Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: BigFisher on April 03, 2007, 11:04:20 PM
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yesterday I was able to get out and make my first cast with my new sturgeon setup that I had bought last year. I went out with a buddy and tried some spots that people had told me to try. After getting our supplys at the tackle shop we headed out to our first stop and wasnt quite sure what kind out water they were tell us to fish, but I though I had some idea what to look for and made a cast out. we worked our way up the dike making casts in about 5-6 different spots. But headed home after 2 hours not sure what we were doing, and not to come try again till we get a better idea what were doing. What exactly should this water look like, one spot was like a big back eddy, the other was a big side pool that came off the frasers main flow......do these sound like good spots?
Any advice would be good.... tthanks
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If fishing from shore, fish where their is quite a big drop off and away from the current. 30-50 feet of water is prime. What areas were you fishing? If you let us know we might be able to help you better. Also what was your bait of choice?
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There's a great used Lund Jet at Venture Marine in Chilliwack that would greatly increase your catch. ;D
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Whats an average day sturgeon fishing like for you guys? I was using these columbian smely fish I picked up in a pack of four for 2 bucks.
I was fishing around the Ballam Road area.
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Well your bait is right for sure this time of year.
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This time of the year it pays to fish the lower river from Matsui to Surrey, as this is where the majority of the eulichons spawn. Match the hatch and fish areas where food will either settle to the bottom or be pushed through by current.
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ALL I USE TO DO IS FISH FROM SHORE WITH GREAT SUCCESS, THE PROBLEM IS FINDING A DEEP HOLE. WHAT SIDE OF THE RIVER WERE U FISHING FROM ? OH ANOTHER THING IS THAT UD WANT TO FISH THE RIGHT TIDE ( FOR ME THE HIGH SLACK ) WORKS WELL ;)
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Isn't Ballam road the road on the way to peg or near island 22 somewhere?..I don't know the names as the boat is always in the water.......but that area produces sometimes....anywhere along that dike is good, just be careful not to fall in...this time of year I would assume its anywhere from 25-40 feet deep...depends on the gut though.....I don't know how good the upper river is fishing right now...in my opinion most of the sturgies are down near mission or below....not saying that there is none in the upper, but I think a majority of fish will be down low, up high still fishes good if you can find them!.....but you'll still should have no prob landing 1 up high....I've never tried oolies up this far..I dunno how they work....but 2 other good baits to try are roe in a nylon and eels....always produce for me!
A typical day on the upper river for me....I'll avg it out throughout the whole yr....probably 8-16 fish is the norm...sometimes more sometimes less....its fun....
Good Luck!
Mike <"))))))))><
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So as long as im along the dike and cast in I should be able to hook into something? When Is high tide, and will a bar rod holder be safe enough to use when fishing for them?
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Like most have already said. If you want to get into fish than fish below the Mission Bridge. If you plan on making the trip down here I will give you a couple ideas but in the form of a PM or e-mail
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Whats the reason for all the fish sitting down at mission? I was hoping I could fish in town since I know where every place is, and make short 2-3 trips at a time. Will the sturgeron fishing eventually pick up out here?
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It will pick up there once the salmon are running. The oolies dont really make it up that far. Thats what the sturgeon are feeding on right now so they go where the feed is.
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Whats the reason for all the fish sitting down at mission? I was hoping I could fish in town since I know where every place is, and make short 2-3 trips at a time. Will the sturgeron fishing eventually pick up out here?
Yes, it will pick up as the season progresses....late summer on you will nail them in there..believe me! people are just looking out for you and offering you the right advice and where the best oppouritunity is to fish...right now its down by mission! and FYI there is no tide up at ballam road....and yes a bar rod holder will work....all though there is some new high tech holder ways of doing it these days....just watch that a big fatty doesn't pull the rod out of your holder...all I can say....when you cast out into the channel...make sure its deep...not like 5 feet....you should be able to chuck it way out there in that channel...just look for the deep part...another spot I would reccomend from shore is the bottom end of peg...where the sand is...I saw sturgies caught in there like a MOFO! its deep....
Mike <"))))))))><
Mike <")))))))><
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But is there a good chance will find at least one in a 2-3 hour sitting, along that dike not really sure what were doing? How olong do you spend in a spot before you move on? Do many snags build up in these deep holes? What speed of water do they prefer?
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But is there a good chance will find at least one in a 2-3 hour sitting, along that dike not really sure what were doing?
