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Fishing in British Columbia => Fishing Reports => Members' Fishing Reports => Topic started by: Nicolas The Fisherman on December 01, 2015, 03:56:49 PM
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Reading many cool and interesting reports (Chris Gadsdsen's Journal among others) has inspired me to do my own report(s), (Many more to come so stay tuned ;D).
Okay with that said, here I go. I had set the alarm clock for 7 AM last night and was hoping for an exciting day out on the water with tolerable weather. As I woke up after a good night's sleep, I peeked out my window to see that the rain had held off for the most part and that it was cloudy with a couple patches of sky. I quickly gathered up my things and was almost ready to leave for the river, but I had forgotten to tie up some fresh roe bags the night before, so I had to make some now. I then proceed to tie up 8 juicy roe bags which would last the trip as I also was bringing along some Jensen eggs and blades. I was then ready to head out to the river.
It would be a brisk walk as I always get excited before each steelhead trip with the hopes of hooking an illusive Iron. My pace doubles for the most part. ;D As I approach the lower river, I witness just how different the river looks from how it did in early November. Boy have things changed! All the runs that I used to fish were underwater, but on the bright side, I saw many new runs with some nice pools which looked "fishy". I decided on a spot and started casting away. Since it's the beginning of December, one cannot expect a lot fishing wise. Steelhead are a needle in a haystack now, but the numbers will continue to improve as the days go on. I thought to myself, wouldn't it be something if I can land a hatchery fish and enter it into the Wally Hall Memorial Derby as the first fish entered on the first day? It played on my mind as I covered multiple runs. Without any action at the first few spots I tried, I decided to head further down lower to scout out some more spots. I ended up coming across a beautiful piece of water that looked like a good steelhead holding spot. On my first cast through the run with my roe bag, the float cautiously dips slightly. I was hesitant to pull back as it didn't appear to be a full take so I just pulled the rod slightly to see, and sure enough a fish is on the end of the line. Of course the hook comes flying back at me within seconds as I believe I set the hook too soon. Oh well, time to re-bait as the roe bag had been crushed. Looking for a second chance, I cast into the spot and unfortunately, it seems as though my chances of hooking the fish again are slim. Multiple casts in, I feel as if the fish (whatever it may have been) spooked off. Before moving down, I decided to try a silver hammered Colorado spinner which I had purchased from Rodney at the Used Tackle sale in November.
I thought that since the fish already has seen a roe bag twice, maybe the spinner will trigger a strike. Sure enough, first cast in, the float dips violently under the surface and I react quickly and set the hook. Fish ON! The adrenaline was pumping at this point. I start to see flashes of silver and my heart continues to race even more. I thought to myself, its fighting like a steelhead but there's a chance that it could be a late-run chum as I know you can find some bullet chum this time of year. I'm slowly working it to shore, but the fish has other plans and decides to book it down the run. Before I even have a chance to collect my thoughts and start chasing it, the hook pops out and the fish is gone. I had to have a chuckle as it was quite the excitement. I then proceed to fish the run for a bit, but to no avail, the fish is gone. Disappointed, I regain my composure and head down lower to fish a couple more runs before my trip comes to an end. I continue to fish through a couple runs but to no avail. Near the end of my trip, I bump into a friend who's been fishing the Vedder for the past 35 years. I proceed to tell him about the hookup I had earlier. He tells me he hadn't seen or hooked any fish where he was today, but he says he saw one caught last week. We give our farewells shortly after and I then head back home after the long trip. Time for some hot cocoa. As I check some various fishing websites now, I see that a nice doe was brought into Fred's this afternoon. Could it have been the fish I lost earlier? Who knows. Until next time, tight lines! (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn5/bonhommebros/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjfaleoiq.jpg) (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn5/bonhommebros/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsphxgysxy.jpg)
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awesome report.
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So tomorrow morning your going back to your spot for revenge right??
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So tomorrow morning your going back to your spot for revenge right??
Haha probably but it may be pouring tomorrow so we'll see ;)
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I'm guessing Lickman will be seeing a little extra pressure tomorrow.
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As if it doesn't get enough already . :o
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I'm guessing Lickman will be seeing a little extra pressure tomorrow.
this isn't lickman. I know exactly where this spot is. That why i try not to post pictures with background as anyone with experience can tell exactly where it is.
This is where ive been hammering late run chrome bullet chums. They do tend to rip downstream when you hook one. Me and my buddies have seen this happen a lot lol.
Not saying it was a chum. I hope it was a steel !!!
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Great report...can't wait to try my luck.
As for the silver fish you lost...I don't remember ever hooking into a steelhead that didn't go airborne when hooked or at some point during the fight...they are smart that way. Especially the summer runs. :o
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this isn't lickman. I know exactly where this spot is. That why i try not to post pictures with background as anyone with experience can tell exactly where it is.
