That is a nice sized coho for sure BUT there are 20lbers out there for a fact which you know.Seen some monsters jumping in 2022.I met you on the beach that year.Are you up to going back this year??
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.
just moved here from australia going to get my fishing set up this week, ive been looking at this little mouth opening in the river for a few weeks now thinking damn i bet theres some big salmon in here, first video ive seen and you caught 2 stonkas......what type of jig bait do you use and do you think theyd go for soft baits
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!
@@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.
heading to jordan river this wknd with family and for some me time was going to try surf spin casting for first time. You have any reccomendations for tackle set up? This is first time so kinda going in blind. Have 7.5ft rod with Penn Battle III 1000 and 12 lb test
Hi Darryl. Yes, it seems to be getting worse up there. I hope it doesn't turn into another Billings Spit. I was up there quite a bit after mid-September and I was sure I would run into you at some point. Maybe next season. And yes, that was a holographic pink BuzzBomb. At least it wasn't wearing a hot pink skirt!
Nice sandy fish
Yes indeed.
Which beach is this if you dont mind. Thanks!
That is a nice sized coho for sure BUT there are 20lbers out there for a fact which you know.Seen some monsters jumping in 2022.I met you on the beach that year.Are you up to going back this year??
holy ! Port Renfrew has the big ones !!!
Are they around in August at all? Might be up around that way next summer
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.
just moved here from australia going to get my fishing set up this week, ive been looking at this little mouth opening in the river for a few weeks now thinking damn i bet theres some big salmon in here, first video ive seen and you caught 2 stonkas......what type of jig bait do you use and do you think theyd go for soft baits
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.
heading to jordan river this wknd with family and for some me time was going to try surf spin casting for first time. You have any reccomendations for tackle set up? This is first time so kinda going in blind. Have 7.5ft rod with Penn Battle III 1000 and 12 lb test
Smaller buzzbombs are the ticket.
Very nice catch.
Shame that there are fisher persons that don't know proper edicate.
Hey was that a "Pink" lure, LOL.
Darryl
Hi Darryl. Yes, it seems to be getting worse up there. I hope it doesn't turn into another Billings Spit.
I was up there quite a bit after mid-September and I was sure I would run into you at some point. Maybe next season.
And yes, that was a holographic pink BuzzBomb. At least it wasn't wearing a hot pink skirt!
@@OldShoreFisherman LOL, yes for sure.
Amazing