2018 Sidney Reports
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Stizzla
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Probably more comfortable to drive 90 minutes and launch near the spot.
Aces
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I've used wire for 35 years and that's not the problem. Trolling too slow is usually most people's problem
SpringVelocity
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Or you could tow your boat up to Ladysmith or Crofton which isn't far from Victoria at all.
fshnfnatic
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Can anyone tell me how far it is from the Crofton dock to Thrasher?Just interested for future trips from that dock.
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
About 45-50 minutes.
fish brain
Crew Member
Drop your gear just below the surface and take a look at it. Spoons should "flutter" side to side. Hootchies should give a little whip with the flasher. Your anchovy should have a nice tight roll about 1 turn per second, it shouldn't flop around wildly or turn like a drill bit. use 45 degrees on the riggers as a guide. if you get a hit on a turn, was it inside or outside. if it was inside slow down a bit-outside, speed up a bit. sometimes in August you can go so slow that the gear just turns, but as Fishtofino said faster is usually better. When you see the the commercial trollers go by they are usually hauling butt.
fshnfnatic
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Thanks SV.That's not too bad.Similar to running to Pender Bluffs from Cowichan Bay which I have done many times.
RogersonCrusoe
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The Sidney Anglers Facebook page says 23.1 was winning at 2:11pm. Would be a steep task to beat that beauty.
advTHXance
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I was too bagged to go to the awards dinner and my fishing partner caught too much sun so I cant say for sure, but I saw the 23 caught right in front of me at Coal and it looked like a beauty. A couple buddies had fish from 12-16, our biggest was about 7 so we didnt have anything to weigh in. We fished Coal all day and I saw about 6 fish caught. Once the dust settles hopefully I can find out a total amount raised for salmon enhancement.
Thanks to all the participants, sponsors, and volunteers. I got a glimpse of what it takes to organize this derby and there are countless volunteers working tirelessly to put on the best derby they can with the circumstances given. Lots of truly selfless people donating their time and efforts for months on end all in the name of salmon enhancement. These people really care about the cause and it shows!
And now for some fishing reports... I fished about 11 of the last 14 days, lots of time at Saanichton, Coal, Fairfax and Pender. Coal was the hottest spot for me these past 2 weeks but it wasnt easy most days. The AP sandlance was the hot lure followed by tiny strip. Basically if youre willing to move around and put a solid day in you should be able to find a few fish somewhere.
Thanks to all the participants, sponsors, and volunteers. I got a glimpse of what it takes to organize this derby and there are countless volunteers working tirelessly to put on the best derby they can with the circumstances given. Lots of truly selfless people donating their time and efforts for months on end all in the name of salmon enhancement. These people really care about the cause and it shows!
And now for some fishing reports... I fished about 11 of the last 14 days, lots of time at Saanichton, Coal, Fairfax and Pender. Coal was the hottest spot for me these past 2 weeks but it wasnt easy most days. The AP sandlance was the hot lure followed by tiny strip. Basically if youre willing to move around and put a solid day in you should be able to find a few fish somewhere.
Fins -n- Skins
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Fished the derby yesterday and started at Hamley and there was about 15 boats there. Didn't see a fish caught but might have missed something ? Moved to Powder wharf and jigged up a 13.8 good for 9th place. Saw a few fish caught but was pretty slow. Lost a good one trolling in the end on a needle fish squirt right on the bottom at 100ft. Heard second place 21# came from Pender Bluffs. Thanks Sidney Anglers for another great derby and all the hard work you guys do.
wishiniwasfishin1
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'Price is Righ't strategy says you should have guessed 14lbs 9 oz!
advTHXance
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Found this guy at Coal this morning. Can anybody guess the lure?
scott craven
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AP spoons rule !
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
I am using the same near you but in lemon/lime. That size has been very good all the way up Nanaimo. Did well on it at Thrasher.