This is where ive been hammering late run chrome bullet chums. They do tend to rip downstream when you hook one. Me and my buddies have seen this happen a lot lol.
Not saying it was a chum. I hope it was a steel !!!
Yes it is just down from Lickman parking lot. The bench on the dyke is just up from Browne and in the pic looking up and across toward the campground you can even see the water intake there. I've been fishing these runs since before you were born...
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Yes it is just down from Lickman parking lot. The bench on the dyke is just up from Browne and in the pic looking up and across toward the campground you can even see the water intake there. I've been fishing these runs since before you were born...
STOP posting spots.
river changes each year.
i know where this is ive fished the run 100 times this year.
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STOP posting spots.
river changes each year.
i know where this is ive fished the run 100 times this year.
Bahahaha! You posted some pics as well in another thread! So much to learn, you do padawan!
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I thought you were the one posting hero shots with the vedder crossing bridge in the background no?
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STOP posting spots.
river changes each year.
i know where this is ive fished the run 100 times this year.
Only 100 times? I remember when I was a weekend warrior...
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We call it fencepost alley in the winter.
Filled with newbie spey guys just happy not to take their own eyes out, and gear chuckers from salmon season who block up the nicest parts of the run hoping for a passing-through fish - their floats are rarely vertical. :P
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Who's calling the kettle black ?
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We call it fencepost alley in the winter.
Filled with newbie spey guys just happy not to take their own eyes out, and gear chuckers from salmon season who block up the nicest parts of the run hoping for a passing-through fish - their floats are rarely vertical. :P
Pretty much. Lickman is hardly a secret.
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I agree with TLS that during steelhead season spots shouldn't be posted. Lower, mid and upper is good enough. Problem is even though these spots aren't secrets people don't realize which ones are fishing well.
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I had only posted the pictures to make the report more interesting and to show the river conditions. Next time I'll try to only get the water so spots can't be recognized. But in all seriousness, the only ones seeing the pictures/reports are contributing forum members. And besides, that wasn't even where I hooked the fish to begin with ;D
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Geez all this excitement and negativity over a good report, pretty sad.
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;D What a guy !
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;D What a guy !
You know it. I'm always here looking out for everyone's interest. ;)
FWR, serving the public since 2001.
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I had only posted the pictures to make the report more interesting and to show the river conditions. Next time I'll try to only get the water so spots can't be recognized. But in all seriousness, the only ones seeing the pictures/reports are contributing forum members. And besides, that wasn't even where I hooked the fish to begin with ;D
Yes overkill on the reactionary posts indeed.I assumed that your picture was not the spot you got the fish anyway.
keep up the reports and add pictures too!Doesnt happen enough anymore.
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I had only posted the pictures to make the report more interesting and to show the river conditions. Next time I'll try to only get the water so spots can't be recognized. But in all seriousness, the only ones seeing the pictures/reports are contributing forum members. And besides, that wasn't even where I hooked the fish to begin with ;D
The report was great and is exactly how it should be written. Photos are a bit dangerous and same with the guys calling out the spot after. This is straight from from the posting tips thread:
Fishing reports: Fishing reports are to be posted in the fishing reports section, which is limited to a number of users (see below). You should provide a general location and date in your report title. Participants who choose to intimidate reporters who choose to name a specific location will not be tolerated by post removal, loss of privelege in the report section or banning. While we understand that some river systems are more fragile than others, not all anglers are aware of this, so a better alternative would be to privately contact the reporters via email in a respectful manner.
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Looks like I'll have to ban a bunch of people who replied to Nicolas' report by naming the specific spot! :D
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Who cares where the picture was taken.
Thanks for the report Nicolas!
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The report was great and is exactly how it should be written. Photos are a bit dangerous and same with the guys calling out the spot after. This is straight from from the posting tips thread:
Fishing reports: Fishing reports are to be posted in the fishing reports section, which is limited to a number of users (see below). You should provide a general location and date in your report title. Participants who choose to intimidate reporters who choose to name a specific location will not be tolerated by post removal, loss of privelege in the report section or banning. While we understand that some river systems are more fragile than others, not all anglers are aware of this, so a better alternative would be to privately contact the reporters via email in a respectful manner.
You forgot to highlight the part right before it about intimidation.
I have not intimidated anyone, merely suggesting Lickman would be busier the next day.
When TLS lied again about it not being the spot, is when I felt I should explain to prove my point which I probably should have kept my yap shut... But if you know me that can be a problem.
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Thanks for your report Nicolas, it reads like a nice story. It's too bad we won't know what fish that was on the hook.