Bassblaster
Active Member
If China Creek is a no go, anyone have any other convenient launch locations? If I were to launch right at PA, how far up the channel do you need to go before you are consistently into fish?
2011 Sockeye Run Port Alberni
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Degree of Freedom
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launch at Clutesi in Alberni...20 minutes to the fishing.
vetteman
Active Member
Yup. Looks like that's what we'll have to do. That or toss out the anchor.
Dave
Degree of Freedom
Active Member
looks like we'll be slumin' it at the log booms Thursday night...taking my dad and my 3 year old son for some sockeye excitement.
vetteman
Active Member
We'll be there Friday until whenever. The booms might be where the best party is.
Dave
ReelSlim
Crew Member
We tie up to the booms a couple of times a year and kinda like it. Take a few spikes or eye bolts with you because it can make your life easier sometimes. Besides.....it's kinda nice to cast off your lines and drop the gear ! Here's a shot at Underwood last summer tied up and my then 3 year old enjoying a movie before bed and of course a killer sunset! Have fun!
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Bassblaster
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I-phone or not RS, they,re still great shots and good memories.
vetteman
Active Member
I'm guessing that you'd better get there really early if you want to use the float this weekend, especially if you like to tie up on the inside. It's a popular spot.
Dave
Islandgirl
Well-Known Member
See you all out there on Sat to hammer a few.. first sox trip of the year ..cant wait!
Bassblaster
Active Member
Never fished for Sox before. Any particular tide conditions that are best? From the posts on both Alberni threads it sounds like they are pretty cooperative biters. Any pointers on lures or just go with the regular performers on here?
Heavyc
Active Member
Dummy flasher down to the ball, green or red hotspot flasher 10 ft up 20-24in leader to a small pink squirt hoochie with a 4/0 or 5/0 hook. Fish between 30/60 ft. (unless your reading them at a different level)
Some people do a tandem hook, others like the singles. I say, run both.
Some people do a tandem hook, others like the singles. I say, run both.
Islandgirl
Well-Known Member
I use 4 rods stacked 12 to 15 feet apart, no dummy flashers. Gone fishing in port will tell you what is working best. I won't be fishing until saturday over there. Normally little pink squirts, mp2 mp15 and pink and blue and pink and black are all good performers. If you see me over there say hi. We are the only boat with all women or occasionally a token male onboard.
Degree of Freedom
Active Member
just talked to a friend who fished last night and this morning around Hook...got skunked and didn't see anyone catch any fish. I'm leaving at 3:00 to give it a whirl...hope he is wrong! (it's not unusual for him to get skunked, but he said nobody was catching any...that being said he also mentioned people were cleaning fish at China Creek, so they're being caught somewhere)
Degree of Freedom
Active Member
DOF,
Looking forward to hearing your report....we are heading over(leaving at 3 am as well ) for the day on Sunday. I am going to bring my bagpipes...and play them if/when we limit out! So if you hear any strange noises on Sunday......
won't be able to post a report until Sunday. My 3:00 departure is this afternoon...not a.m. Fishing tonight and tomorrow morning.
Degree of Freedom
Active Member
just got a text from my buddy...seems he's found a school and is now nailing them. Near China Creek.
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