The Banner Season

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The Banner Season Fishing and Hockey - Forecasts can become Reality

When I think of two pastimes that are synonymous with being Canadian, Fishing and Hockey are always first of mind for me, and both have been in my blood and part of my life since my first steps. Growing up on the prairies as a kid, the Hockey season spanned from the first ice on the lake until the last ice melted and waters opened up again. For those of you that don’t know about prairie winters, that translates into many months of skating on frozen ponds, backyard rinks and fishing through holes in the ice at the nearest lake. It seemed almost normal to have your fingers frozen, little or no feeling left in your toes and cheeks that were redder than a Habs jersey. Happiness was having a Hockey stick or fishing rod in hand regardless of conditions.
What does this have to do with BC fishing opportunities?..All across Canada, weather patterns have been more than confused to say the least, with torrential rains, avalanches, floods and even fires. Climatologists predicted a long and unsettled winter for Canadians in 2010-2011, which has been undisputed across the country, West Coasters have also witnessed snow in early May and Novemberesque wind and rain patterns that have just recently backed off. I’d say the weather man was on his game predicting this one in the almanac.
Fishing forecasts for this season have also been delivered with outlooks being abnormally strong, which is good when fish numbers are concerned. During the months commonly known as spring, the weather wasn’t a cooperative factor on average, but the size and numbers of Chinook salmon and Halibut have supported fisheries predictions. With 4-5 year old Chinook salmon reaching 40 lbs by May, substantially larger average Halibut sizes and Coho salmon showing up en-mass in early June, the banner year for fishing along Vancouver Island’s west coast seems to be unfolding as predicted. Coho returns are anticipated to reach numbers not seen in 40 years, along with masses of Pink and Sockeye Salmon that combined, will be pushing the boundaries of an NHL team salary cap over 50 million strong.
Ironically, the 40 year milestone seems to be a common theme between our two greatest sports on the B.C. Coast, with our local and beloved team of Green White and Blue ready to “get the skunk off the boat” so to speak after 40 long seasons without their own prize catch of Silver. This landmark event for the Orca group has also been predicted by the many sports analysts and commentators that seem to have more stats and number comparisons than DFO has for fish. With the last of the predictions to come true, the celebration and the catches will last beyond June for sure!!
Also related to Tofino BC Fishing and Hockey, be sure to check out current details at www.tofinosaltwaterclassic.com so you can be involved in this great event for fishing , fun and fundraising for community initiatives. This month, Fish hard and Cheer Loud! Go Fishing....... Go Canucks!!!
 
Nice post TF. It would be great if the forecasts are on the mark.
 
Thanks BB.

You know, it has been a lot harder waiting for the next game than it has ever been waiting between bites... 48 hours will be one down, and Thomas hanging his head thinking, "What just happened..?"

Some really nice fish today kept us pre-occupied...
 
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