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I think the Stradic is a great reel and I'm sure the additional line capacity of the 4000 over the 2500 will serve you well. Tight lines!

Thanks, it's getting to be like Grand Central Station there as it is!

Thanks, and yes it was quite a nice fish--particularly from shore.

Thanks. That was an unusually low tide so waiting an hour helped a bit. I usually fish closer to the top of the flood.

I fish with light gear--a 13-foot ultra-light rod and 10-pound test line--so I don't crank my drag right up. I want the drag just tight enough so that when the fish strikes it pretty much self-sets the hook but can take line. The Shimano Stradic reel is known for it's smooth drag system and I take advantage of that and at some points will reel "through the drag." That is especially true right after the strike when you can expect some head shakes and, in the case of coho, a jump or two. Reeling through the drag at that point allows me to pick up any slack caused by a vigorous head shake or a jump. I also reel through the drag when I feel the fish slowing down at the end of a run. This is when you can expect another head shake or two and the possibility that the fish is going to run right back at you. Again, I'm immediately picking up slack. I don't reel through the drag when the fish is in an all-out power run; instead I start adjusting the drag until I feel the fish slowing down. At times I will even cradle the reel with my hand. Once I get a big fish turned I often use the lift-up reel-down technique to start bringing it in. Other anglers might use different strategies. At the end of the day I do what works for me. Cheers!

@@OldShoreFisherman That's awesome insight, thank you!

Goodluck doing that at those rocks if you know where he’s fishing big guy. Keep the negative comments to yourself. Cliff is a class act

@@christianmorgan8186 @kaymallil is right. A fish was also broken off on a barnacle leaving a lure and line trailing from its mouth. Its odds for survival are poorer because of it. If the rocks negatively affect proper fish handling they probably shouldn't be fished from. I'm sure Cliff is a nice guy. He most certainly sounds like a nice guy. Personally, I'd love him to teach me some stuff about shore fishing for lings. But from what I saw in this video I might encourage him to find a more appropriate area to fish from. Definitely a nice spring though, Ciff. Congrats. Christian, no one likes someone throwing their weight around when they have no weight to throw around. You're not a moderator and you have no badge.

Right, thanks for your contribution.

Thanks Christian. I hope to see you out there next season.

@@OldShoreFisherman Looks like you deleted some replies that were constructively and politely critical of your fish handling. When practicing catch and release, the treatment of the fish is more important than the pleasure you get from landing a fish. Man, I was so kind and treated you with such respect. Unsubscribed.

Yes, slowing down indeed; some--like me--more than others. (I've been increasing my intake of white rice though. Ha!) I'm hoping to get up there in late August again next year. I'll let you know. Say hi to Randy.

We have found areas on nanaimo river. 10 minutes from house. Some hiking but found cojo

Thanks, I appreciate that.

Thanks Adam. Yes, I love that general spot, too but, as I think you know, I prefer the outer sandbar. I was up there this year when you were out in your pontoon boat. No luck for me but I heard you had one onboard while I was there. I hope we get to fish another tide together some time.

Many thanks. It's funny you mention the colour of the fish. I remember sending that photo to a couple of friends at the time and remarking that the fish was brighter than it looked in the photo.

In this particular video it is a 2 1/2-inch holographic green Buzz Bomb.

Those are fall run coho, so you won't be catching any of them right now--and typically there is no retention at that spot until after the September long weekend. Buzz Bombs are the go-to lure on the west coast, so you'll want a selection of them including holographic green, holographic blue and holographic pink. I usually carry some Zzingers, too, and they have been productive for me over the last two seasons. Blue Fox spinners in a 4 or 5 size can also work. I've never used a soft plastic here and don't know of anyone else who has. Make sure you're using barbless hooks and I'd swap out the treble hooks that many lures come with for a single barbless. I use 2/0 barbless Gamakatsu hooks and don't have any trebles at all in my tackle collection. Make sure you check the regulations for the Area and sub-Area you plan to fish because they can be different from place to place. Good luck!

@@OldShoreFisherman got any tips on good spots this time of year, i am here until october so cannot wait for september to hit this spot

@@durrypaketbryan3357 If you're referring to other spots in Port Renfrew, then the answer is no. There are other spots on the island that offer at least the possibility of catching salmon from shore at various times, but the success rate is low. Through July it is possible to catch summer coho from the rocks in the Sooke area, notably East Sooke Park (primarily Beechy Head) and Otter Point. There are sockeye possibilities in Port Alberni in July, too, at Papermill Dam. In August there are good opportunities for pink salmon along the beaches from Campbell River down to Qualicum.

The coho sometimes start showing up toward the end of August, but typically there is no retention until after the Labour Day weekend so it would be catch-and-release only. There are often chinook around, too, near the end of August--also catch-and-release only until late October.

