Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rodney on January 15, 2007, 05:22:57 AM
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The 2007 Chilliwack River steelhead broodstock capturing program is starting today (January 15th). If you are unaware of this program, please read:
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/070115_1.html
Last year, Chris did a fantastic job on keeping everyone informed about the program by providing updates on a regular basis (current brood numbers, daily journal, etc). I feel that it is important that the anglers understand and appreciate the work done by the volunteers and hatchery staff. Hopefully, we can use this thread to keep track on this year's program.
Most importantly, if you catch a wild steelhead and see a broodstock fisherman nearby (within calling distance), get the person over so he or she can tube the fish for you. Keep the fish in the water at all time. Some of these fish will be held at the hatchery until May for spawning so you need to make sure their chance of survival is high. If a broodstock fisherman is not nearby, please release the fish carefully.
Good luck to everyone in the next few months.
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It got off to a good start today as The Master got two does tubed and another volunteer added another. ;D
Here I am trapped at home with this nasty cold, trying to get better for the meeting 4 of us have with the Environment Minister tomorrow morning.
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At least you can still duck hunt from your window...... a dog would be nice too. :)
How are the steelhead broodcapture people given there position?
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How are the steelhead broodcapture people given there position?
Many are retired people who fish during the week as in most cases there is no pickups during the weekends.
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Chris, give us yours or Nicks cell phone number so we can find you when we have one on. I don't usually pack a cell but it would give my buddy something to do while he's watching me land one. :)
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While we all have good intent to assist this program whenever possible, the program cordinators have placed strong emphasis on what I mentioned earlier. If there are no broodstock anglers within your field of view when you have caught a wild fish, then that fish is to be released immediately to prevent stress. The proper way is to slip the fish into the tube right away once it is landed. If there is a need to phone a broodstock angler to bring over a tube, then that is too long.
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Chris, give us yours or Nicks cell phone number so we can find you when we have one on. I don't usually pack a cell but it would give my buddy something to do while he's watching me land one. :)
Thanks for the offer but as Rodney said in the post above that is what we have to do. I will keep my eyes open for that Canuck Toque that I believe you wear ;D ;D and if I see you hook a fish I will be on the gallop.
Thanks very much again for the inquiry.
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Even with me out of action ;D ;D I believe 8 tubed in the first 3 days of brood capture work.
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How many does the hatchery need ?
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How many does the hatchery need ?
Around 70.
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What do they do with the steelhead after stripping them of their roe and sperms ?
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What do they do with the steelhead after stripping them of their roe and sperms ?
They air spawn them and return them to the river once they recover.
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Brood capture going really well to date (with no help from me :-[) They apparently have a good number of does so they will hold off on tubing more for a while. Still will take bucks, The Master was able to get 3 bucks in the tube today, 2 from his rod and one donated.
Will try to squeeze in a trip early tomorrow before an SDA meeting at 10.
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Thanks for the update and good luck tomorrow! :)
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heard that the total fish has of last monday was 27 does and 9 bucks so if the Master got 3 more yesterday it must be looking good
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Brood stock totals as of February 1/07. 28 Females, 18 males.
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Brood stock totals as of February 1/07. 28 Females, 18 males.
Almost done after two weeks. :o The chance of Chris donating any this season is becoming slim, he better hurry and get over the cold. ;D