Ramp up the action on the jigs, as this species really likes to chase!Įarly September provides the last opportunity for catching mature Chinook in the Nanaimo area.
Jigging is the ultimate method for coho, as they tend to jump and really fight on light tackle. Try small spoons on 3′ to 4′ leaders, and troll faster than you would for Chinook. The Fingers and Entrance are the hot spots for this species. Reports of abundant coho have me very excited this year! Hatchery coho retention should begin June 1. We did well with Herring Aide, silver/ blue, and blue/white 2-oz jigs last year. I’m going to try jigging early this year! Look for shallow bait schools, generally at 30′ to 40’-fish beside and just below them. Whole or strip baits in Rhys Davis clear green scale or green/chartreuse turn a lot of heads. Hoochie favourites are T-Rex, Blue Meany, and glow white. Spoons in Killy Magee, Bon Chovy, Cookies and Cream, and silver/blue are great choices. Bottom bouncing is very productive, but look for stratified bait schools and adjust accordingly. Chinook fishing is generally excellent off The Fingers, Entrance/Orlebar, the Flat Tops, Thrasher, and Whalebone through The Grande in June.
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