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Title: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: chronic on October 24, 2006, 02:48:07 PM
Started out this morning at 8am, though a little later than i wanted to but due to traffic it was the best we could do. Just as we parked the car it rained incredibly, thinking "oh what a great start!". Got to the stretch of river and saw 4 guys near my favourite spot so decided to walk downstream of them a little bit. When we got there we saw a pretty fair amount of chums surfacing which got us excited so we quickly geared up. One hour goes by and not a single bite, dissapointed? Yes, but was still early. Before we moved around I decided to make a few casts and LUCKILY managed to hook one just before I was about to retrieve it. Good fight with lots of energy out of this small chum( the scream of a silex is music to my ears). I bring him to shore and the hook pops out just like that. I was told it was decent but not bright. About 10 min. after that I found a spot above some rapids that made me wonder if any fish would hold there and sure enough second cast BOOM Fish on! but a minute later hook pops out again. This kept on going for about another half hour or so and ended the day with a total of 7 fish hooked and none landed, but all in all not a bad day. Still a little early for the main run but will give it another shot soon since I don't have any school to deal with.
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: BigFisher on October 24, 2006, 03:22:14 PM
At least you know they want what your giving them. I got pissed on to today.  :'(
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: THE_ROE_SLINGER on October 24, 2006, 03:44:08 PM
thanks for the report....Those chums can sure  be hard to bring in :P
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: FlyFishin Magician on October 24, 2006, 06:23:02 PM
I know what you mean.  I went out on Sunday with the fly rod and hooked 10 and landed 3.  Mind you, the three that I did land were chrome bars.  I retained one.  One fish jumped clear out of the water and my 12 lb. leader snapped!  I wasn't even putting much pressure on the fish - so the leader either must have been damaged, or it hit a tooth.  Also, it turns out that I was fishing near Merc and his crew!   :D
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: Big Steel on October 24, 2006, 06:58:07 PM
Chronic, where were you hiding?  Did you see me, in a white Sage hat, green vest a Bare breathable waders?  I got there late as well, as I have a cold and called in sick to work.  Wasn't sure if I wanted to go or not, but around 9:30 I was bored and decided to head out.  Got there around 11 or so and after getting dialed in, I was able to hook into about 10 fish and land 5 of them.  4 Bucks and one doe.  The Bucks were clones so I only had one pic snapped and the doe was the last fosh and I was freezing, so I cleaned her and got to the truck to warm up. ;D
Here is a pic of one of the clones. :)
(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/bigsteel/Pictures.jpg)
Man can they fight!! :o  My thumb is still sore!! ;D
They were also hitting like freight trains, which was a very welcome change!! ;D
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: Fish Assassin on October 24, 2006, 07:13:27 PM
Awesome report Chronic. Sounds like you had a good day.
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: chronic on October 24, 2006, 07:16:12 PM
Big Steel I was quite a ways above the mouth of the mamquam. I didn't see anyone that even resembled you although i did leave close to noon because of errands and all that. Are you feeling sick again? maybe thursday morning?
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: Big Steel on October 24, 2006, 07:21:07 PM
No, I can't!!  But
I am going out on Friday!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: THE_ROE_SLINGER on October 24, 2006, 07:35:26 PM
beatutful fish !!! I gotta go soon, really soon
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: stinkytroutboy on October 24, 2006, 07:42:27 PM
Wow nice fish well done
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: fishfryer on October 24, 2006, 07:44:01 PM
there's nothin' like those Squamish chum for a fight. all of you guys from the Vedder who slag em', just stay up there in Chilliwack.
I had one last Friday, out of the water 7 or 8 times, what a show. They've got the fight of a steelhead, and the strength of a spring! I'll be back there this Thursday for the morning high tide! ;D
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: Rodney on October 24, 2006, 08:08:05 PM
BS is going to catch a cold tomorrow for fighting fish in the rain. ;)

Nice fish, big buck too. It is definitely an underrated species in most occasions.

How was the water clarity?
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: Hook Set on October 24, 2006, 08:09:57 PM
Very nice fish. Sure wouldnt complain about gettin clones like that. :)
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: Xgolfman on October 24, 2006, 08:16:46 PM
nice fish ugly...Gonna give a try tomorrow with the fly...anyone else heading up??
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: Big Steel on October 24, 2006, 08:19:45 PM
BS is going to catch a cold tomorrow for fighting fish in the rain. ;)

Nice fish, big buck too. It is definitely an underrated species in most occasions.

How was the water clarity?
I would hazard a guess at .......  enough!!  Actually, it seemed to be around 3 feet or so.  Also didn't cloud up much at all after the heavier rain at times! :)
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: Big Steel on October 24, 2006, 08:23:16 PM
nice fish ugly...Gonna give a try tomorrow with the fly...anyone else heading up??
;D ;D ;D ;D  You should make it for Friday, as that is the next time I can hit it!!  It sure was nice playing fish the were ready to fight again!!  Also nice seeing some Chrome for the first time in about 3 weeks! ;D
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: Xgolfman on October 24, 2006, 08:39:22 PM
nice fish ugly...Gonna give a try tomorrow with the fly...anyone else heading up??
;D ;D ;D ;D  You should make it for Friday, as that is the next time I can hit it!!  It sure was nice playing fish the were ready to fight again!!  Also nice seeing some Chrome for the first time in about 3 weeks! ;D

I was going to but my kids final home football game is Friday and I can't miss or be late for that...
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: chronic on October 24, 2006, 10:38:50 PM
Water was quite clear and low. I think pound for pound chum are the best fighting salmon.
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: lineBroke on October 24, 2006, 11:02:36 PM
hi y'all...

was up there late noon with a few buddies and saw about a dozen other fisherman.....fished with short float and 18" - 24" leader.....pink wool.....in a faster flow of water....fish were biting every 5 - 10 mins with very few foul hook....lost lots of fishes but managed to land a few and end up keeping one....weather turned out perfect and as the sun was going down...saw lots and lots of chums coming in waves that looked like huge waves...pretty neat sight. Great day to be out fishing. Also tried fishing with pink spoon the last half hour before we left and managed to hook & let go one chum, the fish practically swallowed the spoon, will definitely try that again next week.

BTW..very nice pic of the fish.....
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: scruffy on October 25, 2006, 02:14:03 AM
that's a nice buck you got the BS  ;D
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: dennisK on October 25, 2006, 06:24:25 AM
Still a little early for the main run but will give it another shot soon since I don't have any school to deal with.

LOL.

Just wait until the kindergarten class shows up with their mickey mouse rods.

(http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/rnrdist_1918_39395340)

Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: marmot on October 25, 2006, 12:37:08 PM
real nice fish BS  ;D   Your goat is getting out of control! hehe
Title: Re: Squamish Oct.24
Post by: younggun on October 25, 2006, 08:36:11 PM
once the chehailis has water i hope u guys keep going to squamish! Leave my fish alone >:( Just joking! ;D Man do the coho in that river get big! And do they hit hard or what! Well good luck!