HiYa MadDog!
Here's the report from yest:
A bit of a grind out there yesterday, although a very nice day to be afloat as far as weather went.
Ran to Pill at first light, dropped the gear amongst 20 or so other rigs and fished it through the morning slack. Had two hits that didn't stick, and saw but one coho landed amongst everyone else.
Picked up and ran to the wall. Saw two hooked at the very inside corner of that, hit and landed a sockeye (on an anchove! - Did mark quite a few presumed sox at the Wall, but of course was dreaming of springs, and the sockeye gear was unfortunately resting quietly in the garage as a consequence) and a nice 10+ coho. Hooked a spring over 20, lost just before boatside. Saw the Enforcement Gentz out checking gear and Licences today, great to see their presence!
Ran to Bamfield to refuel, heard news of a 41 pounder coming from Kirby, so ran there quick. Had another good one right to the boat, the fella's first. Unfortunately when it decided to bolt, he tried to hold it back, and we all know how well that works Had one more spring on, too brief, and another coho - nice size but released. Saw three landed at Kirby (amongst about 25-30 boats working it), one of which was a coho, one indeterminate, and one spring of ~ 20-25 lbs.
Still somewhat slow, but more hook-ups than the last time out, and the 41 lber was confirmed. StreamHopper et al working it today and tomorrow, so more info to follow once they return...
Spoke with two older gentz at Poet Nook - limited first light 1/4 to 1/2 mile off Kirby into the channel - only ones who I spoke with that had limited without running outside (several of these latter). Fish were all just under 30 lbs.
Seems to be right onthe edge of taking off on the inside. Hope it does so soon, both for your trip's sake, and our next foray!!
Fog burned off yesterday about 10:00ish, was very workable inside. Dunno about offshore, didn't get there.
Cheers & Tight Lines...
Nog
