2018 Nanaimo Reports
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Unreel
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@codfather Were you out deep past the fingers? Any size to them? Last trip I was out past entrance and didn't get into any coho.
SaltyAlice
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Decided to try again for lingcod (my eternal nemesis as something always goes sideways), this time up around Nanoose. Picked up a few quillbacks, a dogfish, and some wild coho until the wind picked up which makes for tricky business when solo. Day ended pretty quick when the lightning started, seeing as I didn't want to turn into a human bbq. Still batting zilch on the lingcod front. One day, lingcod, I shall have thee!
codfather
Crew Member
Unreel, I trolled from the last finger down NW from 300 to 400 feet of water. Trolled down towards Neck Pt and then back up for the most part.
120' on one side and 140' on the other. 140 caught more fish.
The 3 we kept were about 6 pounds and released a couple around 8 pounds.
3 more days and it's time to head to Nootka for the next 90 days. So that's my last trip out here until September. Should be some Sockeye fishing when I get back across the water at the mouth of the Fraser.
Mike
120' on one side and 140' on the other. 140 caught more fish.
The 3 we kept were about 6 pounds and released a couple around 8 pounds.
3 more days and it's time to head to Nootka for the next 90 days. So that's my last trip out here until September. Should be some Sockeye fishing when I get back across the water at the mouth of the Fraser.
Mike
tubber
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I don't fish there, but I read this on the internet so it must be true.
https://pacificnetandtwine.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=13_989_999&product_id=4635
https://pacificnetandtwine.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=13_989_999&product_id=4635
wayne marwood
Crew Member
Looks great too
Northdogboy
Active Member
So I fish off my kayak . When and where can a guy jig up salmon around Nanaimo.
RBL
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Any time. I would launch out by neck point and try around there. Guys cast off the shore and get them out that way. Right off neck point can be a good spot. Just be prepared for a seal grabbing your fish.
ExFlyGuy
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Awesome night out there tonight! Action was non stop with coho and even found a couple nice springs (11 and 13lbs)!
Only used two rigs all night hearing aid with green flasher and monkey puke with purple teaser head. Bait put both springs in the boat but both rigs lost some screamers...
Only used two rigs all night hearing aid with green flasher and monkey puke with purple teaser head. Bait put both springs in the boat but both rigs lost some screamers...
Crow
Active Member
QUOTE="Yanray, post: 884824, member: 12453"]Hey folks. Planning a fishing trip for this weekend. I'm thinking of trying thrashers, Polier, or the fingers. Any favorites right now?[/QUOTE]
Hey Yanray. Fished out of Silva bay this week. NW Winds made it a tough week to get out to thrasher but spent most of our time close to the green can. First trip over we did not tub out. Released a couple dozen wild coho, which kept it fun and made up for the lighter tub. 18 to 110 on the riggers but mostly 40 to 70. Got one keeper hatchery spring at 60 also. Two lings as well.
Hey Yanray. Fished out of Silva bay this week. NW Winds made it a tough week to get out to thrasher but spent most of our time close to the green can. First trip over we did not tub out. Released a couple dozen wild coho, which kept it fun and made up for the lighter tub. 18 to 110 on the riggers but mostly 40 to 70. Got one keeper hatchery spring at 60 also. Two lings as well.
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Well it is official looks like I am on this page now, and up near you guys in a few weeks. Looking forward to splitting my time up with the Sooke summer fishery and new spots up north. I know nothing about this area except a few trips to Thrasher so it should be interesting getting to know the place.
outbeen
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Welcome! Nanaimo is great place to fish!
donnie d
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Inaugural salt run for the boat. Short stint on the water.
Entrance 1pm-330pm.
One small undersize Chinook released cleanly. Skinny G spoon got the undersize. Tried a hoochy on the other side.
Saw no fish caught, void of bait from my point of view. Amazing day though! Grin ear to ear. Off to hopefully more fishy waters tomorrow!
Entrance 1pm-330pm.
One small undersize Chinook released cleanly. Skinny G spoon got the undersize. Tried a hoochy on the other side.
Saw no fish caught, void of bait from my point of view. Amazing day though! Grin ear to ear. Off to hopefully more fishy waters tomorrow!
