22 July 98 Port Renfrew, British Columbia, Canada Fishing Report [ Ol' Paw's Fishing Bulletin Board ] [ Ol Paws Fishing Page ] Posted by Ed Stirling on July 23, 1998 at 12:31:36: 22 JULY 1998 PORT RENFREW FISHING REPORT The first half of July was mostly cloudy with some wet days and very little wind. The unsettled weather has given way to bright sunshine with occasional fog. More sunshine is expected for the rest of this month. The weather is usually fair this time of year. Based on the fair weather we experienced this spring I predict more sunny weather for August. The king salmon fishing remains very steady. We hooked kings on every trip in July. On some days the fish were absolutely insane consuming 300 yard spools of 30 pound test in seconds forcing immediate intervention. The chases were followed by spectacular surfaces dashes punctuated by lunges, jumps and rolls which too often ended in heart breaking disappointment. Hooks were thrown or the 40 pound test leaders, strained to their limit, snapped at even a moments indiscretion by an over enthusiastic angler. We managed to boat two or three kings on most trips but as always, the king salmon proved themselves as worthy adversaries deserving of the respect and admiration of sport fishing enthusiasts at every level. From here on in the king salmon fishing turns red hot. The West Coast runs are healthy and due to a reduction in commercial fishing over the last two years, I expect returns will be well above normal. This is the stuff dreams are made of. Imagine hooking and landing several fish every day, all over twenty pounds. You are imagining Port Renfrew this August and early September. The most popular hot spot for king salmon this summer is Camper Bay. However, Owen Point, the Ladder, the Rock Pile and the Sand Bank have been the hot spots on some days of late. The king will occur in a wide range of hot spots more frequently, now, and for the rest of the summer. Inside Port San Juan, the stretch from the Government Wharf to Hammond Rocks can be particularly good this time of year and it is often overlooked by most anglers. Our method of choice for mid and late summer is trolling anchovy behind rotating flashers anywhere from 15 to 45 feet down. The correct depth has been variable and quite critical this month. Some days the fish are at 25 to 35 feet and at other times nowhere but above 20 feet. Over all, the kings are shallower than normal. Cut plug is working well for the dedicated moochers at 12 to 18 pulls, but trolling usually works best in August and September. There is nothing new to report with regard to halibut fishing. The halibut fishing is still red hot. Swiftsure Banks is at its best right now and will continue to be for the rest of the summer. Our halibut charter to the banks most recently yielded a limit catch of six halibut followed by a double header of kings in the 20 pound range before retiring. The action is intense and continuous. Any one desiring sore arms and the most delicious fish on the west coast should arrange for a charter to the banks as soon as possible. The best technique for halibut right now is jigging with skirt jigs armed with a small amount of bait. Octopus and herring or even a bit of mackerel will do. The harder you jig the better it works. Keep your jig on the bottom, work it steadily and hold on tight. Anyone interested in fishing charters may call our office at 250-749-4964 to make arrangements. We still have some excellent dates available in the peak fishing period but they are filling up fast. The weather and water conditions are good in the summer most of the time. Heavy fog conditions are the most common threat during July and August. Use common sense and take a compass along. Listen to the weather reports (Weather Channel 1 at Port Renfrew) and monitor channel 6 for local chat. Always exercise caution, be sure your boat is well maintained and safety equipped, particularly for off-shore trips as local conditions can change rapidly, even during the summer. Tight lines. Ed Stirling STRIKE ONE CHARTERS 250-749-4964 EMAIL: strikeone@islandnet.com INTERNET HOME PAGE:www.islandnet.com/strikeone

22 July 98 Port Renfrew, British Columbia, Canada Fishing Report

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Posted by Ed Stirling on July 23, 1998 at 12:31:36:

22 JULY 1998 PORT RENFREW FISHING REPORT
The first half of July was mostly cloudy with some wet days and very little wind. The unsettled weather has given way to bright sunshine with occasional fog. More sunshine is expected for the rest of this month. The weather is usually fair this time of year. Based on the fair weather we experienced this spring I predict more sunny weather for August.
The king salmon fishing remains very steady. We hooked kings on every trip in July. On some days the fish were absolutely insane consuming 300 yard spools of 30 pound test in seconds forcing immediate intervention. The chases were followed by spectacular surfaces dashes punctuated by lunges, jumps and rolls which too often ended in heart breaking disappointment. Hooks were thrown or the 40 pound test leaders, strained to their limit, snapped at even a moments indiscretion by an over enthusiastic angler. We managed to boat two or three kings on most trips but as always, the king salmon proved themselves as worthy adversaries deserving of the respect and admiration of sport fishing enthusiasts at every level.
From here on in the king salmon fishing turns red hot. The West Coast runs are healthy and due to a reduction in commercial fishing over the last two years, I expect returns will be well above normal. This is the stuff dreams are made of. Imagine hooking and landing several fish every day, all over twenty pounds. You are imagining Port Renfrew this August and early September.
The most popular hot spot for king salmon this summer is Camper Bay. However, Owen Point, the Ladder, the Rock Pile and the Sand Bank have been the hot spots on some days of late. The king will occur in a wide range of hot spots more frequently, now, and for the rest of the summer. Inside Port San Juan, the stretch from the Government Wharf to Hammond Rocks can be particularly good this time of year and it is often overlooked by most anglers.
Our method of choice for mid and late summer is trolling anchovy behind rotating flashers anywhere from 15 to 45 feet down. The correct depth has been variable and quite critical this month. Some days the fish are at 25 to 35 feet and at other times nowhere but above 20 feet. Over all, the kings are shallower than normal. Cut plug is working well for the dedicated moochers at 12 to 18 pulls, but trolling usually works best in August and September.
There is nothing new to report with regard to halibut fishing. The halibut fishing is still red hot. Swiftsure Banks is at its best right now and will continue to be for the rest of the summer. Our halibut charter to the banks most recently yielded a limit catch of six halibut followed by a double header of kings in the 20 pound range before retiring. The action is intense and continuous. Any one desiring sore arms and the most delicious fish on the west coast should arrange for a charter to the banks as soon as possible.
The best technique for halibut right now is jigging with skirt jigs armed with a small amount of bait. Octopus and herring or even a bit of mackerel will do. The harder you jig the better it works. Keep your jig on the bottom, work it steadily and hold on tight.
Anyone interested in fishing charters may call our office at 250-749-4964 to make arrangements. We still have some excellent dates available in the peak fishing period but they are filling up fast.
The weather and water conditions are good in the summer most of the time. Heavy fog conditions are the most common threat during July and August. Use common sense and take a compass along. Listen to the weather reports (Weather Channel 1 at Port Renfrew) and monitor channel 6 for local chat. Always exercise caution, be sure your boat is well maintained and safety equipped, particularly for off-shore trips as local conditions can change rapidly, even during the summer. Tight lines.

Ed Stirling
STRIKE ONE CHARTERS
250-749-4964
EMAIL: strikeone@islandnet.com
INTERNET HOME PAGE:www.islandnet.com/strikeone