Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: dogfish2 on July 24, 2005, 08:35:53 AM
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im heading to bamfield this week any info on fishing methods spots where to crab prawn etc would be greatly appreciated as i havent been there for 20+years im camping in pachina bay thanks
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SeaBird Rocks, right out in front of Pachena often has both springs and coho about. Roll a 'chovie on a 5 foot lead behind your favorite flasher. The sea side of the rocks is decent for jigging up lings and rockfish. Just off Cape Beale can be HOT for coho and springs, Carry a jigging rod in addition to your trolling gear and watch for surfacing bait balls. Can be deadly action ;)
Best bet of late has been Cree/Austin Islands. Again, bait and/or coyotes are hopping on the Large springs, and more than enough coho about.
Prawning, slide down the Bamfield Wall towards Port. You'll find a 275-300 foot narrow shelf part way along that. Tricky set to hit the ledge, but deadly for prawns. Rainy bay will likely have a few about as well.
Crabs, Sarita Bay if fishing that side, Pachena Bay itself your best bet (remember to stay a good distance from the FN/commercial gear!!!)
Have FUN!
Cheers,
Nog