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I took our usual fall stroll along the Holland Creek in Ladysmith yesterday to show the kids the fish and get outside for a couple of hours. There were some decent numbers of chum and coho in the creek, but holy hell it is low and the fish are struggling to say the least! Perhaps I am...

Alright, here it goes. Today, I was launching the lake boat into Sproat with my brother, 3 boats all abreast at the ramp/in the water at the same time getting ready to head out. I am one of the outside boats, and I am standing inside the boat getting ready to fire it up and back off the...

Anyone in the Nanaimo area have any spare light blue hull paint for purchase? I’m looking to do some simple touch ups on hull of campion (not sure exactly what the colour would be known as). cheers

Up for sale - super clean and low mileage! https://nanaimo.craigslist.org/cto/d/nanaimo-2015-nissan-frontier-sv-4x4/6938755484.html

It’s that time of year for us - renewing our house insurance for our place on Van Island. Shopped around over the years and did our due diligence and ended up with Westland out of the mainland. I have seen Sonnet Insurance advertised a lot, heard a couple people being pleased with them, and...

Selling my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 truck. 5.7L hemi V8 engine with 213kms. Power locks, mirrors, windows, seats. A/C, Cruise Control, Traction Control, Steering wheel controls. A couple of aesthetic issues with scrapes and minor fender rust but overall a great truck and don’t want to let her...

out of The Province this am... And no surprise really! http://www.theprovince.com/news/local+news/harbour+seals+selectively+juveniles+salmon+species+most+risk/13427611/story.html

Ok - A few threads on top 3 fishing holes and lures... how about a top 3 on brewski's? regardless if i am on the water or at some sort of holiday shindig, I'd have to go with: - Lucky - Kokanee - Philips Blue Buck or other local island brew

We all know how dry it has been this year (especially summer), and we also know the impacts it has had on the local rivers (Cowichan as a prime example). I have welcomed all the rain, and we have had about 2" in Nanaimo since yesterday morning. It got me onto thinking about how much rain you...

For those on the WCVI, take a read... http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/rescuers-search-for-entangled-humpback-whale-off-vancouver-island-1.1378620

AlberniFisher posted a video a while back about ramp etiquette - I think it must have been about the same weekend I experienced the following scenario, and I ask - what would you do??? It is around 11am at Schooner Cove (Nanoose), coming in after a day of fishing and looking to pull the boat...

I have a few adult - alpine full day lift tickets left that i will not be able to use (from my 6pack). If you are heading up, save yourself $15 off the ticket window pricing.

Salmon gear package Random Collection of salmon gear, much of it in very good shape. http://nanaimo.en.craigslist.ca/spo/4369409389.html

http://www.usednanaimo.com/classified-ad/Halibut-gear-package_21691612 let me know if you have any questions.

Cant find the link now, but a big announcement coming January 14th about flights from Nanaimo YCD to SEATAC!!! likely to be on Horizon/Alaska is my suspicion - although the carrier is yet to be named... absolutely fantastic news!

The anchoring thread in Bamfield got me really looking forward to summer, especially after seeing some of the scenic shots that a few guys threw into the thread. Thought i would start up a quick one for you to throw in your favourite West Coast picture! I lost some resolution on this one from...

http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/Fishing+column+Juan+coho+chum+levels+where+they+should/7474959/story.html

here is a follow up article to a thread last week about the Cowichan really struggling. Interesting to see that fishing is "halted" and that the FN hatchery has enough eggs for the year? anyhow, here ya go...

http://www.timescolonist.com/technology/Endangered+whales+need+large+share+chinook+recover+study+says/5702993/story.html this is an interesting read this morning about orcas and amount of local fish they eat/need!

I remember a few messages in threads about the cost of getting on/off the island, especially towing rigs, etc. Passed upon this in the newspaper today... David Hahn retiring on Dec 31. seems to be a fair number of relieved folks out there...