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Fishing
Reports - South Island, Victoria and the Gulf Islands
15
August, 2000
Canyon
hiking after rain rewards Ex-Stream Guide
Scott Blewett with a Summer Steelhead
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Summer
Steelhead fishing is Ex-Streamly Hot this month!
Most rivers have large runs in, and using flies
or gear will get great results. This is a fun time
to hike our rivers and find our treasured Summer
Steelies.
When found in crystal clear water, try and stay
low, and blend into the background. Avoid wearing
bright clothes, and also try and stay behind where
your fish are, or well ahead of where you're going
to swing down too.
This will prevent spooking the fish, as they then
can get tight lipped. A really good pair of Polaroid
sunglasses is needed to help spot fish and read
the river bottom. Some other important gear is a
hat, sun screen, felt wading boots and bottled water.
This time of the year is one month that you can
actually enjoy a refreshing swim. If you do a lot
of wading, or want to swim, make sure that the current
in that section of water is safe. Be cautious, as
clear water and current can be very deceiving. Self
discovery is a great joy, so hike one of the hundred
or so rivers and you will be rewarded.
Gregg
and Robin from Calgary enjoying our abundant
Pink Salmon on the Fly |
Pink
and Sockeye Salmon enter a few key rivers this month.
Their massive numbers make for a great outing, as
your catches are very high. These scrappy fish are
in the 3 to 6 pound range and with current, do give
a fun battle on light gear. Please read local regulations
and look out for postings for information on retention
and closures.
Ocean fishing is Prime for Tyee Chinooks (over 30
lbs) and halibut are still a huge draw on good tides.
One of the best eating halibust are the giants from
the bottom. In the last two years, off the southern
end of the Island, halibut over 200 lbs have been
weighed in!
This is Coho month and they are very numerous. The
prized fighters that tastes so good are under the
watchful eye of the fisheries this year. Please
read local regulations and look out for postings
for information on retention and closures.
The Best time to go Fishing...is Anytime you can
Go!
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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