Season 2014 Begins

Hello

TUNA, TUNA, TUNA

More GOOD news. Environment Canada and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just released their long range forecast for late spring & summer 2014. The plus for Albacore Tuna fishing is that in mid-July they are forecasting an El Nino to move into our area off the West coast of Vancouver Island (WCVI).

What does that mean for TUNA FISHING? The warm water that brings Albacore Tuna from the south up WCVI to our area will definitely be here this season and it should, from this forecast, be earlier than in recent years. Not only will the water temperatures be up but, the summer air temperatures are forecasted to be above average. THINK SUMMER TIME, ALBACORE TUNA FISHING & COLD BEVERAGES.

If you have not yet seen our TUNA,TUNA,TUNA Video made last September while fishing off Esperanza inlet or, if you just want one of the best fishing adrenalin rushes you ever had

CLICK HERE!!!

HOW & WHERE TO CATCH AN ALBACORE TUNA AS CLOSE AS 15 MILES FROM SHORE

We are very fortunate here in the Esperanza Inlet area because we are closer to the Tuna Grounds than any other area on West Coast Vancouver Island (WCVI).

1^st Tuna feed near sharp deep edges on the ocean floor (canyon edges) these canyons in areas south of Esperanza are 45 to 55 miles off shore. Off Esperanza these canyons are less than 20 miles. We often fish Tuna less than 15 miles off shore.

2^nd Tuna are found in water temperatures above 15*C/60*F. Again, this warm water south of Esperanza Inlet is approx. +/- 50 miles off shore.

The current known as the Davis Current moves south off Cape Scott at the top of Vancouver Island then goes south/east as it comes around Brooks Peninsula. This current pulls the warm water in toward shore. The warm water can be within 10 miles of shore.

*We have Tuna Fishing seminars every Thursday evening at the Marina in August & the 1^st three Thursdays in September.

*Also available are Bring Your Own Boat Group Tuna Fishing Trips every Friday in August & 1^st three Fridays in September.

*We have Guided Albacore Tuna Charters in our certified large vessels that are crewed by an experienced certified staff.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE, OR TO MAKE A TUNA RESERVATION--- CLICK HERE!!!

If you haven’t seen our Tuna video yet or want an adrenaline shot - CLICK HERE!!!

1^st to DONATE TO THE SALMON ENHANCEMENT VIP BOARD THIS SEASON

Zubar Production Services & Zubi Contracting Ltd – Both companies are owned by Kevin Zarubiak from Red Deer Alberta.

This is the 4^th year running Kevin’s Companies have generously given cash/credit card donation for Salmon Enhancement in our Region and this year he is the FIRST to donate.

The Salmon Enhancement VIP Donation Board (SEVDB) was the GREAT IDEA of Robbie & Mike Carey in 2009. Each year the donations from companies & individuals grow steadily.

2013 SEVDB raised $10,727. Way to Go VIPS .

Add to that the $18,549.13 raised at the 2013 August Salmon Enhancement Fishing Derby & we get an ALL TIME HIGH of $29,276.13 for regional salmon enhancement!!!

"IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FISH"

If you wish to participant in this very worthwhile, successful cause contact Cathy by e-mail, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone, (250) 934-7672.

She will get YOU or Your Company’s name (or both) on to the Salmon Enhancement VIP Donation Board. As little as $100 gets you on the board!

$101 - $250		is a Silver Donation
$251 - $500		is a Gold Donation
$501 - $1000		is a Gold + Donation
$1001 and up		is a Platinum Donation

Salmon Enhancement Derby dates for this year are Aug. 22 & 23.

It’s Great FUN & Prizes!!!!!

Kevin Zarubiak (3rd from the right) and some of his crew on their most recent fishing adventure to Nootka Sound and Esperanza Inlet.

Lots of Lingcod, Yelloweye, and Prawns

while fishing with Shawzy's Charters >>>>

The Gear Out Here - Tackle That Works!

Hello John,

I received reports from my commercial fishing buddies and there are some good numbers of big springs being caught on the 50 fathom edge off Esperanza/Kyuquot. Some had a 12 lbs average dressed weight and that’s good. The forecasts could be correct.

All the best,

Randy

“Randy Sadler is a commercial fisherman and operates a packer vessel. The Dressed weight in this case means head off- guts out, so that means they are catching fish weighing an average of 17lbs this early in the season. That is VERY Good!!!!

Randy is also the manufacture of Kitetail Lures (flashers). Try one you will like it, especially in the early season when you are fishing small lures & anchovies. Way less drag with plenty of flash.”

SPECIAL PRICE!! $11.99 AT THE
WESTVIEW MARINA AND LODGE TACKLE SHOP!
WE HAVE THEM IN MULTIPLE COLOURS!

INSIDE SALMON REPORT

Lots of fish around. These early season Chinook are 12 – 20lbs. They are stacked up all around Center Island, Catala Island the Pins & Rosa Harbour in Esperanza Inlet. In Nootka Sound same thing these feisty great tasting springs are stacked up all around Strange Island, Marvinas Bay, Boston Pt. & Wash rocks. These fish are putting on weight weekly. Plan a fishing trip SOON!

Beat the crowd to the fishing grounds & the Fish.

NOTE: We are Fully open as of Friday May 16 - Restaurant, Patio Pub, Gas Dock, Tackle Shop, Café, & Gift Store

Our First Firday Night Steak Night (May 16th) served 48 dinners!

Come Join the Fun every Friday night 5pm - 8:30pm
8oz Rib Eye Steak, Twice Baked Potatoe, 3 kinds of salad, and desert

Only $16.99 CND

LING, LING, LINGCOD

We have some of the best Lingcod Fishing in all Of ALL BC waters. Ling are great fun to catch, excellent table fare & are plentiful and easy to catch. All you need is a large herring on a spreader bar with a 24-32oz weight, dropped in the right place.

THE RIGHT PLACES in Esperanza Inlet are: Halftide Reef out in front of Catala Island, the south side Tatchu Pt., just south of Ferrer Pt. at the out flow points of Ferrer Lake & south out flow of Louie Bay in 60-100ft of water.

THE RIGHT PLACES in Nootka Sound are: Maquinna Rocks, off of Pantoja Islands, Escalante Rocks & Point.