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Post by: Hardy Boy on September 08, 2020, 09:44:31 PM
I'm lucky enough to live in a part of the world where we get a good variety of fishing opportunities. This time of year we can get albacore tuna off of Northern Van. Island. A buddy invited me out for some fishing. We got out to the tuna grounds twice (40 to 60 miles off shore), we did not slay them but we were into 10 on the first day and 6 the second (the tuna moved ??). Weather was great and the fish were large with the biggest being 25 lbs and the smallest 12 lbs with most 17 lbs. The best thing about the west coast is you pass over good bottom fishing spots coming home ........................... and we took advantage. The tuna fishing was better two weeks ago but it was fun none the less. Oh the halibut spot was 520 feet and I did not bring my electric. ......................... arms are a little sore.  ;D


Cheers:


Todd



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Post by: Hardy Boy on September 08, 2020, 09:47:15 PM
more:
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Post by: ReelFishingProblems on September 08, 2020, 10:28:47 PM
That looks like a great trip
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Post by: Maxed Out on September 08, 2020, 10:56:09 PM
Just an average day in Hardy Boy's neck of the woods.

Nice grade of Albies. Fresh tuna is on the menu in Port Hardy. Wish I could say the same for myself. Did your tuna all come on the troll ??
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Post by: Hardy Boy on September 08, 2020, 11:01:21 PM
All on the troll Ted. We do not have access to live bait here like you guys do. The troll is fun but that live bait is way fun !!


Cheers:


Todd
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Post by: steelfish on September 08, 2020, 11:30:26 PM
yaik !! only in my dreams to fish like that !

congrats compadre
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Post by: Crow on September 09, 2020, 01:47:00 AM
Looks like a great trip !
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Post by: ldoret94 on September 09, 2020, 01:52:34 AM
Todd,

Man, Mook and I need to come up for a visit ;D
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Post by: Dominick on September 09, 2020, 02:36:15 AM
Nice work Todd.  Dominick
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Post by: Bill B on September 09, 2020, 03:07:22 AM
Definitely a Bucket List fish for me...albacore!  Good job brother.....Bill
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Post by: whalebreath on September 09, 2020, 03:11:44 AM
Well done!  8)
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Post by: scrinch on September 09, 2020, 07:39:03 AM
Looks like a great time, Todd! Who needs to fish in Mexico when you can come home with tuna and halibut and rockfish fishing right in your own backyard?
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Post by: gstours on September 09, 2020, 02:41:31 PM
Nice trip Toddy boy,  you did a grand slam for the fishing bunch.  Great eating fish,  Great smiles, Great weather, Great everything.
   Thanks for sharing your pictures and story.   Glad for you.   Thanks :D
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Post by: mo65 on September 09, 2020, 02:44:31 PM
Great fishin' Todd! 8)
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Post by: Donnyboat on September 10, 2020, 02:06:16 AM
Nice Day out Todd, good report & great memories, thanks cheers Don.
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Post by: alantani on September 10, 2020, 03:14:27 AM
congratulations!!!!