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I picked up 6 nice striploin steaks (boneless) at Superstore in Langford yesterday and we had 3 last night which were very good, $9.99 / lb.

I filled the survey a couple days ago. I gave a few suggestions and observations since I boat most of the year and only saw the SRKW's once the whole year (saw transient whales several times in groups of 1 to 5 whales). Expanding closed areas is ridiculous, adopting the 400 m avoidance zone as...

I expect he is referring to very large mature herring, i.e. >12 inches long. ...Rob

I was ar whirl a few days ago and we caught lots of juvenile sablefish jigging on bottom, ,,,Rob

I believe I helped tow you in that day, it was nasty weather and if your anchor slipped you would have been in trouble, My friend who towed you in was Jeff W G, ,,,Rob

I agree with Nog's explanation. I'm left handed and cast left so prefer to reel with my right on casting setups. I also prefer to reel right on mooching reels and conventional/level wind reels (holding the rod in my left hand). I take out mostly right handed people on my boat, most prefer to...

Mike just repaired 3 reels I had dropped off to him. He is heading to the interior for a while now so won't be doing any reels till he gets back if he is still continuing the business in Nanoose. ...Rob

Picked up 2 packs of SS steaks. The one we ate on Sunday was excellent, nice and tender and flavorful (one bone thick ~1 1/2 inches). ...Rob

Done as well this morning. ...Rob

This is what I have been using for more than 30 years, Victorinox grafting knife (I've gone through a couple keeping them sharpened). I used to work in horticulture and a grafting knife was always handy to have in my pocket. I realized they had many other uses and still carry one wherever I am...

I have a 21.5 Campion with a 200 hp Optimax and think that is ideal power for my boat. I have good hole shot but can cruise nicely at 3400 rpm doing 27 to 28 mph using 7 to 8 US gal/hr. ...Rob

This last winter/spring we used chicken drumsticks as crab bait (4 or 5 per trap) as they were on sale for ~$1 per lb. and they worked equally as well as chicken necks/backs which we also got cheap (equivalent volumes used). ...Rob

I have been to Winter Harbour 3 times fishing, and the fishing was great each time, especially for bottom fish. There is also amazing wildlife viewing: Orca, Humpback, and Grey whales to watch plus lots of sea otters (often rafted together as you head out the inlet). There are so many bottom...

I don't use a swivel anymore like Scott, it is an unnecessary fail point. I have had the 2/0 swivel break on me when I got caught in a large wad of kelp, even though I changed the swivels out when all the nickel plating disappeared. I also believe I had a break off once when the swivel jammed in...

I have an older 200 hp MercuryOptimax as the main on my 21.5 Campion. These motors are known to require a strong battery for starting. I have a Costco group 27 "Starting/Deep Cycle" as battery 1 and a blue top Optima as battery 2. I alternate which battery I use for the day via by battery...

I don't recommend using any oil or gel on hootchies as it can ruin them over time (mold etc.). I do like using herring gel (oil won't last long at all) on my spoons or jigs most of the time. It will last a long time (sometimes all day) and can easily be removed with a paper towel or cloth if...

I was at Walmart in Langford yesterday and saw 1/2 whole strip loins on sale for $7.97 per lb. These were grade AAA vacuum packed and looked pretty good as far as I could see through the packaging. ...Rob

I agree, eliminate the swivel. I have had the swivels jam in the pully (use 2/0), had the swivels break in half, plus the plating wears off fairly quickly then I change them out because I don't trust them. I now use 300 lb P-Line mono at the end of my 200 lb. PowerPro downrigger braid (5 to 7...

I have an 11 foot power 4 as well. I have had it for over 10 years, it is my favorite rod. I have not tried a lighter action Titan but have several older Fenwick HMX's and have tried many other rod brands but still prefer my 11' Titan Power 4. ...Rob

I have a Helix 7 also in my boat as well as a Lowrance Elite 5. I like the Helix for mapping, it is easier to read than the Elite, has better colour definition, and has the RCA's as you have mentioned. The sonar with the Helix 7 is good also, shows the bait well and does show fish signals at...