2021 Vancouver-Howe Sound-Sechelt Reports Thread

[ab1752]

Anyone out today ? Showing 1kt winds today . Wonder how accurate that is

Overstated...barely a ripple on the straits.

 

[Howesoundhound]

I'm out today but because the winds in howe sound are so strong, I'm just at the bellboy. Fish are small but lots of hookups. Especially at 120 feet on rigger. Biggest is 58cm so far. Hoping for keeper soon

 

[Don Julio]

65cm away from the bell towards the freighters, suspended rod (110ft). Chartreuse flasher, forget the name of the lighthouse lure avocado, mango or something like that. Beauty conditions!

 

[Ringo]

Here's some highlights of our Saturday. Courtesy of @Reeltime View attachment 71969View attachment 71970View attachment 71971

I’m pretty sure the Pacific Pilsner caught the prawns. Nice job.

 

[cohochinook]

Here's some highlights of our Saturday. Courtesy of @Reeltime View attachment 71969View attachment 71970View attachment 71971

I got my boat away for the winter so I'll have to get an invite to get out with you!

 

[Rain City]

I got my boat away for the winter so I'll have to get an invite to get out with you!

100% buddy. Would love to get you out.

 

[sweettjim]

Picked up a nice keeper and another absolute specimen today around Hut. Pansies. 185 Jim.

awesome must have been windy

 

[Sea Chaser]

100% buddy. Would love to get you out.

What about the rest of us with our little boats that can’t withstand the winter weather

 

[Ringo]

What about the rest of us with our little boats that can’t withstand the winter weather

@Rain City it’s time to start the SFBC Pod Conversion Charter Funds. Sell the season pass with no option to cancel/refund and you could go to a twin outboard setup by April. Dogs and Stoli at extra charge.
You’re welcome!

 

[Don Julio]

What an epic day. At least 10 hits, 4 close to keepers gaff released. Two twins in the mid 60's kept. Lost what looked like a 10+lb fish at the stern trying to manage a solo net job. All caught by the freighters at the second mile marker on the suspended rod. Chartreuse flasher with avocado lighthouse lure 3.5.

 

[Rain City]

What an epic day. At least 10 hits, 4 close to keepers gaff released. Two twins in the mid 60's kept. Lost what looked like a 10+lb fish at the stern trying to manage a solo net job. All caught by the freighters at the second mile marker on the suspended rod. Chartreuse flasher with avocado lighthouse lure 3.5.

Boom! Nice work.

@Rain City it’s time to start the SFBC Pod Conversion Charter Funds. Sell the season pass with no option to cancel/refund and you could go to a twin outboard setup by April. Dogs and Stoli at extra charge.
You’re welcome!

Oh don't you worry there are some ideas flying already

 

[Tinny]

Finally got out and broke the skunk streak! 2 hour fish from 1 to 3 in the freighters and
Mile markers. 67 cm Keeper on shallow rod (100’ in 160’) as noted above by others. Too my surprise as I was about to lower it. 3 others to the boat in the mid to low 50cm range. The keeper - which actually looked a bit skinny to my eye - had six small herring in its gut!!!!!!

 

[Don Julio]

Wild was red, hatchery was a milky white

 

[Fishfight]

Hey guys, sick of the my traps getting stolen .! I’m more than welcome to share some of my prawn holes that I do really well in if other guys look out for my traps and the same in return

 

[Fishfight]

And I promise you if I catch guys stealing y our traps i I’ll do what I won’t say online but I’ve had to many strings stolen now and there coming from Squamish

 

[Brett83]

And I promise you if I catch guys stealing y our traps i I’ll do what I won’t say online but I’ve had to many strings stolen now and there coming from Squamish

What makes you believe they're coming from Squamish? Too bad there isn't some sort of alarm that gives you a signal when the trap is being raised. Sorry for your loss

 

[UsedBoat]

Hey guys, sick of the my traps getting stolen .! I’m more than welcome to share some of my prawn holes that I do really well in if other guys look out for my traps and the same in return

How much weight do you add to your traps? Are they in shipping lanes as anyone can remove them if they are?

 

[samba123]

Can someone point on a map where exactly are the Mile markers in the harbour? Thanks

 

[Pippen]

Can someone point on a map where exactly are the Mile markers in the harbour? Thanks

You can't miss them; as you head out Spanish Banks towards the bell buoy you will see the tall markers not too far offshore.

 

[samba123]

You can't miss them; as you head out Spanish Banks towards the bell buoy you will see the tall markers not too far offshore.

Are they the ones out in approx 50-60 feet of water?