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Title: Chilliwack River, May 13th 2010
Post by: Dave on May 13, 2010, 02:22:15 PM
Was out again for an 2 hours this morning - had one Bull Trout about 6 lbs, saw 4 other anglers which compared to recently, made my section crowded.  The water conditions are fantastic with the lowest flow I have seen for this time of year and perhaps that is why there so many mergansers, herons and gulls on the river taking advantage of the recent hatchery releases.

If this summer proves to be dry, the Vedder - Chilliwack will be a trickle in September.
Title: Chilliwack River, May 13th 2010
Post by: chris gadsden on May 13, 2010, 03:10:27 PM
Was out again for an 2 hours this morning - had one Bull Trout about 6 lbs, saw 4 other anglers which compared to recently, made my section crowded.  The water conditions are fantastic with the lowest flow I have seen for this time of year and perhaps that is why there so many mergansers, herons and gulls on the river taking advantage of the recent hatchery releases.

If this summer proves to be dry, the Vedder - Chilliwack will be a trickle in September.
Freshet will be coming soon Dave, the Fraser is low for this time of year too due to the unseasonable cool temperatures in April and May.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, May 13th 2010
Post by: tnt on May 14, 2010, 08:44:54 AM
Dave... I thought you dont fish the vedder in May to let the fish spawn un harrassed.....
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, May 13th 2010
Post by: Dave on May 14, 2010, 12:39:53 PM
Uh-oh .... busted!   The truth is I have been targetting char and have not hooked a steelhead since it became fly only May 1
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, May 13th 2010
Post by: tnt on May 14, 2010, 02:56:29 PM
Yup... and when I am bottom bouncing the fraser I am targetting Dollies as well....
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, May 13th 2010
Post by: Dave on May 14, 2010, 03:28:23 PM
Sorry I have offended you tnt.   you bottom bounce?
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, May 13th 2010
Post by: Every Day on May 15, 2010, 10:01:07 PM
Wow  ::)