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Fishing in British Columbia => Fishing Reports => Members' Fishing Reports => Topic started by: Rodney on July 28, 2004, 07:30:12 PM

Title: While they seined away.... July 28th Lower Fraser
Post by: Rodney on July 28, 2004, 07:30:12 PM

While the commercial boats were going hard at it in the main channel of the Fraser, we sheltered ourselves to the quiet piece of water around London's Landing once again.

We arrived around low tide late this morning, which was perfect for some float fishing action. Once everything was setup, the girls were into fish right away. Float bobbed up and down right after each cast. Chub, pikeminnow, shiners came up and kept me busy the whole time. ;D

(http://fishingwithrod.com/school/040728/pic/003.jpg)

This photo was my favorite today:
(http://fishingwithrod.com/school/040728/pic/004.jpg)

Notice the great blue heron standing in the background? The area is decorated with wildlife. Just before I got the camera out in time, there were actually two herons standing and hunting. One flew away when I turned the camera on. :-\ It's not unusual to see heron and eagles hunting for small fish near the tidal flat around Steveston during low tide.

(http://fishingwithrod.com/school/040728/pic/021.jpg)

Observing the catches. Some big shiners we had. A good way to identify the type of habitat where the fish resides is by observing its body shape. We always make sure each kid understand why a sculpin has a flat abdomen and its eyes are on top of its head, while a shiner perch has a , thinner and broader body.

Not a bad day indeed, i just wish I had a chance to fish with the float more than the kids. ;D

Complete gallery of today's outing can be found here (http://fishingwithrod.com/school/040728.html). :)

Title: Re:While they seined away.... July 28th Lower Fraser
Post by: Trout Slayer on July 28, 2004, 07:33:17 PM

Right on Rodney!!!! :)

Title: Re:While they seined away.... July 28th Lower Fraser
Post by: d_w on July 28, 2004, 07:45:58 PM

Good guy rodney :)

Title: Re:While they seined away.... July 28th Lower Fraser
Post by: Athezone on July 28, 2004, 08:10:45 PM

It's always very nice to learn of all the opportunities that Rod brings to the kids who have a love of the outdoors. Good job Rod.  ;D

Title: Re:While they seined away.... July 28th Lower Fraser
Post by: Rodney on July 28, 2004, 11:30:19 PM

Thanks. Oh ya... and Nina will probably bring this up tomorrow... Out of all the kids we've taken out, girls have always caught more fish than boys... ::)

any ideas why? ;D

Title: Re:While they seined away.... July 28th Lower Fraser
Post by: Fish Assassin on July 29, 2004, 12:25:40 AM

1) Girls listen better than boys

2) Girls are generally more patient

Title: Re:While they seined away.... July 28th Lower Fraser
Post by: otto on July 29, 2004, 04:28:20 AM

Quote from: Fish Assassin on July 29, 2004, 12:25:40 AM

1) Girls listen better than boys

2) Girls are generally more patient

NOT - you should see my ex trying to fish......rage city............ :o

Title: Re:While they seined away.... July 28th Lower Fraser
Post by: Lew Chater on July 29, 2004, 08:38:23 AM

Great chance for these kids to catch some fish and learn about the environment that supports them and how even the lowly chub is important. These kids now have a great start on the skills of fishing and the ethics involved and hopefully will carry them through to adults. Great pictures Rodney and Nina and a job well done again !

Title: Re:While they seined away.... July 28th Lower Fraser
Post by: The Gilly on July 29, 2004, 09:03:18 AM

They're mostly boy fish?