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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Fonda Fishing on October 10, 2010, 09:02:08 AM

Title: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Fonda Fishing on October 10, 2010, 09:02:08 AM
I like to go mushroom picking  ;D

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Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Fish Slayer on October 10, 2010, 09:04:56 AM
When the river is blown out I still fish as the fish are still there. They don't run back to the ocean to run the river again lol they stay in the river and continue their journey upstream.
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: vancook on October 10, 2010, 09:09:25 AM
Nice chanterelles. I took up picking last fall, not very successful I might add lol. Haven't gone out once this fall though, been spending my days off on the river. Altho I did pick up a couple a week ago while walking back to my car from a run
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Fonda Fishing on October 10, 2010, 09:11:53 AM
Ah yes, but I can't get to my favorite spot.  white water is not good in a canyon.

Maybe I should be researching different fishing methods instead  :P

At least i'll have lots of chanterelles to put in my turkey stuffing  8)
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Fonda Fishing on October 10, 2010, 09:13:42 AM
Nice chanterelles. I took up picking last fall, not very successful I might add lol. Haven't gone out once this fall though, been spending my days off on the river. Altho I did pick up a couple a week ago while walking back to my car from a run

If you have a free weekend go up to Sloquet hot springs, between Harrison lake and Pemberton. 

There is tonnes up there now, and there may be some coho and steelhead showing up in the sloquet creek :D

I caught a really nice cutty in there this summer.
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Fish Slayer on October 10, 2010, 09:39:11 AM
My favorite river is 95% canyon and I've never had a problem finding fish still, the fish will move as the water level changes I'm sure you know. So maybe your favorite low water spot won't hold fish during high water like right now. So it might be necessary to have a favorite low water and a favorite high water spot. My favorite spot is reachable at any level as I have put in the time and bush wacking time to be sure access is available for me if I want it, however I don't actually fish my favorite spot much. I usually hop around in other pools "hunting" for the fish rather than just going to where I know they already will be. That is how you challenge yourself as an angler and increase your skills and level of ability.
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Fonda Fishing on October 10, 2010, 11:34:10 AM
Thanks for the inspiration!  I just started fishing last September.

I have lots of questions for you if you don't mind  :P

Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Fish Slayer on October 10, 2010, 11:54:49 AM
Thanks for the inspiration!  I just started fishing last September.

I have lots of questions for you if you don't mind  :P



joebarkley@hotmail.ca

shoot away...
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: FraserFishing on October 10, 2010, 02:57:58 PM
Order pizza and watch a movie! ;)
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Fish Slayer on October 10, 2010, 03:06:54 PM
LOL :D :D....I know who you are! 

Ummm... ok? Send me an email and say hi I guess  ??? We should meet up for lunch and beers, isn't it your turn to buy?  :D
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Dennis.t on October 10, 2010, 03:45:59 PM
Wait till the river is fishable again!
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Justin on October 10, 2010, 03:53:59 PM
I do my homework  :D
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: jetboatjim on October 10, 2010, 04:42:32 PM
I work for my wife around the house so I can go when the river is good !
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Bently on October 10, 2010, 05:17:44 PM
I work for my wife around the house so I can go when the river is good !

The "honey do list" is always a good thing to take care of on those non fishing, non working days, that's for sure !!
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Novabonker on October 10, 2010, 05:38:05 PM
Water high? Fish in tight....Geez am I dealing with newbies here? ;) ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Fonda Fishing on October 10, 2010, 07:04:40 PM
Please explain.

The water is going sooooo fast my fly doesn't go down farther than a few inches.

And that's in the slow side sections.

I'm lucky, blow conditions usually subside over night where I fish.  But it would be good to know for next time.
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: milo on October 10, 2010, 10:40:02 PM
What do I do?
Drive to another river which is not blown.  ;D
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Novabonker on October 11, 2010, 02:33:35 PM
Please explain.

The water is going sooooo fast my fly doesn't go down farther than a few inches.

And that's in the slow side sections.

I'm lucky, blow conditions usually subside over night where I fish.  But it would be good to know for next time.

Ahhh - fly OK- I would(and many prolly wouldn't, so don't take this as gospel) pinch on a small piece of split shot- you can get some really tiny and variable sizes up. If the first didn't give me the big enjoy, add another. Don't pinch too tight. Maybe get the line out than to just the edge of the rip and mend your way down, staying in the edge as much as you can.
How long is your leader? Float, intermediate or full sink? What weight rod? A lot of variables.
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Kype on October 11, 2010, 09:29:05 PM
Read the river and still fish like Nova.

Check out - http://www.jimteeny.com/indexMain.html?content=catalog&page=jtCatalog/catalog/catIntro.html

Then select Fly Lines and T-Series on the left hand menu - recon the T-300 is the best all-rounder for our rivers.

Enjoy!  ;)
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: Fonda Fishing on October 12, 2010, 06:25:45 AM
Thanks for all the tips.  I'll have to go through each one and ask my questions...

Lots of spare time during my business trip..,until then it's salmon fever  :P
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: dustin on October 12, 2010, 04:28:36 PM
bouncing betty and a 12 ft leader . and just hammer on them
Title: Re: River is blown out; what do you do?
Post by: BBarley on October 12, 2010, 06:31:22 PM
Read the river and still fish like Nova.

Check out - http://www.jimteeny.com/indexMain.html?content=catalog&page=jtCatalog/catalog/catIntro.html

Then select Fly Lines and T-Series on the left hand menu - recon the T-300 is the best all-rounder for our rivers.

Enjoy!  ;)

And there just happens to be one for sale in the Buy and Sell for 1/3 of the cost. Brand new line, never used, please take it.