Sandheads versus QA

[Red Monster]

Because it's closer, I usually fish the Bell and the QA. For those who also fish farther south, what if any thing (apart from distance) is the difference in the fishing at the South arm versus the North arm?

Thanks

 

[Daveroo]

Since more of the salmon travel up the South Arm than the North Arm, one of the differences later in the summer is that more fish tend to "hang around" the Sandheads while waiting to go into the fresh water river. Therefore, I think Sandheads is a bit better fishing in August and September. Seas can be rough at both locales at the mouth of the river, but I think when the seas are bad and the tides/wind combinations are right, the Sandheads area has slightly rougher seas. Just my opinion of course. I don't have any scientific data to back any of this up.

 

[cohochinook]

I prefer Sandheads in August and September for same reasons as Daveroo.

 

[Red Monster]

Okay, thanks, it may be worth launching in Richmond this summer as I did for sockeye fishing last year.
What sort of depth?
I've caught spring near T-10.

 

[Canso]

in water 150' - 220' most of the time, riggers at 60' and 80 most action on the 60' side