Winter Crabbing and Flounder Fishing in Vancouver | Fishing with Rod 

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Seems like it’s a overly exaggerated set, I assume they’re using mono mainline? If that is true, I would guess it is such an extreme Hook-set because they are using very light # test and That is very thin with lots of stretch... first time I ever caught a rock fish on light tackle I was “hooked” (HA fish pun) but I don’t get why a recreational boat would use mono mainline, I get why charters or guides that have multiple people fishing off the same boat with varying skill levels would , but it seems like they’re missing out on half of the sensation of the fight and therefore the whole point of using light tackle by using mono that stretches instead of using braid with A mono top shot or shock leader tied to the mainline giving you the best of both worlds (abrasion resistance & basically no stretch and no line drag) I know dogfish teeth are known to obliterate braided line. i’m sure they know better than I, I am genuinely curious what action rod with what type of mainline they are using and what is the logic behind their selection?!?

Seems like it’s a overly exaggerated set, I assume they’re using mono mainline? If that is true, I would guess it is such an extreme Hook-set because they are using very light # test and That is very thin with lots of stretch... first time I ever caught a rock fish on light tackle I was “hooked” (HA fish pun) but I don’t get why a recreational boat would use mono mainline, I get why charters or guides that have multiple people fishing off the same boat with varying skill levels would , but it seems like they’re missing out on half of the sensation of the fight and therefore the whole point of using light tackle by using mono that stretches instead of using braid with A mono top shot or shock leader tied to the mainline giving you the best of both worlds (abrasion resistance & basically no stretch and no line drag) I know dogfish teeth are known to obliterate braided line. i’m sure they know better than I, I am genuinely curious what action rod with what type of mainline they are using and what is the logic behind their selection?!?

I meant to add if they are using “mono mainline” I am curious about the reason why to the beginning of my reply ...

I meant to add if they are using “mono mainline” I am curious about the reason why to the beginning of my reply ...

Do you get those little white worms in the flounders some times ? I See them around Vancouver in some of the Fish I Catch from the shore using sand worms i get at low tides from under the rocks these little Guys can bite hard ,, i just use a sliding weight, the same gear as you would use for Trout using power bait , but sand worms instead ,I also catch Perch and Greenlings this way sometimes

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Yeah I think people catch arrow tooth and get them confused, those have way mushier meat than the starry

+Rodger Avila Thanks!

Same in Vancouver but instead of Chicken legs i just get the Scraps from the Cut up Chicken sometime free sometimes a Dollar or 2 for a huge Bag fr om the butcher, they will toss it in the garbage any ways also add a Turkey Neck

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Great tips, thanks! :)

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You should be able to. Flound/sole fishing can be done year round. The fishing is generally better in the summer but they are still around in the winter too.

fishing addict Thanks!

Your welcome I found out about you through watching Carl and Alex so I went to check your show out and I got to say Your show is very good and full of helpful tips.

+Eugene Malyuta Thanks. We usually stick with barbless hook, whether it is required by law or not. Generally, its chance of survival is better if you simply cut the line rather than trying to force the hook out, which would cause more bleeding. That hook, especially in saltwater, would have rusted within days. The fish can usually still feed while the hook is lodged in the throat. Sometimes the hook, weight etc even pass through the system. I've caught trout with a line from its mouth to the anus, and a hook attached to the rear end of the line.

1paultv Looks to be a basic hewescraft sportsman 18... Can get them for 35k plus tax. You would be better off buying a silver streak or lifetimer as the quality in these hewescraft are very low as well as not being designed for ocean fishing, they hammer on chop.

We shall see....

The daily quota of flounder in the area where we were fishing can be found on this page: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/tidal-maree/a-s28-eng.html To find out the daily quota in a specific area, just go to DFO's tidal water fishing regulations website, click on the area where you intend to fish, and click on the tab "other finfish" and it should take you to the information that you are looking for.

+BLifted 604 Great! Welcome! :) Generally, these flounder and any flatfish species are more active in the summer time, so you're more likely to catch them from a pier between May and September, than the winter months.

+iamsam50 Thanks! We use Mustang Survival PFDs, which are very low profile and I always put mine on before I hop on the boat. The model I use is the HIT inflatable PFD.

I'm sure you can if you cast far enough. I have before. In the winter months they generally move into slightly deeper water, but feeding is still happening.

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It depends on where you are fishing, best to check the regulations for the region.

What region are closed to 2 hooks

skate446 For float fishing, the bait which I personally like to stick to are either deli shrimp/krill which have been cured in Pautzke Bait FireCure, or their Balls O' Fire single eggs. These on a size 4 hook have worked well for me. Try different depths, different distance from shore, different time of the day. Good luck!

BIGBOI K604 Then you aren't trout fishing... You're just casting lol.

At Rice Lake, i use orange and yellow floating powerbait on a bottom fishing rig with 60-80cm leader

likesweapons In saltwater, these hooks should rust and break down after a period of time so the fish should be fine.

Ambleside, Belcarra.

Best to check the regulations as it may change from region to region. Links are available on our website.

Off the coast of Vancouver in B.C.

Both dogfish and flounder can be found in pretty shallow water, especially in the summer so yes you can certainly catch these. Best to do it from the pier than from a beach. Clams should work well for flounder. For dogfish, squid or fish pieces work better. Parksville is a lovely place to spend the holiday, have a great time!

+Fishing with Rod thanks for the help!

Are there any good piers or rock formations around Parksville for a shore fisherman?

wyatt guttormsen Unlike what most believe, sockeye salmon will take bait and sometimes artificial lures and flies if the water is reasonably clear. Early morning before sunrise and late in the afternoon in the shade are the best times for targeting them. Once the sun hits the water, the bite generally stops. I like to float fish with either krill or deli shrimp for them. The takes are often very light, so downsize your float as much as possible without disrupting the drift.

***** thats what i was thinking about trying but every looks at me crazy when i mention trying it lol but what do you mean use krill as bait, as a scent? but thanks for the info im hoping to have some luck this weekend or next.

wyatt guttormsen Krill as in the tiny shrimp you can buy in frozen packs from either a fishing tackle store or a pet store. Use a size 4 hook to thread the krill on. Make sure they are cured first with Pautzke Bait FireCure to stiffen them up so they'll stay on the hook longer.

***** really? i was picturing them being much smaller, well ill have to try that to thanks again Rod for all the tips i really appreciate it.

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Morning? Not that it matters, it’s tide dependent, not time of the day.

@@FishingwithRod tats what I was referring to don't know tides so tides good in the morning then or do tides change day to day

Tide changes everyday.

@@FishingwithRod I know yes it goes in and out through the day but dose it go in and out the same time every day so say it's high tide at ten am in January will it be high tide at ten am in April

It's different everyday.

Paul Matosko Yep.

Simon Gillgannon I’m Asian, size is therefore not a concern to me.

@@FishingwithRod ok I catch them a lot and ther bigger and I fish in the same area the normal size is 4-5 lbs

I'm just kidding around. There are definitely way bigger dogfish around. 😉

@@FishingwithRod that's for sure

Yay... stereotyping for the win.

Sigh.... I am Asian myself. I am hating the stereotype comment but sigh...... I saw a lot of illegal fishing going on with Asian...... no one wins

Jean Simard Charming, spelling on point too.

Fishing with Rod Considering English is my third language I'm still gonna ask why the hell you reaching for the sky with that rod? Did you forget you had a real on it? Lol!!!

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