The year 2009 has seen some incredible salmon fishing in the Barkley Sound and offshore waters of western Vancouver Island. The great fishing began in June and continues to be reasonably good. Report that the same kind of fishing is expected in 2010 are very encouraging. We are currently fishing areas of Bamfield especially along the Bamfield Wall and the backside of Fleming Island. Pill Point has been a very good spot over the last few days with many Coho in the area and Chinook have also been strong with one salmon being landed at an incredible weight of 47 pounds. There are still plenty of Coho coming down the beach of Vancouver Island with many of these salmon likely coming into Barkley Sound and making their way to local rivers and streams. Fishing should continue to be very good for a few more weeks. The salmon are hitting anchovy in a pearl or chartreuse Rhys Davis Teaser Head behind a purple-gold or red-gold hot spot flasher. Various white hootchies and green hootchies are also working with shorter leader lengths ranging from 32 to 36 inches. Expect some great fishing into October and look forward to a great 2010 season. For more information contact Doug at 1 877 314 6800.

Fish Species: Salmon
Bait Used: anchovy
Tackle Used: hootchies
Method Used: troll
Water Depth: 30 to 100 feet
Water Temperature: 14 degrees c
Wind Direction: NW
Wind Speed: 5 knots

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About The Author: Captain Doug Lindores

Company: Slivers Charters Salmon Sport Fishing

Area Reporting: Port Alberni Inlet Barkley Sound Ucluelet Somass-Stamp River

Bio: Slivers Charters Salmon Sport Fishing located in Port Alberni Brithish Columbia is a fishing guide service for the Port Alberni Inlet, Barkley Sound, and Ucluelet (West Coast Vancouver Island). We offer many types of fishing packages which include excellent accomodation (lodges) and safely guided trips in protected calm and pristine waters or the open waters of the West Coast. Our saltwater sport fishing includes salmon (all species) and halibut (offshore). Freshwater fishing takes place in the Somass Stamp River system for summer and winter steelhead and salmon in September and October. Slivers Charters Salmon Sport Fishing has experienced guides to take you to some of Vancouver Islands best salt water and fresh water recreational sport fishing areas.

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