Port Alberni / Bamfield Reports - Spring and Summer 2011
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Highliner
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I'll be up there at the end of next week too (June 24-26). Pilchards eh? Do many guys have success pulling plugs or big spoons on the inside? What's generally the main size of the feed late June in the sound? Last time I was there (early June) hoochies seem to be our best bet.
the fog ducker
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Yes , we will be there on the 23rd for 4 days as well , my last outting still had large needle fish in there bellies , fishing was far from spectacular ,let me re-phrase that " Salmon Fishing " was far from Spectacular " we did well at the end of the day , but ,
we worked for our fish , allotta moving around , Southbank was where most of the boats were ,
I did not cross any pilchards , if Searun says there abouts , Maybe start draggin around the Noggin Special perhaps , my gut tells me it's still a little early
for the bigger baits,,,
all our fish were on smaller spoons
see ya next week
FD
we worked for our fish , allotta moving around , Southbank was where most of the boats were ,
I did not cross any pilchards , if Searun says there abouts , Maybe start draggin around the Noggin Special perhaps , my gut tells me it's still a little early
for the bigger baits,,,
all our fish were on smaller spoons
see ya next week
FD
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the fog ducker
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Forgot to ask
has the Algae Bloom shown itself yet , seen signs of it last week ,
usually hits abouts this time of year , was SICK last year , like chocolate pudding in the Nook
FD
has the Algae Bloom shown itself yet , seen signs of it last week ,
usually hits abouts this time of year , was SICK last year , like chocolate pudding in the Nook
FD
Fish Assassin
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We had piles of bloom in the middle of May when we were up there.
Osama Bin Hopper
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No big bloom as of the moment, should be coming though...
Inshore is spotty right now, but some decent fish to be found. Halibut cooperative as always!
Which direction did you go from Meares Pat? Our way or Ucy way???
Inshore is spotty right now, but some decent fish to be found. Halibut cooperative as always!
Which direction did you go from Meares Pat? Our way or Ucy way???
tubber
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We'll be fishing out of Ukee on June 17th and 18th. Offshore if the weather is okay. We'll be looking to add to our stories of how to lose halibut at the side of the boat. Also excited to hear about the pilchards for salmon fishing and will try the big stuff. We also have trips July 22-24 and Aug 12-14. If anyone is interested in trading pms and reports through the summer, fire away.
IronNoggin
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Seems like a decent handfull of us will be about when I make the WFN run. What channel is the preferred one?
Wondering...
Nog
Wondering...
Nog
Whole in the Water
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Anybody know what's happening with the sox in Alberni? Are they hanging around and biting yet, or just zooming up the river?
Good to see there are enough to raise the limit to 4 per day!
Good to see there are enough to raise the limit to 4 per day!
IronNoggin
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Only the rare fish being brought into the marinas here Wholey One. The river is high, and very cool (they opened up the dam too which keeps the cold snowmelt pouring down the trough). Under these conditions, the sockeye do not slow down to school nor stage out in the Inlet. They run Hot and True, like little torpedoes to the fresh. A LOT of snow still in the high country - 6 feet plus at the old Arrowsmith Ski Hill two days ago:
That and moreso what is still on the ground up Great Central way will keep the flow cool and high for some time I suspect. Good for the fish (the ones that manage to avoid the nets that is), but not so great for fishING.
The limits were raised to 4 per day right on schedule. This was done a week ahead of the first scheduled gillnet opening, and FN nets have been active for some time. Raising the limit to 4 at Papermill Dam was an oversight, and it will be reduced back down to two per day in short order now.
Likely be a bit of a spell before the Inlet gets overly active for them. That said, they are there passing through in very good numbers. You never know when you might get Lucky! I'd suggest first light, and running the gear at ~ 15 feet.
Cheers,
Nog
That and moreso what is still on the ground up Great Central way will keep the flow cool and high for some time I suspect. Good for the fish (the ones that manage to avoid the nets that is), but not so great for fishING.
The limits were raised to 4 per day right on schedule. This was done a week ahead of the first scheduled gillnet opening, and FN nets have been active for some time. Raising the limit to 4 at Papermill Dam was an oversight, and it will be reduced back down to two per day in short order now.
Likely be a bit of a spell before the Inlet gets overly active for them. That said, they are there passing through in very good numbers. You never know when you might get Lucky! I'd suggest first light, and running the gear at ~ 15 feet.
Cheers,
Nog
Whole in the Water
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Thanks for the great update Nog!
baddogg
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From another site:
Re: Barkley Sound and Area Reports
Postby lance d » Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:27 pm
Freedom Charters mentioned to me that limits were caught off China creek by two boats this morning. Ill be giving it a go in the next two days. I was up at China creek on the weekend and didnt here of one sockeye come in, so maybe there was a push over night. Maybe Stress Medicine has and update?
Re: Barkley Sound and Area Reports
Postby lance d » Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:27 pm
Freedom Charters mentioned to me that limits were caught off China creek by two boats this morning. Ill be giving it a go in the next two days. I was up at China creek on the weekend and didnt here of one sockeye come in, so maybe there was a push over night. Maybe Stress Medicine has and update?
trophywife
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searun
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You trolled by me Sunday coming in from your hali spot. Was all by myself again. Only one fishing that spot for a while. That should help narrow it down. Can PM me if you need to. Couldn't get em to go at Meares, so we went out.
Osama Bin Hopper
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You *******! Shoulda let me know that was you, I wondered who was doing the doughnut on that knob!!! We went into Cree and were into a few. You are a sneaky bugger...
searun
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Tried you on P-2; no answer. What channel u running?
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