Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: gcal on May 21, 2010, 07:35:08 PM
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I visited the Capilano salmon hatchery today, and took a look at Cable Pool, etc. It was as people described, quite dangerous (at least for me). To me, there seemed to be only one safe footing at Cable Pool, the rest of the rock is slanted dangerously towards the water.
However, I'm REALLY curious. How do people land fish from the top of Cable Pool and other cliffs?
Do they use strong braid lines, and just haul them up (hand over hand), hoping for the best?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j346iRJZjgY
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Thanks! Great video info.
Seems pretty scary to me. I guess it's only for really experienced fishers. With my adrenaline pumping, I don't think I'd risk doing that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j346iRJZjgY
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Nice fish release, kicking it off the side of the rock face there... what an idiot!
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There are a couple spots that you can actually get low enough to the water at cable pool to land a fish but they are a little dangerous to get to.
No reason to fish the cliff imo you will harm the fish and risk your life.
Nice fish release, kicking it off the side of the rock face there... what an idiot!
*Edit* that gentleman is a regular there make sure to stop buy and say hi.
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I've fished there more than a couple of times, about the only thing to do is try and pull it up. I've done it, but most will shake off a barbless hook. I watched people thread their way down the stairs to the tail of the pool, but that isn't easy either. There is a few places to climb down there and elsewhere on the river if you're half mountain goat. ;D
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Best suggestion is not to fish from the cliffs and find other water level spots to fish
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calling that guy an "idiot" is not right
he at least tried to get the fish as faster as possible back to the water
the place is so dangerous. how else would you do it?
you can't expect "delicacy" in such a place.
I don't think that spot is worth it. way to dangerous.
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calling that guy an "idiot" is not right
hows about just dont fish there if you have to do it like that. they guy is an IDIOT.
he was just lazy....you can walk up and over the big rock ,and the down the stairs.
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Going around the rock-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGcTeKtuDTk
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climb over the back side of the rock onto the staircase.
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In my opinion, if the shoreline prevents a reasonably gentle landing of the fish, and/or a reasonably gentle release if it is wild or the wrong species, then you have no business fishing there.
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One more...
I found this one where the fisherman goes around the rock. It still looks scary to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOsmuZreLkI&feature=channel
Going around the rock-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGcTeKtuDTk
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What Jim said...not something I would YOUTUBE.
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I'm the guy in the video and it really is not that difficult. If you are afraid of heights I would not recommend it, but if you take your time and have seen it done before (like I have from a senior who has been doing it for over 30 years) you'll be fine, but to each there own, cheers WS.
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Last time i went 3yrs ago i pulled up 5 and 2 got off on the way up. most of the may june fish are 3-4 lbs so not to heavy, next time i will try going around the rock and down the stairs. i always have my inflatable vest on just in case but dont really find it scarey.roe is the only way to go for early coho in the cable pool.
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Step 1 - Move around the cliffs until you are at the lower ledge closest to the stairwell. It protrudes forward over the water a bit and it's sketchy so be careful.
Step 2 - Play your fish out until it's tired and won't run on you for the next few minutes.
Step 3 - Arc your rod over the left side of the wall and nestle your line into the ferns.
Step 4 - Walk backwards and up towards the stairwell holding your rod up high and maintaining the line nestled into the ferns.
Step 5 - Walk down the stair well with your arms up high but not high enough to foul up the line into the overhanging tree branches.
Step 6 - At the base of the stairs walk across to the boulders and pull the line out of the ferns, it shouldn't be too hard.
Step 7 - Reel in the slack line fast.
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I sure hope no one try's pulling a steelhead up by it's lip.... :'(
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Why not just fish from the few spots closer and lower to the water? Risking your life and damaging the fish doesn't add up to a fun day for me. I could understand fishing from the cliff if there were no other options but there are...plenty.
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Why not just fish from the few spots closer and lower to the water? Risking your life and damaging the fish doesn't add up to a fun day for me. I could understand fishing from the cliff if there were no other options but there are...plenty.
Oh but all the best fishing is at the top!!!! That pool is loaded with fish at any given time...
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hows about just dont fish there if you have to do it like that. they guy is an IDIOT.
he was just lazy....you can walk up and over the big rock ,and the down the stairs.
OK,
I give up on this one.
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there's no SAFE WAY to land fish at the fools pool without compermiszing yourself or your gear.....also just remember how many people have died doing the same thing every year for that few dollar fish is it really worth it.
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That's not a cliff, THIS is a cliff
http://www.steeppoint.com.au/
(http://www.steeppoint.com.au/images/Clifface%20steep%20point.jpg)
Yes, we fish of that. Strapped in ofcourse, allthough a few people have gone off from time to time. But Safety first as always whether is the Cap or Steep point. I'm new to the area but I can see the difficulty in landing fish there. Like most guys said, better to be safe than sorry and find a lower location :)
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That looks like a fun adventure!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j346iRJZjgY
Oh man some of those comments are funny.
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I liked the comment "nobody comes here" Silly boy ::) ::) ::)
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living on the north shore i have watched my share of people fish this cliff.... infact in my stupider days.... i have fished it myself... bottom line with the excitement of having a fish on the line your body does weird things. i dont do it as its nuts... no fish is worth my life....
I was hunting one oct day and followed a mule deer. when i looked back at where i started i literally walked straight up a cliff and didnt even realize it. when the deer was gone i almost broke my neck comming down the stairs....
relax boys and gals.. its only a fish...