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Learned about this posting and survey tonight....I expect some of the sportfishing bodies are studying this and will put out some notices and guidance, and there will be viewpoints on this here from areas across from Renfrew to Vancouver. Discuss! And at the end of the day, make your voices...

Heads up, seems Roger's Sugar has a labour dispute. Prepped some coho for smoking this am, realized I was out of demera. Ran to the store, found empty shelves and a sign about the dispute. Luckily found supply at the 4th place I went to (Fairways on Goldstream in Langford has some stock as of...

Just came back from 2 weeks boating around the North Island, Desolation, Broughtons....it was great! This boat is awesome, and I am not 100% certain we want to part with it, but also thinking about the next boat. Don't ask what's next, we could go one of two ways (bigger, obviously, but have...

Several stories about a Derby in North Carolina in which the 619lbs Marlin that would otherwise have won was disqualified for mutilation. Apparently it had been attacked by sharks. My question - why would that be a rule in a Derby...

This is now up on Facebook from SVIAC: It's time - we need your support. SVIAC has partnered with the...

Been wondering when electric boats may come about...we have the thread on Rivian and lots now have electric vehicles, including one in our driveway (Kona). I've looked at electric motorbikes and see the odd one around. Now the first sign (that Ive seen) of real electric boats on the horizon, at...

Last winter I had battery issues when the boat sat for more than a few weeks, and ended up having one battery replaced under warranty. I almost installed a noco charger, but with that new battery and regular spring runs, no issues. Now having pulled the boat for winter and with the possibility...

Hey all, I am thinking of heading to Port Renfrew from Sooke to catch some wild coho you can retain there. As the boat is already in the water, was thinking of boating up. Have done it before, so know it's a fine run when the weather is good, and would only do so in good weather. My questions...

The handle of our net dropped into the blue abys last week. It's a gibbs delta aluminum, and the netting and upper half itself is still great, so thought I'd put it out there to see if by some chance, someone has the handle to go with it that they want to part with. A message was sent to Gibbs...

Maybe a long shot, but given the interest and knowledge here in smoking/local harvest etc, worth a shot. We are planning a 50th anniversary party in Bowser for August long weekend. My primary contribution is to figure out a main protein, and a pig roast has been suggested. So.... Looking for a...

So in August, we put our Raider into a marina in East Sooke for its first extended stay. One day we came to the marina to find that a critter, muskrat or otter presumably, had gotten into the enclosed cabin and made a mess, eating the granola bars and a few snacks. And it stunk. Small piles of...

Heading to Nootka, launching in Gold River, boat is currently near empty for fuel. Driving over Malahat so will leave empty until up island, is there good gas station (with good pull through) in Gold River to fuel up? Marked Gas ideally? Or better to do so in Campbell River? Thanks!

Out prawning this weekend and when pulling last set today, the Brutus Maxtorque, only about 16 months old, gave up on pulling the traps. With no weight, it turns, but add weight, and it simply stops turning. Same unit blew the fuse yesterday. Replaced with a 35 amp fuse, don't have the 40 amp...

Hi, we are considering a big jump to Kingfisher 2525 Weekender, but have not actually been onboard that model in the water. Have been scanning old threads and reviews online, etc. Anyone in South Island area have one (or maybe the 27), better yet have one on water, they'd be willing to show us...

We have just been informed of a proposed new dump site North of Lund at the entrance to Desolation Sound. We have a family cabin in the area, and are very concerned about the environmental impacts and industrial activity in the area. It's at Old Lady Bay, if anyone knows the area, near Sarah...

Selling for a family member, price just dropped. 2003 Trophy 2359 with Alaskan Bulkhead 2015 main engine replaced, 5.7L sea core Mercury 9.9 kicker with power tilt Rear steering for kicker, set up for remote steering as well Trim Tabs Full Cabin enclosure with locking door - lots of interior...

Looking for this part: Mercury-Mercruiser 879194T89 ECM Engine Control Module https://www.mercruiserparts.com/879194t89-ecm For a Mercury 5.7 Seacore engine, 2015. Mercury has been backordered for months for the part, no delivery time in sight. Anyone have any ideas on where to get it? Have...

Well we've now experienced trap theft ourselves, had two prawn trap setups in a calm, tested area just north of Lund. Certain it wasn't a current or barge through the area. But we are aware it is commercial prawn season in the area....so is this a result of our traps not welcome at this time? Or...

Just found out that friends had one of their camping pals bail and we were offered the chance to join them at Pachena for the long weekend. Great for the kids, looking forward to it all - and naturally my first thought was to find a charter to get out on, but wouldn't you know, its a derby...

A week ago, we went out on a charter in Bamfield and had a blast. It was enough to convince a family member with property up the Sunshine Coast to buy his own boat. So we are now on the hunt, and had a good discussion in needs and wants around the campfire. The gist if it is we are looking for a...