OUT WITH THE GIRLS
Forget fishing with the boys! These hardcore female anglers know exactly where to hit the water, as our roundup of their favourite fishing hot spots reveals
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ALLY DOLPHIN
East Sooke, B.C.
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Passionate Pacific Northwest hunter and multispecies angler who fishes rivers, lakes and the ocean.
Instagram: @nature__barbie
#36 PORT RENFREW AREA, B.C.
The south end of Vancouver Island has the best of both worlds: Anglers have a great chance at chinook, coho and pink salmon, plus halibut, lingcod and rockfish, while on shore, a near-magical forest surrounds Port Renfrew. There you can hike and camp for days, enjoying waterfalls and ocean views.
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Best time: June to September
Must-have baits: Dodger and Phat-E Spoon (salmon); heavy jig and octopus (lingcod); herring (halibut)
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Learn more: www.wildrenfrew.com
CRYSTAL BORKES
Ladysmith, B.C.
Ocean kayak angler who enjoys pushing the limits of what’s possible from a kayak, while shining a light on the sport.
Instagram: @kckayakfishing
#37 UCLUELET AREA, B.C.
The Pacific ocean around Ucluelet features trophy fishing for chinook and coho salmon, as well as massive lingcod and rockfish. To top it all off, the area’s rugged coastline, mountains and wildlife make it one of the most picturesque locations to fish in all of Canada.
Best time: Mid-July to late September
Must-have lures: Spoons/hoochies (salmon); 8- to 24-oz swimbaits (lingcod); flat-fall jigs (rockfish)
Learn more: www.discoverucluelet.com