South-east winds over the past few days have kept us close to the ships. On a particularly wind-blown afternoon, Len McNabbs decided to try for halibut off the side of the Marabell. Success is measured in different terms on these occasions, and luckily everyone was very entertained when Len’s 40 pounder managed to escape from the dock back into Henslung Cove!
Twice this year people have decided to fish Cox Island for salmon and both times it has produced a Chinook. Yesterday Mike Cooper pulled a 27 pounder out of fifty feet of water. In the past, I would not have recommended this spot for salmon but a trend is developing here that bears further investigation.
Meanwhile Pat Cooper joined the Captain’s Club with a 31 pounder at Gunia Point. The east side of Langara Island has finally opened up thanks to some westerly winds (finally) and Coho and Chinook are being caught at Andrews. Traditionally August is a good time for big fish, and I know we’re all looking forward to that trend continuing this year.
Ken Beatty
Fishmaster, MV Marabell
Langara Island, Queen Charlotte Islands
