Cape Scott

theJohnD

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Anyone with fishing experience in the Cape Scott area. It is a ways away from both Winter Harbor and Port Hardy, and thats what I want something a little out of the way with maybe "untapped potential". Interested in good king, halibut, as well as lingcod fishing. Chart shows "Cook Bank" as well as other likely spots. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Realize area can be roughwater and will have to pick my days. Fish out the John D which is a 27 ft Orca with new Volvo Penta D4 diesel just installed. Thanks again for any info and tight lines to all. David Dickson if you wish to send direct email I am at allbiehunter@yahoo.com Thanks again for any and all information.
 
The first ? is have you been to north van isle before???...If not then you might want to check more than the chart.Look at a road map.With the orca, have a nice anchorage after a long run.PS If you ask Candians about the fishing then show some respect.We call them springs.Just a small detail but when in Rome??
 
considering the facilities, weather and long runs good luck bud
 
Your right in BC they are refered to as springs, my mistake. Have fished the north island every year since 1995. One of the things I have enjoyed the most is the friendly helpfull attitude of the people. Hope you have a nice day and so sorry to have bothered you frango.
 
Hey JD, not long ago in Alaska I had a great time catchin' "silvers" and "reds." Don't know about you, but I think the fun of fishin' for salmon is more important than what we call 'em, especially if we're fishin' for big kings. :)



Remember, it's called "fishing," not "catching."
 
Note to johnd.Don't pay any attention to my rant.I was a little grumpy yesterday.I broke one of favorite rods,and not on a fish just getting it ready.Enjoy your king fishing.
 
JohnD;
Sounds like you're out for the adventure this time around. I've seen your boat and if I recall things correctly, we shook hands two seasons ago (?). One of your guests was in a wheelchair.

Have you done much playing around on the bar (Nahwitti/Cape Sutil)? If so then you know what kind of water is expected. Keep one eye on the horizon.

This you'll need to look up. Check the DFO site and see if there's a RCA around the area. I think The Scott Islands fall into this category but off-hand I'm not sure.

Information for that area (IMO) is probably sketchy at best. Most sporties aren't capable of making the turn. One thing for sure though. If I was with you I'd defiantly insist on checking out that bank you mentioned. I personally haven't fished it But have heard of some Old Timers talk. Depending on when your doing this, look for the long-liners and set up down stream of them if possible. Just be respectful and don't interfere w/ their operations. Stay clear of them when they're setting up/hauling in. As for the Springs, I'd try cruising one of the many kelp beds, I've seen some real sweet fish come in from up there. Watch out for the tide rips that can develope, refracting waves and swell height - You wouldn't want to bottom out that sweet ride of yours.

A couple of phrases come to mind:
- The grass is always greener on the other side.
- Don't let anything such as fear or common sense hold you back.
- Fishing is the enjoyment of the adventure in catching fish.

This could prove to be a challenging trip and I'll envy you (probably for life) if you decide to make a go of it. Remember the Rocks on Right rule.

Any thoughts on where you'll be staying? It is a STRETCH.
PLEASE keep me posted. I kinda 'get off' on these types of quests and do keep a bucket handy. Someone's bound to get sick. But that's the price of admission - Right?

CHEERS!
Dean.
 
Nice to hear from you, we definitly must have met and shook hands as I did have a guest two years ago in a wheelchair. He was a double amputee who had never got a chance to go on the ocean and I had a great time making it happen for him. I have heard that the fishing is real good out of winter harbor but the ramp at coal harbor is terrible and I will not launch there. I have freinds with smaller boats that do and they have problems, no parking, etc. I repowered the John D with a new Volvo D4 diesel this winter and with improved(dramatic) fuel economy was looking at going farther most everyone else to get to that elusive "secret spot" The guides of Port Hardy are fishing over against the mainland about 27 miles from the harbor, I caught a 53lb spring year before last but they treat the spot like they own it so am looking for new grounds especially for big halibut. Hope all is well with you, are you coming fishing this year. I have a son getting married on June 24 in Montana, then we are comming home, getting the boat and we are off, going to spend 6 weeks this year. If you are up there look me up. Best wishes and tight lines. David Dickson
 
I know the mainland hole that you mention. It can be VERY productive. One honourable mention is that it is rumoured that the same fish (salmon) migrate from it over towards Cape Scott and then along the outside of the Island. Only difference in the fishing is that the water can get bigger - That's what windshield wipers were invented for. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

That fella that was in the chair. He and I chatted it up abit one day. Boy did he ever have a wish list. If memory serves me well he was on his way to Whistler to go zip-lining and bungee jumping was in the mix as well. One HELL of a character. Many able bodied persons could take a few pointers from him. Obviously he made quite the impression on us.

