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Port Renfrew Marina Report July 12/13

For Port Renfrew Marina and the town of Port Renfrew has just gone through a very windy, cold and rough week. Salmon fishing on the beach was uncomfortable at best and the bank was unfishable. Today, Friday has seen the first calm day in the past 3 or 4 so hopefully the worst has passed. The beach, while not on fire, has given up spme nice springs with some reports of very big fish (in the 30's and a couple in the 40's) being hooked, some brought in, some lost. All the fishermen we have coming in had nice catches with quite a lot of them being in the high 20's. Logan Creek seems a bit better than the other popular spots. East Point in the early morning is producing some good fish. Coho come and go and can put a serious dent in your bait supply. Farther offshore there are lots of Coho and pinks. Hoochies, coho killers and spoons with single hooks make for an easier release.

When the "chicken ranch" has been accessible weather wise it is still very good for springs, coho and halibut. Great morning high slack tides are coming for next week so Chinook fishing should be very good.

Notable Catches:

  • Manny Gavilan   42
  • Grant Hilliard   30
  • Huck Finn  36

Important Notice: Coming up soon is the annual Davey Derby on July 26th to the 28th. This is a three day derby with so many prizes it staggers the mind. Tickets are now on sale at the marina and are $50.00 a rod, accepting cash only. Hope you can find the time to come and support this derby for all it's good causes and have a great time too! For mor info go to www.daveyderby.ca  PLEASE, remember we are a cash business, please try and remember to bring cash with you.

Important Notice:  Coming up about 5 weeks later is the 16th annual Port Renfrew Marina Labor Day derby on Aug.31 and Sept.1st.  This derby's proceeds go to the local San Juan Hatchery who without the funds from the derby would be struggling very much to keep things viable. They have not has a fund increase from the government since 1992. If you would like to donate to the derby please come by the office and let us know or if you know of a business that might be willing. The donations are a big part of what makes a derby so successful.

Another Important Notice: Port Renfrew Marina will be having our annual Coho "Winner Take All" derby. The date has been decided so book your time off for October 5th and 6th. As some of you may know there is only one winner in this derby and he takes home the cash. The tickets are $25.00 a rod and $5.00 of each ticket goes to the San Juan Hatchery.

Note: Come and check out some new hoochies the marina has got in and see some of our reduced items. Thanks to the people who brought us some loonies and toonies for the office. We are always running short. Anyone who has a surplus we will gladly buy them off you.

Bud & Rex

Port Renfrew Marina Report July 4/13

For Port  Renfrew Marina fishing has really improved over the last week. All along the shore catch rates have been climbing. Camper, the Rock Pile and Logan Creek seem to be the most popular spots. Anchovies trolled at 30 to 40 feet is a pretty good choice. Coho killers are a good choice as they are good for springs also, not just Coho. Offshore the "chicken ranch" is still the hot spot for halibut, Chinook and Coho. Spoons and hoochies would be the lures of shcoice out there.

Crabbing is still pretty good, the commercial boats took their toll on the quantity you will find but the quality of them is perfect, sweet and hard.

Notable catches:

  • Wayne Winters  42
  • Jerry Shannon   36
  • Jeff metcalf   35
  • Wayne Winters  43
  • Ray Hamilton  30

Here are two pics since one  cut off Wayne's head and the other cut off the salmon's head!

FYI: If you have tried to reach the marina lately and found there was no answer, it's because the phones and Internet  were down for 24 hours. We apologize for this nuisance and had it corrected as soon as we became aware of it. This does happen from time to time so if you do have issues reaching us this may be the reason.More FYI: As Port Renfrew Marina is a cash business we ask our customers to please try and come with cash for purchases, we have a constant problem with having enough coin and small bills and with no bank in town it can be difficult. So if you don't mind please try and bring some coin and smaller bills if possible.  Thank you!!

Upcoming Event:  The annual Davey Derby is coming up soon! It is July 26 th to the 28th and is a great derby. You know it's summer when the derbies start coming around. This year there will be a children's bullhead derby for 12 and under so the little ones can join in with the fun.  The prizes are more amazing every year so come and participate, have fun and know you have contributed to a great cause at the same time.

Bud & Rex

Port Renfrew Marina Report June 26/13

At Port Renfrew Marina Chinook fishing is picking up along the beach and should improve more once these big tide changes are finished. We are seeing more anglers coming back to the docks with catches and a few in the high twenties and a couple in the thirties. The "chicken ranch" continues to be the hot spot for springs, coho and halibut. Grubs, salmon bellies and bait are all good for catching halibut. The new halibut hoochie that is seeming to be a hot one is the Turd. They seem to be the magic lure lately.

Coho can be found at the can-bouy in the hundreds and there seems to be enough hatchery ones to get your limit of two.  Fish at depths of about 30feet. Spoons are all you need for Coho and the coho killers are hot lures also, with just about any color working very well.

