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Title: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: BwiBwi on October 18, 2011, 02:23:10 PM
Knowing today is going to be another sunny day and water vis being good and low.  Friend and I decided on an early start.
We arrived at the river around 6am.  It was still pitch dark.  The two of us stand at the trail entrance and glared at the misty dark
pathway.....   Okay forget it, let's not chance it.  What if bears also decided on an early start.  So back to the truck we waited.
About 6:45 we started our hike-in.  It's still not bright but at least we can see 30~50ft ahead of us.  After xx:xx of hiking we arrived
at our run.  We started fishing right away and...  DIP DIP   Double header!!  We kept just enough tension on the fish so not to spook
what might still be in the water and slowly guided the two fish to shore.  Not bad both were hatchery about 6~7lb.  The action was
intense.  We had our limit within 2 hours.   :D :D

(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2793&g2_serialNumber=2)

Left camera at home.  Hence the kitchen floor shot.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: chris gadsden on October 18, 2011, 02:47:51 PM
Nicely done, all I got to bite was a small doe chum that fell off at the beach, I believe they are closed as of the 15th but not sure as have not checked the regs on that for the fishing notice. Anyway, because of the low numbers I did not plan on keeping one anyway.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: typhoon on October 18, 2011, 03:11:05 PM
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/fresh-douce/region2-eng.htm
Chum retention = 0 in Chilliwack River starting Oct. 16th.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: chris gadsden on October 18, 2011, 03:19:29 PM
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/fresh-douce/region2-eng.htm
Chum retention = 0 in Chilliwack River starting Oct. 16th.
Thanks, that is what I thought but was not certain.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: Stratocaster on October 18, 2011, 03:24:56 PM
Chum is closed because of low numbers?

So why do we have commercial net fisheries for chum up in the Johnstone Strait this week?  I'm I missing something here?

Not that I am interested in targeting chum but if they are in as poor shape as we've seen, what could possibly be reason for these openings.  It would be nice to get some sort of explanation.


(sorry to highjack this thread)

Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: typhoon on October 18, 2011, 04:17:24 PM
Don't know. Chum are not closed in the Fraser, Stave, Harrison or Chehalis systems.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: ynot on October 18, 2011, 07:03:24 PM
because they have commercial openings does not mean they are catching much,cant get whats not there.i would like to see landing numbers from these openings.looking at albion test fishing you would think the fraser + would be shut down.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: rymack on October 18, 2011, 07:28:07 PM
Also had a early start. Second cast fish on. Limit on the beach by 7:30. Beautiful day!
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: Morty on October 18, 2011, 07:29:23 PM
As Chum typically have a 4 year life cycle, I'm seriously wondering if the lack of Chum this year is due to the really high water in the first few days of November 2007.  Since it moved so many trees and runs, it could have easily washed out, or silted up, all the redds.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: chris gadsden on October 18, 2011, 07:38:26 PM
As Chum typically have a 4 year life cycle, I'm seriously wondering if the lack of Chum this year is due to the really high water in the first few days of November 2007.  Since it moved so many trees and runs, it could have easily washed out, or silted up, all the redds.
I think you are correct.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: Geff_t on October 18, 2011, 08:18:28 PM
The chum are thick on other rivers, funny that the run is down on the vedder.

  Probably due to the fact that there is not as much netting down towards the rivers you are talking about.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: typhoon on October 18, 2011, 09:00:32 PM
The chum are thick on other rivers, funny that the run is down on the vedder.
Really? Certainly not on the Stave or Harrison.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on October 18, 2011, 09:31:06 PM
Really? Certainly not on the Stave or Harrison.

Yes really
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: typhoon on October 19, 2011, 06:36:27 AM
Yes really
Useful response. Thanks for that.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on October 19, 2011, 08:54:48 AM
Useful response. Thanks for that.

I am not going to name the flows in which I have seen them. Other than naming them what else would you like me to say?
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: typhoon on October 19, 2011, 09:20:29 AM
How about nothing. You don't get a prize for most posts.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: Tex on October 19, 2011, 01:26:34 PM
How about nothing. You don't get a prize for most posts.

Ummm... you posted the question, he responded.  You'd prefer he ignored your questions?  Then don't post them, Mr. Sarcasm.  lol
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: Fish or cut bait. on October 19, 2011, 03:07:23 PM
[quoteReally? Certainly not on the Stave or Harrison. ][/quote]
Seriously, what is the point?
I know a place you don't know?
Enjoy the fishing, those with boats are somewhat superior and can escape those who don't.
they'll give you a nuggie and say one day you will know.
It's a private club.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: typhoon on October 19, 2011, 04:05:51 PM
What is wrong with you guys? My comment was on the state of the Chum returns.
There are numerous posts made talking about the serious lack of Chum on the Squamish, Vedder, Stave, and Harrison and you think because your local ditch received a few fish that there isn't a problem.
I have caught my share of Chum this year and am just as happy to not specifically target them again this year. I don't give a carp if you reveal your "secret" chum hunting locations.
You are not special even if your mother tells you so.
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: Tex on October 19, 2011, 04:29:08 PM
You are not special even if your mother tells you so.

What if the doctor tells me?  ;)
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: mikeyman on October 19, 2011, 04:42:21 PM
I am special
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: Rodney on October 19, 2011, 04:44:00 PM
Actually I am special, because I get to lock up threads that are out of control. ;)
Title: Re: Chilliwack River, October 18th 2011
Post by: DionJL on October 19, 2011, 05:23:14 PM
I'm special because I can post after they are locked. :D