Spring has finally sprung.... the ice is breaking up in the rivers and the lakes will soon follow. Soon, we will have lots of open water again and fishing will get better each day.

Got my first rainbow of the season, picked up this nice buck right where a river dumped into a lake.

I put him right back after the pic, and I hope to find him again somewhere farther up river later in the year.


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Any more fish addicted fishers out there?
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If rules are needed on this thread, I would guess:
1. try to keep posts related to fishing
2. in an attempt to keep page load times short,
please lose the signatures and post no unfishy pics or graphics
Thanks....

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To Fish, perchance to dream...

> <img> src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/ccuseo@hotmail.com/reds.jpg">
>
>
>

Holy Mackeral Batman!!!

My fishing season will start in May when I can dust off the speargun and flouder gig..

Pic's to come...

>
> perchance to dream...

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Hi Carl

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friendly and respectful
byron

[snip]

> Holy Mackeral Batman!!!
>
> My fishing season will start in May when I can dust off the speargun and
> flouder gig..
>
> Pic's to come...
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Hi Celtic Wolf ,


.....have you done any diving lately .... I know that you are <A><B> __ passionate __ </B>[/url]about diving

Celtic Wolf just a reminder of some dive sites off the British Columbia Coast __ :)

please , tell us , about some of your <A><B>_diving adventures_</B>[/url]


Celtic Wolf wrote 2 or 3 month ago ... the following ....
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I have been told that the Scuba Diving off your coast is excellent. I am
looking forward to the day I get to dive there.

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Celtic Wolf just a reminder of some dive sites off the British Columbia Coast ___ :)
<br />
<A><B> _ Celtic Wolf , here ya go have fun _ :) </B>[/url]<br />

<li><B><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Ogden Point Dive Centre</B></font>
<font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Located in Victoria, Ogden Point Dive Center is the premier dive shop in BC. A full service scuba diving facility catering to weekend dive charters, daily trips and scuba diving holidays, specializing in dive charters to the world renowned RACE ROCKS and the artificial Reefs HMCS MACKENZIE and .BC ...</font>

<li><B><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Eagle Watch Cottage</B></font>
<font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Eagle Watch Cottage on Quadra Island is a place of spectacular views of the Discovery Islands, unusual peacefulness, and casual luxury. The cottage sleeps 7 with all the luxuries of home in a spectacular West Coast island setting. Activities include hiking, cycling, scubadiving,kayakingandmuchm

<li><B><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Divers Choice Charters</B></font>
<font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Nanaimo is our base of operation due to its diverse marine recreational activities, world-class diving, and easy access to the Sunshine Coast and Northern Gulf Islands. We offer Wreck, Wall and Drift Diving, custom dive excursions, Kayaking, Boat Cruises and Charters, plus boat transport to marine p ...</font>

<li><B><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Pacific Undersea Gardens</B></font>
<font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Visit the amazing Pacific Undersea Gardens and GO DEEP in Victoria's Inner Harbour. See the Live Dive Show in our exclusive Undersea Theatre on the bottom of the sea! Victoria Pacific Undersea Gardens Attraction Kid Stuff ...</font>

<li><B><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Maquinna Resort</B></font>

<font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Maquinna Resort is located in Tahsis near the bountiful fishing grounds of Nootka Sound and Esperanza Inlet. Maquinna Resort offers spectacular ocean views from the rooms, a private dock for guests, a boat launch, Tackle Shop, Fishing Charters, Dive Shop, Captain Cook's Pub and the First Landing Bis ...</font>

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<font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">20 ocean view studio and suite rooms, kitchenettes, seasonal outdoor pool, outdoor hot tub, BBQ's, recreation area, getaway packages, fishing, kayaking, diving. Quadra Island is a popular destination for visitors from around the world, and is best known for its natural and beautiful wilderness scene ...</font>

<li><B><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">The Waterfront Hotel Sidney</B></font>
<font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Sidney by the sea, a charming town 20 min. north of Victoria offering the convenience of being close to Victoria, BC Ferries, Victoria International Airport, the Anacortes Ferry (Seattle, WA) and Butchart Gardens. Whale watching, diving, fishing, boating, sightseeing, and beachcombing are available ...</font>

<li><B><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Quarterdeck Inn & Marina Resort</B></font>
<br />
<font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Featuring 40 deluxe oceanview rooms and suites, complimentary continental breakfast, hot tub and I.V.s Quarterdeck Pub. All overlooking Port Hardy's inner harbour, just minutes away from B.C. Ferries Inside Passage Terminal. Whale watching, grizzly bear tours, salmon fishing, eco tours, kayaking, di ...</font>

<li><B><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Pacific Safaris Wilderness Adventures</B></font>
<font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Explore Nootka Sound and the beautiful West coast of Vancouver Island. Join us for extreme fishing, kayaking, diving and hiking, or watch wild animals and birds in their natural habitat. Everything you want in a holiday is right here, including Pacific Safari Lodge, British Columbia's newest luxury ...</font>

<li><B><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Pacific Safari Lodge</B></font>
<font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Pacific Safari Lodge is British Columbia's newest luxury floating adventure resort on the beautiful West coast of Vancouver Island, anchored in McBride Bay. Join us for extreme fishing, kayaking, diving and hiking, or watch wild animals and birds in their natural habitat. Everything you want in a ho ...</font>


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.............. Greetings ... from ... The Pacific West Coast _ of _Vancouver / Canada ........


