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Hornby Island / Flora Islet

Inshore fishing spot · boat · Hornby Island

Structure

Rock walls and reefs 40–200 ft; sixgill shark country

Notes

Spearfishing closed on Hornby's SE shore; RCAs around Flora Islet.

Rig library ↗

Heavy jig

Heavy jig diagram
  1. 1Main line 50–65 lb braid
  2. 2Swivel Size 1 barrel or ball-bearing swivel
  3. 3Leader 40 lb mono or fluorocarbon, 45 cm
  4. 4Jig 4–8 oz Point Wilson Dart, Gibbs Minnow, or 6–8 in swimbait on a 3–6 oz head
  5. 5Hook Single 6/0 siwash or the jig's treble; crimp the barbs for easy release
How to tie and fish it

Tie it:Braid to swivel with a double uni or Palomar. Leader to jig with a loop knot so it swings.

Fish it:Drift over the pinnacle at slack. Keep the jig in the bottom 3 m, lift a metre and let it fall on a tight line. A ling follows and grabs on the drop; reel steadily to the surface without pumping.

Rules

Planning info only. You are responsible for your catch and for checking the current rules. CastWhen is not liable for fines or losses.

DFO Area14· Rules checked2026-10-19

Official fishing regulations

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