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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rodney on September 04, 2018, 10:49:11 AM

Title: Fraser River cleanup, Thursday September 6th 2018
Post by: Rodney on September 04, 2018, 10:49:11 AM

Fraser Valley Salmon Society and Fraser Valley Illegal Dumping Alliance are doing a cleanup on the Fraser this Thursday (September 6th) now that sockeye salmon fishing will be closed after today. If you'd like to help out, they are meeting at Gill Road at 9am.

Title: Re: Fraser River cleanup, Thursday September 6th 2018
Post by: chris gadsden on September 04, 2018, 05:48:21 PM

Thanks Rod, hoping for a good turnout as when you look at all those out there the last month. Always nice to give back to the river that gives us enjoyment.

Title: Re: Fraser River cleanup, Thursday September 6th 2018
Post by: stsfisher on September 05, 2018, 06:14:45 AM

Sadly I am working during the day.
However I will do my part after work while bar fishing at an undisclosed location that does see it's share of discarded bottom bouncing gear.

Thanks for arranging these cleanups guys!!

Title: Re: Fraser River cleanup, Thursday September 6th 2018
Post by: chris gadsden on September 06, 2018, 03:40:10 AM

https://www.theprogress.com/news/month-long-sockeye-fishery-on-the-fraser-coming-to-a-close-sept-4/

Title: Re: Fraser River cleanup, Thursday September 6th 2018
Post by: chris gadsden on September 07, 2018, 04:02:48 AM

23 people took part and we collected 2420 kg or 5,335.2 pounds. I have some pictures up the FVSS FB page and Rodney will be posting some too as he was there with his family.

Thanks to Nick, the Master and crew who picked up 6 bags of line yesterday and this week while bar fishing. It is always amazing so called fishers leave so much line behind.

A video I filmed. https://youtu.be/rXwL9bYwoZo

Title: Re: Fraser River cleanup, Thursday September 6th 2018
Post by: Flybob on September 07, 2018, 06:10:49 AM

A big thank you and well done to you guys who went out of your way to take part in the clean up...

Title: Re: Fraser River cleanup, Thursday September 6th 2018
Post by: Aki on September 07, 2018, 03:30:26 PM

Excellent effort...unfortunately I could not attend...