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2023 Bamfield and Barkley Sound Reports
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doubleeagle
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Lots of small shakers around. Managed to get a couple in the teens on the weekend
the fog ducker
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just got back , we may be there on the 12th for 5 days if your still around Roy , prob be Sockeye fishin up the canal , 9 Springs in 2 days for us this past weekend , worked hard for them , but there around....Thx NB's
willydw
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On our way out today.just got back , we may be there on the 12th for 5 days if your still around Roy , prob be Sockeye fishin up the canal , 9 Springs in 2 days for us this past weekend , worked hard for them , but there around....Thx NB's
wolf
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yes im there from 9 to 16
Umos
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Anyone have any ideas for how to access Barkley Sound with the HWY 4 closure, or how long the closure may last? We were planning to launch in PA and run to the Broken group Thursday, now looking at plan Bs like running up from Renfrew or heading to Nootka and Cougar Creek camp instead.
Umos
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Just got a helpful PM saying that based on emergency services calls the road is likely to stay closed for a few days. So... anyone that knows the coast want to weight up 1) Running up from Renfrew (24' aluminum) with the current wind forecast on Friday and back down on Tuesday, vs 2) Heading to Nootka and Cougar Creek instead?
doubleeagle
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Youbou to Bamfeild Rd to Port Alberni
wolf
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Definatlly wont haul my rig that route. I love my boat too much to put her thru that..
doubleeagle
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I wouldn't also. Just saying thats whats open now
SpringVelocity
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Same
trophywife
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launch in renfrew, send the chase truck with all the gear and trailer, strap down the bunks.. when the road opens, pull it out at clutesi.
SpringVelocity
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Little chicken*** to do that run in my small boat.
SpringFever2359
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Just stay close to the Hoyne beer truck
Cut Plug
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Yeah, I’ve driven the new route from Lake Cowichan to Bamfield a couple of times the past few weeks. It’s a lot better than last year for sure, but I still wouldn’t tow my boat over it. Mainly pretty good, and a fast trip for a truck (3 hrs Bamfield to Victoria) but still a few surprises that could definitely ruin your day if you’re trailering a boat on a trailer that isn’t designed for off pavement travel. Both the Central and Flora main section have random pothole or large hump sections that are on corners that are hard to see in advance. Nasty business for sure. On the Nitinat section I waited for a minivan with a tent trailer to cross a bridge and watched the trailer get about 2 feet of air on the rise to the bridge deck. They didn’t even slow down at all on the downside and it totally bottomed out its back end
I can only imagine what some of the admittedly few pothole sections were like for that poor trailer. All about off road experience towing, risk tolerance and respect for your equipment I guess.
I can only imagine what some of the admittedly few pothole sections were like for that poor trailer. All about off road experience towing, risk tolerance and respect for your equipment I guess.
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fish brain
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It shouldn't be a problem. I assume you have fished at Camper at some point. I have done the run to Nitnat (about 20 miles) several times and the waters never been any worse than just the run to Camper. I have never run from Nitnat to Beale,(another 20 miles) but I can't see it being much worse.
Someone more knowledgeable may say I'm wrong, but I doubt it. Especially if you go first thing in the morning.
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