Fishing Report updated July 3, 2009.

The prime time to fish here is all summer - well not quite, but since we fish three areas there is usually somewhere to catch salmon and halibut. Most recommended times are More on Ucluelet Fishing Report

8 TOP QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BOOKING A FISHING EXPEDITION

What is the absolute best time of year to come fishing?

When I go to fish a new area, this is one of the first questions I ask. Or, I’ll ask what time of season they would recommend for a family member or close friend. When receiving an answer to this question, sometimes you need to read between the lines. As I lay out in “Fishing Lodges Dirty Little Secrets”, numerous lodges built more than 20 years ago are in areas that currently have greatly reduced fish stocks, whether due to changes in migration patterns, ocean salinity levels, or overfishing. But because of the need to continue business operations, prospective guests are sent brochures with pictures of fish caught 20 years ago…. More on Best Fishing Questions

Probably more salmon have been caught by commercial fisherman and sports fishermen alike using this combination than just about any other hook setup ever invented. Not to say that spoons or plugs cannot be just as, or even more deadly, but for ease and effectiveness of salmon fishing… More on HOW TO CATCH SALMON WITH FLASHER AND HOOTCHIE PART 1

Most people I know equate halibut fishing as plunking a 2-3 pound lead and spreader bar baited with herring, salmon bellies, or octopus off a sandy or gravelly bottom. Trolling for halibut can be more productive… More on HOW TO TROLL FOR HALIBUT OFF VANCOUVER ISLAND’S WEST COAST

How To Catch 20-30 Salmon Per Day

Maybe someday I’ll write a book where I’ll lay out in point by point detail the all the necessary factors to catch more salmon in one day than most people catch in a year. But to lay this all out in detail might take a larger manuscript than even the Bible. There are so many variables and nuances to the art of salmon fishing, it would be like writing a book on how to play golf. You can read all that has been written on the subject, but there is no substitute for experience and raw talent. So I’ll spare you the manuscript on the finer points of salmon fishing, and give you the three steps necessary to catching 20-30 plus salmon per day. I warn you though, it’s pretty insightful stuff. If you miss any of these steps… More on How To Catch 20-30 Salmon per Day