Somebody else said something like that in one of the other report threads... Nanaimo I think. Fishing Nanaimo I haven't noticed that, but I also don't look too closely. If there is any adipose at all they get gaff released not netted, so could be I just haven't been paying attention.
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Buddha
Crew Member
I compare it to “Can someone just be a little bit pregnant?” To me it’s marked or unmarked. If it’s marked enough for me to identify it as marked then it’s marked. I get it though. It’s easier to just let it go rather than have to debate someone with authority later. Especially if you can see enough of an adipose from the side of the boat.
Yeah, most of the releases I have done I could see the fin still in the water. Didn't haul them out to see if it was a whole fin or a partial one.
ebrench
Member
Not CR, so apologies but I'll back up this point about Nanaimo. 1/5 fish at least. If it's more than 1/2 off I'll take it because I can reasonably argue it fits the definition of "healed" adipose scar as per DFO.
spring fever
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Noticed a few-but honestly if DFO is going to clip such a low percentage they should help out the coho and do a 2 and your done. Must have caught 25 before our boat was limited. Some nice Springs around as well-shaping up to be a great season!!
RiverBoy
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agree. or an annual limit of any coho. i love the guy saturday who drags the coho onto his checkerboard pod and then angrily yells “Wild” to the boat party then unhooks and kicks it into the water …anyways…reports
Northfish
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And people wonder why there's criticism of recreational fishing.
Moving on, lots of fish out there as others have said! I went down to 1/0 singles to reduce the chance of any damage even further since there were so many wild coho out there yesterday. Filled half our limit before getting fed up with the traffic at the red can and doing some inshore jigging, some nice greenling and one of the biggest flounder I've ever caught which was pretty fun. We had originally planned to go up to Chatham but after getting to separation head in the morning it was decided that it wasn't worth getting bounced around for another 45 minutes in the washing machine still present after low slack. Next time!
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Bowbreaker
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Nice to hear that others are adjusting hook size to reduce damage to fish during catch and release. I think it’s also a good idea for all of us to figure out what our stop fishing point is. After how many C&R fish do we pack it in. Just a thought. Once I have tubbed out for the boat I start thinking about leaving. Can’t stand the idea of letting a bleeder go because the boat is tagged out…
spring fever
Well-Known Member
I just put on a plug and fish very deep-besides I need the rest and a plug caught Spring is easy to release boatside
Northfish
Well-Known Member
I do the same, or start fishing for bottom fish etc before we limit out in case of bycatch.
All of the coho I've caught have been on 4.75" plugs or similar size jigs, last few times I've been out I can't put the rod in the holder before there's a fish on when it's hot!
RiverBoy
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yep. littered with coho
spring fever
Well-Known Member
Lots and edge of tide rips
Bowbreaker
Member
Any reports on chinook between Kitty Coleman and Wilby?
Northfish
Well-Known Member
Lots. Tried to stay out of them until retention, still managed to hook on a 9 inch cod jig somehow..
We were only 1 clipped for 14 on Wednesday plus 2 decent springs mostly in 50 feet or less of water around the Green.Limited in just under an hour yesterday morning on hatch coho, about twelve total to the boat including three double headers! No deeper than 100', all on small plugs. Made a informal video because I just couldn't be bothered to edit much
One thing I discovered, the coho weren’t that interested in my trusty 5 inch and 6 inch 602s so I’ll be dragging them come the 15th.
Northfish
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I was 2/10 I believe, I don't really count past the first fish as it's all gravy after that! I was slamming Coho on my 4.75" plug and I've caught plenty on 5 and 6 inch plugs in the past as well, maybe it was an action thing? One thing I did notice the other day is they weren't as aggressive as previous days and a slower troll of 2.2 knots seemed to work the best at around 50-100 feet.
Gearbox Paul
Active Member
I just looked at the DFO website and there is no notice for Chinook retention starting July 15. I know they usually announce it at the last minute. Anyone have any Intel?
Pineapple Express
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I've asked in another reports thread. The consensus seems to be wait until 16:00hrs! Frustrating
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