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| The two David's first Ling Cod |
After some debate as to (i) going into Skincuttle Inlet and return to Burnaby/Dolomite Narrows for the very low tide or (ii) going further south (to Ikeda Cove) and bypassing Skincuttle Inlet, we decided we wanted to return t Skincuttle Inlet.
The trip from Poole Inlet to Slim Inlet was short (11 nm); the anchorage easy (and, again, empty). After anchoring, light rain and winds started up. Nevertheless, David decided to try some more rockfish fishing out at a nearby rock, and invited David from Carousel to join. Lots of joking about "Dumb and Dumber" going fishing.
After catching and releasing a (too small) black rockfish, Pelagia David handed the rod to Carousel David so he could start the engine. All of a sudden the rod took a major and sustained hit. This was no ordinary rockfish! To our amazement, we brought in a 70cm Ling Cod. We radioed the two boats to warn them we were having fish for dinner. The two David's were heroes for the day. (The Ling Cod provided 8 large portions!).
Returning to the boats with the fish, we battled rain and wind. Didn't matter.
An excellent fun dinner for the four of us aboard SV Carousel. Rained most of the night but mostly dry by the morning. Meanwhile, a bear was on the beach nearby rolling rocks searching for food.
Sounds like you are having a wonderful summer! Too bad about the noisy kayakers and larcenous American fishermen... enjoy the glorious weather and scenery. We look forward to seeing you back in Whistler. (And hope that your brother is well Michelle) Valerie
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