Right now I'm looking at doing three weeks up there. Last two of July and then the first of August. This could be extended for another two weeks (earlier) but it's too early to tell.

I'm going to E-mail you a pic of the boat. Things might click and maybe you might remember who I am. Myself, I wouldn't recognize you if we were to have a head on collision...Unless it happened at sea. That is a very nice ride that you have.

I'll do some snooping around and see if I can't come up with better info.

Dean
 
You are on the right track, watch your weather and no problem. You will probably run into some of the same nobs you meet at bremner, sometimes. I guide out of Hardy too, but don't fall into the category many do.Start out at Cape Sutil, and drift the rock. You will also run into those Springs off Stranby, just fish the kelp, shallow but productive.Farther up, watch you don't fish bottom in the closed area(rockfish)On a real nice day fish the gap between the two islands. Leave early and be prepared to return early, but definetley worth it...Big Joe
 
BJ.....rather, Big Joe. Thanks.

Some like it rough...
Others just puke!

Mr. Dean
 
CA.
You goin up this summer?
I still owe you a cold one AND I have some NICE Venison that has been aged for 10 days....

It would be nice to get together and compare rods. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> - Mr. Dean.


Edited by - Mr. Dean on 03/30/2006 09:59:50
 
FANTASTIC!!!

We should be up before you pull out. A few of us are discussing a plan about a pot-luck on the dock...

In an attempt of not repeating the events of last year, I'll make it a prority of getting you my slip info AND cell# AND where the camper will be parked.

I'm think'n that this may be the best trip EVER. How about saving me an Octopus?

Yup on Rolly-Polly. Again, it doesn't take much before your blown off of it though. Been out there on beautiful warm and sunny days wearing full head to toe raingear. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

One nice thing though is that the ride home usually isn't that bad. Typically it's a following sea.

Some like it rough...
Others just puke!

Mr. Dean
 
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You are on the right track, watch your weather and no problem. You will probably run into some of the same nobs you meet at bremner, sometimes. I guide out of Hardy too, but don't fall into the category many do.Start out at Cape Sutil, and drift the rock. You will also run into those Springs off Stranby, just fish the kelp, shallow but productive.Farther up, watch you don't fish bottom in the closed area(rockfish)On a real nice day fish the gap between the two islands. Leave early and be prepared to return early, but definetley worth it...Big Joe
 
Thanks for the information. Am looking forward to trying out new country. With the new motor (much more fuel effective) will be able to go farther for less. I appreciate all information I have received and would like to get together with you guys for dinner and good conversation(I would say stories but that could get out of hand) Will bring a couple extra packages of elk steak and I agree this could be "the best summer yet." tight lines and safe boating to all. I have cabin fever real bad and with weddings and graduations I won't be able to put boat into the water until July. I figure it will be worth the wait, as we always have a great time in Port Hardy.
 
Two years in a row the tuna have been a no show off my section of the coast. They ran good off Washington and even off the west side of Vancouver Island but you had to go 125 miles out to get too the fish down here and although I love tuna, not that much. I really want to get into them this year, we troll at about 6.5 mph and when we did sea trials in San Francisco Bay I deliberatly went 6.5 mph for a while and the digital readout was .6 gal per hr. So trolling for tuna will be much less expensive than before. It trolls at 4 mph at idle so will still use honda kicker for Salmon. Its raining here again today, I am starting to stare at the calender wishing the days would hurry up. We are going up for a weekend in first of June on Columbia for keeper sturgeon, last year my wife caught the legal fish maybe my luck will be better this year. Will talk this summer at Port hardy but if the run for Albacore is good down here, you might want to come down and I will take you out for the fishing trip you wont forget(IF THE DA*************** FISH SHOW UP) Take care.
 
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