Victoria Reports - Spring and Summer 2011

I have only fished around Sooke, Whirl bay and Renfrew... but with the derby and the wind predicted I am thinking I may need to try around victoria, oak bay or sidney (or possibly sansum narrows)... My dads coming down for a visit and I want to put him into a few fish but venturing into unfamiliar territory doesn't seem like the greatest idea... any suggestions or spots that are hot right now ?? Much appreciated !
 
any suggestions or spots that are hot right now ?? Much appreciated !

Oak Bay, wait for the flood to push them in otherwise on the ebb they'll be on the outside near the 120' contour...squirts try Gay Pride/J79
 
Why is it only those who do not catch fish to brag about have to question the integrity of those who have spent the time to LEARN what makes fish bite.
RS, spends alot of time on the water with many different fishing partners and yes, they do catch fish. The key word is catch not keep. Hope the family is well Scotty...
 
Anybody out this week ?

Hey RS

Here is a fishing report eh!!! None of us have time to read about buddies spineless accusations - what a jellyfish. He needs to come down to the boat launch and try that face to face.

I was out on Monday at CLover pt. What a beauty morning. Flat calm. Released one small spring about 5lbs. Good karma rewarded me with a nice 16lb hatch job. Had to wait a few hours for the next hit. And yes sammy seal was patiently waiting as well. The son of the b!tch took my gear as well after it got tangled in my DR. Ah well. Lots of fun.

135ft and got all the action on the small anchovie.


Was also really cool to see the fleet of 12 ft tin boats out of the clover pt club out for the season again. Helps distract the seals ; )

Tight lines!
 
Wow, so maybe the "use the tail to whack the bait theory holds true". How else would he do that?

Tail hooked a 40lber in Rivers Inlet. Cut plugging herring trolling dead slow, so you would think it would not be very hard to get it in your mouth if that was the plan. Two and a half hours later we had the fish to the boat. Thought that one was a keeper to go on the wall but she lived to see the river. Fun times for sure.
 
No reports to pass on, but here's a video of fishing in the Victoria halibut derby a few weeks ago ... thanks Trevor/Bananas for a fun time!

[YYPkaQuRTf4] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYPkaQuRTf4
 
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Flats were SLOW this AM. Landed one hatch about 12lb and that was it. Saw one other landed. The bait never arrived with the tide. All the boats split by mid-morning. Clover point area seemed to be holding more bait and saw one fish-on as we went by.
 
Nice promo vid jds, but i think i prefer the one from deibleroutdoortv... he may not be as good looking as trev lol...but at least he pins / wrestles the hali for the clients!
 
Flats were SLOW this AM. Landed one hatch about 12lb and that was it. Saw one other landed. The bait never arrived with the tide. All the boats split by mid-morning. Clover point area seemed to be holding more bait and saw one fish-on as we went by.



Killer whales stormed through the flats last night around 8 pm . Probably 70 whales slayin springs!

beemer
 
Nice promo vid jds, but i think i prefer the one from deibleroutdoortv... he may not be as good looking as trev lol...but at least he pins / wrestles the hali for the clients!

Hi SS: searched that, wow, never seen anyone deal with their halibut that way (at 5 min mark). Straddling it, while cutting the gills...but funny thing is, with the gaff on hali bottom pointing up. That thing starts bucking, and he'll have a gaff in the jewels....yeee-ouchh!
 
Aaaah? You might want think about that one? I have and will fish along/and beside "trev," anytime!

Charlie, I'm honoured by your reply... with due respect, if i'm shelling out big bucks for a hali charter I expect my guide to go that *extra mile!
*extra mile:ref.to pin/wrestle/subdue/hogtie ie: said lrg. pissed halibut (impailed with gaff point up optional) ...sammy
 
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Jumped on and wrestled many a 200pounder in my day. Come on out sammy and i'll let you jump on one.lol
 
Jumped on and wrestled many a 200pounder in my day. Come on out sammy and i'll let you jump on one.lol

what man /beast, maybe i'll take you up on that one day.
 
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