Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: coho killer on January 23, 2009, 08:51:20 PM
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I've been fishing for 2 seasons now and have only got 3 fish my last Dec. 31. I've prolly put in about 100-150 hours on the river and nothing. Was wondering if anyone can give me any advice at all.(Vedder River)
Thx
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Hang in there. Your next fish is one cast away.
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Go to a river with more fish.
Steelhead are easy to catch but when there's only a couple hundred in the whole stream it's tough.
See Noel Gyger's site (http://www.noelgyger.ca/) for details.
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my first season for steel i didnt get one bite. 2nd season i hit 2 lost them both!! 3rd season i hit 20 !!! your time will come just hang in there ;D
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Don't grow roots, fish lots of water and fish it thoroughly. I typically cover 1-2 km of water a day. The best way to accomplish this is to make a circuit.
Adapt your techniques to the water conditions. This year the coloration is less than ideal. Unless your fishing golf ball sized roe bags leave the roe at home. Fish pink worms or jigs or other 'high water' baits.
With the colored water, fish will be hiding in very shallow water. 2ft is more than enough cover for a steelhead. Also, make sure you fish the side channels. Fish every little pocket, even if it is only the size of a bathtub.
Fish in and around fallen trees. Fish love this type of cover but fishermen do not. Places such as this can be particularly rewarding when there are many other people out on the river.
Note where you see fish being caught. Chances are that at some point down the road there will be more fish holding there under similar water conditions.
Don't waste time changing your bait. Pick something you are confident with and stick with it for the day. I personally fish jigs 90% of the time. However, I always carry roe, blades etc. on me in case I miss a fish on the jig and need to try to pursuade it to come back.
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im in the same boat bud, This is my fourth steelhead season and still no fish caught or even hooked. I find that every year that goes by i become better at reading water, finding new spots and using the appropriate presentations for different conditions. I ALSO FIND THAT ITS FUN AND A MORE CHALLENGING EXPERIENCE TO FISH SPOTS THAT HAVE VERY FEW PEOPLE OR NON AT ALL. YOU WILL MEET THE OCCASIONAL ANGLER THAT IS VERY NICE AND EXPERIENCED THAT WILL GIVE YOU EDUCATION.I CANT WAIT FOR THE FIRST ONE. GONNA ENJOY IT THAT MUCH MORE! ;D GOOD LUCK TO YOU BRO!
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thx guys dont feel so bad now i got 3 this is my second year feel bad for the rest of you.Good luck to all and thx for all the advice
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I also have put a lot of time on the river this year for steelheading. Tryed everything I can think of. Finally managed to catch my first ever tonight. 8) tight lines
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I also have put a lot of time on the river this year for steelheading. Tryed everything I can think of. Finally managed to catch my first ever tonight. 8) tight lines
nice one!good for you. i think i just might be the only guys left on fwr that hasnt yet gotta vedder steel. gotta get to work.
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I know lots of ppl who havent so your not alone. I guess i just got lucky. Congrats on the fish
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im still with ya rhino
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im still with ya rhino
an i with you quincy! lets see who gets there first! ;D
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we shall see my friend....we shall see ;)
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I still havn't gotten one to the beach this year, does that mean Im in too ;D
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I still havn't gotten one to the beach this year, does that mean Im in too ;D
3 way competition.its on! the winner gets a refreshment or 2 of his choice bought by the 2 losers. we on?
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im game, i am spey casting, how bout you?
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i have yet to catch one aswell
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im game, i am spey casting, how bout you?
i use a center pin.
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Lol Im cheap... I use a level wind ;D
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so what the rules surrounding this competition? i wont be out till kid February. not making excuses that's just my circumstances. i run my own business which gives me little time to go fishing unless i slack off. but if i slack off i don't make money to go fishing. vicious circle!
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Keep track of number of hours maybe? Or number of times out?
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Keep track of number of hours maybe? Or number of times out?
thats works. if you catch a fish but me and ceterpin haven't yet gone out then we have a chance to tie it up. picture proof required.does that work?
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Keep track of number of hours maybe? Or number of times out?
thats works. if you catch a fish but me and ceterpin haven't yet gone out then we have a chance to tie it up. picture proof required.does that work?
i meant devon not centerpin.
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Keep track of number of hours maybe? Or number of times out?
thats works. if you catch a fish but me and ceterpin haven't yet gone out then we have a chance to tie it up. picture proof required.does that work?
i meant devon not centerpin.
sorry again.and quincy so its a four way competition
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I still havn't gotten one to the beach this year, does that mean Im in too ;D
3 way competition.its on! the winner gets a refreshment or 2 of his choice bought by the 2 losers. we on?
Glass of milk for ED LOL
Yea I can buy a pop lol ;D I can donate money to the cause anyways.
And yea. If you get a fish, make sure you know how many hours you have up to that point. Other people have a chance to catch up. Pic works ;)
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sounds good to me boys ;D
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you guys are hilarious LOL maybe you can count me in also. im spey casting and so far this year have about 14hrs logged in and heading out this weekend again with more ammo ;D
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perhaps i'll see you there, im going on saturday as long as the river holds, hopefully i get lucky
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Well put in prolly another 1000 casts to the 8000 still not one :(. Hopefully there will be one in the next 1000 ;D
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Time starts on next trip, ok?
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you guys are lucky...i cant go till February 13th or 14th if conditions are reasonable then.
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you guys are lucky...i cant go till February 13th or 14th if conditions are reasonable then.
You'll have a better chance of one on the first trip then ;)
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Well my next fish was in the next 1000 cast ;D. Got a 12lb hatchery today at around 12
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Hey Bren dont worry you will get one soon!
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Well my next fish was in the next 1000 cast ;D. Got a 12lb hatchery today at around 12
nice work bro!