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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Steelie1030 on September 03, 2010, 07:35:11 AM

Title: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: Steelie1030 on September 03, 2010, 07:35:11 AM
I went on Craig's list yesterday afternoon and saw an ad for fresh caught sockeye off the boat "David". I went down to the dock at 8:30 and he was just pulling in....being the first to show up I got my pick of the catch and I got five really big male sockeye for $50. The fish were in prime condition but uncleaned. I saved a lot of money not only in gas, but on the price of the fish and tackle and I did not have to "combat fish". I'll bet each fillet was 3 pounds. I was planning on going up the valley to fish this weekend but now I can enjoy the long weekend with my family.
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: andychan on September 03, 2010, 07:54:14 AM
congrats david.
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: cohojoe on September 03, 2010, 08:02:24 AM
I think we calculated the total cost of catching trout at $ 350 a pound if you count :  accomodations,  take out meals and drinks,  car depreciatation,  car gas,  tires battery  crack in windshield shocks  etc,  tackle,  boat ( owned or rented )(  time we could have used for making real money,  licences,  books or instructional time.    Salmon was more because of the boat or guide.
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: BwiBwi on September 03, 2010, 11:47:06 AM
It's funny how some people points out buying from commercial and driving out to hope to catch their 2 fish is not worth while.  The cheapest would be farmed salmon.  Do away with all wild, all that funding to protect and enhance their habitat can be saved.   :P ::)
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: anorden on September 03, 2010, 02:39:25 PM
It's funny how some people points out buying from commercial and driving out to hope to catch their 2 fish is not worth while.  The cheapest would be farmed salmon.  Do away with all wild, all that funding to protect and enhance their habitat can be saved.   :P ::)

Farmed not necessarily cheaper - Europe has actually been importing some Pinks from Alaska as its cheaper (including all that shipping and freezing) compared to farmed Atlantics from Norway / Scotland
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: one more cast on September 03, 2010, 04:48:03 PM
I went on Craig's list yesterday afternoon and saw an ad for fresh caught sockeye off the boat "David". I went down to the dock at 8:30 and he was just pulling in....being the first to show up I got my pick of the catch and I got five really big male sockeye for $50. The fish were in prime condition but uncleaned. I saved a lot of money not only in gas, but on the price of the fish and tackle and I did not have to "combat fish". I'll bet each fillet was 3 pounds. I was planning on going up the valley to fish this weekend but now I can enjoy the long weekend with my family.

The boat "David" is now docked at the end of Trites road in Steveston...first boat in the "Q"  DOCK.
I picked up 6 from last nights catch. He has them in lots of ice and you can pick your own.

$10.00 a fish, in the round...he wanted $12 for the larger males but gave me 2 for $10 since I drove from Vancouver to get them.

I guess they're going out again soon, so he will probably be docked at the Steveston fisherman dock.

Look him up on craigslist ..."fresh sockeye salmon", boat is called "David"

cheers
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: Blackrt03 on September 03, 2010, 04:53:41 PM
The boat "David" is now docked at the end of Trites road in Steveston...first boat in the "Q"  DOCK.
I picked up 6 from last nights catch. He has them in lots of ice and you can pick your own.

$10.00 a fish, in the round...he wanted $12 for the larger males but gave me 2 for $10 since I drove from Vancouver to get them.

I guess they're going out again soon, so he will probably be docked at the Steveston fisherman dock.

Look him up on craigslist ..."fresh sockeye salmon", boat is called "David"

cheers
Thanks for the post..will head down stevenston on the weekend, great price
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: liketofish on September 03, 2010, 05:41:10 PM
I usually go fishing by myself. $20-30 gas per trip. But I still go because I bleed my fish right after bonk to keep them blood free for sushi. If a commercial outfit sell bleeded and cleaned fish (how can you prove it?), then I don't see the need to drive into the valley for 2 fish daily limit.
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: cohojoe on September 03, 2010, 09:20:06 PM
I was a die hard fisherman for anything with fins  back in the day.   Now I am ashamed to admit;  it is a better use of my time to buy the fishes ( costco,  boats at steveston ).  Those 8 hours I spent driving and messing with the other anglers was getting to me.    When I want peace and low octane fishing ; I go to the skagit and fly fish .    I hope you understand.
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: poper on September 04, 2010, 10:39:39 PM
Isn,t the point of fishing going out and having a good time and enjoying the scenery and forgetting about work or what ever,not the price of tackle, gas, boat fees,or accommodations?
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: FishGuts on September 05, 2010, 06:33:35 PM
Isn,t the point of fishing going out and having a good time and enjoying the scenery and forgetting about work or what ever,not the price of tackle, gas, boat fees,or accommodations?


Sockeye isnt fishing...its harvesting
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: canso on September 05, 2010, 07:58:14 PM

Sockeye isnt fishing...its harvesting


you are fishing, plain and simple.

your trying to justify your actions by calling it somthing else.
its not helping your argument.
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: kingpin on September 05, 2010, 08:00:35 PM

you are fishing, plain and simple.

your trying to justify your actions by calling it somthing else.
its not helping your argument.

its neither. its snagging.
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: Bill on September 07, 2010, 03:23:03 PM
I have been out of town for the last 6 weeks does any one know if the commercial boats are still selling Sockeye  in Richmond

thx
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: Rodney on September 07, 2010, 03:24:43 PM
Commercial boats will still be selling sockeye salmon at the dock for awhile because the last opening just ended early this morning.
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: Bill on September 07, 2010, 03:30:49 PM
Thank you
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: Blackrt03 on September 07, 2010, 08:20:01 PM
I heard this week save on foods is having a sale on them
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: bigguy on September 07, 2010, 08:31:00 PM
I noticed while driving thru Abbey and Chilliwack roadside sales of SALMON.  Did not know that this was allowed. Are these commercial outfits?
Title: Re: $10 Sockeye at Steveston Harbour Authority
Post by: Bently on September 07, 2010, 08:51:08 PM
Don't bet on it, I saw two boats sell out today in less than 3 hours @ 15 a piece or 4 for 50. Non stop selling , it was fun to watch. Nice troll caught fish for 20 a piece though too for the high end club ;) that doesn't know how to use a knife. I watched some rag pickers working yesterday morning off triangle rd, pulling their first sets and I bet they had 10 fish for every fathom of net that came aboard, loads of fish boy, looked like popcorn out there, so many splashin!!!