Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => Fly Fishing Cafe => Topic started by: fish_on on June 26, 2009, 10:12:36 PM
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Just vaguely recalled talking to a chap two years ago at the Squamish river...he was saying that he fly-fish the Howe Sound area for Pinks. Would appreciate hearing from FWR members who might have done so? and when the Pinks will start to move into the area?
cheers1
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I think he's referring to the Furry Creek golf course
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I think he's referring to the Furry Creek golf course
I have been out on low tides a few times but only one lonely seal to report from the days I have been there. Should be starting to show within a couple of week in smaller numbers and getting better after that. Im so bored of the lakes I cant wait!
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I think he's referring to the Furry Creek golf course
Is Flurry Creek golf course the only fishable spot? Is there sudden drop-off?
Dereke, being new to the tidal water fly-fishing...I've some questions on setup. is a Sage 7 wt rod too light? what type of lines (sink-tip or floating?) and what flies work there?
Thanks guys.
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There is quite a bit of room out there on a low tide. A sage 7wt. should be fine I would say, I use a 6 or a 5wt with a Rio multi system. I either use a floating tip or a intermediate clear tip with about 10 ft. of leader. I use 6-10lb test. Flies, I use streamer type patterns that are tied really sparse like the one in this photo. Should use stainless steel hooks but these will suffice. When the water is at low tide you are at or near the edge of the drop off.
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w216/derekerlandson/pinky.jpg)
Quick easy fly to tie up. Try different variations of strips from fast to slow until you figure out what they want.
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A rare Pink might run close to shore in Howe Sound but don't count on it, Springs travel closer than Pinks-of course that was when there were Springs in the Squamish.
There's a highly secretive Cutthroat fishery up there @ certain creek mouths.....
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Thats a nice fly there. Looks like a pink handlebar fly with a wing. Deadly overall.
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That's a good looking fly. Dereke you mentioned low tide - does the tide affect this fishery? Arms twitching...can't wait to try out.
cheers!
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it usually fishes best on low tide because you want to be casting over the drop off. when the tide comes up you will be to far back to reach it. some days can be awesome there, other days you might see nothing caught even though there is fish rolling all over.
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Red vinyl rib over silver holographic tinsel. Fly is very durable.
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Is it too early to try there?
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Saw a boat out there today when I was on my way back home so maybe not. I'm going to try maybe tomorrow and see whats out there. I have been out a few times and seen nothing so far. :-\ I know a school or two have been seen around Defense Island.
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Saw a boat out there today when I was on my way back home so maybe not. I'm going to try maybe tomorrow and see whats out there. I have been out a few times and seen nothing so far. :-\ I know a school or two have been seen around Defense Island.
Appreciate the report Dereke...looks like pretty soon they'll be coming round the corner!!
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any reports yet? just very curious
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any reports yet? just very curious
Spoted a few springs in out of reach distance, but no sign of Pinks yet.
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Please note the reduction of daily quota of pinks in 2009 starting on July 27th:
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=118783&ID=recreational
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Please note the reduction of daily quota of pinks in 2009 starting on July 27th:
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=118783&ID=recreational
Is this the tidal portion as well as the non-tidal?
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Just red in the General Discussion posted by Rodney:
"This is a reminder that the daily limit for Chinook, pink and chum salmon is zero (0) per day in the Squamish River and all tributaries including the Mamquam River and Cheakamus Rivers until further notice."
C & R like two years ago...