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Goodluck doing that at those rocks if you know where he’s fishing big guy. Keep the negative comments to yourself. Cliff is a class act

@@christianmorgan8186 @kaymallil is right. A fish was also broken off on a barnacle leaving a lure and line trailing from its mouth. Its odds for survival are poorer because of it. If the rocks negatively affect proper fish handling they probably shouldn't be fished from. I'm sure Cliff is a nice guy. He most certainly sounds like a nice guy. Personally, I'd love him to teach me some stuff about shore fishing for lings. But from what I saw in this video I might encourage him to find a more appropriate area to fish from. Definitely a nice spring though, Ciff. Congrats. Christian, no one likes someone throwing their weight around when they have no weight to throw around. You're not a moderator and you have no badge.

Thanks, I appreciate that.

Thanks Adam. Yes, I love that general spot, too but, as I think you know, I prefer the outer sandbar. I was up there this year when you were out in your pontoon boat. No luck for me but I heard you had one onboard while I was there. I hope we get to fish another tide together some time.

Many thanks. It's funny you mention the colour of the fish. I remember sending that photo to a couple of friends at the time and remarking that the fish was brighter than it looked in the photo.

In this particular video it is a 2 1/2-inch holographic green Buzz Bomb.

Those are fall run coho, so you won't be catching any of them right now--and typically there is no retention at that spot until after the September long weekend. Buzz Bombs are the go-to lure on the west coast, so you'll want a selection of them including holographic green, holographic blue and holographic pink. I usually carry some Zzingers, too, and they have been productive for me over the last two seasons. Blue Fox spinners in a 4 or 5 size can also work. I've never used a soft plastic here and don't know of anyone else who has. Make sure you're using barbless hooks and I'd swap out the treble hooks that many lures come with for a single barbless. I use 2/0 barbless Gamakatsu hooks and don't have any trebles at all in my tackle collection. Make sure you check the regulations for the Area and sub-Area you plan to fish because they can be different from place to place. Good luck!

@@OldShoreFisherman got any tips on good spots this time of year, i am here until october so cannot wait for september to hit this spot

@@durrypaketbryan3357 If you're referring to other spots in Port Renfrew, then the answer is no. There are other spots on the island that offer at least the possibility of catching salmon from shore at various times, but the success rate is low. Through July it is possible to catch summer coho from the rocks in the Sooke area, notably East Sooke Park (primarily Beechy Head) and Otter Point. There are sockeye possibilities in Port Alberni in July, too, at Papermill Dam. In August there are good opportunities for pink salmon along the beaches from Campbell River down to Qualicum.

The coho sometimes start showing up toward the end of August, but typically there is no retention until after the Labour Day weekend so it would be catch-and-release only. There are often chinook around, too, near the end of August--also catch-and-release only until late October.

I usually start checking early July, but when the fish show up is another matter. They were "late" last year. Say hi if you see me. Tight lines!

Yes, it was actually a very good year for shore fishing. And you're right, I generally don't turn the camera on until I hook up. I know I have some footage that I occasionally shoot for myself using a camera set up on a tripod that might show me casting and retrieving so I'll check to see if it would be of any use and possibly work it into a future video. In general, I use a moderately fast retrieve that is pretty much constant with an occasional almost-gentle backward sweep. I never use the aggressive, violent jerking motions you see some anglers use--nor do any of the most successful shore anglers I know. Almost all of the coho I catch, whether summer or fall, are hooked in the top 10 to 20 feet of the water column, so I start my retrieve as soon as the lure hits the water. If I'm fishing for springs I let the lure drop much deeper. Tight lines!

That's a nice long stay. Hopefully it will be a good run.

I'm in powell river so I'll be monitoring the run can adjust timing some as theyre paying me not to work now lol.how late does the run go there anyway? Discovered it September past for three days and looking forward to this September 😀

I really can't give a definitive answer to that @@joesutherland225. I've caught coho there as late as the first week of November and I'm sure there are anglers who have caught some later than that. There are always stragglers in every run. However, I'm pretty confident that you'll hit the peak of the run in the timeframe you have booked. Tight lines!

Many thanks!

Yes, I remember; and I appreciate the positive feedback. Many thanks!

