BC Halibut and Salmon W/Pics

[Swampchicken]

I was up doing a little territory travel through Vancouver Island. Spent a little time in Victoria where I had a chance to make it out onto the water with Island Outfitters who is a good supporter of Okuma products. We went out about 10 miles out of the harbor for a pretty solid little bite on the halibut. We fished in about 280 feet of water with a pretty stong current push on us. My bicepts were pretty tired, but here is a shot of the fruits of our labor.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w95/swampchicken_photos/WesternCanadaJune08a019.jpg

From there we went on over to the island to hit a few accounts and tour the island a bit. I found a little time and was able to make it out with Roger Kirk at Tyee Marine in Campbel River. He took us for a little boat ride and introduced me to the art of single action mooching for salmon. We ended the day with a handful of fish.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w95/swampchicken_photos/WesternCanadaJune08b009.jpg

When we were done salmon fishing he took us to a few deep water spots to look for lings. We ended up with a couple shorts and about a 20lb'er. Here are a couple of shots of the spots we fished.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w95/swampchicken_photos/WesternCanadaJune08b004.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w95/swampchicken_photos/WesternCanadaJune08b005.jpg

It was a fun trip, and I am ready to get back up and do a little more "product testing."

Davey

[Wingnut]

Simply awesome! Salmon & monster Halibut in one trip... fantastic and thanks for sharing. :cool: :D

[IN2DEEP]

:Shocked: :Shocked: :Shocked: WOW!!! :Shocked: :Shocked: :Shocked:

Being a rep has it's perks at times :cool:

Are you going to be at the WON Troutfest this year?
I hope to run across you in the mass crowds this year, missed you last year.

Scott

[steve092]

Great job!

That halibut is a toad!!!

[Swampchicken]

I'll most likely be up there. I've already got my entry, so hopefully nothing will pop up. If you see me stop by and say hi.

Davey

[one_leg]

Hey Dave, Thanks for the pics/report.

I've got two Okumas now. They have performed great and are holding up very well.

Those Salmon look fantastic. I might have a hard time landing those on my AL10...LOL

O_L

[GeordyBass]

damn,now i know where i want to vacation!LOL
Monster flatties!I bet they were delicious!

[nismotech91]

Awesome... Seriously awesome.

[chivo]

that's FANTASTIC!!!!!!