kingspring
Well-Known Member
Awsome outing, you put yourself in the right place and right time!
2025 Sooke Reports
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SpringVelocity
Crew Member
This Harrison stock this year is going to massive return just watch. There must be a lot of them out there still pushing through.
Newf
Crew Member
Late Report: Out of Chenauh yesterday with a friend. Heavy fog for most of the morning and a slow day. Lots of shakers, released a couple of wild coho out deep off of Secretary, a few long line releases and my buddy kept a small bleeder clipped chinook. Tried lots of different spoons, hoochies and different depths but it wasn't our day,,,,other than a quality day with a good friend who loves being on the water.
On a different note: As we trolled back into the bay we saw an open boat near the weed bed west of Fraser. It appeared that he was paddling and my buddy thought that he may have been jigging and just holding himself into position. As we got closer, but still at a distance, I waved at him and gave him a thumbs up and I got back what I thought was a thumbs up. He wasn't standing up or waving us over so thinking all was good we continued to troll into the bay and pulled our gear just in past Fraser. I looked back at the boat as I had a funny feeling and said to my buddy that we would go back and chat with the guy to make sure all was OK. As soon as we got closer we could see that he was paddling using a net. To make a long story short, his engine had died. I apologized for not coming closer when we first saw him but didn't get an indication from him as we trolled away that he needed help. I felt pretty bad but the guy was just happy that we came back to check on him. Towed him to the ramp and offered to help him retrieve his boat but he was good. Just a reminder I guess that if something looks "off" out there, take the time to confirm that all is good before wandering off like I did the first time around. (Derail on my own post)
On a different note: As we trolled back into the bay we saw an open boat near the weed bed west of Fraser. It appeared that he was paddling and my buddy thought that he may have been jigging and just holding himself into position. As we got closer, but still at a distance, I waved at him and gave him a thumbs up and I got back what I thought was a thumbs up. He wasn't standing up or waving us over so thinking all was good we continued to troll into the bay and pulled our gear just in past Fraser. I looked back at the boat as I had a funny feeling and said to my buddy that we would go back and chat with the guy to make sure all was OK. As soon as we got closer we could see that he was paddling using a net. To make a long story short, his engine had died. I apologized for not coming closer when we first saw him but didn't get an indication from him as we trolled away that he needed help. I felt pretty bad but the guy was just happy that we came back to check on him. Towed him to the ramp and offered to help him retrieve his boat but he was good. Just a reminder I guess that if something looks "off" out there, take the time to confirm that all is good before wandering off like I did the first time around. (Derail on my own post)
Aces
Well-Known Member
Good for you!
SVIAC
Active Member
Tomorrow is the big day of the 2025 Alpine Juan de Fuca Fishing Tournament! Which means today is Registration Day, starting at 3 and running to 8 and the LANGFORD LEGION. Last chance today to get your tickets for tomorrow's event, ticket sales close at 8pm tonight. You can buy in person at the Legion!
There are going to be HUGE Raffle prizes available today at Registration - get your tickets today only! 50/50 as well. Seriously incredible support from sponsors for all sorts of prizes today - from swag and lures to several reels, handmade gaffs/bonkers, and so much more! Even if you're not able to come out to the derby tomorrow, come on by the Langford Legion to get in on the raffles! Watch for pictures today on the derby's facebook page!
Also, a reminder that live leader board will be posted on the Derby Facebook page! Weigh in station is at Pedder Bay only, and be there in line before the closing time of 3pm. Anyone not in line at 3pm will not be eligible to win! Top 10 prizes only, no hidden weights, so check that FB page to determine if your 15lber stands a shot at the top 10!
Game on everyone, thanks for supporting Salmon Enhancement on South Vancouver Island, and good luck out there!
There are going to be HUGE Raffle prizes available today at Registration - get your tickets today only! 50/50 as well. Seriously incredible support from sponsors for all sorts of prizes today - from swag and lures to several reels, handmade gaffs/bonkers, and so much more! Even if you're not able to come out to the derby tomorrow, come on by the Langford Legion to get in on the raffles! Watch for pictures today on the derby's facebook page!
Also, a reminder that live leader board will be posted on the Derby Facebook page! Weigh in station is at Pedder Bay only, and be there in line before the closing time of 3pm. Anyone not in line at 3pm will not be eligible to win! Top 10 prizes only, no hidden weights, so check that FB page to determine if your 15lber stands a shot at the top 10!
Game on everyone, thanks for supporting Salmon Enhancement on South Vancouver Island, and good luck out there!
kaelc
Crew Member
Left the dock at about 5:30am after launching the night before and enjoyed a nice full moon (wicked wind that thankfully died). Fished the trap, possession and Beechy and Beecher bay. 1 67cm spring with a missing chin and 1 nice clipped coho. Long day, but had a great time with a great crew. Derby winner was 23 and top ten were 18 and up if I remember correctly. White hootchie for the spring at 117 feet in the bay.
