Langara Island Report May 20-25 + Pics

[Rodbender]

Spent May 20-25 @ Langara Fishing Lodge http://www.langara.com/site/?id=3 here's the report.

Salmon-few and far between.

Day One-not a bite @ Lacy Island but I enjoyed fishing offshore even though conditions were marginal.

Day Two-not a sniff and weather/sea conditions were worse.

Day Three-finally got a bite (Yes I said one bite) all day also picked up a 23# Ling just where I knew one would be.

Day Four-Finally hooked/landed a 19# Spring and a tiny Halibut.Of course that was the day my camera battery died.

Day Five-not a sniff.

Lacy Island WC Langara Island


Halibut-rough conditions meant fishing for them was extremely difficult few bothered fewer were successful, I got both my squibs trolling for Salmon

Rockfish-had a helluva time fishing with Marco Lee a guy some may know from Berry's in Richmond BC.He has a fine mind for analysing how fish bite and how to present lures to them, casting lures toward the kelp and retrieving them or rather hop/jigging them along in shallow water was a lot of fun we caught all kinds of critters including different kinds of Kelp Greenling/Lingcod/Black Rockfish, lotsa fun on light tackle.

Marco Lee

Rockfish/Lings


Lodge-Fishing Operations-very well planned very well run everything you need.
I remember now why I don't like cut plug it's a howling bore of a way to fish but I knew that's how they did things when I booked.

Vessel of Dreams


Safety end of the operation is the best I've seen run by capable/caring/concerned people-very impressive.

Lodge Marine Safety



Food/Accommodations-great little room up under the eaves with a skylight right over the bed I slept like a child every night couldn't ask for more.Food was plentiful well made and again very well organised.

A Bit o' Food




Langara is a large well established place that doesn't cut corners anywhere for any reason and I would recommend them to anyone any time.

One unfortunate situation is the burgeoning Sea Lion population they were following boats around for hours and tearing off fish whenever they were hooked bad and getting worse and there's bugger all anyone can do.
A guy who was at the lodge has some pics of one Sea Lion encounter if he gets them up on the net I'll add them here.

Misc Pics



Rest of the pics are at http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...nd%20May%2008/

Regards 'Rodbender' aka Carl Z

[JD77]

Cool, very detailed report. Sorry you didn't connect with a few more fish but it sounds like you had some fun. Glad that the rockfish played along.
PS. That is one cool looking rockfish in the bottom picture.

[Foreel]

I fished there several years ago...loved the accomadations...didnt make the tyee club though..Caught a bit of everything the heli-ride was fun..

[tomictime]

dream trip - good for you Hope you get a reprise with TON's of big fish and better weather..

i...NEED to fish there, some day!!!

GREAT report & pics, touch of class posting the menu

[FshnFool]

Nice pics.

Matt

[Odd-A-Sea]

My 14 year old grandson and I are headed up to Langara (Oak Bay Marine Group) the 18th of June. He's so excited it is almost more than he can stand. We are hoping for some great action.
Cliff

[Reef Diver]

Great report!
Thanks
RD

[KillerBeee]

Geat report! Even though I'm eating a fine lunch, the menu has me drooling!
Beeeeeeeee

[Rodbender]

Originally Posted by Afire

My 14 year old grandson and I are headed up to Langara (Oak Bay Marine Group) the 18th of June. He's so excited it is almost more than he can stand. We are hoping for some great action.
Cliff

Take some warm clothing especially for your head/hands, when that NW wind blows down from Alaska you'll appreciate it.

Have Fun!