Bamfield/Barkey winter reports 09/10
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Osama Bin Hopper
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Great weather on the west coast right now. So much so that a few of us decided to hop in the boat on Tuesday and fish our way to Ucy for a night of hottubbing and pubbing! Great to visit the big city.
Started at Meares for a few passes, nothing happening. Headed into the broken group to cruise around and have a bite to eat. Concensus was to give up on fish and get to the bar. Cruised accross Louden and noticed a couple guys fishing at Chrow.
Better give it a rub I suggest.
Lower the gear and fish on! Jodi was first up as she hasn't caught a salmon since August. She pulls in a 10lbr. Gaff and bonk. Turn the boat, reset and BANG.
Wendy's turn this time and she's got no problems with the 8lb spring on her spoon. We decide to let this guy swim another day. Reset and hook another instantly. I'm up and 12lbs of silver meets the gaff.
Only Sheldon left, but the bite is done. Try for another half hour for none.
3 for three in 40 mins had us pretty happy anyhow.
Spent the night at Reef Point Cottages, soaked away the chill from a day on the water and had a few bevvys.
Up Wednesday, quick grocery shop at the big Co-op and then a straight shot home. Into the harbour by noon.
Might go today for a bit when I go visit the traps, if not, definitely tomorrow and Boxing Day for the mini-derby.
Have a good xmas everyone.
Jeff
Gimee the gaff!!!
Started at Meares for a few passes, nothing happening. Headed into the broken group to cruise around and have a bite to eat. Concensus was to give up on fish and get to the bar. Cruised accross Louden and noticed a couple guys fishing at Chrow.
Better give it a rub I suggest.
Lower the gear and fish on! Jodi was first up as she hasn't caught a salmon since August. She pulls in a 10lbr. Gaff and bonk. Turn the boat, reset and BANG.
Wendy's turn this time and she's got no problems with the 8lb spring on her spoon. We decide to let this guy swim another day. Reset and hook another instantly. I'm up and 12lbs of silver meets the gaff.
Only Sheldon left, but the bite is done. Try for another half hour for none.
3 for three in 40 mins had us pretty happy anyhow.
Spent the night at Reef Point Cottages, soaked away the chill from a day on the water and had a few bevvys.
Up Wednesday, quick grocery shop at the big Co-op and then a straight shot home. Into the harbour by noon.
Might go today for a bit when I go visit the traps, if not, definitely tomorrow and Boxing Day for the mini-derby.
Have a good xmas everyone.
Jeff
Gimee the gaff!!!
Degree of Freedom
Active Member
Yee ha!
See you Saturday...
Merry f'n Christmas! (burp)
See you Saturday...
Merry f'n Christmas! (burp)
Osama Bin Hopper
Active Member
Back from a quick christmas fish.
Three in, one kept, about 7lbs, others smaller.
Ken was out there schooling me - hooked over 10 I believe!
Weather couldn't be nicer, hope xmas day is as good for the rest of you!!!
See you in the morning Degree of Freedom!
Gimee the gaff!!!
Three in, one kept, about 7lbs, others smaller.
Ken was out there schooling me - hooked over 10 I believe!
Weather couldn't be nicer, hope xmas day is as good for the rest of you!!!
See you in the morning Degree of Freedom!
Gimee the gaff!!!
quicksilver11
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Nice,sound's like an exellent way to spend the day. Merry Xmas
the fog ducker
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Bod
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Was a great day on the water today. Over twenty to the boat in four hours with Betty's 11.5 pounder taking the top honors. Sun burn in December. Dosen't get much better.
Ken
www.rockypointcharters.ca
Ken
www.rockypointcharters.ca
Osama Bin Hopper
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Yep, our 9lber just didn't cut the mustard!
What a great day on the water. We were hooked up well over a dozen times, of course losing the best fish right at the end... Should nurse the sunburn, but it looks pretty sweet out there for today as well. Hmmmm. What to do.
Great mini-derby Ken, the after snacks were delicious and much appreciated after such a hard day on the water
We're in again next year for sure.
Gimee the gaff!!!
What a great day on the water. We were hooked up well over a dozen times, of course losing the best fish right at the end... Should nurse the sunburn, but it looks pretty sweet out there for today as well. Hmmmm. What to do.
Great mini-derby Ken, the after snacks were delicious and much appreciated after such a hard day on the water
We're in again next year for sure.Gimee the gaff!!!
