2023-09-12: GRR Weekly Meeting, Minutes

[John Pierce]

Victoria Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club
held at Esquimalt Anglers 1101 Munro St
in Person and Zoom Meeting Minutes,
Dated  September 12  2023

Place: Esquimalt Anglers and Zoom 9:30 Am

Chaired By: Bill Thomas

Secretary: Bob Comerford

Called to Order: 9:30 AM

Attendees: Bob, Bill, Dale, Tony, Grant, Norman. Lyle, Peter, Ryan,  Kobus ,Mike ,Jens ,Sandy M. Sandy Raven, Andre, Lee, Ira, Barry Rob, Ted, Gerry, Dave, Ian Murray (guest), Daniel
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Members Attending by Zoom: Mike Cory, Dave Robinson, Ken Evans

Motion to accept the minutes last meeting: Moved by Barry, seconded by Mike

Items Arising from the Minutes: Barry mentioned that the rowers are more safety oriented on Elk Lake. Last meeting it was mentioned that there was a near miss with one of the rowers.

Treasurer Sandy Raven: See Sandy for details. Also see Sandy for Fairways card.

Sunshine: Wendy Gedney. Ron Duncan's cancer has worn him down. No energy, he is sorry he cannot be at the meeting. Card to be here next Tuesday for everyone to sign

Social Bob, Mike: Corn Roast was held at Island view beach 29th of August  Lots of corn was eaten, thanks to everyone who brought food. Island View Beach is a great spot for the event Next social will be in November at Goldstream. Five volunteers for soup will be needed.

Membership: 25 members and 1 guest at today's meeting

Fresh Water: Dale mentioned that he has been catching Carp at Elk Lake. The water is still too warm for trout fishing. Fishing at Cluxue and Keyhole rivers. No fish showed up. Dale landed three dolly Varden. Dennis Kidney caught one Pink Salmon. Previous years there were huge amounts of pinks in both rivers. No one seems to know why they are not Spawning in the rivers.   Lots of Pinks were being caught around Malcom Island Malcom Island. Lyle reported on how over fishing can deplete a run. It was noted that Pink Salmon are now spawning in the rivers of the North west territories. Norman talked about Filleting carp and cook it like any other fish. He said it was tasty. People questioned whether fish caught in Elk lake were safe to eat. Mike Cory said that on your fishing license in fine print says you should avoid large Bass in all lakes of B.C. Sandy went fishing with Lev on Prospect lake. Landed a couple, hooked a couple.

Salt water: Peter's boat is in for repair. Salt water fishing has been good off the waterfront. Springs have been good. It is slowing down now. Pink salmon fishing is over. Coho are starting to show up. Best place now is Sooke, Otter point, Becher Bay. Skinny G Spoons. Halibut fishing is slow. Tony: Sooke off Secretary Island Limited out on Pinks. Went out on Aug. 29th off Secretary. Hooked into 9 springs. Brought home two in the 15 lb range. Lyle mentioned there is no fishing between otter point and race Rocks, a mile out. Grant was at Murphy's Lodge with two friends at Kyuquot Sound. Fishing was great. Nine ling cod in 20 minutes. 12 lb range. All limited out on springs. One halibut. $2700 cost plus tax and $250 for tips. See Grant for booking details. Dave Robinson fished at fishing lodge north of Prince Rupert, all limited out in cohos, caught halibut and pinks. They fished with bucktails, came back with 50 lbs of fish. Grant came back with 100 lbs.

Fish outs: None planned at this time 

Fly Tying: Dave will let you know by Friday is there is fly tying this Saturday 

Hatchery: Clipping has begun-Thursday, Sept 21 11:00am. Meet at the gate. Let Bill know if you are interested. This is a good opportunity for anyone to see what goes on at the hatchery. Salmon in the schools project are looking for aquariums 30-50 gallon. If you know of anyone looking to donate please let Bill know.

PSS – Attended Music in the Park and the Saanich Fair—It was a success in putting PSS in the eyes of the public. PSS is working on putting riffles and spawning beds in various creeks, Millstream and Colquitz 

BCWF:  no report

ACS: no report

WFA:   Had a successful Fishout ,

Library: No Report

Legacy Fund: 

Gillie Club:
   
Speakers Program:   

Fund Raising: See Sandy for Fairways card

Environment Mick:  1/ Highways Ministry is planning to add bus lanes on the highway between McKenzie and the Colwood exit. The project manager McElhanney had a guided tour of the Galloping Goose bridge which crosses Craigflower Creek north of the HandyDART site. The bridge will be replaced. The stewardship groups provided input including the opportunity for a raingarden approach to handling stormwater.
2/ Thursday Sept.14 Mick is attending an online meeting organized by World Fisheries Trust and CRD Parks to discuss a potential beaver management workshop. Thursday Sept. 21 Mick has arranged an online meeting with the Regional hydrologist Dan Ciobaturo and stakeholders to discuss updating the water balance model for Elk/Beaver Lake and further analysis of the annual hydrological cycle for the Craigflower Creek watershed.
3/ Mick presented a 2 page submission to the CRD Board in person in support of Raincoast Conservation Foundation (RCF)Healthy Waters project in the Salish Sea. The Board approved up to $250,000 contribution for water quality analysis in Tod Creek watershed4/ The oxygenation installation at Elk lake is completed and being monitored . It will be featured as part of the BC Lake Stewardship conference  Sept. 23/24 at the Power to Be venue at Prospect Lake. There will be 50 delegates and the online version is still accepting registrations.

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New Business: April 26,27,28 2024 Victoria Out Door show. Volunteers needed. We got six new members from last years show. See Mike for Pins available for $10.00. Barry needs flies for new members. Bill to order more fly boxes.

Meeting Adjourned. 11:00 am Motion to adjourned by Mike seconded by Lyle. Executive meeting next Tuesday.