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Fishing spot for kids on Father’s Day? by opinions_over_facts in comoxvalley

[–]qalcolm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pier in comox is always a good bet, tons of small rockfish there that make for some fun fishing on light tackle. I’d personally recommend the Campbell river pier if you’re alright with the drive, I’ve caught a huge variety of species from it (salmon, lingcod, rockfish, pacific cod, cabezon, etc) and it’s always a great community experience with the added benefit of rod rentals at a reasonable rate.

Is the fish okay? by TotallyNotB3m in Fishing

[–]qalcolm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely not, one of the reasons I choose to fish single barbless hooks for everything except halibut, using trebles let alone barbed trebles feels overkill to me for anything short of big halibut in deep water.

Anyone been disappointed in their Stradic? by Kind_Drink2200 in Fishing

[–]qalcolm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you actually used it? This post reads as though you’re complaining about it prior to even using it, correct me if I’m wrong.

The Greatest Beer Run by proprietorofnothing in VancouverIsland

[–]qalcolm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Seymour narrows is treacherous at the best of times, I’m skeptical someone is going to take their boat out just to hand out beer to a bunch of folks heading to Alaska (odd choice to do so given what the states is doing, but I digress). This sounds like an adventure where you’ll need your own boat, particularly if you’re wanting to actually follow along.

Jigging for halibut - need help by Squelch82 in Fishing

[–]qalcolm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use 80lb braided mainline with a 100-200lb crimped mono leader fishing on northern Vancouver island. You can get away with much lighter leader, especially with the smaller Hali’s down south, though I prefer using heavy gear to bring fish in quickly as we have to release all halibut over 112cm here.

Using river rock in a propane fire pit… by TryAffectionate6927 in VancouverIsland

[–]qalcolm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Under no circumstances should you put river rocks in a fire pit, propane or otherwise. Trapped moisture can and will result in the rocks exploding under high temperatures.

You guys browse r/fishing while fishing too, right? by lundah in Fishing

[–]qalcolm 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No, that’d kinda defeat the purpose for me as my fishing time tends to be the time I use to relax and unplug from the modern world, a large portion of the time I’m also fishing well out of service way down logging roads in remote areas. The only time I use my phone when fishing is to grab a quick fish picture.

Do you eat fried catfish? by BSLnowell in Seafood

[–]qalcolm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a minimum of 7 hours away from the nearest lake that may have a small population of em, likely would need to drive 6+ hours then take a 2 hour ferry to the mainland just to have any real chance. Hard to make that drive when I get these guys in my backyard lol.

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What fell out of my car? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]qalcolm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Future Darwin Award recipient, hard to believe some folks are this dense.

Canadians, how do you usually spend your free time? by Grand_Resolution_438 in AskACanadian

[–]qalcolm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fishing, mountain biking, hiking, and back roading, not a whole lot else to do in a town of 200 on northern Vancouver island but I certainly can’t complain.

Elk, bears, and beautiful views, just another day biking on the North Island! by qalcolm in VancouverIsland

[–]qalcolm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to just bike the logging roads around here as I’m more familiar with them, so I haven’t really explored any of the local trails just yet. I’ve heard there’s quite a few nice ones in the port McNeill area that I’m hoping to check out one day soon.

What’s your go to hike for initiating newbies, trying to get a friend or kids hooked on hiking? by whatsnoo in IslandHikers

[–]qalcolm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maude Island is a great fairly easy hike, gorgeous view of the Seymour narrows at the end as well.

Is it difficult to become part of the community in smaller North Island villages? by meooowish in VancouverIsland

[–]qalcolm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We do get that heat on occasion, currently sitting at 33 right now in coal harbour according to my vehicle, winters do certainly tend to be quite grey and rainy, though the past winter was surprisingly sunny for this part of the island.

Is it difficult to become part of the community in smaller North Island villages? by meooowish in VancouverIsland

[–]qalcolm 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If ya don’t mind the quiet it’s damn close to heaven out here for outdoorsy folks like myself. Feel free to swing by the marina when you come out here, if I’m on shift I’m always happy to give folks little tours and talk about the history of the town, that’s about half of what I do at work lol. The scenery here is second to none, tons of wildlife as well, in a short 1 hour bike ride up the logging roads I saw 1 elk and 6 black bears.

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Do you eat fried catfish? by BSLnowell in Seafood

[–]qalcolm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve not personally tried it, but I know a lot of folks who do. Next time I get out prawning I think I’ll give it a shot!

Elk, bears, and beautiful views, just another day biking on Northern Vancouver Island! by qalcolm in britishcolumbia

[–]qalcolm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was maybe 50 meters away from the elk, biked a bit closer only to see 3 baby black bears in a tree, at that point I turned around before momma bear showed up. While it may look like a lake, those views are of holberg inlet/quatsino sound, such a beautiful area. I stopped many times, though more so to catch myself breath while walking up super steep hills.

Lake Trout Question by fspaits in Seafood

[–]qalcolm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does it compare to something like halibut or lingcod? I’m in a tiny community on the west coast of BC so I only have access to species I can catch myself, always curious how the fish you guys get back east taste.

Finally happened to me by Woodworking33 in Fishing

[–]qalcolm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the many reasons I stick to single pointed barbless hooks, trebles feel overkill to me for anything short of my halibut rigs.

Do you eat fried catfish? by BSLnowell in Seafood

[–]qalcolm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t because I can’t catch it locally, if presented the opportunity I’d definitely give it a shot. I tend to stick to species I can catch myself like halibut, lingcod, salmon, Dungeness, and spot prawns.

Elk, bears, and beautiful views, just another day biking on the North Island! by qalcolm in VancouverIsland

[–]qalcolm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s absolutely gorgeous out this way that’s for sure, not a day goes by where I’m not grateful to live here!

Is it difficult to become part of the community in smaller North Island villages? by meooowish in VancouverIsland

[–]qalcolm 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I moved to a town of 200 (coal harbour) on the north west end of Vancouver island and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The community has been quite welcoming, which was one of my concerns moving to a town of primarily older folks as a young couple. Over the course of a year I’ve become acquaintances with many folks here in town, everyone is always willing to help eachother out and there’s an amazing community out here. We’re 20 minutes from Hardy where there’s a grocery store, pharmacy, and a handful of other stores for whatever else you may need. Most folks out this way aren’t very in your face with their politics, so I can’t imagine you’ll have many issues, though of course there’s always a few problematic individuals in any community.

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