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rod dance

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Fishin in Richmond.
« on: March 26, 2005, 02:30:20 PM »
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I'm a beginner in Richmond Fishing since i came from vancouver island and salt water fishing used to be my cup of tea.
However; yesterday (3/26) i had a Fishing experience at Mcdonald Beach (across Iowa Island)
It was two hours past flood tide, and me and my brother decided to head out for some long gone fishing action.
with some fresh roe (roe baggies) and my favourite spinnin rod.
two hours passed. Fish on! and after a short battle, it turned out to be a baby bull trout.

it wasn't long until i realized that the majority of fish are surface feeding at the time since i can see the occassional fish splashes on the surface of the water. Darn, i don't even have a fly rod. Should i Do some "spinning fly fishing" with my spinning rod and a Float ?
please help. ???
ps. where in richmond is productive at the moment now ? ( march ~ early april)


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Re: Fishin in Richmond.
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2005, 03:00:23 PM »
Rolo, I was going to get back your PM regarding this but it was 3am last night so I put it off. :) I'll just answer it here.

Most of those rises that you see right now are bull trout and cutthroat trout. Activities from these two species will increase as we get closer to June. The size of the fish will get bigger as well. You're using the right technique, they are just harder to catch this time of the year because the number is not there, that's all. You can also try spinning with spinners and spoons if clarity is good (1 to 2 feet of visibility is all you need).

Fishing with a fly would not be as productive as clarity is already poor, and the fly lacks the vibration a spinner has, or the scent that bait has. Give it a go in slower water though, it can definitely work. :)

Two hours before and after peak tide is best for bull trout.

Some write-ups for you:

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2001/0501_01.html

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2003/0703_02.html

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2004/0504_03.html

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2001/1101_01.html
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