Area 17 Chinook Opens Tomorrow

Tomorrow July 15th is the long awaited Chinook opening for the Mid Island area. Slot size will apply, same as last year. Check the regulations for your local area.

Around Nanaimo the fish have moved in closer to shore and structure. Entrance Island is still by far the best location The fish are holding on the North side of the reef. For jigging try the shallows on the West Side. Five Finger Island/ Neck Point area is starting to hold fish to now. Thrasher Rock has been ok, but running to Entrance Island would be a better bet. Looney Spoons in Green Hornet and Herring Aid patterns paired with Herring Aid flashers have been the hot lures for Chinook. 

Some Coho have showed up locally and have been taken on UV White hoochies. Remember hatchery only for Coho retention.

Tofino and Bamfield area is still reporting excellent Halibut fishing. White Russian swimbaits are proving effective for them. Scent them up with Butt Juice unless there are Dogfish in the area. Salmon fishing is very good too, with Purple Haze Needle Fish and Purple Haze JDF Teaser Heads being the best lures.

Thanks to Pete @ Coastal Blue Charters for the picture of the nice Smiley.

Tips up,

steve@harbourchandler.ca