Hello all!
I know this gets asked a lot. However I want to ask again for the opportunity of discussion.
I live in the interior and purchased a new to me 25' cruiser set up for salmon. I intend on using it for pleasure/fishing on the appropriate interior lakes as well as my first adventures into salt water (I've spent a lot time on the east coast water, however I was very young). My intentions are getting familiar with the boat on the lakes first. But hoping to get into the salt sooner than later. I have owned several vessels in the past, nothing this big however.
When I venture to the salt water the first few times. I have some more experienced skippers I intend to bring along.
At this point I'm looking for all suggestions as far trip planning. I'm open to all suggestions, however primarily looking for some easier shorter trips. Launching from the mainland and fishing near Van, Bowen, Howe sound etc.... somewhere else?
Specifics would include:
1) Which ramp, and where I would be traveling to from there?
2) Times of year offers best chances of success?
3) Any other resources I can be pointed towards to continue my research?
4) Weather apps... everywhere I've read so far this is a common trend of advice! What sources are you using? What are you looking for?
5) And any advice anyone would like to share with me, either safety related, fishing related or anything else leading to a fun/safe day on the chuck.
Thanks for reading! I'll continue my leg work in research, any other input is greatly appreciated!
I know this gets asked a lot. However I want to ask again for the opportunity of discussion.
I live in the interior and purchased a new to me 25' cruiser set up for salmon. I intend on using it for pleasure/fishing on the appropriate interior lakes as well as my first adventures into salt water (I've spent a lot time on the east coast water, however I was very young). My intentions are getting familiar with the boat on the lakes first. But hoping to get into the salt sooner than later. I have owned several vessels in the past, nothing this big however.
When I venture to the salt water the first few times. I have some more experienced skippers I intend to bring along.
At this point I'm looking for all suggestions as far trip planning. I'm open to all suggestions, however primarily looking for some easier shorter trips. Launching from the mainland and fishing near Van, Bowen, Howe sound etc.... somewhere else?
Specifics would include:
1) Which ramp, and where I would be traveling to from there?
2) Times of year offers best chances of success?
3) Any other resources I can be pointed towards to continue my research?
4) Weather apps... everywhere I've read so far this is a common trend of advice! What sources are you using? What are you looking for?
5) And any advice anyone would like to share with me, either safety related, fishing related or anything else leading to a fun/safe day on the chuck.
Thanks for reading! I'll continue my leg work in research, any other input is greatly appreciated!