2022 Vancouver-Howe Sound-Sechelt Reports Thread

[Reeltime]

Bairdi, opilio, tanner , snow crab, all same name for two species ones just a bit bigger than the other , show up randomly in peoples pots all along the south coast, lots of the time hitchhiking on top like shown as they can’t fit in. Tasty

Next one is gonna end up on the table steamed...never knew all the other names

 

[Matthias]

See you all out there tomorrow!

 

[Howesoundhound]

Someone from an FB group just posted that he heard from a tug that the North Arm was all jammed up with logs that broke free from the jetty today. Was anyone out this afternoon in the north arm and can share how bad it was? Thanks in advance.

 

[sweettjim]

Someone from an FB group just posted that he heard from a tug that the North Arm was all jammed up with logs that broke free from the jetty today. Was anyone out this afternoon in the north arm and can share how bad it was? Thanks in advance.

sounds brutal

 

[Ringo]

I wouldn’t risk it. If your boat is trailerable, try other launches within the vicinity. If not, there’s always another day.

 

[ab1752]

Buddies fished Cowan today in the snow. 3 just under but no keepers. Epic day for them, surprisingly they had it to themselves

























haha

 

[sweettjim]

Buddies fished Cowan today in the snow. 3 just under but no keepers. Epic day for them, surprisingly they had it to themselves

























haha

nice

 

[Howesoundhound]

Just got through the North Arm. Yes, definitely many more logs floating around but quite possible to spot and avoid

 

[sweettjim]

Just got through the North Arm. Yes, definitely many more logs floating around but quite possible to spot and avoid

Ok thanks for the report

 

[max-p]

Bring some costco seaweed wraps, soy and wasabi with some seasoned sushi rice, man you cant beat it fresh, prawn has a crunch and sweetness to it right out of the water ...
i let this big guy go..
Happy New Year!! everyone had a busy house non stop cooking, all the kids came home for the holidays almost emptied my freezer lol, ready to slay!!
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man you know how to do it right.

 

[Onchy]

Had some luck in Tunstal this morning. The AP Herring did the heavy lifting. Had most action 157-197. Beauty day nice to have some warmish sun.

 

[UsedBoat]

Got out by myself this morning after a bit of work clearing some ice from the boat and ensuring safety.

Got into 8 undersized before landing a keeper between the freighters and the Bell.

Just needed the one for dinner so headed back in soon afterwards.

I good buddy of mine once said "Catch your limit, but limit your catch" and I agree wholeheartedly.

5 more to catch on my license prior to April renewal, I'm pretty sure I'll get em.

Also, I was fishing Westcoast Fishing Tackle spoons on both sides.

I was too lazy to put the traps out, maybe next time.

 

[ship happens]

Nice out

 

[Sea Chaser]

Got out by myself this morning after a bit of work clearing some ice from the boat and ensuring safety.

Got into 8 undersized before landing a keeper between the freighters and the Bell.

Just needed the one for dinner so headed back in soon afterwards.

I good buddy of mine once said "Catch your limit, but limit your catch" and I agree wholeheartedly.

5 more to catch on my license prior to April renewal, I'm pretty sure I'll get em.

Also, I was fishing Westcoast Fishing Tackle spoons on both sides.

I was too lazy to put the traps out, maybe next time.

Damn I didn’t even get a sniff around the freighters today great job!

 

[Rain City]

Nice out

I'm dying here

 

[UsedBoat]

Damn I didn’t even get a sniff around the freighters today great job!

Find the bait, find the fish.

 

[Sea Chaser]

Find the bait, find the fish.

Didn’t see too much today guess it wasn’t my day.

 

[Matthias]

Lots of action today at grace. Multiple double headers. >10 to the boat but all unders!!! A few 60’s but nothing quite big enough. Prawns and crabs were good though flat calm all day except the mouth of Howe sound. That was brutal.

 

[Tinny]

I'm dying here

Me too. Couldn’t get out today but wife wanted to go for a walk by Jericho for a bit around noon. From where I was could see 4 boats out in what looked like a lake. My wife was talking a lot. I kept nodding my head but really have no idea what she was saying.

 

[Ringo]

Me too. Couldn’t get out today but wife wanted to go for a walk by Jericho for a bit around noon. From where I was could see 4 boats out in what looked like a lake. My wife was talking a lot. I kept nodding my head but really have no idea what she was saying.

Been there before when walking at the West Van Seawall a few summers ago. Kept nodding like a sheep and ended up buying here a MacBook!