BC Spearing Trip: Round 3 (2008)

[Amphibious]

Originally Posted by Fondueset

I wonder if those eagles are any good to eat. Maybe Colin knows.

tastes a little like panda

[harbour seal]

Originally Posted by feign

Last year it was the last week in June. Previously was the second to last week in June. We just need to make a decision and go with it. I think the last week in June again is a good idea. Although, later in the summer may be nice for air temperature.

generally on the north coast it can still be fairly cold in june and you always need to be prepared for quickly changing weather conditions.

later in the summer you are more likely to get consistent sunnier/warmer weather; altough, the water is still pretty cold so the visibility should still be ok.


cheers,
sean
vancouver

[Fondueset]

No way, Colin; Panda tastes like bamboo.

[Erik]

I always prefer September for that part of the world- best weather, warmest water (10 or 12C is exponentially better than 8C!) sunny, tourist season mostly over. I'll defer to whatever is agreed upon though.

[Fondueset]

That would be great for me as well - I believe rates out there go down then too - and here it is better for me to be gone after school starts.

[Amphibious]

Originally Posted by Fondueset

No way, Colin; Panda tastes like bamboo.

yes yes, as usual, Sifu Chris, you are right. tastes more like spotted owl, with a hint of Condor

[Fondueset]

I was thinking closer to Pells Fishing Owl (haven't had spotted yet) - but I agree on the Condor for sure. By the way - my wife makes a stunning Pate' from Osprey lungs. A little pedestrian compared with Condor, I know, but quite tasty with Wheat Thins.

[Erik]

My other thought is that this area will not be swamped with tourists in August, and August is a better time for most people to travel, plus the weather should be gorgeous. Anyone that wants to fly into Edmonton and join for a van trip up through northern BC to the coast is welcome too within reason.

[viking]

Hey everybody, sorry I am late to the party, I am definately down for round 3. As Lee mentioned I have a brother-in-law, Corey, who is originally from Masset. He has a lot of family up there and is currently checking on who would be willing to charter out their boat (same arrangement as TG) and not charge too much. His dad is a fisherman with a 40' trawler (I think), that may be an option. Places to stay probably will not be a problem. I'll get more info as soon as I can.

[BatRay]

I am interested in BC #3 Hope it works that I can go this time.

[feign]

Lars,

Sounds great. Keep us up to date on any info on the QCI. I think this could be something really, really good. Even just to see the land and sea up there would be worth going...the 50 lb ling will be icing on the cake.

[JPPLAY]

Originally Posted by feign

..the 50 lb ling will be icing on the cake.

You had to bribe everyone with one go.

It would be amazing to see a lingcod that big. I wonder though how much fishing the reefs get with the lodges up there. I think it mostly Halibut and Salmon fishing. The commercial fleets though may target lingcod in that area.

[cdavis]

Are we getting close to an approximate date for this trip? Its rapidly approaching the time for me to set schedule for next summers diving and I'd hate to miss this one.

Connor

[ILDiver]

Originally Posted by viking

His dad is a fisherman with a 40' trawler (I think), that may be an option.

Seems ironic, freediving from a trawler

[JPPLAY]

Originally Posted by cdavis

Are we getting close to an approximate date for this trip? Its rapidly approaching the time for me to set schedule for next summers diving and I'd hate to miss this one.

Connor

What do you think about the last week of August? How does that work for everyone?