BCOSF Season 12 | August Action in Barkley Sound | Salmon Fishing at Eagle Nook Resort

BCOSF Host, Mike Mitchell heads out with Mike Pfortmueller targeting chinook and coho in Barkley Sound while staying at the beautiful Eagle Nook Resort. Eagle Nook Resort is perfectly situated in Barkley Sound, one of BC’s premier destinations for salmon and halibut fishing. Whether you are an experienced angler or just beginning, our knowledgeable guides will ensure you have an unforgettable experience to last a lifetime.
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[@frank-lt3tp]

We lose a lot of our fish to seals when we leave the reels ratchet on. This is especially true off the Wall and Whittlestone.

[@davehoughton2934]

Turn the boat into the fish, never over the motor or netting in that matter.

[@henrylees-buckley2584]

Hey Mike, thanks for the tip here. I watched a couple of your Eaglenook episodes. It looked great and booked for 4 of us, and went over on the long weekend. Had a great time. Terrific team, greats fishing and accommodations!! Highly recommended. Thanks for introducing Eaglenook to us!

[@BCOutdoorsSportFishingTV]

This makes us SO happy to read this! It is such a special spot, isn't it? We are just about to release another Eagle Nook Episode! Check it out!

[@nisquallydave]

Hey Mike. Love your show and spent the weekend watching all of the Nootka episodes. We went up last summer and had a blast in mid-August. We are going up a couple of weeks earlier and am wondering if you could share some advice and spots to try. We fished out front of the Moutcha Bay lodge and found lots of fish but I suspect that they may not be in the bay in similar numbers a bit earlier in the season. Where would you start in the last week of July? Also, if I wanted (and I do) want to catch some lings, rocks, and maybe some butts, where would you suggest I look. Are there decent bottom fishing spots inside the bay so that we could stay out of the big water if the weather kicks up? You could pm me if you would rather not share all this intel with the world. Mahalo and looking forward to the next season - david

[@BCOutdoorsSportFishingTV]

Hello David.
At that time of year you might see fish at camel rock but I would fish the light house and the bay around to the right of it
As far as bottom fishing I don’t have any spots Sam who was fishing with us took us out offshore I imagine most inside spots get hammered hard.
Hope this helps a little.
Ps try some green anchovies they really do work

[@nisquallydave]

Thanks Mike. That is super helpful. Green anchovies...I'm a spoon guy but I will give them a try. Mahalo.
@@BCOutdoorsSportFishingTV

[@BCOutdoorsSportFishingTV]

Good luck!@@nisquallydave

[@lukeholdstrong7633]

Hey Mike, any specific reason you run the rods straight out the back vs off the side with booms extended? To reduce debris on the lines? Also, are those 4’ leads on the release clips? Thanks!

[@BCOutdoorsSportFishingTV]

Yes in theory to keep weeds off I use either 48 or 60 inch clips

[@TheRyanlong]

How fast do you guys troll? I’m going out there on the 25th. Usually fish Cree

[@BCOutdoorsSportFishingTV]

We usually troll at 2.5 - 3 mph

[@davehoughton2934]

I usually turn the boat perpendicular to the fish..

[@hammertimebc1934]

Same