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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: jaez270 on July 17, 2009, 11:02:47 AM

Title: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: jaez270 on July 17, 2009, 11:02:47 AM: Hey everyone, just looking for some information on fishing the Vedder.
I've never been before and will be travelling out from Edmonton first weekend in Aug.
I could use some advise on a couple spots to fish, gear to bring, and a place to pick up and out of province licence.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as i'm on a pretty tight time line.

Come on gys help a brother out !!!!!!
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: Scott on July 17, 2009, 11:35:54 AM: Your best bet is to go down to a tackle shop and get the guys there to get you the gear as well as some good tips on fishing the river. The closest one to the river is probably Fred's custom Tackle in Chilliwack. Reaction fly and tackle is sorta close too (Whatcom Rd. exit Abbotsford). Your best bet is going to be talking to the guys in the shops.
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: chris gadsden on July 17, 2009, 11:38:54 AM: Quote from: jaez270 on July 17, 2009, 11:02:47 AM
Hey everyone, just looking for some information on fishing the Vedder.
I've never been before and will be travelling out from Edmonton first weekend in Aug.
I could use some advise on a couple spots to fish, gear to bring, and a place to pick up and out of province licence.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as i'm on a pretty tight time line.

Come on gys help a brother out !!!!!!
Better to try the Fraser River at that time of year.
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: Rodney on July 17, 2009, 11:49:28 AM: For your freshwater fishing licence purchase, you can do it online before your trip at http://www.fishing.gov.bc.ca

The two main tacklestores in Chilliwack are:

Chilliwack Dart and Tackle
http://www.chwkdart.com/

Fred's Custom Tackle
http://www.fredscustomtackle.com/

As Chris has mentioned, August is typically not so good on the Chilliwack River as it will be the tail end of the red chinook salmon fishery and most fish will not be in their best shape (close or already in spawning mode). Your other alternatives are salmon fishing on the Fraser River, but that can be quite congested especially if your trip coincides with a sockeye salmon opening. Another alternative is to try out the chinook salmon fishery on the Thompson River, where you can also do some flyfishing for rainbow trout.
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: Shooter on July 17, 2009, 12:06:53 PM: freds also has a wonderful map that cleary points out all the 'popular' fishing spots along the river... just pick it up and choose your favorite number!
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: Fish Assassin on July 17, 2009, 01:11:03 PM: Quote from: Shooter on July 17, 2009, 12:06:53 PM
freds also has a wonderful map that cleary points out all the 'popular' fishing spots along the river... just pick it up and choose your favorite number!

It's not free ! Cost couple of bucks.
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: Trophy Fisher on July 17, 2009, 05:31:37 PM: Here is a free map
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv289/Troph_Fisher/maps-vedder_river_salmon_jpg.jpg)
If you want I can e-mail you a .JPG file of the map if you want
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: Salmonator on July 17, 2009, 08:21:32 PM: Also to, only bring what you will take with you out fishing. Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle as we are prone to theft on the Vedder and Fraser.
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: rahmanjoy on July 17, 2009, 10:49:14 PM: Dear Trophy Fisher,

Thanks for the offer for the free Map of the Verrer.

Could you please send me .jpg file for this one, will be gerat help.

Thanks in advance.

rahmanjoy@yahoo.com
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: jaez270 on July 18, 2009, 09:45:21 AM: What can you guys tell me about Pinks in that time frame?
I heard it was supposed to be a pink year as well?
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: jeff on July 18, 2009, 10:30:49 AM: First week of August is to early for pinks.
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: Rodney on July 18, 2009, 12:21:37 PM: Fraser Valley pink salmon fishery typically peaks in the first two weeks of September, so early August is way too early as Jeff has mentioned, especially for the Vedder River.

For early August, pink salmon are more abundant in Burrard Inlet and Howe Sound.
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: jaez270 on July 19, 2009, 10:36:05 PM: Quote from: Trophy Fisher on July 17, 2009, 05:31:37 PM
Here is a free map
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv289/Troph_Fisher/maps-vedder_river_salmon_jpg.jpg)
If you want I can e-mail you a .JPG file of the map if you want

It would be great if you could email me that map of yours, send it to jaez270@hotmail.com

thanks a bunch!!
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: noxcape on July 19, 2009, 10:47:06 PM: i wouldnt mind a copy either please

andyfournier61@hotmail.com
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: James on July 20, 2009, 12:05:31 AM: me three please ?

jamesrlr@hotmail.com

I will send you good luck lol ;D
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: typhoon on July 20, 2009, 07:19:13 AM: Go to the source:
http://www.sfu.ca/geography/map_gallery/Geog351/Fall00/pages/vedder_river_salmon_jpg.htm (http://www.sfu.ca/geography/map_gallery/Geog351/Fall00/pages/vedder_river_salmon_jpg.htm)

(http://www.sfu.ca/geography/map_gallery/Geog351/Fall00/images/vedder_river_salmon_jpg.jpg)
Title: Re: Vedder Words Of Wisdom
Post by: Shooter on July 20, 2009, 08:18:05 AM: if you are looking for the map just go to google, click on the 'images' bar in the top lef corner and then search for vedder river!