Buzz bomb

Clearly the fish tried to bit the hook and missed. Fair is foul and foul is fair. If you didn't intentionally foul hook, then it's yours to keep. Deal with it.

My main line is 10-pound test braid. I use either Sufix 832 or Power Pro. I use a four- to five-foot Sufix flourocarbon 15-pound test leader.

Holographic green or pink Buzz Bombs are usually at the top of the list with holographic blue a close third. You might want to throw in an assortment of Zzingers, too, and a few Blue Fox spinners. Make sure you check the regulations before you go, but generally you are allowed two unmarked ("wild") coho. The rule for the area that is relevant to shore fishing actually states that you are allowed four coho, two of which may be unmarked. I've yet to take a clipped coho out of there from the beach. Good luck!

Thank You very much for the information. I went to this exact spot about 6 years ago but wasn't able to catch anything with a friend. I've only been fishing two times ever but I'm going to try going a few times this fall. If I see you out there I'll come say hello! Thank you (In any case I'll update you on here if I have any luck!) -Wade @@OldShoreFisherman

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The best! Many thanks.

Thanks Gil. I hope you're getting to fish a tide or two with Adam and Jessica. I know you love it as much as I love fishing with Reid. I hope to see you again this September. Oh, and tell Randy to check the regs. He could have kept that beautiful wild coho that he released (and moaned about) the last time we got together. I didn't have the heart to tell him at the time, but I'll razz him the next time I see him. Ha! Take care.

@@OldShoreFisherman He found out later. Talk about a crybaby. Of course, he laughed at it .....

Thanks Dan. I'm surprised I haven't seen you on the rocks already, but soon hopefully.

Many thanks! I'll try not to let that go to my head.

Thanks! I appreciate your concern and the fact you took the time to thoughtfully express it.

@@OldShoreFisherman Thanks for the reply. I was worried that I may have offended you. I was being 100% sincere about my concerns. But sometimes things can be misinterpreted on the internet. As I've said, I love your videos. Especially the beach fishing when you are catching absolute hog coho. Wow!

Most people go to a place called beechy head in east sooke park. I don't know where this location is. But, Would be very helpful if someone could post a Google Earth link of these rocks.

Yes, surf perch can be fun. While I was in Ucluelet I preferred to use Cap 'N Hook as a tackle/bait shop, but there is at least one other tackle shop in town. Almost anything will work as bait for perch--people use pieces of clam, mussel or even limpets harvested from the shore--but I used small pieces of squid. Any tackle shop should have frozen squid. I detailed the setup I used in response to someone's question on the video and someone else offered several good suggestions to another viewer. It's a beautiful stretch of coast. Have fun.

There is no one-size-fits-all setup for shore anglers. I have no idea of your preferences, experience or skill level, so I can't tell you what you should get. I can tell you what I use. All of the coho in these recent videos were caught using either a 13-foot Shimano Clarus or a 13-foot Amundson Kudos Strategy X, both paired with a Shimano Stradic XG 4000 spooled with 10-pound test braid. That setup isn't for everyone, but I use it for almost all my shore fishing, including fall coho and chinook. You should just find something that you're comfortable with right now and then get out there and talk to other anglers. Tight lines!

That's great to hear. Many thanks!

They aren't anywhere near as active as they are in the fall Adam so it's mostly blind casting, but you'll see the odd jumper to let you know they're at least in the area. Where I fish from the rocks I can usually tell by the way the water is setting up when it's likely to heat up--and it's not always on the flood. From the beach I usually just try to hit the top of the flood. There isn't really any finning to speak of here in the summer. Cheers!

@@OldShoreFisherman well its reward for lots of putting in time to learn and lots of patience then. Amazing stuff, I may have to come down that way one of these days. I would love to start my beach season earlier than August when the pinks arrive.

@@rabes1981 you're certainly always welcome and I'd be happy to fish with you again. The beach fishing was unusually good last year so it's not something I'd be setting my cap on, but the fishing from the rocks--assuming I can still manage it--is generally decent around mid-July. Give me a heads-up if you're planning to come down this way. Cheers!

@@OldShoreFisherman Thank you, I will let you know :)

Many thanks. Tight lines to you, too!