friendly and respectful
byron

> >

------ sorry to be off the topic --------



> If you ever come to my neck of the woods CW this
> is virtually feet from my doorstep, a little further south is some cracking
> coves where the cliffs reach 100' or so, more info <a> href="http://www.buchandivers.com/">here[/url] for the local club. Just thought
> it may be of interest.
>
> Willie
>
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Hi Willie

also just wanted to say - I enjoy very much reading your post also

North East Scotland Looks so much Like


The Pacific West Coast __ of Canada


Best Wishes to ... Willie


friendly and respectful
byron

> If you ever come to my neck of the woods CW this
> is virtually feet from my doorstep, a little further south is some cracking
> coves where the cliffs reach 100' or so, more info here for the local club. Just thought
> it may be of interest.
>
> Willie
>
>

Willie Lad.. Scotland is on my list because that is where they skuttled the German Fleet after WW-II.. So we may meet after all.. Just have the Haggus and Single Malt ready :)

Byron.. I will honor PZ wishes and keep this thread about fishing. I'll start my own Diving thread shortly.. Now if I if I gig the big flounder or shoot the big grouper I'll post it here :)

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I'd rather speak my mind because it hurts too much to bite my tongue.

American Spirit BBQ Proudly Serving those that courageously defend freedom.

------ sorry to be off the topic --------

OK ..Celtic Wolf .. sorry about that ... I sincerely apology



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<li><B><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Pacific Safaris Wilderness Adventures</B></font>


friendly and respectful
byron

Hi again Celtic Wolf ...

just one more .. they say this the best in British Colunbie Coast ..

<li><B><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Ogden Point Dive Centre</B></font>
<font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Located in Victoria, Ogden Point Dive Center is the premier dive shop in BC. A full service scuba diving facility catering to weekend dive charters, daily trips and scuba diving holidays, specializing in dive charters to the world renowned RACE ROCKS and the artificial Reefs HMCS MACKENZIE and .BC ...</font>

friendly and respectful
byron

Byron - No the pleasure is all mine, your politeness is a credit to us all, yes it looks the same but everything in your neck of the woods it's much BIGGER !!!

CW - Haggis & Nippy Sweeties are always to hand

Willie

> Byron - No the pleasure is all mine, your politeness is a credit to us all,
>
> Willie
>

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------ sorry to be off the topic --------



Thank you Wille ,

thank you ever so much for your kind words , your .. kind words you just wrote mean so ,

My Very Best wishes to you .... Willie .. in Beautifll .. North - East - Scotland

I very much appreciate your kind thoughts and kind word.

Also Wille I always read with keen interest , every one of your posts , and I notice that: - you always bring a sense of civility to these boards.

You always keep your cool.

Wille , thank you for your Humanity and your Eloquence , and your courage to do the right thing. We need more people like you in the world today.



My Very Best wishes to you ....

Willie .. in Beautifll .. North - East - Scotland ---

from byron .. west coast Canada

------------- to Paul Zimmerman ......Author of this thread .... sorry to be off the topic .... (fishing) ----------------

Hi Paul .... I must very sincerely apologies to you

:(

for being off the topic , fishing ... I did start to post about fishing

and then I guess I forgot and got carry away ..

I'm not thinking very good today ___ :(

I meant no harm or disrespect ... again my apologies to you

I am so sorry __ :(

Paul Zimmerman had written at the beginning of this thread:
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> If rules are needed on this thread, I would guess:
> 1. try to keep posts related to fishing
> 2. in an attempt to keep page load times short,
> please lose the signatures and post no unfishy pics or graphics
> Thanks....
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Paul ... my very Best wishes to you ... from byron

byron,

Being a fisherman, I well understand the ....uh, ...tendencies of other fishermen.

No apologies needed... 'rules' , if they are not rules of conduct while on a boat, are treated like mere suggestions and are not meant to inhibit one's being able to enjoy themselves.

For me, fishing is foremost about camraderie, having a good time and getting the priviledge of maybe sometimes eating a fish.

Worries and toil are not conducive to one's piscatorial enjoyments...

Our coast to the north of you only changes by typically having a little colder water temps, I hope someday to fish again off yours.

I commercial troll fished, back in the three mile limit days, and have spent many a week off Vancouver Island. Beautiful place, and I hope, still as good for fishing.

Best of wishes to you also, byron, and good fishing to ya.

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>
> Any more fish addicted fishers out there?
> .
> .
> If rules are needed on this thread, I would guess:
> 1. try to keep posts related to fishing
> 2. in an attempt to keep page load times short,
> please lose the signatures and post no unfishy pics or graphics
> Thanks....
>

Hey, I'm a Pisces, where do I post my picture?

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"I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me

I haven't been fishing since they revoked my license to buy dynamite.

> I haven't been fishing since they revoked my license to buy dynamite.
>

Heh that reminds me of Crocodile Dundee.

>
> Hey, I'm a Pisces, where do I post my picture?
>

Anywhere's fine Fuzzy

>>>...feet from my doorstep...

It's been worth it to be sure
For me
To be feet from my doorstep
From the spot where you live

The farthest corners always harbor
The farthest watchers
The view from the edges so similar
From wherever vantage

You're lucky to have found that spot
Enjoy...cc

> I haven't been fishing since they revoked my license to buy dynamite.

I've used a DuPont spinner myself.... only once, and never again, it's too wasteful.

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