Bamfield today
Went and put prawn traps down and thought what the heck. I'm out here, I may as well fish. A few others and myself as well have been itching to fish and want a report.
Headed for the Whistle Bouy ( for those unfamiliar with our area it is the green bouy marking the entrance to Trevor Channel at Seapool Rocks ) It is a popular winter spot.
Didn't waste time trying to do anything fancy. Just put out the gear I fished about a month ago. Irish Cream spoon on one side and Cookies & Cream on the other side, both behind purple/gold flashers. Got the gear down and was trying to decide if I should go with the wind into the swell or with the swell into the wind when I see a big school of bait fish on the sounder. I'm thinking this looks good when the port rod bounces a couple of times and then pops out of the clip. Right on I think. But it wasn't to be. The fish was gone. I reset the rod and went a little farther then turned and came back with the swell.( 4.3 meters,blowing 32 at Laperuse ) Seeing lots of feed and the Starboard rod gets a bite. It won't pop so I help it and bring a small spring in. Legal but small and wild as well so it goes free. Gear back down and go a little further marking lots of feed. Both rods start to shake and at first I think it is the feed but it turns out to be two more small springs. They get released to grow up. This was all in less than one hour. Dragging the gear right on the bottom. With a little more time and weeding out the small ones I am sure there are some nice fish to be had.
Tight Lines
