Howzer
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Picking up... some large springs being caught in Seaforth and lots of small to medium coho. Don't use salt ice, so can't help you there.
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the force
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Was chatting with a guy from work today who had a close call a couple years ago doing this trip, the seas were wild at the intersection of Burke and Dean channels, not far from Bella Coola. Taking on water, bilges couldn’t keep up, but got lucky and caught a bigger wave that they rode through. He said that’s the worst part, and got an ear full from the harbour master that you should not be traversing that area after 10am.
That’s a fair enough rule for me to abide by. Obviously conditions along the length of the channel are variable and dependant on wind. Are there other areas that are specifically prone to wind/current interaction? Any of the major intersections I suppose?
We’re sleeping on the boat, and currently planning to sleep on the hard in Bella Coola when we arrive weds evening. Curious if it is totally unreasonable to think about running out to Eucott Bay hot springs in the evening (obviously after confirming weather at the harbour)?
That’s a fair enough rule for me to abide by. Obviously conditions along the length of the channel are variable and dependant on wind. Are there other areas that are specifically prone to wind/current interaction? Any of the major intersections I suppose?
We’re sleeping on the boat, and currently planning to sleep on the hard in Bella Coola when we arrive weds evening. Curious if it is totally unreasonable to think about running out to Eucott Bay hot springs in the evening (obviously after confirming weather at the harbour)?
Rockin Johnny
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Agreed. The intersection is called “The Nose” I have also ignored the after 10am warning and had the ride of my life!!!! 8’ stand big wave 12’ apart which seemed to come straight off the rock cliff out of nowhere. Adding wind with massive currents plus tide in 1800’ of water! A complete wash machine. I was vibrating for a few hours after. It can get very extreme there. If you see white caps even if they look small turn back. Trust me. I saw what looked like small caps when we went in and once in, there was no turning back. We normally sleep at the dock and leave early. Late in the evening has worked out for me too. The Burke in general is very deep and has big current, I have seen a lot of log debris in as well. We will be out there Saturday for the week. Good luck.
the force
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That’s the spot and the scenario. Thanks for the perspective. We plan to head back Sunday am but glad to share a report if I have service or get me on the radio, green machine likely ch 68. In a 23’ green sylvan with cuddy.
Good luck to you as well!
Good luck to you as well!
Rockin Johnny
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Just got back last night. The fishing has been slow lately with the odd tyee. Every spot is loaded with pinks. We caught some decent ho’s. I wouldn’t bother with bait, skinny gees were the ticket mostly green patterns worked best. Chainy seemed to produce most of the big fish this last week but we also did ok at Cultus and McKiness. Ice is a bit of a challlenge there in general. Franks machine broke down a few days ago but we found some at the cannery from “super Dave”. Do you know about the new regs for transporting fish? It’s a pain in the butt. Are you staying at Whiskey Cove BnB with Kerrie?
Rockin Johnny
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You bet. A little trick I started to do was I would take the big slab side and slice into the size that I would normally cut it into but didn’t cut through the skin. Then vac packed. When we got home the slabs were thawed enough to open up those cuts and cut the skin right through them re pack. We used Saran on some and wax on others but in the end none was needed.
Sharphooks
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Those transport rules are tolerable for a short trip but if you’re doing a long trip you pretty much have to freeze then it becomes a PITA.
Rockin’s approach was quite a bit more elegant then mine….I froze the fillets whole then when I got home, was forced to cut them into pieces with a power jig saw….messy job and a lot of wasted meat….cutting the fillets but not the skin is a hot tip!
Rockin’s approach was quite a bit more elegant then mine….I froze the fillets whole then when I got home, was forced to cut them into pieces with a power jig saw….messy job and a lot of wasted meat….cutting the fillets but not the skin is a hot tip!
Rain City
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LOL What?!
Bearded wonder
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Not to derail, can start another thread, but during a trip to Winter Harbour we processed and froze all our fish into portions everyday. We just had a clear labeling format. Got stopped at a DFO checkpoint and they were very happy with our system.
baddogg
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Correct me if I am wrong. A two day possession limit per person is 8 salmon. It doesn't matter what species. You brought home 33 salmon. If my math is correct, 24 is the legal possession limit for 3 people.
If I am missing something here feel free to correct me.
Rockin Johnny
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Darn, and in a place where running is the name of the game!! Looks like you’re stuck fishing close by. I heard idol has been picking up lately. Also pointer was holding good size springs (a week ago)… Sunny is another option to try. Shearwater has really gone down hill in the last few years, it’s even hard to find ice there now….
Doesn't matter if you're there for 5 weeks. Possession limit is possession limit, and that's 2 x daily limit.
Go to page 24 of the regulations. Max daily limit for all salmon species province wide, salt and freshwater combined is 4. Possession limit is 2 x daily limit, ie 8. For 3 people your max possession should have been 24. I am going to assume you legitimately did not know this, so consider this more information sharing. If there is an exemption to this province wide rule for Area 7 it would be news to me.
https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2017/mpo-dfo/Fs142-2-2016-eng.pdf.
Limits
• The daily limit for all species of Pacific salmon from tidal and fresh waterscombined is four. Individual species limits also apply.
• The possession limit for all salmon from all waters is twice the daily limit. You cannot possess more than eight salmon in total, except for salmon that are at your ordinary residence.
EDIT: Its also literally the first rule listed under the "restrictions" section for Salmon on the Area 7 page.
https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/tidal-maree/a-s7-eng.html
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Rockin Johnny
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Oh boy…. You better quit while you’re ahead. Possession is 8 salmon per person in all of bc, this means if you catch 4 chinook (which is max) you can only keep 4 coho or you can keep 8 coho. You can only keep 4 salmon per day per license and only 2 of those can be chinook in this case. Possession is a 2 day limit. FYI
Rockin Johnny
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Your 6 years will work as another license as long as he has a valid license with salmon tag and is capable of reeling in fish. Also keep in mind kids normally don’t lie….
Eden Island
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Closest alternates would be Klemtu and Ocean Falls - but might want to call before you go.
Edit: Not Ocean Falls. I misread the PY Blue Pages - that little fuel icon is not Ocean Falls - its the legend for the page..
And its a long haul to Dawson's Landing.
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Rockin Johnny
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Klemtu doesn’t open until 8:30 am tomorrow and the phone number is +1 (250) 839-1233
Eden Island
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6 year old gets the party to 32. Better eat one.
the force
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Sorry man, totally missed this! Would have been glad to share some intel though looks like you got it sorted.
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