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BwiBwi

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Indian Arm Sept27
« on: September 27, 2005, 10:34:34 AM »
My cousin just came back from Indian Arm. caught 5 soles 4 crabs 0 prawn, and no sign of salmon.
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Re: Indian Arm Sept27
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2005, 11:48:45 AM »
Nice to have a boat to go after those crabs & pawns. Yummy stuffs.
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Re: Indian Arm Sept27
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2005, 02:28:35 PM »
I haven't caught a prwan yet up there!

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Re: Indian Arm Sept27
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2005, 02:33:46 PM »
Have you tried the entrance into Deep Cove?
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Re: Indian Arm Sept27
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2005, 08:38:32 PM »
how far down did you go for prawns ? I was told you have to be 300' or beyond
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BwiBwi

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Re: Indian Arm Sept27
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2005, 01:36:58 AM »
For large prawns you do need to go DEEP. But if spotted prawns (those smaller ones on the market now) 150' would start to produce.
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Re: Indian Arm Sept27
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2005, 09:35:22 AM »
Nope, I've not tried off the entrance to Deep Cove. I set around the back side of Racoon island for 24 hours (300' of water) and I set on the north shore just east of Best point (280') for about a 1/2 day...nuthin.

Although...I'm not convinced the first set was an actual skunk. There was a boat near my trap when I headed over to retrieve it and he scampered away pretty fast as I got closer. I can't help wonder if he lifted my trap.

Sounds like I should try the entrance to the cove huh? It's shallower there so I assume this means spotted prawns? I've also been told I should set at a fresh water outfall (creek/spring entrance). Haven't tried that yet but I plan on it.

I know that we kept the traps down a full 24 hours in the Powell River region (at 300' depth) and this is on the advice of some very good commercial prawners. And it works! I asusmed I should do the same thing in the arm, but maybe I don't have to leave the traps down that long. Thoughs/advice appreciated.

Nikko
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BwiBwi

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Re: Indian Arm Sept27
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2005, 10:00:19 AM »
It really depends. Back in June all I need to do is left the trap down for 2 hours and I'm happy. Usually I'll check the trap after fishing (2~3hrs) before I leave and if it's still empty I'll change place. If there's catch I'll leave 2 in the pot and take the rest then put the pot back where it was.
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Re: Indian Arm Sept27
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2005, 10:30:04 AM »
Wow...I'm sure doing something wrong then. good to know they're there though. Guess I'll keep trying locations/depths :)

Nikko
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BwiBwi

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Re: Indian Arm Sept27
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2005, 10:34:43 AM »
One thing you might consider put your prawn trap down slop of those crab traps. You'll likely get some small prawns, but hey it's a start  ;)
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Re: Indian Arm Sept27
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2005, 11:03:42 AM »
I may just have to try that, thanks!

Nikko
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Re: Indian Arm Sept27
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2005, 03:19:21 PM »
Down at powell river this summer we would leave a trap overnight check it at like 9 in the morning and repeat this process when we wanted prawns..They where huge and had no problems of ppl stealing traps..(touch wood).!
(i have some pics dont know how to post)
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Re: Indian Arm Sept27
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2005, 03:37:55 PM »
Get a member gallery account. E-mail Rodney and he'll set it up for you.
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