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Seeing and hearing more positive reports that we are in the midst of seeing a shift in ocean currents and temps - strong evidence that El Nino is on the way out, and we could see the effects of La Nina as early as June. The effects of the shift aren't predicted to really be making a positive...

Dr Hinch is a great researcher - very thorough. I think the main hypothesis they are testing is will different release locations help avoid predator traps. There's plenty of research demonstrating that harbour seals quickly learn how to adapt their prey acquisition strategy to target the best...

Oops, tried including a pic of the product they sell at Harbour Chandler that I use to coat all my Hali weights - sadly file was too large. The product is called Flexabar - Buoy Coating for vinyl buoys. Works great and lasts a long time. Easy to dip each weight then hand to air dry.

Exactly why I use coated ones. Other advantages as noted are less damage to the boat if you make a mistake pulling the ball in etc. Was just asking how this coating performed compared against the usual vinyl ones we currently use, and if its a less expensive option to pursue. Those coated...

The new dashboard allows any user to dig into the survey data to run their own reports to answer questions about what choices individual anglers are likely to make when faced with a changing regulatory framework. This should be a useful tool for fisheries managers and stakeholders alike to gain...

Last spring, 2023, researchers at University of Victoria (UVic) and the Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia (SFI) collaborated to conduct a survey about the effects of management measures on tidal waters recreational fishing in BC. We have now completed an interactive online dashboard...

Interesting stuff, how well does it stand up to hitting the bottom? I like to bounce bottom in a few of the sand and gravel spots, so looking for something that is durable as the vinyl applications. Tx

Before you spend time and $ on t-shirts, perhaps a read of this on the Bolt Decision in Canada for perspective. Since the time of writing, additional case law has been added with respect to the 5 Nations cases on WCVI that further define FN's rights with respect to FSC and Commercial...

AP and/or rear helm isn't the cause, I've seen a guy zoned out sitting at the helm in a perfect position to avoid a crash, but didn't. In my experience it has more to do with people getting busy dealing with netting fish or setting gear and distracted from keeping an eye out. Compounded when...

Here's the link to the parliamentary procedures regarding petitions https://www.ourcommons.ca/procedure/procedure-and-practice-3/ch_22_2-e.html Here's section specifically addressing how many electronic petition signatures are required to validate and certify a petition. Once a petition has...

Send that to DFO - clearly inside the supposed 200m (600 feet) avoidance zone for WW - which IMO should be 400m based on the science that was applied to everyone else!

I think the title of this thread could have been - what does fishing mean to you? Love your post, it captures the essence of why I fish. Strong connection to places I love and care deeply about, opportunities for sharing those experiences with friends and family. From a cultural and social...

Follow the $$ - says a lot about the potential hypothesis the authors explored. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The vast majority of project funding for the lead author was provided by Trout Unlimited, with additional funding via the Wild Steelhead Coalition and The Conservation Angler. We extend sincere...

And while you are out enjoying these opportunities, a reminder that the SFAB process helped advance a strong science-based proposal for MSF - please get involved in your local SFAC Committee - its a small time commitment to attend 2 meetings per year (fall and spring meetings). The SFAB needs...

Its already been written off, these groups have been quietly advocating for this MPA for a very long time and Parks Canada is really pushing this. Nothing short of a change in government will make any difference. These groups want to turn our marine environment into a gigantic park and have...

More NOAA junk science is what we will hear from the ENGO's - this research doesn't fit their narrative or contribute to their "crisis" fuelled business model. The only thing that will change the direction of the titanic will be a change in who runs government.

Sounds more like the same old lets do nothing and hope for the best strategy. Avoiding addressing one of the major reasons for Thompson Steelhead (that we know about and can control) and expecting a different result is painful to watch. Pinnipeds are a significant source of Steelhead...

So how has the stick our heads in the sand and do nothing strategy working so far for recovering steelhead? One of the largest impacts facing steelhead is pinniped predation, and steelhead being very large smolts that are top water swimmers makes them highly susceptible to seal predation as out...

Well, I guess that is a good thing because it signals to everyone (including Conservatives) that fishing and hunting is important to voters.

Unless there is a ton of food available that leads to faster growth rates, then you could see some shifting up into the 90cm + range. Time will tell.