Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: jacklam999 on March 04, 2013, 04:29:58 PM
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Any one have fished there recently? I have never try to fish salmon before, and i have a normal spinning reel and rod and a fly rod set, (I mainly fish in lake before). Does anyone know what is happening there now? also which location of the river is better for begininger, since i looked some video on youtube and most people are fishing off the cliff, which is quite dangerous.
Thank you
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also is it ok just to use normal spinning rod+reel instead of using centerpin reel? thank you
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No salmon in the cap right now. Around the end of April/may the early jack coho will start to trickle in. In June it will heat up and when the water starts to drop again in the summer, the fishing will slow. It will pick back up after towards the fall depending on water conditions, this is when the chinooks, chum and coho will flood the river. Make sure that if you fish it, ALL steelhead, hatchery or not, MUST be RELEASED.
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oh i see, do you think is ok just to use spinning reel/ fly fishing for these salmon instead of using centerpin ?
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Spinning rod is perfect and so is flyfishing.
As for spots I suggest parking at the hatchery and doing a little exploring before the salmon season starts.
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hwta bait or lure do u usually use, also how long is ur leader is usually? what kind of flies is suitable in these river? thank you
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Fish roe lots of roe doesn't even need to be good roe the like it even if its like jam.
And any dark leeches like size 8-10 for coho flourocarbon will give you a big advantage these fish are leader shy. Please know your fish the steelhead are aggressive and the summers stay sliver like coho and I have seen to many die there.
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I SEE THANK YOU, yes i will go online to make sure how to identify the fish and all the regulation before i head out there.
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Thanks rod
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A trout spinning outfit is adequate enough if you are just targeting coho salmon in the Capilano River. Bring along a box of lures like Gibbs' golden/silver hammered Crocs in 1/4oz and 1/8oz, spinners made from size 2 to 4 Colorado blade, you should do just fine. I would find spots where water is less turbulent so your lure can reach the depth where the fish are without being swept downstream too quickly by the current. I would also find spots where you can walk into the water safely. Cast and retrieve, be ready for strikes immediately after the lure lands in the water, watch for fish following behind your lure as you retrieve. First and last light are your best bet, a steady rise of water level after or during rainfall is also a good time to be there. As cutthroat22 pointed out, invest a day of hiking around the area to discover potential spots you can get to them quickly when you decide to go fishing there at first light. April and May are months when you will start seeing some fish in the river, but June and July are usually most productive, depending on water level and the amount of fish returning of course.
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Just tossing spoons and blades will catch you fish, just important to time your outing with the tide that the fish come in with. The fresher fish will be more aggressive than stale fish that have seen plenty of presentations. In the summer, fly fishing is your best bet with the low conditions. These coho like fast stripped leaches and streamers and will often chase your fly in a group, often they will turn away at the last second, making it frustrating at times. First and last light will produce best most of the time.
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Hiking around is a good idea. Finding a few different spots is a good idea so that if you get there and the popular spots are crowded you have backup spots in your mind. Be careful on this river though, water levels can change drastically without warning so always have an escape plan if you are wading and never put yourself in a vulnerable position. During low water conditions you can always try down at the mouth as well, coho will sometimes stack up waiting for the water levels in the river to rise.
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You can use the tide table to fish the Cap in the lower section from Park Royal to around the H1 bridge. Rising tide will bring in some fish. A mid night to dusk high tide can mean good fishing at some of the lower river runs and pools at first light. Roe is the best but lure works too. Be aware of the regulation when roe is banned in August. Fly fishing the upper pools can be very productive especially during lower water period. I find a small olive green nymph fly stripped at high speed quite effective. Quick sink line is better than floating. Good luck with your Cap adventure.
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thanks, do you think a 6wt fly rod will be enough to handle these fishes. Thanks
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You can use the tide table to fish the Cap in the lower section from Park Royal to around the H1 bridge. Rising tide will bring in some fish. A mid night to dusk high tide can mean good fishing at some of the lower river runs and pools at first light. Roe is the best but lure works too. Be aware of the regulation when roe is banned in August. Fly fishing the upper pools can be very productive especially during lower water period. I find a small olive green nymph fly stripped at high speed quite effective. Quick sink line is better than floating. Good luck with your Cap adventure.
also is the water really deep there? if i have a wader can i walk across the other side of the river if there are too many ppl on one side.
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You can use the tide table to fish the Cap in the lower section from Park Royal to around the H1 bridge. Rising tide will bring in some fish. A mid night to dusk high tide can mean good fishing at some of the lower river runs and pools at first light. Roe is the best but lure works too. Be aware of the regulation when roe is banned in August. Fly fishing the upper pools can be very productive especially during lower water period. I find a small olive green nymph fly stripped at high speed quite effective. Quick sink line is better than floating. Good luck with your Cap adventure.
sinking line? will it be easy to be snag the rock? im thinking if i should use a sinking nymph with float line+ strike indicator.
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thanks, do you think a 6wt fly rod will be enough to handle these fishes. Thanks
Just about perfect for the jacks, as the season heats up, it may be a little too light for some of the bigger fish...
also is the water really deep there? if i have a wader can i walk across the other side of the river if there are too many ppl on one side.