Crabbing remains about the same, with some improvement.

Notable catches:

  •  Eric Eckdahl  27 29
  • Bud McGrade   35

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events:  Coming up soon on July 26th to the 28th will the the annual Davey Derby held at Port Renfrew Marina. This is a derby that you wouldn't want to miss, with amazing prizes and just an all around great, fun time. For more info go to www.daveyderby.ca  Audie Williams is the founder and brains behind this event and it is done with great intentions to help deserving families and or individuals who are going through tough times and need some help.

Coming up later at the end of summer (who wants to think about that!) but the Port Renfrew Labor Day Derby helps you get past that and have a great time on the Labor Day Derby and it's also a super derby to attend. The derby is a two day event ending with a dinner, beverages and a live band and you go home with a t-shirt . All proceeds go to the local San Juan Fish Hatchery's to support them and their work to help keep the salmon stocks plentiful in Vancouver Island, BC and in general Canada. A very good cause since this poor hatchery has not seen any additional funding since 1992.

We want to thank again all customers who support our marina. We want everyone who comes and stays with us to have good memories and know we care about every one.

Bud & Rex

 

 

Port Renfrew Marina Fishing Report June,18/13

For Port Renfrew Marina and the related area salmon fishing along the shore continues to be fairly inconsistent. A couple of slow days are followed by a couple of better days with Logan, East Point and Camper Creek being the best areas. Offshore the "chicken ranch" is the place to be. Limit catches of Chinook and halibut are common and if the coho are around you can add them to your catch also. "Turd" hoochies are the hot lure run on a purple onion or green glows out there. For those not aware there are new regulations regarding fishing for halibut, see info below.

Effective April 1, 2013 until further notice: The maximum length for halibut is 126 cm. The daily limit for halibut is one (1). The possession limit for halibut is two (2), only one of which may be greater than 83cm in length. There will be an annual limit of six (6) halibut per license.  All halibut retained by the license holder shall be immediately recorded in ink on the Tidal Waters Sport Fishing license.  The area from which each halibut is caught and its length shall immediately be recorded on license.

Crabbing is poor and we think because of the heavy commercial pressure inside the bay.

Notable Catches:

  • Don Brickland  31
  • Wayne Winters  35.8
  • John Gordon  39.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important Dates: Coming up at Port Renfrew Marina is the 13th annual Davey Derby on July 26, 27, and 28th. This derby if you haven't ever been in it is the derby to go in. The prizes are amazing and Audie Williams out does himself every year with a boatload of volunteers.  The proceeds go to the very best causes to support families with dire family situations with illness or other catastrophes. Please consider going in this derby to support this great cause and to have a great time. For more info go to www.daveyderby.ca

More Info: At Port Renfrew Marina the cookshack has reopened under a new name, The Salmonberry Bistro with the new owner, Tahnee Kuzman and the word out is the menu is eclectic and delicious with a newly redecorated sitting area.

A reminder: For new customers coming by to the marina for camping or even just fuel please note we are a cash only business. We do have an ATM in the office for your convenience.

Wanted: Port Renfrew Marina is looking for a new deep freeze for fish storage. Anyone who may have one for sale or one they would like to get rid of please contact us at the office 250 483-1878.  Thank you.

Bud & Rex

Port Renfrew Marina Fishing Report June 3/13

For Port Renfrew Marina late May and early June fishing has been spotty along the shore after a unusually great start in May. The cut-pluggers are hooking the majority of the fish. Offshore the "chicken ranch" is producing Chinook down about 150 feet on hoochies and spoons. Halibut was going strong but has slowed down in the last two days. The NE corner of the bank still seems to be the best spot. A lot of the success in the halibut fishery is very tide and current dependent. Some areas are better on the flood, some on the ebb. Ask one of the regulars for some tips, most are quite willing to share their knowledge. When you come check in at the office and we can give you more up to date info.

Crabbing is coming on again with only one commercial boat out there still. Most are getting their limits.

Notable Catches

  • Randy Hemmingsen    46 halibut
  • Blair Houdayer              28 spring
  • Mike Daines                    63 halibut
  • Bruce Miller of  www.millertimefishingcharters.com  27 28 35 45 halibut

 

 

 

Reminder: Coming up July 26,27 and 28th will be the 13th annual Davey Derby. This is a great derby running the full weekend and everyone has a great time and all the proceeds go to help a lot of deserving people. Please come and support this event and have a great weekend fishing. For more information go to www.daveyderby.ca

At this time we at Port Renfrew Marina want to thank all our loyal customers who stay with us every year and support our business with gestures such as purchasing fuel from us which we know since it has to be trucked out, that we charge a few cents over what it would cost normally and tackle, which most are pleased that we are equal in price to most competitors and often cheaper. These things mean much to us and are not overlooked. So thank you for your support.

Bud & Rex