Thanks for the input everyone. We’ll poke our head out offshore and see how it is. I have fished Swiftsure, Rats Nose, and Celestial reef in my vessel so lots of offshore experience.
Good afternoon gents. Curious how some of you approach the forecasts when your headed out fishing and what your experience is in different “conditions”.
I am hoping to head 5-10 Miles offshore next week on the WCVI. If a forecast (windy.com) is calling for 1.1m wave height and 1m swell with a...
Where do Hardy guys call “Jurassic Park”? I have heard guys call Frederiksen Pt Jurassic park but I always thought it was more East Mark Peddlington used the phrase lots in an episode a few years ago.
Hi guys,
Have a trip planned in July and will be trailering our boat from South Island. Wondering if I am best to launch and keep our vehicle and trailer in port alice or coal harbour? Any experience and recommendations?
Thx
Interesting. I agree there is more than enough room. My current kicker is mounted right on the transom however, I feel it sits too low and when there is two people in the back corner it goes low in the water and bogs down. I think I want a small straight transom mount so the kicker sits a few...
Hi folks,
Looking for some advice. I am upgrading my 1994 merc 9.9 kicker with a new Merc 8hp. When I measure my 1994 merc kicker the leg length is 22.5in. An extra long leg seems too long on this boat but seems my old 1994 is right in the middle between a long and extra long leg…
Does anyone...
I fished Winter Harbour towards the end of July last summer for 3 days. We had a great time enjoying the little community and met some great folks.
Our favorite fish to eat are ling cod so we spent a long time targeting them. We fished 12oz swim jigs primarily tipped with salmon bellies and did...
Hey fellas,
I want to get a new kicker on my 17.5ft Double Eagle. Currently I have a 1994 9.9 merc and it’s loud and absolutely drinks the fuel.
Debating on the following:
8hp Merc
9.9 Merc High Thrust Pro Kicker
9.9 Merc Regular
Any thoughts or opinions? Anyone with similar boat. Also was...
Wondering if there are any options for a water taxi service to Nelson Island? Hoping to get to a friends cabin next summer. About a 4-5 mile boat ride from Madeira Park.
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