the 15th and fished for 3 days and it was great! Lots of fish and in the 6 years of doing our "Mancation" trip this fish processing bill was the highest we've ever had.....tubbed out on springs easily. We were being picky going for bigger ones and sent a LOT of fish back....I think we had more double headers for our guys trip than we ever have had. Great weather/seas certainly did help as I HATE fishing inside.....I love being out offshore and we were able to do that easily.

Just had a couple of buddies return from Winter Harbour and they did great up there....TONS of fish and easily tubbed out while looking for bigger fish.

Reading reports through this thread.....and on SFBC.....it certainly is a "different" year but in the right place at the right time and you'll be getting fish.

[.264winmag]

I'm still hoping our local fish are just content outside since there's all kinds of herring around this year, really nice to see. The fish I'm getting at 4-6mile are stuffed with baby herring and the 50 fathom fish have around 6 large in each stomach, hard to believe they even bother biting a piece of rubber! And the Coho are huge for this time off year, far from doom/gloom out esperanza...

[lorneparker1]

The inside fishing ( Campbell river to nanaimo) is the worst I have seen in a LONG TIME. Average outings for myself and guys that I know ( some charter captains) is 1-3 fish unde 15 lbs with the odd one over 20 in a full day fishing. Mixed with a lot of BLANK days. The odd day you can get into a limit and the next day they are gone. There is and has been HORDES of bait around all year. Just no fish.

Nootka was great when I was there mid july. All off shore. Easy limits into the low twentys. I just spent 3 days in hardy and it was also very good and the grade of fish was mostly 25+ as well as 3 tyee class fish. The Tofino fishery over the last 3ish weeks has been good to the people I know. But the trickle down effect to Ucuelet and Bamfield hasn't happened. Bamfield from my sources has seen the WORST year in a long time. Run of the century not so much. I know people keep saying maybe they are late, but man, its August this weekend....

[Glenny]

Who knows what the f**k the fish are doing.....it's been a weird year since we started targeting feeders locally in Feb/March. :-?:-?

Local Vancouver waters.....the Bell Buoy area was on fire in the early part of April which is QUITE strange.

Around the time the south Bowen fishery (the hump) should turn on it was pretty much non-existent this year.

Hole in the Wall outside Horseshoe Bay was the hot place in May.

The May/June fishery at Thrasher certainly did not materialize like it normally does but now in late July things seem to be half decent over there.

Doom and gloom up and down the coast.....but a guide buddy in Kyuquot has been doing well through the early part of the season til about 2 weeks ago when we last spoke.

Tofino was apparently deadsville in early July but we showed up around the 15th and fished for 3 days and it was great! Lots of fish and in the 6 years of doing our "Mancation" trip this fish processing bill was the highest we've ever had.....tubbed out on springs easily. We were being picky going for bigger ones and sent a LOT of fish back....I think we had more double headers for our guys trip than we ever have had. Great weather/seas certainly did help as I HATE fishing inside.....I love being out offshore and we were able to do that easily.

Just had a couple of buddies return from Winter Harbour and they did great up there....TONS of fish and easily tubbed out while looking for bigger fish.

Reading reports through this thread.....and on SFBC.....it certainly is a "different" year but in the right place at the right time and you'll be getting fish.

The banana belt opens up Aug 1st for springs.. Are you stoked? 29-6-7-9 and up to mission. Feeling kinda stoked myself. I wonder if they are out there.

[MB_Boy]

The banana belt opens up Aug 1st for springs.

Just saw that notice this morning.

[.264winmag]

The inside fishing ( Campbell river to nanaimo) is the worst I have seen in a LONG TIME. Average outings for myself and guys that I know ( some charter captains) is 1-3 fish unde 15 lbs with the odd one over 20 in a full day fishing. Mixed with a lot of BLANK days. The odd day you can get into a limit and the next day they are gone. There is and has been HORDES of bait around all year. Just no fish.

Nootka was great when I was there mid july. All off shore. Easy limits into the low twentys. I just spent 3 days in hardy and it was also very good and the grade of fish was mostly 25+ as well as 3 tyee class fish. The Tofino fishery over the last 3ish weeks has been good to the people I know. But the trickle down effect to Ucuelet and Bamfield hasn't happened. Bamfield from my sources has seen the WORST year in a long time. Run of the century not so much. I know people keep saying maybe they are late, but man, its August this weekend....

I remember the offshore fishery here not lighting up until august many years, and boy did it turn on when it did! Always had local fish to tide us over until then, this year no.
As for the poor fishing on the other side of the Island? No big surprise since I moved to the island in 95', I realized after 1st trip to area 26 that I'd rather fish 1 day there than an entire season in the straight.

[Blair]

Do you use a wire attached to your teaser head? I started about 20 years ago and never looked back.

Please explain the wire thing.

