4 of us spent week of July 7 at Nootka and we all limited out on Springs. Weather was great! Smallest was 18 and the 2 biggest - 31. Most in the 20's. A few Coho. We did also release a number of fish. The colour they seemed seemed to like was Green, with anchovies on a short hookup trolled fast at 40 - 45 feet. Last year we did well on Purple Haze. Go figure! All very active fish this year - much fun. Was pretty rough outside, but we did get out to Bajo one day, was hard to fish in 10 foot waves, so no ground fish. Did well Prawning, but could not locate a good spot for Crab. Perhaps someone out there has a location they may share. We did lose a couple of bigger fish the first couple of days, probably somewhat due to operator error - we obviously needed retraining! Three of our crew somewhat new to this type of fishing, but they are now hooked! Stayed at Critter Cove - good service as always - Gas dock has moved, and has a separate access, with a store, bait , etc. Very genial service. Have never seen so many whales, perhaps a good sign. Went up to Tahsis for supper one night - good restaurant on the dock there. Heading back to Nootka on the 13th. We have been going to this area, for a number of years, and always seem to do well. Good fishing!
