Back in the day, I recall that there was any area north of Courtenay where guys would cast from shore and do well on various salmon species. From what I understand, there was a good drop off along the shoreline in that region. Checking out Google Maps and if I recall correctly, I think it was in the Bates Beach to Kitty Coleman area. I`ve never fished there myself but I`m in the area for the next week and thought I might like to scope it out and give it a try. Would anyone have precise directions on where that fishing area is?