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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: fishfinder on November 20, 2009, 12:37:38 PM

Title: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: fishfinder on November 20, 2009, 12:37:38 PM
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/11/20/tech-environment-cigarette-butt.html

Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: TrophyHunter on November 20, 2009, 01:02:15 PM
I have to agree with a lot of the comments on that study ! what a gigantic waste of money to study something that anybody with a brain of some sort already knows
it is amazing what useless subjects this country decides to waste money on
TH
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: ion on November 20, 2009, 04:27:29 PM
The "reserchers" may be a bunch of students :)
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: Fisherama on November 20, 2009, 04:29:46 PM
I have to agree with a lot of the comments on that study ! what a gigantic waste of money to study something that anybody with a brain of some sort already knows
it is amazing what useless subjects this country decides to waste money on
TH

Haha, no doubt... I looks like some poor grad student needed a thesis topic ;D.  I remember fishing the Coquitlam a lot while growing up, back when they used to stock it; every other fish had a cigarette butt in it's stomach.  Ahhh good times! :D
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: Danube Boy on November 20, 2009, 05:05:03 PM
I know it's been brought up before, but I'd be more concerned with all the lead deposited in the river every year by anglers (along with all the other non-degreable junk).
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: Matt on November 20, 2009, 09:43:51 PM
Lead may slowly leach (emphasis on slowly), but the cigarette butts look like floating food to fish.
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: bcguy on November 23, 2009, 12:03:36 PM
I've been fishing for 30 years, and have yet to find a butt in a fish stomach, seems to me most think their sense of smell is so good that that alot of fisherman wont even smoke while fishing, why would they just throw caution to the wind and eat a butt, but maybe if its true....HHmmmmm, I wonder if they prefer export over players?
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: doja on November 23, 2009, 12:18:27 PM
I've seen birds eat wool  :o And more than 1 peice. ::)
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: Every Day on November 23, 2009, 12:55:22 PM
I've been fishing for 30 years, and have yet to find a butt in a fish stomach, seems to me most think their sense of smell is so good that that alot of fisherman wont even smoke while fishing, why would they just throw caution to the wind and eat a butt, but maybe if its true....HHmmmmm, I wonder if they prefer export over players?

Really?
I've only been fishing 4 years and have seen this on many occasions.
I remember last year on a high elevation lake someone dropped a pack of cigarettes in the lake (maybe had 3 or 4 smokes in it). For the next hour there were fishing literally splashing all around and ripping apart the cigarettes.

I have also on many occasions found cigarette butts in the stomach's of Steehead. There have also been many other weird things (peices of pens, chunks of metal, leaves, sticks, friends found paintballs one time). Pretty much confirms with me that a Steelhead will hit anything you put in front of its face.
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: Jace on November 23, 2009, 11:27:32 PM
Really?
I've only been fishing 4 years and have seen this on many occasions.
I remember last year on a high elevation lake someone dropped a pack of cigarettes in the lake (maybe had 3 or 4 smokes in it). For the next hour there were fishing literally splashing all around and ripping apart the cigarettes.

I have also on many occasions found cigarette butts in the stomach's of Steehead. There have also been many other weird things (peices of pens, chunks of metal, leaves, sticks, friends found paintballs one time). Pretty much confirms with me that a Steelhead will hit anything you put in front of its face.

sooo cigarettes are the best bait to use?
lol
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: Kristopher on December 06, 2009, 03:00:53 AM
I smoke like a chimney but always bring an empty smoke pack or ziplock bag to store my butts.
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: labmik on December 07, 2009, 06:07:56 PM
Sounds like it's time to tie up some Winston flies....The only question is, menthol or regular??? ;D
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: slick vic on December 08, 2009, 02:42:19 AM
really?how about this?
http://westwaterproducts.com/buttflies.html

lol, u gotta be kidding right?
whats the chance of fish hitting on that?  ;D
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: labmik on December 08, 2009, 08:09:35 AM
really?how about this?
http://westwaterproducts.com/buttflies.html
Perfect!!
Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: Fisherama on December 08, 2009, 11:56:54 AM
really?how about this?
http://westwaterproducts.com/buttflies.html
;D  The sad part is that I'm sure it could trigger a hit in certain systems, but only if presented properly ;)

Actually, I bet a summer steelie would hit it with just the right amount of wake!


Title: Re: Cigarette butts are toxic to fish
Post by: Every Day on December 08, 2009, 12:53:48 PM
I would def give it a try...
Might need to roll it around in an ash try for scent though  ;D