2024 OFFISHALL Vancouver-Howe Sound-Sechelt Reports Thread

[ship happens]

That green can will be tilted sideways anyway. Sea lions be lined up on the jeddy. River will be smoking out and the tide will be blowing right across the river. Huge **** show. Just stay home

 

[pescador]

So the “restrictions “ page on the DFO site for area 29-3 currently shows this…..circled in red. A slot limit of 80cm. I’m assuming that’s gone tomorrow?

 

[A-a-Ron]

So the “restrictions “ page on the DFO site for area 29-3 currently shows this…..circled in red. A slot limit of 80cm. I’m assuming that’s gone tomorrow?


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Nah that’ll go. The notice said 2 per day, no max size. Like previous seasons.

 

[Blueback]

I'm in Paris right now; be home Tues. Save some fish for me and good luck all!

 

[Aquaholic]

Good to go.

 

[Wondermur]

One in the boat, one released, one lost at T10. Waves not to bad.

 

[Wondermur]

One in the boat, one released, one lost at T10. Waves not to bad.View attachment 110076

We have had 6 keepers to the boat so far. Released 2 of the smaller ones. WAves and wind have increased a bit.

 

[pescador]

T10. 75 boats manageable winds and chop.

 

[tubber]

Is stacking just habit from sockeye times or something everyone should do? I'm still hoping for a Tuesday fish. Keep the reports coming, especially during this 5 hour strong ebb.

 

[the force]

One in the boat, one released, one lost at T10. Waves not to bad.View attachment 110076

Stacked on both sides!? Getting after it!

 

[pescador]

Laying down very nicely

 

[Wondermur]

Stacked on both sides!? Getting after it!

Yes. It increases the mayhem...

 

[Marley]

We have had 6 keepers to the boat so far. Released 2 of the smaller ones. WAves and wind have increased a bit.

Depth and flasher? We were waiting for it to lay down and heading out now.

 

[Saltwedge]

Depth and flasher? We were waiting for it to lay down and heading out now.

Limit of 4 Chinook, incl. a Tryee (high 20s). Released a 35-lber… released a nice big wild coho male.

ANYONE CATCHING HATCHERY COHO??

 

[Jig on]

One in the boat, one released, one lost at T10. Waves not to bad.View attachment 110076Stacked and old school. Love the sound of a Peetz reel in the morning.

Stacked and old school. I love the sound of a Peetz reel in the morning.

 

[The Weasel]

Slayfest. 300 boats
Coho 10 wild. 8 springs. We catching and releasing.

If you can figure out where the 300 boats are, that’s our spot, away from the pack.

 

[Aquaholic]

Limit of 4 Chinook, incl. a Tryee (high 20s). Released a 35-lber… released a nice big wild coho male.

ANYONE CATCHING HATCHERY COHO??

Yes, a 10 pound hatchery coho.

 

[Fish Wistler]

They hitting hardware or mostly bait! See ya in a couple hours! Will report

 

[the force]

Yes. It increases the mayhem...

Hahaha, hold on boys this is extreme west coast salmon mayhem.

In all seriousness, I like stacking when not chasing bottom contours (fish a couple naked rods in the mix) though would love to hear some perspectives on when to clear rods vs keep under power and take a little extra time bringing fish in. Seems we can manage pretty well with fish up to about 20lbs, much over that the risk of a tangle starts getting up there. If they rip off 150’ of line is that the que to clear rods for you?

 

[Saltwedge]

They hitting hardware or mostly bait! See ya in a couple hours! Will report

They are hitting everything. Shallow… under 70’ for sure… 30-50’ seemed good… some at 20’! The tyee pulled a coho move and took the hootchy off the clip near the surface as I was about to check it for weeds/shaker! A couple were on big herring, a couple on anchovies, a couple on white/UV hoochies. Absolutely no weeds and no shakers… a bit lumpy but got better. Back at the dock at 11… will rest up for tomorrow!