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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: goblin59 on May 05, 2006, 08:24:37 AM

Title: Bar fishing for Fraser River Springs
Post by: goblin59 on May 05, 2006, 08:24:37 AM
Once again it's that time of year to bring out the "Ugly Sticks", dust off that old lawn chair and find a nice peaceful spot on the Fraser to chuck the gear out, sit back, relax and wait for something to happen!! Although I'm sure everyone has their personal favorite spots to bar fish for Springs, I'm just wondering who thinks which bars are best. I've had a fair amount of success at Grassy, Island 22 and Mountain Bar, but those are pretty much the only ones I've fished.
I'm also interested in hearing what the rest of you guys and gals, prefer in terms of rig-ups. My fishing partner likes to throw on all kinds of different coloured spin-n-glows, while I prefer to stick to my "tried and true" green & silver number! He also likes to use heavier lead, while I prefer as light as possible, but still being able to "stick" it where I want it.
I'm just interested in hearing what everyones thoughts are.
Good Luck and if you happen to see "The Barflly" at a fishy spot near you.... spot by and say hi!!
Title: Re: Bar fishing for Fraser River Springs
Post by: drift on May 05, 2006, 08:46:21 AM
Never fished the Fraser but up here in the Kitimat,the white and pink spots(clown)spin'n'glow works everytime!
Title: Re: Bar fishing for Fraser River Springs
Post by: river walker on May 05, 2006, 12:26:08 PM
Myself, I like to use the large cheeter's instead of the glo's. chartruse with lime green spots and flash wings.
Title: Re: Bar fishing for Fraser River Springs
Post by: chris gadsden on May 07, 2006, 08:09:21 AM
The best glow size at the start of the season is a 0. The only colour we use is a silver with a red or green top with mylar wings.

The only one you need in your tackle box. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bar fishing for Fraser River Springs
Post by: marshal on May 07, 2006, 08:44:03 PM
Can anyone teach a new dog some old tricks? :D

New to trying bar fishing on the Fraser.  No access to a boat.

Which bars are best and foot accessible?

Merci beaucoup.....
Title: Re: Bar fishing for Fraser River Springs
Post by: drift on May 07, 2006, 10:14:06 PM
The best glow size at the start of the season is a 0. The only colour we use is a silver with a red or green top with mylar wings.

The only one you need in your tackle box. ;D ;D

Sorry for the hijack but what are mylar wings?
Title: Re: Bar fishing for Fraser River Springs
Post by: Eagleye on May 07, 2006, 10:18:50 PM
The wings with the reflective coating not the floppy white ones.
Title: Re: Bar fishing for Fraser River Springs
Post by: Big Steel on May 07, 2006, 10:20:35 PM
Cool, I have some of those already!!  Now I just have to figure out where to go and how to catch something!! ;D
Title: Re: Bar fishing for Fraser River Springs
Post by: drift on May 07, 2006, 10:49:39 PM
Thought so,thanks eagle eye!
Title: Re: Bar fishing for Fraser River Springs
Post by: firstlight on May 09, 2006, 07:10:49 AM
When the water is brown or colored you might want to try a large  Black Spin n glo. ;)
Title: Re: Bar fishing for Fraser River Springs
Post by: glx on May 09, 2006, 02:31:14 PM
Although I have never bar fished.  I have heard that the chrome w/red top or green top are best.  When you think about it the fish are coming up behind it, they probably cant see what color the top is and are probably more attracted to the chrome flash and vibrations of the spin n glow.  So Im thinking that the chrome body of the lure is more crucial.  As well as where your lure is in the water, if your rig is not in a fish lane, you may not get as many hits.

Has anyone fished scents on their spin n glows, maybe like the smelly jelly paste?  The paste stays on well and could add a little spice to your offering.

glx
Title: Re: Bar fishing for Fraser River Springs
Post by: TrophyHunter on May 09, 2006, 02:56:51 PM

Has anyone fished scents on their spin n glows, maybe like the smelly jelly paste?  The paste stays on well and could add a little spice to your offering.

glx

this is a common practice on the Fraser