Osama Bin Hopper
Active Member
Yep, our 9lber just didn't cut the mustard!
What a great day on the water. We were hooked up well over a dozen times, of course losing the best fish right at the end... Should nurse the sunburn, but it looks pretty sweet out there for today as well. Hmmmm. What to do.
Great mini-derby Ken, the after snacks were delicious and much appreciated after such a hard day on the water We're in again next year for sure.
Gimee the gaff!!!
What a great day on the water. We were hooked up well over a dozen times, of course losing the best fish right at the end... Should nurse the sunburn, but it looks pretty sweet out there for today as well. Hmmmm. What to do.
Great mini-derby Ken, the after snacks were delicious and much appreciated after such a hard day on the water
We're in again next year for sure.Gimee the gaff!!!
Degree of Freedom
Active Member
Great day! If I hadn't seen it, I wouldn't believe it!
Thanks for the hospitality Ken, greatly appreciated.
Can't get back there soon enough...
Thanks for the hospitality Ken, greatly appreciated.
Can't get back there soon enough...
Degree of Freedom
Active Member
Great day! If I hadn't seen it, I wouldn't believe it!
Thanks for the hospitality Ken, greatly appreciated.
Can't get back there soon enough...
Thanks for the hospitality Ken, greatly appreciated.
Can't get back there soon enough...
the fog ducker
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Winter-Spring Derby
March 6 & 7 2010
The 22nd annual Sproat Lake Loggers "Winter/Spring" Derby will once again be based out of Poett Nook on March 6 th & 7th. Come join in the fun for the chance to win the famous "Blue winners cap" and all the other prizes. Tickets available through all the normal outlets and will be available at the Nook on Friday evening. Mooorage and campground sites at the Nook are again at no charge for the Derby days. Bunkhouse is available at reduced rates.
Courtesy ...Poett Nook Marina & Campground
link...http://www.poettnook.com/welcome.html
cheers fd...
kosi99@hotmail.com
March 6 & 7 2010
The 22nd annual Sproat Lake Loggers "Winter/Spring" Derby will once again be based out of Poett Nook on March 6 th & 7th. Come join in the fun for the chance to win the famous "Blue winners cap" and all the other prizes. Tickets available through all the normal outlets and will be available at the Nook on Friday evening. Mooorage and campground sites at the Nook are again at no charge for the Derby days. Bunkhouse is available at reduced rates.
Courtesy ...Poett Nook Marina & Campground
link...http://www.poettnook.com/welcome.html
cheers fd...
kosi99@hotmail.com
Bod
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Have some family out right now so braved the blustery weather and fished Brady's Beach area today for a couple of hours. Put five in the box up to ten pounds and released a few smaller fish. Mostly 3 inch Cop car fished 80 - 120 ft. witch is basically the bottom.
Good prawns and crab around.
Bod
www.rockypointcharters.ca
Good prawns and crab around.
Bod
www.rockypointcharters.ca
the fog ducker
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Fellas
FINALLY , heading up this weekend , Thurs til Sun , Introducing " Little Ducker " ..[
)]..to the West Coast , She's rigged , ready to fish , This weather is rediculous , if any of you get out this week , looking for a inside report , Drop me a line or email..
Felix - FD...
Felix Kosi
Pro-Line Electric
Office: 604 291-9971
Fax: 604 291-9902
Cell: 604 802-9971
kosi99@telus.net
kosi99@hotmail.com
FINALLY , heading up this weekend , Thurs til Sun , Introducing " Little Ducker " ..[
)]..to the West Coast , She's rigged , ready to fish , This weather is rediculous , if any of you get out this week , looking for a inside report , Drop me a line or email..Felix - FD...
Felix Kosi
Pro-Line Electric
Office: 604 291-9971
Fax: 604 291-9902
Cell: 604 802-9971
kosi99@telus.net
kosi99@hotmail.com
the fog ducker
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Osama Bin Hopper
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Finally a couple of calm days!
Went for a quick troll yesterday for a 14lbr before deciding to go exploring. We are planning to fish a couple of the REALLY remote boat in only streams in the sound for steelhead in a little bit so figured we should do some recon. (NO NAMES)
As we were cruising throught the Broken Group, Sheldon spotted some orange showing up high in the bushes behind a beach on one of the little islands. I nudged up to a ledge and he climed off to search out the treasure. We ended up with one of those enourmous oblong scotchmen that the commercial prawners use, perfect for my hali system!
