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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: am3ience on February 20, 2017, 03:26:52 PM

Title: Places to fish for beginners this time of year
Post by: am3ience on February 20, 2017, 03:26:52 PM
Hey Guys,

I'm trying to introduce my friend to fishing, we've done the local city lake fishing and I think it's time for us to head further out. Anyone have any suggestions as to some good places to hit up right now? Is Stave river any good? I fished there during the salmon run in the fall, but haven't tried the place at this time of the year. Any other suggestions would be great :). The closer the drive the better! (coming from Surrey).
Title: Re: Places to fish for beginners this time of year
Post by: cdjk123 on February 20, 2017, 04:19:24 PM
If you have the gear, go out to the Chilliwack Vedder.

Stave river has whitefish, which can be fun. Just use egg patterns, small chunks of roe or beads, tiny hooks, and light gear. Fish the slow stuff with an indicator and see what hits it!

Just remember: No Fishing in the Ruskin spawning channel, from the inlet near the dam downstream to the boat ramp crossing
Title: Re: Places to fish for beginners this time of year
Post by: psd1179 on February 20, 2017, 10:55:22 PM
If you want bigger fish, probably interior lakes are suitable.
Stave rive or Vedder river is good for hiking instead of fishing. But you may be lucky than me.
Title: Re: Places to fish for beginners this time of year
Post by: am3ience on February 21, 2017, 08:48:22 PM
Quote from: cdjk123 on February 20, 2017, 04:19:24 PM
If you have the gear, go out to the Chilliwack Vedder.

Stave river has whitefish, which can be fun. Just use egg patterns, small chunks of roe or beads, tiny hooks, and light gear. Fish the slow stuff with an indicator and see what hits it!

Just remember: No Fishing in the Ruskin spawning channel, from the inlet near the dam downstream to the boat ramp crossing

Not familiar where the Ruskin spawning channel is?
Title: Re: Places to fish for beginners this time of year
Post by: bobby b on February 21, 2017, 11:29:12 PM
Quote from: am3ience on February 21, 2017, 08:48:22 PM
Not familiar where the Ruskin spawning channel is?
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/2009/stave-map.jpg)
Title: Re: Places to fish for beginners this time of year
Post by: am3ience on February 22, 2017, 10:47:51 AM
Thanks Bobby!

I have another question, is it better to spincast for trout and whitefish ? or is float fishing better?

Thanks agin you guys for the info :)
Title: Re: Places to fish for beginners this time of year
Post by: cdjk123 on February 22, 2017, 02:44:23 PM
whitefish are not aggressive predators, they feed off the bottom on salmon parts, eggs, nymphs, etc.
Float fish with roe or egg patterns and small hooks.
Title: Re: Places to fish for beginners this time of year
Post by: Burbot on February 22, 2017, 03:36:34 PM
Put a maggot or two on a yellow professor fly about 18 inches under a float....
Title: Re: Places to fish for beginners this time of year
Post by: clarki on February 22, 2017, 06:13:40 PM
Quote from: Burbot on February 22, 2017, 03:36:34 PM
Put a maggot or two on a yellow professor fly about 18 inches under a float....

In one short sentence you have managed to offend three different angling groups. Awesome!  ;D
Title: Re: Places to fish for beginners this time of year
Post by: RalphH on February 22, 2017, 09:29:33 PM
Quote from: psd1179 on February 20, 2017, 10:55:22 PM
If you want bigger fish, probably interior lakes are suitable.


that would be ice fishing for a month or 2 at least
Title: Re: Places to fish for beginners this time of year
Post by: Noahs Arc on February 22, 2017, 10:30:40 PM
Quote from: clarki on February 22, 2017, 06:13:40 PM
In one short sentence you have managed to offend three different angling groups. Awesome!  ;D

 that must include the LGBTQ group?
Title: Re: Places to fish for beginners this time of year
Post by: Blood_Orange on February 23, 2017, 07:02:20 AM
Quote from: Noahs Arc on February 22, 2017, 10:30:40 PM
that must include the LGBTQ group?

Can't a fishing joke just be about fishing? :P