Location:
The east side of Vancouver Island, Canada, between
Campbell River and Port Hardy including sport fisheries
around Telegraph Cove and Port McNeil. (If you look at a
map, Campbell River is approximately half-way up the
island, Port Hardy is at the northern tip.)
Waters: Discovery Passage, Blackfish Sound,
Swanson Island, Campbell River, Bond Sound and various
river mouths and inlets flowing east from Vancouver Island
and west from the British Columbia mainland.
You can view this website for more specific local
information by one of the premiere guides and outfitters
servicing this area: http://www.farewellharbour.com/
You might choose to troll for big king salmon one day
– hey, there’s
nothing shabby about nailing a 35-pounder and bringing a
few filets home – or get into one of the boats and spot
killer whales as you travel to Bond Sound for a day of
magnificent north coastal sea-run cutthroats up to
18-inches or so.
Fish a muddler or a variety of shrimp patterns on a 5-
or 6-weight for cutts. The black or kelp bass really are a
great gamer. They hit like a big char or brookie and rip
line off your reel heading back into the safety of the
kelp bed home. Fish them on low tide using a Teeny T-300
or even a full sinking line on your 8-weight. Abel
Anchovy, Clousers and similar patterns are deadly.
The black bass weigh from around 3-8 pounds and 30 or
40 fish afternoons are not uncommon. It’s a great fish
to introduce a spouse or significant other to the joys of
saltwater fly-rodding.
If you’re looking for a fly-fishing experience that
combines sumptuous resort living, fine dining, terrific
sight-seeing including whales at your doorstep, consider
Farewell Harbor Resort in beautiful British Columbia.
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