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[Jimmy]

Is this an option? I was told to throw a spoon but I would like to fight one of these big boys on my fly set up.

would a 7 weight be enought?

[Koho]

A 7 weight should be fine and will be great fight, unless you get a real bruiser or a spring  .  Do you have fighting butt on your rod?

[Jimmy]

small fighting butt. It is a dragon fly 7 weight. Will it be best to use floating line or sink tip? It is only about 5-8 ft in that area isn't it?

[Redeye]

small fighting butt. It is a dragon fly 7 weight. Will it be best to use floating line or sink tip? It is only about 5-8 ft in that area isn't it?

It would be better to use a sink tip.  I've even used full sink before, but it all depends on the water conditions.  But a floating line would not be able to get the fly into the water fast enough and since you are not dry fly fishing for coho... I'd recomend something that would get your fly into the stike zone as fast as possible before your fly floats past them.

[Koho]

I agree with RE, the sink tip would be the most versatile depending on the water condition.  Good luck!

[daveg]

Coho on the fly.......I strongly reccommend sticking to frog water so the fish have a fair opportunity to see your fly.

[flyguy44]

I flyfish the lower Vedder as often as time allows. It is an awsome fishery.  I have landed coho,spring and chum in the slower water when played properly. As for your line it depends on water depth and current speed . you must get down where the fish are. Do you use weighted flies? When the water is low a sink tip should suffice.

 If you see someone between the kieth wilson and the freeway it's problably me say hi.

 P.S.    sparse blue and gold muddler you won't be dissapointed
            Have fun

[mali keka]

A 6 weight is perfect for coho on the Cap. If you hook into a big spring, then you're in trouble..

[2:40]

Ive done well late Sept to mid Oct at the mouth of the Sumas on spoons and flies.  Ive caught one of my biggest coho on a spoon down there. (12 lb 6 oz)

When the tide is coming in the fish seem to move and bite really well.  Keep an eye on the tide charts.  I forget how long it takes to effect up there though from the readings taken in the chuck.

[daveg]

a 6wt or 7wt is sufficient in most cases for coho.

Fishing fast water on the fly for coho is almost going to guarantee the hook will be on the outside of the mouth

[TtotheE]

Isn't that if you were to fish the same depth as the fish's mouth?  If you were to fish the water column just above the fish then you wouldn't have that scenario.  The higher your presentation is from the fish the more likely more fish will see it. (The cone theory for a fish's vision).

I've always heard on the hotlines to use a long leader,  split shot and rolled muddlers on a dry line.

[daveg]

EtotheE my comments were directed to the people that were suggesting sink tips for fast water.  Dry line and a weighted is a good choice. I personally prefer to use a slime line in slow slough like water as do most coho fly fishermen.

[TtotheE]

Thanks for the clarification daveg.  And that's "T to the E"  

Can anybody explain the hook being on the outside on the closer side?

[daveg]

I don't know obviously your an expert why don't you tell me or maybe you can show me this coho season.  

We are talking about coho right.

[DocSpratley]

No Dave....I'm the expert....remember?