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Fishing
Reports - South Island, Victoria and the Gulf Islands
11 May 2000
Steelhead
fishing on our rivers is wrapping up for our winter
fish, but not to worry, as our summer steelhead
will start soon. Entering as water levels rise after
rainy days. These fish require stealth, as low crystal
clear water will give you away. Wear colors that
blend you in with the natural surroundings. Almost
all of our summer steelhead are wild, so be gentle
with this very valuable resource. Be prepared to
hike and explore our rivers if you want the legendary
battles offered by this exciting game fish.
Scott
Blewett with Summer Steelhead Treasure |
Our
river Brown, Rainbow and Cutthroat trout are dining
on mayflies, caddflies, stoneflies and fry. Dry
fly mid day seems best, but watch for evening caddis
hatches. These hatches are huge, and you don't need
a subtle presentation for these hungry trout. This
is awesome fly fishing, as results are quick and
easy . Large browns are still holding in the deep
water, so swinging minnow patterns on sink-tip or
sinking lines will hook you up. I love the sulpin
muddler fly for searching out the " big boys".
Ocean fishing is picking up for large halibuts,
so watch for flood tides, and get those "barndoors".
The best baits are whole herring and octopus. When
hooked, you have an incredible tug-of-war battle
with these giant flounders. "Hali's" in the 100
to 150 pound range have already been weighed in
this season. The winter springs are getting bigger,
and action can be non-stop somedays. Trolling anchovies
or strip, with or without the flasher, seems to
be the ticket. Coyote spoons will also work if you
run out of bait. We are looking forward to a large
run of Tyee Chinook (King) salmon passing through
soon, so clean up the boats, organize your gear,
and be ready.
Our lakes are warming up and they are getting prime
for rainbow, cutthroat and smallmouth bass (to 6
lbs). Always looking for a meal, give them trolled
flatfish or spoons, and for flies, try leeches or
minnow patterns. Bank anglers always do well with
worms or power bait. The bass are starting to nest,
so it's catch and release only for the "smallies",
and most fishermen will leave alone a bass protecting
it's eggs. With more warmer temperatures and stable
weather, our lakes will catch on fire.
Good
Guys, our Fish Cops |
The
new angling regulations, and of course licenses
(April 1st), are out, so get and read them. If you
are visiting, we do have 1-day to 8-day licenses.
For freshwater and saltwater fishing, always check
your local angling regulations, as changes do occur.
They can also post changes, so look out for and
read local bulletin boards. The new regulations
are out for both, so read them to avoid any problems.
Ignorance will not avoid you a fine. Most of our
"fish cops" are very friendly and informative individuals.
If you need more information, have a question, need
a guide service, or simply want to see more fishing
photos or check out our fishing humour
section, we're on the Internet at www.ex-stream.com.
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