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
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