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07-15-2016, 06:29 PM
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That was north Island. It's way rougher there
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07-18-2016, 08:42 AM
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That was north Island. It's way rougher there
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The weather between the two on the outside is very similar
that's only 75 NM away.
The guide sure is lucky!
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07-18-2016, 09:21 AM
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How common is 30-40 knot wind out there? Seems like a stupid choice to be out on the ocean if it was that windy out.
I am planning a kayak trip out that way, won't be able to do it if it is windy like that though.
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07-18-2016, 07:27 PM
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The weather between the two on the outside is very similar
that's only 75 NM away.
The guide sure is lucky!
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You have no clue then. There's a huge difference between Esperanza and Tofino for water conditions. I've been fishing the west coast of Van Island for 30 years and know this to be true
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07-18-2016, 08:45 PM
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You have no clue then. There's a huge difference between Esperanza and Tofino for water conditions. I've been fishing the west coast of Van Island for 30 years and know this to be true
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Yeah, I have to agree. i looked on a map and these 2 places are a world apart.
Sooke is another great example. You get out of that straight and away from it and it is a world difference from being in it. Which in it, it is bad most afternoons. At least for my little 16 footer.
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07-18-2016, 09:34 PM
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How common is 30-40 knot wind out there? Seems like a stupid choice to be out on the ocean if it was that windy out.
I am planning a kayak trip out that way, won't be able to do it if it is windy like that though.
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No fish is worth being out in 30-40 knot wind. Even an offshore that has no swell with it would be a waste of time to try fishing in.
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07-18-2016, 10:39 PM
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Shaun, how strong does the wind have to get before you stay in?
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07-19-2016, 06:37 AM
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No fish is worth being out in 30-40 knot wind. Even an offshore that has no swell with it would be a waste of time to try fishing in.
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For anyone like you or I, I agree. But this is was a full time guide. That is their livelihood for the summer and they have the experience and usually the boats to take it on. Freak accidents like this can still happen though. For me I know I appreciate the guides more that talk to their guests about rough weather and decide to go as a group of find calmer waters.
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07-19-2016, 07:14 AM
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Shaun, how strong does the wind have to get before you stay in?
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Depends on who i have with me. I can fish in 20-25 knot winds if they can handle it, they usually can't
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07-19-2016, 07:28 AM
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You have no clue then. There's a huge difference between Esperanza and Tofino for water conditions. I've been fishing the west coast of Van Island for 30 years and know this to be true
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Exactly.
Back in the early eighties we took chances or were not in the know as quick as we are now to the exact or as close as we can get to winds/weather so there is no excuse to not know your area you plan to fish at and the weather coming in.
Be safe out there.
Tight lines!
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07-19-2016, 06:49 PM
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Some Alberta folks loving the Tofino bite
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07-19-2016, 06:50 PM
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Another day with my Alberta friends
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07-19-2016, 07:04 PM
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Another day with my Alberta friends
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Freakin awesome! Keep the reports coming.
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07-19-2016, 08:27 PM
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Your haul could feed a small village for a week
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07-20-2016, 06:36 PM
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Yesterday with some Manitoba friends
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07-20-2016, 06:37 PM
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And today, the bite continues
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07-22-2016, 10:10 PM
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The same body of fish are still holding on the massive area of bait fish.
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07-23-2016, 06:37 AM
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The same body of fish are still holding on the massive area of bait fish.
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Woah! Looks like you left a hole in the West side. I hear some bait fish are now escaping
Awesome catch!
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07-27-2016, 06:21 AM
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The winds are up a bit but we are still able to find the fish as they are moving in a bit.
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07-27-2016, 06:23 AM
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Halibut fishing has remained strong. Had to release one that was too big at over 100lbs but got a couple of keepers yesterday
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07-27-2016, 07:26 PM
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Another day another double header of quality Halibut. 555 and 40 lbs
I think i have a good spot working
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07-31-2016, 09:17 PM
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Got back out to my new hot spot after getting our Chinooks today following some big winds.
Found a 60 lber plus a 30
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08-02-2016, 06:13 AM
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Nice tyee of 32 lbs
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08-02-2016, 06:14 AM
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Topped of with a limit of 20 lbs Chinooks and a 70 lb Halibut
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08-02-2016, 07:08 AM
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Nice catches.
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08-03-2016, 09:47 PM
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Did a little morning fish with a couple of Albertan visitors, one had never been to Vancouver Island and is hooked now!
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Had to work for them today but these fellas were real happy
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08-08-2016, 06:48 AM
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The salmon cooperated but the dogfish made it almost impossible to catch Halibut
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08-08-2016, 06:53 AM
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A fun day with the 3 amigos!
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