OK we have already told you everything. We cant go out there and fish for you. If you are just going to keep fishing there than dont go expecting anything. If you hook something than it will be a nice suprise. We cant give you a direct answer to that question because we are not fortune tellers.
You have been given very good advice now the ball is in your court. However you choose to use this advice is up to you.
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One last word from me ;D
You asked how long to sit there?
Now you can be a lazy stick in the mud and wait for a sturgeon to swim up river and find your bait for 2-3 hours or you can move! When I fish a hole I like to get the rods out there staggered out there and leave them out there for about 15-20 mins...this time of year I'd wait about 25-30...this gives enough time for the sturgeon to smell and locate your bait....if they're full they will sit over it...so when you go to reel in make it like your going to hook one RIP UP and reel...sometimes you might get one this way..I know I have....now move down 50-100yds re-bait, and flick er out there....I be you could cover your whole "spot" in less than 4 hours!
Now when you go to hook it.....don't rip on the rod right away...point it at the fish...wait for a small or hard tug..and SPIKE!!!!! YOUR ON BUDDY!!!!! sorry I just get so excited thinking of this ::) Might take a few times before you get one though...it all comes with time an knowledge ;)
Mike <"))))))))><
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Ok Im gonna make a trip down to mission this weekend, Any Idea of a good place to start?
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Abby side of the Mission bridge. Just down stream of the bridge(tidal).Big steel and I did ok there in the fall 3-4 footer. There is also a good spot on the Mission side across from the info both(non-tidal). There is a pull out there with a small trail to the river. The pull out is just west of the info both on the east side of town.
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There is also a couple spots in Richmond if you are around that area. most fish 2-3 footer, with the odd one around 5... I met someone named Mike there (not sure if he is a member) but he hooked 5 fish in one evening... But usually is 1-2 fish per 3 hours wait...
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There is also a couple spots in Richmond if you are around that area. most fish 2-3 footer, with the odd one around 5... I met someone named Mike there (not sure if he is a member) but he hooked 5 fish in one evening... But usually is 1-2 fish per 3 hours wait...
Not I....
I will be out on the flow somewhere tomorroe!! see what comes of it...
Mike <")))))))><
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Sturgeon was really good on the weekend and has become spotty the last couple days. Wont be long until its crazy out there. 8)
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Well it sure warmed up today. Should get the sturgeon going. Cant wait for the morning!! ;D
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Well it sure warmed up today. Should get the sturgeon going. Cant wait for the morning!! ;D
Me neither!!! I am already rigged up, infact I have been for a couple weeks!!!! ;D Should be a blast!! ;D
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Oolies are thawed, roe is thawed and the rods are ready. Just got pack up the boat in the morning and we are stylin.
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I will let you know about Sunday, have to wait until the Girlfriends gets hime to see if I am allowed to go..... :-[ ;D ;D ;D
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I will let you know about Sunday, have to wait until the Girlfriends gets hime to see if I am allowed to go..... :-[ ;D ;D ;D
OK its no big deal if you cant as I have someone waiting in the wings ;)
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Abby side of the Mission bridge. Just down stream of the bridge(tidal).Big steel and I did ok there in the fall 3-4 footer.
Is this spot easy to find? Where do alot of the boat fishermen hang around? Will be making a trip tuesday.
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Abby side of the Mission bridge. Just down stream of the bridge(tidal).Big steel and I did ok there in the fall 3-4 footer.
Is this spot easy to find? Where do alot of the boat fishermen hang around? Will be making a trip tuesday.
We boat guys are on the water ;)
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Who needs a boat to catch fish.......real fisherman bushwack. :)
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Who needs a boat to catch fish.......real fisherman bushwack. :)
LMAO!!
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Abby side of the Mission bridge. Just down stream of the bridge(tidal).Big steel and I did ok there in the fall 3-4 footer.
Is this spot easy to find? Where do alot of the boat fishermen hang around? Will be making a trip tuesday.
Really easy to find it is right under the bridge. If you are coming from mission take the first exit on the Abby side. when you get to the bottom of the exit turn right and go under the bridge. Follow the road to the river. when you are on the dike turn right and follow to the parking lot.
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Do I need a tidal licence to fish in the mission area? To find the Mission Info Center, I would go over the mission bridge and take a right up Lougheed highway and I should be able to see it on the left side? Walk straight out to the river from there would be a good starting spot, and just work my way down that stretch of river? Any good tackle shops in that area? Thanks
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You need a tidal licence if fishing below the Mission Bridge.