Anyone planning west coast this summer ?

TBark · #1 12-27-2011, 07:27 PM

Is anyone going salmon fishing this summer ? If so who will you be using as your charter ? We lightened up on Christmas gifts this year 'cus we'll be dumping a bit of cash this summer.
The wife, son and I will be driving to Vancouver Island in August for the great salmon race, or so I call it, ha. We will be using 2 different fishing charters on the north part of the Island, AO sponsors of course, then one on the south end of the Island. The plan is to fish 2 days in Tofino fishing for all kinds, salmon, hailbut, cod, coho, then rush back to the inside to Port Hardy for another day on the water. We will Greyhound our Tofino catch back to relatives in Victoria between trips, then one day after Hardy, we jump on another charter out of Sooke for 2 days of fishing, so in all 3 charters, 5 days on the water and 1700 - 1800 km of driving, all within a week. We have a few days buffer to and from the Island, so not as hurried as it may seem, I say this now, ha. Been waiting on a trip like this for years, can't wait for August.

TBark

thunderheart · #2 12-27-2011, 07:29 PM

sounds like you guys willl have a blast... i live in the campbell river area..... lotsa fish here too

TBark · #3 12-28-2011, 10:50 AM

Yes, was considdering fishing there too.
We'll be having supper there on out way through.
Any good restaurant suggerstions ?

TBark

Guy on a Buffalo · #4 12-28-2011, 11:55 AM

I'm jealous of ya Tbark! There is nothing like fishing on the ocean! We used to fish on both sides of the island. We never chartered, but used our own boats. You will have a blast!

We are going to try to head out to the island this summer, I doubt that we will fish (sigh). We will probably surf in tofino instead.

Serengeti Charters · #5 12-28-2011, 12:52 PM

Painters Lodge used to be good food on your way up, but last summer I heard it had gone down hill... Rip Tide Pub had good food last time I was there in May

Jwood 456 · #6 12-28-2011, 03:49 PM

Sounds like you guys have lots to look forward to for this upcoming summer!

I'm probably going to head for Port Renfrew, or Uculet this upcoming summer to target halibut, ling cod, and all 5 species of salmon out mine and my Dad's 23ft double eagle...Can't wait!

thunderheart · #7 12-28-2011, 04:22 PM

the rip tide is great..... so is moxies... depends what you like .... baan thai is great we eat there alot

painters is waaaaaaay over rated

if you come to quadra island the tsa qwa luten lodge has good food to wednesday is prime rib night, oh yum yum

crazyfish · #8 12-28-2011, 05:59 PM

plan on going to the island this summer ! Heading to tahsis again , salmon and Halibut and then bottom fish ! Had a blast last year, can't wait to go again !

BGSH · #9 12-28-2011, 07:04 PM

you will love fishing Sooke, used to live there when i was a kid and the fishing was awsome fishing the Sooke river, nothing like it, so cool watching 20-60 pound chinooks jumping and seeing nice 7 pound coho flashing there bellys, or catching some big chums with there hooked mouth really fun stuff, check out renfrew, another great spot for some monsters, even check the rivers around there for some steel, bring the bear spray.

drake · #10 12-28-2011, 09:15 PM

As usual, Ill be fishing with Leisure Suit Charters out of Port Mcneill. Just got back from a week of steel head fishing with them.....one word describes the winter action up there....outstanding!!!

Jamie · #11 12-29-2011, 06:10 PM

Just to get you guys in the mood, have a look at our website. We added a bunch of pictures in the photo Gallery and some new ones here and there and each page.

www.greatsalmon.ca

You guys sound like you have some amazing trips planned for this summer. Good luck to each of you.

Jamie

theycallmeNoah · #12 12-29-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thunderheart

if you come to quadra island the tsa qwa luten lodge has good food to wednesday is prime rib night, oh yum yum

We got married at that lodge and all of our meals were great. Loved our time there.

We had hoped to do some kayaking and possibly fishing but my hubby came down with a wicked cold. I guess we just need to come back

Serengeti Charters · #13 12-29-2011, 08:43 PM

Check out our Father's Day special for AO members, it is an opportunity to give your Dad a father's day he'll never forget

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...75#post1230175

Serengeti Charters · #14 01-05-2012, 05:29 PM

Let's get this back on track, where's everyone going? Doing it yourself or guided? What are ya targetting?!?!?

Sea Hawk · #15 01-05-2012, 05:43 PM

I am planning to pull my boat out to Prince Rupert this summer. I went out last august and had a blast with coho and caught a few halibut. It is a great challenge to do it yourself. My plan is to get out there earlier this summer and hopefully get in on some chinook action.

fishpro · #16 01-05-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Serengeti Charters

Let's get this back on track, where's everyone going? Doing it yourself or guided? What are ya targetting?!?!?

I'm heading out to the Kitimat River for some DIY fly fishing for chum! I've done 3 ocean trips to Rupert in the past and had a great time, would like to go back one day.

thunderheart · #17 01-05-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by theycallmeNoah

We got married at that lodge and all of our meals were great. Loved our time there.

