2024 OFFISHALL Vancouver-Howe Sound-Sechelt Reports Thread

[JKOZAK]

Another T10 update. Similar program as the weekend, but this time with three guests. Lines out at about 7:15 AM, and the hits started right away. Toward the buoy away from the buoy, it didn’t really seem to matter. We were always between 55 and 65 and the action was constant for more than an hour. Lost a few more than usual today however, and maybe landed about 50% of the hits. I had an anchovy going on one side, and the golden nugget again on the other side. The nugget absolutely kept pace with the bait, and maybe outfished bait a tiny little bit. Two nice white Springs, plus a massive sucker lost right at the boat. We got two chum as well and probably released five wild coho. The fight stopped at about 9:45 AM, but we were still able to squeak out another couple of good fish before it was time to call it quits. There are takeaways here for me. First is that I don’t think it’s necessary to run bait on both sides, which really reduces the cost and hassle for some interesting side bets on the boat. The second is that regardless of where we are at in the tide, it seems that the early morning bite is the best. Third is that T10 is a great spot still and seems to offer a slightly calmer fishing environment vs the larger waves and crowds at Sandheads. Likely my last update for a while as my freezer is stuffed and I don’t want to be too greedy. What a season!!!

 

[Wondermur]

I went to Sandheads with my brother who is out from NZ. Solid action from 7.30 to 12.30. 5 chinook to the boat, lost a couple more. Just one wild coho and no chum. Most of the chinook still bright. A couple of rip-roaring strikes 4-6 boats there today. My Brother was incredulous at the quality of the fishing we have. Dropped some fish off at st jeans this afternoon to be canned. Hooked more on hardware than bait today.

 

[el.Pereh]

Till they bite

Was asking for a friend

Neon glow bait Rigs taking one last go tomorrow am…

 

[kingspring]

Was asking for a friend

Neon glow bait Rigs taking one last go tomorrow am…

Good luck!!

 

[Aquaholic]

Chum retention is 4 per day as of October 12th in the following areas. Please double check.



Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Subject: FN1053-RECREATIONAL Salmon - Chum - Areas 11 to 20, 28, 111, 121 to 127 and Subareas 29-1 to 29-5, 29-8 - Opening - Effective October 12, 2024

Effective 00:01 hours October 12, 2024, until 23:59 hours March 31, 2025, the daily limit of Chum Salmon is four (4) in the following waters:

Areas 11 to 21, 28, 111, 121 to 127, and Subareas 29-1 to 29-5 and 29-8.

 

[TMan]

Chum retention is 4 per day as of October 12th in the following areas. Please double check.



Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Subject: FN1053-RECREATIONAL Salmon - Chum - Areas 11 to 20, 28, 111, 121 to 127 and Subareas 29-1 to 29-5, 29-8 - Opening - Effective October 12, 2024

Effective 00:01 hours October 12, 2024, until 23:59 hours March 31, 2025, the daily limit of Chum Salmon is four (4) in the following waters:

Areas 11 to 21, 28, 111, 121 to 127, and Subareas 29-1 to 29-5 and 29-8.

I got the notice too.

 

[cohochinook]

Got a nice one today!

 

[scotty]

Heading out tomorrow for the last attack. Any updates from this mornings bite would be appreciated. Leaving Crescent Beach around 6:45am tomorrow. See you out there.

 

[Aquaholic]

Sand heads is crazy this morning. One at 30 pounds, two in the mid 20s, and one at 17. We are limited out. 14 fish to the boat in two hours. I did not want to keep the 30 pound tyee, but it has swallowed the hook. Shiny flashy gear out doing anchovies, everything in the box was on shiny flashy.

 

[Sea Chaser]

Sand heads is crazy this morning. One at 30 pounds, two in the mid 20s, and one at 17. We are limited out. 14 fish to the boat in two hours. I did not want to keep the 30 pound tyee, but it has swallowed the hook. Shiny flashy gear out doing anchovies, everything in the box was on shiny flashy.

Damn told myself last outing will be my last sandheads adventures for the season but I may think twice

 

[TMan]

Hope the weather is good tomorrow. I'm heading out.

 

[NorthRiverRed]

Conditions shaping up nicely tomorrow !

 

[JKOZAK]

Go get ‘em boys. Lots of reports tomorrow please.

 

[Grace underfire]

Is this late for you guys to still be getting springs in these numbers? I was surprised at the number of them around Nanaimo this year into late September.

 

[Marley]

It’s opening day for ducks tomorrow otherwise I would be fishing.

 

[Aquaholic]

Is this late for you guys to still be getting springs in these numbers? I was surprised at the number of them around Nanaimo this year into late September.

I think it is late. Close to mid October and it is still excellent fishing at the south arm. The chum splashing around at the North Arm in huge numbers on the way there was great to see.

 

[Tinny]

Fished 10 to 4 at SH today. 3 Springs, 3 Chums, and one hatchery coho in the box. My first 3 species salmon day! 2 wild coho released and another 7 long line releases. All on anchovies 50’ to 65’.

 

[Alex_c]

Fished 10 to 4 at SH today. 3 Springs, 3 Chums, and one hatchery coho in the box. My first 3 species salmon day! 2 wild coho released and another 7 long line releases. All on anchovies 50’ to 65’.

Amazing, I bet the conditions were beauty

 

[ghyvr]

Fished Sand Heads 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM today. Calm and mostly sunny. Continuous action. 4 Chinook, 4 Chum, and 2 Coho to boat. All released except 2 Chinook, 15 and 16 lbs. Several more fish lost. 74’ to 90’ on DR in 150 to 250 FOW worked best. Bait and spoons equal.

 

[NorthRiverRed]

Wow. Great action. Question about species retention at SandHeads. Is it no retention for Chum and wild Coho ? Thanks in advance.