Reply With QuoteYes we fished Bajo on Saturday and Sunday. We went with the goal of targeting Hali's and found a couple of hours to fish the reef for springs. Nothing of any size for us on the reef but we found springs farther out.Originally Posted by Coachman
Was going to say the same thing Charlie, so any reports from the weekend I was thinking about heading up to Friendly Cove this weekend for a night with my kid.
Yes we fished Bajo on Saturday and Sunday. We went with the goal of targeting Hali's and found a couple of hours to fish the reef for springs. Nothing of any size for us on the reef but we found springs farther out.
how did you do for Hali's...?
Limits for 3 guy's. Had to do some hunting to find them though.
We are going to Nootka, camping at Mootcha Bay, on July 01 for three days. I have a 16ft open whaler type boat. Need a little advice here on the safe areas to fish at this time of year. Don't think I want to head out into the offshore sites, but I suppose if its flat?? Wouldn't mind getting a few crabs now that I have a trap. Any hints would be appreciated.
Judging from reports, the springs have't really showed up yet so fishing too far inside the sound probably isn't the best idea. You're going to want to head out to Lighthouse, Maquinna Point areas I think, which is the full run out from Moutcha Bay. This exposes you to swell and wind in the afternoon, but if you hit it first thing in the morning then you should be fine. I'll be there as of the 3rd doing it in a smaller boat. According to Moutcha's latest report, fishing still seems spotty. I think there's decent crabbing very close to the docks at Moutcha. Good luck.
Seagal. Thanks for the report.
I'm heading up on July 25th. Can't wait.
Any predictions on run size, hopefully similar to last year.
The crabbing is very difficult at Nootka. Set deep over 150 ft. reason being is the sea otter population is huge here and anything that is shallow is pretty much non exisitent. I have a good friend and he is setting his crab traps in 300 ft of water.
Fished Nootka and Esperenza on June 14, 15, 16th. Biggest hali was 35 lbs, 18 lb spring at Ferrier. Was some very good hali catches brought into dock. 50-70 lb fish. Springs were slow. Lots of good sized ling cod.
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