[BRvalley]

Please explain the wire thing.

no expert on the matter, but you just attach a wire head to the teaser head and then thread it through the fish, can then bend the wire to get a tight roll...I've only seen it done with brined bait though, I'd imagine fresh frozen would fall apart

the guy that showed me this trick would double brine his bait...and he also said rock salt too, I read that somewhere in this post (or another one recently)

[MB_Boy]

no expert on the matter, but you just attach a wire head to the teaser head and then thread it through the fish, can then bend the wire to get a tight roll...I've only seen it done with brined bait though, I'd imagine fresh frozen would fall apart

the guy that showed me this trick would double brine his bait...and he also said rock salt too, I read that somewhere in this post (or another one recently)

It will work on brined or not.....I just always brine but in the off chance you don't this will help get the roll.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/canso/20150211_180226_zpsrjt2hsgy.jpg (http://s79.photobucket.com/user/canso/media/20150211_180226_zpsrjt2hsgy.jpg.html)


Other trick and I've had this happen when lines have been crossed as to who's buying the bait and it's NOT brined due to a lack of time, you can run a toothpick just behind the back of the head and follow it back through the body towards the tail. It's not perfect but it certainly does help offer a bit of rigidity. :wink:

[lorneparker1]

I remember the offshore fishery here not lighting up until august many years, and boy did it turn on when it did! Always had local fish to tide us over until then, this year no.
As for the poor fishing on the other side of the Island? No big surprise since I moved to the island in 95', I realized after 1st trip to area 26 that I'd rather fish 1 day there than an entire season in the straight.

I live on this side (comox) and for the last 4 years IMO this side has been better then WCVI overall, for salmon of course. At the end of the day you can only kill 2 a day and its been very hard up until this year to convince me to go to WCVI. Usually flat calm, no swell fishing beats gale force 10 footers on WCVI any day. lol I used to make a few trips every year to bamfield/Tofino/ucuelet until about 2012 when the fishing here IMO far surpassed it. When the pilchards disappeared so did the fish. In 2014 I started fishing nootka and regardless of how the fishing is here I will travel there at least once a year. The strait has had Lots of fish and Good size from basically April till Sept. over here the last few years. in 2014 we had 20-40 fish days most of july. Last year was a bit slower but lots of good sized fish and not a ton of effort to get your limit. This year has been a GRIND.

Lorne

[Sitkaspruce]

Rock salt brine and you won't have to worry about wire. They are nice and tough, like dried leather, you just insert the hook, tighten the line to get the shape you like.

Always find the time to brine your bait. It should be as important as looking after your boat.......

I use two of those 6-pack coolers and rotate them everyday to ensure I always have brined bait.

Cheers

SS

[.264winmag]

[QUOTE=lorneparker1;1803006]I live on this side (comox) and for the last 4 years IMO this side has been better then WCVI overall, for salmon of course. At the end of the day you can only kill 2 a day and its been very hard up until this year to convince me to go to WCVI. Usually flat calm, no swell fishing beats gale force 10 footers on WCVI any day. lol I used to make a few trips every year to bamfield/Tofino/ucuelet until about 2012 when the fishing here IMO far surpassed it. When the pilchards disappeared so did the fish. In 2014 I started fishing nootka and regardless of how the fishing is here I will travel there at least once a year. The strait has had Lots of fish and Good size from basically April till Sept. over here the last few years. in 2014 we had 20-40 fish days most of july. Last year was a bit slower but lots of good sized fish and not a ton of effort to get your limit. This year has been a GRIND.

Bahhhh, you'll never sway me on wcvi vs the straight. I haven't fished full time the last 4 years but when I have 20+ fish days is the norm, plus coho, hali, and cod. This year 20+ days are not uncommon either. NOTHING beats Ferrer either when open, bar none no argument lol.

[BimmerBob]

I just want to thank you guys for all the informative posts, love the pics as well as the discussion even though I don't have any expertise to add, it is impressive! Some day I hope to experience some Spring and Coho action on the chuck, thus far only Sockeye on the chuck and all the rest on rivers. Not sure I could handle the WCVI swells without getting sick though...

[MB_Boy]

Not sure I could handle the WCVI swells without getting sick though...

If you ever do....message me. ;) I have a puker buddy who comes on our Mancation; after years of trial and error I have the concoction that finally this year he didn't puke once in 3 days! :cool:

This is the guy who a light swell in 'liquid lead' waters could set him off. He was always a wild card as some days good...some bad but now we listen to tunes on the water instead of him unleashing his guts. :lol:

[.264winmag]

If you ever do....message me. ;) I have a puker buddy who comes on our Mancation; after years of trial and error I have the concoction that finally this year he didn't puke once in 3 days! :cool:

This is the guy who a light swell in 'liquid lead' waters could set him off. He was always a wild card as some days good...some bad but now we listen to tunes on the water instead of him unleashing his guts. :lol:

Transderm patch is the most effective thing I've seen.
Slow day at Rosa today, went 4 for 8 and missed a few. Mid teens to 22#, but scrappy. Seen a handful of others netted, better than nothin but nothin like offshore. Hopefully hwy tomorrow...