I usually start checking early July, but when the fish show up is another matter. They were "late" last year. Say hi if you see me. Tight lines!

Yes, it was actually a very good year for shore fishing. And you're right, I generally don't turn the camera on until I hook up. I know I have some footage that I occasionally shoot for myself using a camera set up on a tripod that might show me casting and retrieving so I'll check to see if it would be of any use and possibly work it into a future video. In general, I use a moderately fast retrieve that is pretty much constant with an occasional almost-gentle backward sweep. I never use the aggressive, violent jerking motions you see some anglers use--nor do any of the most successful shore anglers I know. Almost all of the coho I catch, whether summer or fall, are hooked in the top 10 to 20 feet of the water column, so I start my retrieve as soon as the lure hits the water. If I'm fishing for springs I let the lure drop much deeper. Tight lines!

That's a nice long stay. Hopefully it will be a good run.

I'm in powell river so I'll be monitoring the run can adjust timing some as theyre paying me not to work now lol.how late does the run go there anyway? Discovered it September past for three days and looking forward to this September 😀

I really can't give a definitive answer to that @@joesutherland225. I've caught coho there as late as the first week of November and I'm sure there are anglers who have caught some later than that. There are always stragglers in every run. However, I'm pretty confident that you'll hit the peak of the run in the timeframe you have booked. Tight lines!

Many thanks!

Yes, I remember; and I appreciate the positive feedback. Many thanks!

Buzz bomb

Clearly the fish tried to bit the hook and missed. Fair is foul and foul is fair. If you didn't intentionally foul hook, then it's yours to keep. Deal with it.

My main line is 10-pound test braid. I use either Sufix 832 or Power Pro. I use a four- to five-foot Sufix flourocarbon 15-pound test leader.

Holographic green or pink Buzz Bombs are usually at the top of the list with holographic blue a close third. You might want to throw in an assortment of Zzingers, too, and a few Blue Fox spinners. Make sure you check the regulations before you go, but generally you are allowed two unmarked ("wild") coho. The rule for the area that is relevant to shore fishing actually states that you are allowed four coho, two of which may be unmarked. I've yet to take a clipped coho out of there from the beach. Good luck!

Thank You very much for the information. I went to this exact spot about 6 years ago but wasn't able to catch anything with a friend. I've only been fishing two times ever but I'm going to try going a few times this fall. If I see you out there I'll come say hello! Thank you (In any case I'll update you on here if I have any luck!) -Wade @@OldShoreFisherman

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The best! Many thanks.

Thanks Gil. I hope you're getting to fish a tide or two with Adam and Jessica. I know you love it as much as I love fishing with Reid. I hope to see you again this September. Oh, and tell Randy to check the regs. He could have kept that beautiful wild coho that he released (and moaned about) the last time we got together. I didn't have the heart to tell him at the time, but I'll razz him the next time I see him. Ha! Take care.

@@OldShoreFisherman He found out later. Talk about a crybaby. Of course, he laughed at it .....

Thanks Dan. I'm surprised I haven't seen you on the rocks already, but soon hopefully.

Many thanks! I'll try not to let that go to my head.

Thanks! I appreciate your concern and the fact you took the time to thoughtfully express it.

@@OldShoreFisherman Thanks for the reply. I was worried that I may have offended you. I was being 100% sincere about my concerns. But sometimes things can be misinterpreted on the internet. As I've said, I love your videos. Especially the beach fishing when you are catching absolute hog coho. Wow!

Most people go to a place called beechy head in east sooke park. I don't know where this location is. But, Would be very helpful if someone could post a Google Earth link of these rocks.

Yes, surf perch can be fun. While I was in Ucluelet I preferred to use Cap 'N Hook as a tackle/bait shop, but there is at least one other tackle shop in town. Almost anything will work as bait for perch--people use pieces of clam, mussel or even limpets harvested from the shore--but I used small pieces of squid. Any tackle shop should have frozen squid. I detailed the setup I used in response to someone's question on the video and someone else offered several good suggestions to another viewer. It's a beautiful stretch of coast. Have fun.

There is no one-size-fits-all setup for shore anglers. I have no idea of your preferences, experience or skill level, so I can't tell you what you should get. I can tell you what I use. All of the coho in these recent videos were caught using either a 13-foot Shimano Clarus or a 13-foot Amundson Kudos Strategy X, both paired with a Shimano Stradic XG 4000 spooled with 10-pound test braid. That setup isn't for everyone, but I use it for almost all my shore fishing, including fall coho and chinook. You should just find something that you're comfortable with right now and then get out there and talk to other anglers. Tight lines!

That's great to hear. Many thanks!