In terms of depth - you can't really cross it in many places, it's mostly 'beach one side, cliff the other' except for some lower parts...but even still I wouldn't cross it...But I do suggest you do some exploring of your own to best understand what it looks like. It's really not that big, you can walk the entire length of it in a half day.
sinking line? will it be easy to be snag the rock? im thinking if i should use a sinking nymph with float line+ strike indicator.
No, as long as you keep it a couple feet off the bottom you'll be fine. Plus if you're fishing in the slower pools there isn't that strong of a current. No need for a strike indicator IMO, the river isn't really set up for that kind of fishing.
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thanks how long do u think my leader should be for fly fishing and float fishing. thank you
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Just about perfect for the jacks, as the season heats up, it may be a little too light for some of the bigger fish...
In terms of depth - you can't really cross it in many places, it's mostly 'beach one side, cliff the other' except for some lower parts...but even still I wouldn't cross it...But I do suggest you do some exploring of your own to best understand what it looks like. It's really not that big, you can walk the entire length of it in a half day.
No, as long as you keep it a couple feet off the bottom you'll be fine. Plus if you're fishing in the slower pools there isn't that strong of a current. No need for a strike indicator IMO, the river isn't really set up for that kind of fishing.
also i have a 1-6lbs trout rod, is that enough? thank you
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Did you read Rod's post? ::)
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yes, but i afraid my lb trout rod will break in summer time for those fish
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Just bring your medium light action fishing rod (any kind of rods) , roe , flies or spinners and find out for yourself, and this is the most fun part of fishing.....Good luck....
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i want to do tht too, but i dont drive, so i hv to take bus and seabus to there
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i want to do tht too, but i dont drive, so i hv to take bus and seabus to there
All part of the adventure. I like ordering pizza while up there, mmmmm pizza......
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i want to do tht too, but i dont drive, so i hv to take bus and seabus to there
Best to cross this river out then if time is limited and you are worried about having unsuccessful outings. Chances are you will, like many of us, end up only catching fish during one trip out of twenty, so it's probably not worth to take the bus and seabus up there. It also requires a ridiculous amount of time to explore and scout out the spots, which can only be done on foot. No amount of information gathered from this forum will find you fish on this river during the first outing, so it is best to avoid disappointment.
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i want to do tht too, but i dont drive, so i hv to take bus and seabus to there
You have other options too, like fish close by where you live or bump for a ride....Good luck....Tight line
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I second what rod said however I will add this. I started fishing the cap last year, had some successful days and a few that were just downright frustrating. That being said the biggest draw for me is the beauty of this river. There is a reason many tourists are drawn to this river, not just to fish. I don't regret any of my trips to this river despite many unsuccessful trips. Yes if your goal is to catch lots of fish or expect to get something on every trip this river is most likely not for you, unless you live close, I do not. The reason I make the hour and a bit drive is I like to be in awe of what a beautiful province we live in. As for your rod I use a 7wt fly rod or a light bait caster rated 7-15 pound test, it handles any coho that river dishes out and the rare summer steelhead. So yes a ultra light trout outfit may be a bit light...
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As Rod mentioned, Cap is not an easy river to fish until fall rain push a lot of salmon up river.
In spring and summer, be very careful when you wade this river as gin clear water may be very deceptive to its true depth. You can easily end up in waist or deeper water by taking one wrong step.
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Best to cross this river out then if time is limited and you are worried about having unsuccessful outings. Chances are you will, like many of us, end up only catching fish during one trip out of twenty, so it's probably not worth to take the bus and seabus up there. It also requires a ridiculous amount of time to explore and scout out the spots, which can only be done on foot. No amount of information gathered from this forum will find you fish on this river during the first outing, so it is best to avoid disappointment.
im not worry unsuccessful outfit, just exciting and wanna be prepare, because i never try salmon fishing before. i relaxing just to enjoy the nature.
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I second what rod said however I will add this. I started fishing the cap last year, had some successful days and a few that were just downright frustrating. That being said the biggest draw for me is the beauty of this river. There is a reason many tourists are drawn to this river, not just to fish. I don't regret any of my trips to this river despite many unsuccessful trips. Yes if your goal is to catch lots of fish or expect to get something on every trip this river is most likely not for you, unless you live close, I do not. The reason I make the hour and a bit drive is I like to be in awe of what a beautiful province we live in. As for your rod I use a 7wt fly rod or a light bait caster rated 7-15 pound test, it handles any coho that river dishes out and the rare summer steelhead. So yes a ultra light trout outfit may be a bit light...
it take me around 1hour to bus there, so not tht bad, i always bus 1.5hour to larfarge to fish lol. i had just mostly fish in the lake. or fraser river sturgeon off the shore, now i wanna go to some "river" flowing location to fish, and its so nice to see those little stream flowing down :)
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Chances are you will, like many of us, end up only catching fish during one trip out of twenty
Ahh, yes... so true! If I didn't live so close to it, I probably wouldn't fish it much at all...