Spotty fishing today

The salmon fishing proved tough today for many anglers. Boats at Harwood,Grants,Coho Pt. all coming up empty and reporting not much activity except for bait around Harwood.Vananda i think could be the Ace in the whole,although The Iron Mines are calling.
Trout Fishing
Inland and Lois are two of the many lakes that have started producing some great fishing 27-29" at Inland and steady 3-6lb Rainbows at Lois, Nice.
Boaters Exam
All the Info and Test provided at P.R.O 604-485-2555 EXT#2.
Stay tuned for some early west coast photo' Sam Out!

pro report

PRO REPORT
What a week for many anglers targeting salmon. Many salmon were caught over the past week, which is great to see early on in the season and the weather, well it’s been awesome. The two main hot-spots have been Coho Point and Grant Reefs; the fish in both places have ranged between 10 to 20 plus pounds.
Top Rod Tips
- Fish between 80 to 150 feet
- Trolling speed 2.5 miles per hour
- Use minimum 12 lb cannonballs
- Use six-foot leader for spoons
- Use 36 to 48 inch leader for hoochies
- Fish one hour before and after the tide change
- Check gear regularly
- Network with other anglers
- To break slump go out at first light
- Forget your net (this usually brings luck)
Top Producers
-Army truck hoochie
-pearl fishscale Coyote
-Anchovie
-Jamie’s favourite: The PRO Wonderstripe Coyote
It’s nice to see anglers exited about the salmon fishing locally, hopefully this will continue. If you have not been out yet because you’re still grieving about the Canucks get over it and remember the Canucks slogan "Next Year."
Rock Cod
This fishery has been good since the opening with many Ling cod being hooked. Check out the PRO Blog for some local photo’s--you will see what the Hiro lure can do.
Clams and Oysters
With the recent low tides people have taken advantage of this and have been harvesting shellfish. For tide guides and oyster schuckers PRO is the place. Call 604.485.2555 extension 2 for red-tide information.
As far as the backcountry goes there has been plenty of activity. There seems to be no shortage of black bears as well as several sightings of cougars. Hikers and bikers are reminded that hunting season has started so make sure you can be heard and seen for safety. The bear and cougar hunting season will end June 15 and will then re-open in September.
PRO Angler of the Year Derby
June 1 will be the start of the annual PRO Angler of the Year Derby. Here is the deal:
-Entry fee $25 per angler (sign up at PRO)
-Derby runs from June to September
-Weigh stations: PRO, Kane’s Sports Bar and Bistro, and Savoury Bight.
Basically, when you catch a salmon bring it to any of the above mentioned weigh stations to have it verified and you will then have a chance of winning one of the many prizes. There will be weekly prizes and of course a wind up barbecue at the end of the season. Here are some anglers to watch for:
Dan Hatch (he’s due)
The Brach’s (this family is a fish-catching machine)
Glenn and Cody Pigatto (the guy in the little tin boat that catches all the fish next to your 25-footer)
Cole and Nico (catching bigger fish each year, could be their time)
Andy Vestering (former top rod, what happened Andy?)
Shane Aguis and Family (they fish and work hard—great combination)
Remeber to keep in tune with our blog www.proutdoors.com. Sam Out
604.485.2555
4597 Marine Avenue (BEHIND TAW’S)
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The "Hiro" made me a Hero.

Well Jamie Smilie was nice enough to test out the new Hiro lure for us.Within no time he and his fishing partners had there limit of Snapper..So if if don't already have the Hiro lure get down to P.R.O. and pick one up.
Salmon Fishing This still continues to be steady with fish being caught at Harwood,Grant Reefs and the East and West side of Texada.Congratulations to Wayne and Drew Adams for there big catch a 20lb Chinook off of the Sanbanks at Harwood.The Salmon are shallower as well 90-150'.
L.E.H. Still time for L.E.H. May 21 is the deadline.
Trout With this warm weather trout fishing has really picked up.Duck,Cranberry,Nanton and Dodd are just a few of the lakes to put on your list.Stop by P.R.O.for all you worms and flies. Sam Out
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Fish On

Well the fish have arrived.Several fish caught in last few days at Grant Reefs and the south end of Harwood.Chinooks ranging in the teens and also some Coho caught at Grant Reefs.This is a great sign so if you have a chance get out.Depth 110-160' using Anchovies and asst coyote spoons. Good luck and thanks to Jeff,Neil and Rusty for some great reports.Sam Out

Here Kitty Kittty

Here is a look at a local Cougar that had been seen around the Cranberry area.Thanks to Brad for this great photo.Watch for more great shots now that i know how to use this feature,thanks Rusty....

The Latest

The road to Khartoum lake was closed at about 17mile due to trees and debree yeaterday,not sure of the state today we will keep you posted,thanks Mark for that.Freda lake slow fishing water still very cold,it snowed there yeterday.Stick to lower elevation lakes till the weather warms up.
Jeff cauaght a Columbia River fish in Vananda on the weekend 150'.He said it was pretty slow but this should pick up.
Dont forget commercial prawners hit the water tommorow,be sure to give them some room.
L.E.H. Still have time May 21 deadline.
Salmon fishing in and around powell river has tailed off,however not to many anglers out due to the weather.If you are heading out be sure to have a wonderbread and anchovie on board.140-170 of cable has been the sweet spot. Sam out...