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Back in the day, I recall that there was any area north of Courtenay where guys would cast from shore and do well on various salmon species. From what I understand, there was a good drop off along the shoreline in that region. Checking out Google Maps and if I recall correctly, I think it was in...

Hey all, Just wondering if anyone would be interested in taking me along fishing when you have a chance or plan on going out alone. I'll be camping in the Qualicum area from July 22nd to Aug.6th and can be available anywhere from Nanaimo to Campbell River to Port Alberni. I live in Victoria but...

Hi all, I have a couple on the go that may be of interest to any hockey fanatics. First one is a live draft that I coordinate. Suitable for those living on SVI as the draft will be held in "the Pond" at the Shark Club in Victoria one night during the week of Oct.6-11. Pretty basic pool...

I was just kinda wondering........ [:0] As we all know, leeches are a major food source for trout so.....has anyone ever tried running a leech in a tiny teaser head? If so, did you have any luck with that. Just a thought. I do have generally good luck running black, burgandy or olive leeches...

Hi all, I run a Draft Hockey Pool in Victoria and we have openings for 2 or 3 GM's to participate. This is an interactive draft pool which allows trades between GM's and also contains a re-entry draft in order to discard the picks you made that didn't turn out or injured players. A large...

Hi all, I'm looking to purchase a new sounder for my boat. Something that will pick up baitfish as well as targets. I do not need a GPS as I am quite happy with the one I have and have had no issues with it whatsoever. I did a search on the site and found this excerpt below, which I believe...

Hi all, I noticed an ad in the latest version of Island Angler for Peetz Stainless Steel Reels. I haven't heard of these or even seen one yet, but I'm wondering if anyone has tried them and what's your opinion of them, pro or con. The Peetz site doesn't seem to have any product info, ie. reel...

Sooooo, as of Nov.1 all of Cowichan Bay is open to retention of 2 coho per day, 1 wild and 1 hatchery. I'm sure there'll be some chum around at that time too. What I don't get is why are they allowing retention??? I had the understanding that the coho in this system are in decline. Further...

I'm thinking of getting a handheld radio for my boat. I would have preferred a mounted CB but space on board is fairly limited. I'm currently running a Campion Center Console and my dash is maxed for other electronics (GPS and Sounder). The sides of the console would be near to impossible to...

So Friday is my flex day here (Victoria) and I'm thinking that I'll head out somewhere to chase salmon. Most likely cohos but evidently there are some feeder springs about too. Fishing destination will be Sooke or Renfrew, weather and/or fishing report depending. I have room for one, if anyone's...

I know that a lot of guys believe in the catching qualities of UV type lures (mostly hootchies) and flashers. I was reading through a copy of Island Angler the other day and noticed an ad for Pro-Cures UV Gel. The idea behind it is to put a bit on your spoons, plugs, what have you and it emits...

Hi all, Not sure if this is an issue or just my good luck. So, I've had my "new to me" boat in the water for the last two months and have been getting out fairly regularly. I caught some springs along the way, but they've all been on my side of the boat:D and my guest(s) have had just one hit...

Hi all, hoping that someone might point me in the right direction and give me a few clues as to how to fish this area as I've never been around to that side before. I'm planning on staying in Heriot Bay for the upcoming long weekend and was planning to do a little fishing in that area. My...

Any sign of springs staging in these areas yet? I'll be in the area for a few weeks beginning July 26, so might as well start doing the homework now. Thanks for any responses. George Seafood, eat it, then catch more.

Just wondering if any one has a report from that area. I'll be up in the Qualicum area for the next week and my boat is getting it's maiden voyage (from me, that is);) and would like to give it a try. I'll be putting in at Deep Bay Marina. I've fished out off of Chrome before and along the...

Has anyone been out to Fuller, Quamichan, or maybe Spider Lakes lately and how has it been for trout? Anyone having luck with Choronomids or dragging leetches, spratleys, or damsels? I'm planning on making a trip up that way tomorrow for a fish. Thanks, George

Anybody here doing the fathers day derby at Quennell Lake this year? Yote? I did a little search on last years and it appears that you stayed up there on the Saturday night. Is that your plan again this year? I have a campsite booked, maybe we can hook up for a cold one Saturday night. George

Hi all, Back in April, friends of mine were the fortunate winners of a 2007 - 12 ft Klamath welded aluminum boat and 9.9 4 stroke Yamaha motor . No trailer. She now wishes to sell this, as she is expecting her first grandchild soon and would like to get another vehicle. This boat/motor was...

Hi all, I have just completed a house reno and have some working appliances available for anyone that needs some. Item 1: 14 cf deep freeze - asking $50.00 obo - works fine but will not fit the new space where it was to be located, therefore we have downsized to a smaller freezer. Item...

Hi all, We'll be heading up to the Qualicum area for the long weekend and was wondering if anyone has been out and what their successes (or failures) have been. Staying on the Little Q, and will fish there but has anybody tried any of the following over the past week or so and how was it. I'm...