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Gabriola / Nanaimo Chinook Fishing
2007-03-29 10:56:07
Gabriola Island, British Columbia - Saltwater Fishing Report
Gabriola Island
Chinook fishing is good off the Grande to Whalebone area of Gabriola. Thrasher, the Cannery, and the Fingers are also producing fish. Bottombouncing in 160 to 180 feet of water is the preferred method, but the herring are somtimes stratifying in shallower water as they've just spawned. Strip or whole baits fished in clear green scale Rhys Davis teasers, Coyotes in black/white or green glow/silver, or hoochies in Army Truck or green spackleback are the lures of choice. There are lots of undersized chinook in the area, and the legal fish are weighing 8 to 13 pounds. Prawning is good off the Flat Top Islands. Try tuna cat food fished at 320 to 350 feet for best results. Good fishing!
Fish Species: chinook salmon
Bait Used: Coyote spoons
Tackle Used: Shimano
Method Used: Downrigger trolling
Water Depth: 160 to 180
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction: S.E.
Wind Speed: 12 knots
About The Author: Captain Bob Meyer
Company: Silverblue Charters
Area Reporting: Gabriola/Nanaimo
Bio: I've spent 20 years chartering in local waters, with over 2,000 successful charters fished. Silver Blue Charters offers excellent year round salmon fishing charters available on beautiful Gabriola Island aboard a 25.5 foot SeaRay Amberjack. This boat has a 10 foot beam, stand up head, and is capable of carrying 8 people. Her captain, Bob Meyer, has spent 16 years as a charter fishing guide, and has 31 years fishing experience in Gulf Island waters. Quality light tackle, competitive rates, licenses on board, and a very friendly environment make the Silver Blue a great boat to fish. Local waterfront accommodation is available, and fishing packages and wildlife tours are also available upon request. . Fully insured, children welcome.
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