We had hoped to do some kayaking and possibly fishing but my hubby came down with a wicked cold. I guess we just need to come back

yep you will .. and look us up if you do come back to Quadra .. the Lodge is great for food .. its our favorite haunt forsure

Dark · #18 01-05-2012, 07:50 PM

Spent 7 nights on board in the Broken Island Group last year and loved it

We probably will spend 7 nights at Dundas Island this year, can't wait.

fish gunner · #19 01-05-2012, 09:11 PM

lucky fella, I will not make the coast this year.my trip will be to the hallowed waters of kootneay lake .home of the mighty gerard strain rainbows,and just happens to be a glorious side trip for any traveling by the crowsnest route .big spoons or large hair jigs will give u a shot at tackle busting bows and lunker bulls . take the 3a north from creston hit any creek mouth between there and nelson and hold on .closer to nelson creek mouths lend them selves to smaller tackle. good luck, safe miles to all

pope · #20 01-05-2012, 09:13 PM

Just booked the father's day special with Serengetti. 3 old guys and a kid. Should be fun at Port Hardy.

wildman · #21 01-05-2012, 09:22 PM

We are booked!!!!
Early august with Serengeti out of port hardy!!!!
My first salmon trip ever
Mega stoked!!!
Wooooo!!!!!!

BGSH · #22 01-05-2012, 09:28 PM

have fun everybody, myself i am going to the west coast fishing resort in Augest.

Sundancefisher · #23 01-05-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Serengeti Charters

Let's get this back on track, where's everyone going? Doing it yourself or guided? What are ya targetting?!?!?

I am going back to Langara Fishing Lodge. I am hoping to best my 38.5 lb chinook, 14 lb coho and 138 lb halibut.

Since the water is colder I am not anticipating salmon shark fishing but I have hooked into 400 plus lbers...but not landed it yet. Need the right tackle and plan.

I am also collecting quality fish pictures so I want to add some rockfish I am missing.

Serengeti Charters · #24 01-06-2012, 09:41 PM

Which rockfish you missing sundance... and excited to get you on a ton of fish wildman

Serengeti Charters · #25 02-22-2012, 11:17 PM

I just wanna talk salmon and halibut fishing more....so let's do that...can't wait for season to start up! So let's hear more people's plans for the summer and if any of you have any questions about the fishing on the coast, whether do it yourself or guided I'd love to help ya out...

Jamie · #26 02-23-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Serengeti Charters

I just wanna talk salmon and halibut fishing more....so let's do that...can't wait for season to start up! So let's hear more people's plans for the summer and if any of you have any questions about the fishing on the coast, whether do it yourself or guided I'd love to help ya out...

No Kidding.. X2 on the season. I would leave right now if I could.
BBJ did us up some "Special" EMERGENCY USE ONLY Coho hooks.
Perhaps he can post up some pics.
Believe it or not, they work.

Jamie

Tofinofish · #27 02-23-2012, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TBark

Is anyone going salmon fishing this summer ? If so who will you be using as your charter ? We lightened up on Christmas gifts this year 'cus we'll be dumping a bit of cash this summer.
The wife, son and I will be driving to Vancouver Island in August for the great salmon race, or so I call it, ha. We will be using 2 different fishing charters on the north part of the Island, AO sponsors of course, then one on the south end of the Island. The plan is to fish 2 days in Tofino fishing for all kinds, salmon, hailbut, cod, coho, then rush back to the inside to Port Hardy for another day on the water. We will Greyhound our Tofino catch back to relatives in Victoria between trips, then one day after Hardy, we jump on another charter out of Sooke for 2 days of fishing, so in all 3 charters, 5 days on the water and 1700 - 1800 km of driving, all within a week. We have a few days buffer to and from the Island, so not as hurried as it may seem, I say this now, ha. Been waiting on a trip like this for years, can't wait for August.

TBark

Looking forward to seeing you T-Bark. Getting pretty pumped up with all the Feeder Chinook in the area right now!! First boat goes in the water next week and that one won't come out until mid October so she will see some fish on the deck during the next 7 months

Fresh Salmon on the grill next week...mmmmm....winter chinook....

BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES · #28 02-23-2012, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamie

No Kidding.. X2 on the season. I would leave right now if I could.
BBJ did us up some "Special" EMERGENCY USE ONLY Coho hooks.
Perhaps he can post up some pics.
Believe it or not, they work.

Jamie

Wouldnt be a problem Jamie , I would be glad to do so .

These Sold Only Exclusive to Great Salmon Fishing Lodge , In Prince Rupert .

Jamie · #29 02-23-2012, 02:29 AM

John, you have to come out this summer and try out those bad boys!!!

Sea Hawk · #30 02-23-2012, 01:53 PM

I am planning to take my boat to Prince Rupert this summer. This will be my fourth trip and every time I go I come away with more questions. Here are a few and i would appreciate any help you can give.
How do you decide between herring or anchovie?
When you use herring, is it whole,cutplug or strip?
How do you decide on flasher or dodger?
How do you decide on flasher color?
How do you decide on leader length?
Do you use downrigger cable angle to judge trolling speed when the tide is running?
I probaby have 1000 questions where these came from so tell me when you get tired of answering.

Thanks