That time of July will find most people fishing outside by the mouth of Esperanza or Nootka. That's about a 20 mile run from Tahsis. The water is usually calm in the am and lumpy in the pm. Most of the fish are caught on Anchovies or Sardines. I have used Herring Strip and done quite well at times. However, the bulk of all kings come on Anchovies. I've never seen fresh herring up there. Take flashers to fish in front of the anchovie and you should do fine. Most fish are caught in the top 30' of water. The road from Gold River to Tahsis is bumpy and dusty. Make sure you have a good spare for truck and trailer. Good Luck.