Manila Clam Harvest
I wanted to try and harvest some clams from the local beach where it is open for harvesting and give it a try. So, I headed out at low tide…
Fishing Season
The new fishing season started on April 1st, and recreational prawn harvesting is now open, so fishing season is in full swing right now! Get out there, even beach walking…
Crabbing Bait
People use a lot of different stuff for crabbing bait, chicken backs and necks are popular. Good luck on your next crabbing trip!
West Coast Jigs
This is a good look at a variety of West Coast Fishing Jigs! I would normally add a chunk of bait to the hook as well. These would be something…
Tsunami Zone
The Southeast Coast of Vancouver Island is relatively well protected from Tsunamis or Tidal Waves just because of the geography. If you’re in the “Yellow Zone” you’re at risk! Specific…
Red Rock Crabs
Highlights from a recent beach walk to catch crabs by hand or by dip net! The supplies are simple, a bucket, some gloves, a crab gauge, dip net, small pack…
Spot Prawn Haul
The first batches of BC Spot Prawns are hitting the shore now! Here comes the wholesalers truck to pick up the catch! Low tide means it’s going to be a…
Fish Trap for Science!
They set up a small rotary fish trap on a local river so they could check the fish. Right under one of the bridges that I cross on a regular…
Prawn Season is a GO!
Today is the first day of the 2025 Commercial Prawn Fishing season! Bam! They’re off to a running start, about 246 boats take part in the commercial fishery, each boat…
Crayfish Creek
Looking a little dry right now! Give it a little while, she’ll fill up. Bullfrogs are all tucked in for the coming winter as well!
Tides Out!
The waterfront is always more interesting when the tide is out! Get out there and explore!
Spot Prawns!
By the boatload! Prawn fishers are busy hauling in their catch on a daily basis! This boat alone probably unloads over 1000 lbs. daily! WooHoo! Spot Prawns are tasty!
Oystering Trip!
Let’s go get some oysters! Cool jellyfish Eh! Got some oysters! Got some small mussels too! Now let’s get those oysters on the BBQ so they will open up a…
Need Jigs?
Jig fishing is the best, just sit around and let the jig do the work! haha Here’s a look at a mix of Jig Heads for west coast bottom fishing.…
East Coast Cod Jigs
Yep, you heard it right, these are from the east coast, Nova Scotia to be exact. Look close, you’ll see the small one is made from a butter knife handle.…
West Coast Jigs
Bigger is better, even heavy ones get pushed around with the tide. I rig them up with frozen squid and bounce around near the bottom.
Bottom Fish!
Yep! That’s generally the target species! Big jigs, heavy weight, deep. Here’s one rigged up with a plastic bait, typical for Lingcod fishing. They come in many styles, I buy…
Halibut Clips?
That’s what we call ’em. We use them to clip on to buoy lines for use with things like crab traps & prawn pots. Quick connect and reconnect, they work…
Giggity Gig!
Get yourself a good “Frog Gig” NOW! Also good to have while “Beachcombing”. Happy Gigging!