Well we were so thrilled with that find that we spent the next couple hours just putting him on islands to explore while I dropped the anchor and watched. It was great fun. Gathered up all kinds of different size and shaped floats, one little plastic net float covered in Japanese writing, but no glass balls of course.
Fog Ducker was running behind so wasn't on the water till today I believe. I'm heading out in a couple of hours - not sure if I'm fishing or exploring, see what comes of it.
Crustaceons have been beyond cooperative!
Gimee the gaff!!!
Went for a quick troll yesterday for a 14lbr before deciding to go exploring. We are planning to fish a couple of the REALLY remote boat in only streams in the sound for steelhead in a little bit so figured we should do some recon. (NO NAMES)
As we were cruising throught the Broken Group, Sheldon spotted some orange showing up high in the bushes behind a beach on one of the little islands. I nudged up to a ledge and he climed off to search out the treasure. We ended up with one of those enourmous oblong scotchmen that the commercial prawners use, perfect for my hali system!
Well we were so thrilled with that find that we spent the next couple hours just putting him on islands to explore while I dropped the anchor and watched. It was great fun. Gathered up all kinds of different size and shaped floats, one little plastic net float covered in Japanese writing, but no glass balls of course.
Fog Ducker was running behind so wasn't on the water till today I believe. I'm heading out in a couple of hours - not sure if I'm fishing or exploring, see what comes of it.
Crustaceons have been beyond cooperative!
Gimee the gaff!!!
the fog ducker
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Osama Bin Hopper
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Managed to drag a couple of local yokels out yesterday for the afternoon.
Couldn't beat the weather, no wind or rain whatsoever.
Double header about 25 minutes in yielded an 8 and a 14!
Thought we were into it but then... NADA for the next couple hours. Well nothing but some color and a buzz! Five - Oh came rollin' into the harbour in there new rig - wouldn't want to have to try and outrun that *******!
Looks like a great clamming tide this afternoon in the sunshine so a little bivalve hunt is in order.
Hope some of you are enjoying this weather break as much as I am.
Gimee the gaff!!!
Couldn't beat the weather, no wind or rain whatsoever.
Double header about 25 minutes in yielded an 8 and a 14!
Thought we were into it but then... NADA for the next couple hours. Well nothing but some color and a buzz! Five - Oh came rollin' into the harbour in there new rig - wouldn't want to have to try and outrun that *******!
Looks like a great clamming tide this afternoon in the sunshine so a little bivalve hunt is in order.
Hope some of you are enjoying this weather break as much as I am.
Gimee the gaff!!!
the fog ducker
Well-Known Member
Hey
Been crazy busy , sorry, have not hadtime to run out the emails , our trip was fast and short , put down all the pots , Dungees were plent , Pink Candy was decent , learned short soaks are better than long , Managed a 1 hour fish on Saturday from 3 - 4pm , Little Ducker was De-Virginized , one serious Pin-Popper , for a LARGE Ling , released unharmed , was all for us , Jeff and Kenny were hammerin them good I hear , We were just to busy workin ,
nice hangin with ya Ken ,thanks for the info , those Caesars were dalish at the watering hole , made for a Great Bamfield 500 ,lol,ride home , good times ...
Jeff , Yes ,next time for-sure ,lol,,,,JEEzuzz..hope ya got a couple passes in today , Beautiful out there ,,,
See ya at the Derby Folks
FD...
kosi99@hotmail.com
Been crazy busy , sorry, have not hadtime to run out the emails , our trip was fast and short , put down all the pots , Dungees were plent , Pink Candy was decent , learned short soaks are better than long , Managed a 1 hour fish on Saturday from 3 - 4pm , Little Ducker was De-Virginized , one serious Pin-Popper , for a LARGE Ling , released unharmed , was all for us , Jeff and Kenny were hammerin them good I hear , We were just to busy workin ,
nice hangin with ya Ken ,thanks for the info , those Caesars were dalish at the watering hole , made for a Great Bamfield 500 ,lol,ride home , good times ...
Jeff , Yes ,next time for-sure ,lol,,,,JEEzuzz..hope ya got a couple passes in today , Beautiful out there ,,,
See ya at the Derby Folks
FD...
kosi99@hotmail.com
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